The Playground/birth Records Presents Sebastian+unicorn Kid-live+surkin+dark Sky+girl Unit+hackman+charli Xcx-dj+haezer++ 10th Nov@koko November 10, 2012

THE PLAYGROUND
TURNS 5

SATURDAY 10/11/12
Time: 9pm – 4am
£13.50 / £15/ MOTD
KOKO,
1A CAMDEN HIGH STREET, LONDON NW1 7JE

SEBASTIAN
UNICORN KID - LIVE
SURKIN
DARK SKY
GIRL UNIT
HACKMAN
CHARLI XCX - DJ
HAEZER
THE C90S
THE COOLNESS - DJ
FIGURES
PUNX SOUNDCHECK
LOST BOYS
FUTURIZM

On it’s 5th birthday, party pioneers THE PLAYGROUND present a night fused with French Electro and Future Bass by assembling some of the hottest producers revolutionising electronic music for one night only at Camden Town’s infamous KOKO on Saturday 10th November. In what promises to be a night to remember SEBASTIAN, UNICORN KID-LIVE, SURKIN, DARK SKY, GIRL UNIT, HACKMAN, CHARLI XCX-DJ, HAEZER + many more will be blasting out Electro and Bass until the late hours of the morning.

► SEBASTIAN- Fresh from releasing his debut album ‘Total’ which received critical acclaim from the likes of BBC MUSIC and TINY MIX TAPES, French Electro producer SebastiAn headlines KOKO’s Room 1. SebastiAn’s reputation as a remixer perhaps overshadowed his standing as a solo producer due to ground-breaking versions of tracks by KAVINSKY, DAFT PUNK and BLOC PARTY to name a few. However since releasing ‘Total’ on ED Banger Records, SebastiAn shows his confidence in skipping between House, Techno, Funk and Futuristic Soul to create a breathlessly brilliant record that encapsulates electro lovers. Taken from the album, “Love In Motion EP”, which includes remixes from SKRILLEX and RUSTIE is out now.

► UNICORN KID-LIVE - 8-bit/nu-rave 20-year-old producer hailing from Edinburgh who is one of the main figures who helped spearhead the short, but sweet revival of Chiptune, a style of dance music created using the sound chips from vintage computer gaming consoles. This rebirth of the genre helped to inspire acts such as CRYSTAL CASTLES with even British electronica artists such as DIZZEE RASCAL taking influence.

Now signed to EMI, UNICORN KID releases his material through MINISTRY OF SOUND in the UK and ULTRA RECORDS in the USA and has also supported the like of CALVIN HARRIS, PET SHOP BOYS and MAJOR LAZER. The upcoming “Need U” EP is being released on October 1st with upcoming Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Bournemouth and London O2 ACADEMY dates so expect to hear some of his new tracks when he entertains the audience at THE PLAYGROUND’s 5th birthday at KOKO.

► SURKIN- Co-founder of Marble and half of High Powered Boys French Electro maestro SURKIN has been around ages and released his debut album ‘USA’ last year on Ultralight. The French producer shows off his vast collection of influences through a tempestuous journey that experiments with Electro, House, Synth Pop and Chiptune genres. This tentative style twists and turns as SURKIN gets those French electro juices flowing.

He recently teamed up with New Jersey Garage legend TODD EDWARDS for the “I Want You Back EP”, which was picked up and supported by the likes of A-TRAK, ANNIE MAC, CROOKERS and ROB DA BANK. SURKIN’s ability to manipulate his samples and sounds through brilliant cuts and edits is infectious for all electro followers.

► DARK SKY- Born out of collaboration between three producers, each talented in their own right, DARK SKY represents a passion for music lived out of London’s bass music scene. With numerous remixes under their belts and a handful of original releases to their name, they are picking up some serious momentum, with the likes of SINDEN, SKREAM and THE XX all heavily representing the trio’s productions. DARK SKY release ‘Shutter Speed’ on 7th December on MODESELEKTOR’s prolific post-everything imprint 50 WEAPONS. Expect to hear their unique but infectious brand of soulful garage and funky infused dub house.

► GIRL UNIT- is 24 year old London-based UK Bass DJ and producer signed to BOK BOK and L-VIS’s NIGHT SLUGS. The Guardian describes his remixes and original tracks as “darkly monolithic synth chords of Sal’s witch house, relentlessly twitchy beats and chopped-and-diced R&B vocals”. GIRL UNIT’s grimey element in his earlier output has been replaced by a modern electro influence, demonstrating inspiration from snappy funk and sharp edged synth work mixed with crisp drum machine beats. In doing this he absolutely nails the soul of Electro and we can’t wait to have him tear up the dance floor at KOKO.

► HACKMAN- HACKMAN is an artist that we are very excited about here at THE PLAYGROUND. Already a very steady name on the underground, HACKMAN has been growing exponentially in popularity over the last few months with a string of tour dates and intermittent releases

Experimenting with the future bass sound that those aware of the Rinse FM roster will be familiar with, HACKMAN has a lo-fi groove that melts in between soft percussion and seldom used keys that echo and morph to create a relaxing yet fulfilling sound much like the work of Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs and Ghostpoet.

ROOM 2: HOSTED BY BIRTH RECORDS + CLUB COOL

► CHARLI XCX-DJ – One of the hottest products of the new wave/ electro pop movement in electronic music, CHARLI XCX plays KOKO for her first time. Back in 2008, she released two singles titled "Emelline/Art Bitch" and "!Francesckaar!" She was signed to This Is Music and IAMSOUND Records, before releasing four more singles.

After this CHARLI XCX released her debut EP "You're the One" on 12 June 2012 in the US, and 17 September in the UK, to anticipate her long-awaited debut album, released February 2013. She is regarded as one of the hottest underground products of electronic music and adds a much-needed female touch to the lineup.

► HAEZER- As one of the top exports of the South African electronic dance scene, voted 4th best South African DJ by DJMAG, HAEZER has established himself as a leader in the bass heavy electro genre which has gained wide spread popularity in dance clubs around the world.
HAEZER returns to Europe in October for his two month ʻThe Wrong Kid Died Tour” to promote the release and also plans to film his first ever tour documentary.
HAEZER is in Europe for September 2012 and will be performing with DATSIK in Lisbon as well as playing 3 festivals, BEATPATROL in Austria, EMMABODAFESTIVAL in Sweden and STEREOCITY festival in Germany. He will also be performing at the OPPIKOPPI Music Festival and at GRIETFEST in South Africa.

► THE C90S- Formed over a mutual appreciation for handclaps and cowbells, Jamie and Danny have been sharing their love of disco and house music since they first met in 2007. Between shows throughout Europe and tours of America, the two have been working tirelessly on remixes and original material, while always finding time to produce their world-renowned monthly chart mixes. Having spent years accumulating old synthesizers and building up an impressive studio in London, The C90s are now ready to begin work on their debut album.

Further support comes from the likes of THE COOLNESS - DJ, FIGURES, LOST BOYS, FUTURIZM + more to be announced

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