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INTERVIEW: VALLEY HUSH SAYS FAREWELL WITH “GOODBYE SWEET MANGO”

Valley Hush can cast a spell with their mesmerizing sound. Drifting, unhurried beats; enveloping bass hooks, and lithe vocals- nimbly drawn from a sweeping croon to a rapid roll- belt with breathiness into a mellifluous sing-speak, with a measured gleam of guitars that cascade in after each chorus. A lot of bands have gone for […]

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PHANTASMAGORIA RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “CURRENTS”

The Detroit electro-duo Phantasmagoria, separately known as Chris Jarvis and Lianna Vanicelli, have just released their third official music video for “Currents,” the title track from their debut LP (not released yet).  The video is directed by Lauren Proffitt and choreographed by Tara Zapinski. The video features water, movement, and choreographed dancers to convey the bands’ dreamy, yet precise vision for their music, showing the band […]

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RECORD STORE DAY CELEBRATES MUSIC THE GOOD OL’ FASHIONED WAY

What records did you score today? Today is international Record Store Day! According to Wikipedia, “Record Store Day is an internationally celebrated day observed the third Saturday of April each year. Its purpose, as conceived by independent record store employee Chris Brown, is to celebrate the art of music. The day brings together fans, artists, and the […]

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REAL DETROIT WEEKLY ANNOUNCES “THE BEST OF” ISSUE

Real Detroit Weekly released the annual Best Of Issue featuring their favorite people, places, and things around Metro Detroit. Here are PLAYGROUND DETROIT’s Best Of the “Best Of” picks: *Best Thing About Living In Detroit – Music Scene (We totally agree!!) While other aspects of the city have suffered their ups and downs, the music scene in Detroit […]

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BLOWOUT MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATES ITS 15TH YEAR: LINE-UP RELEASED

  Metro Times BLOWOUT Festival is celebrating its 15th year featuring top local musical talent in Detroit. The festival is spread throughout twelve venues in the city.  Check out the complete list of artists performing below. PLAYGROUND favorites include K.I.D.S, Child Bite, Phantasmagoria,  Lord Scrummage, and Danny Brown. BUY TICKETS HERE.

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