New York experimental folk outfit The Shivers make beautiful and intriguing music. It’s quirky and honest, confronting and real. There is something very different and magical about The Shivers music, it takes you to a strange quirky but endearing place. There is so much depth to their albums and we are playing them over and over in the Playup office.

Philadelphia Grand Jury has always been two friends: Berkfinger and MC Bad Genius. Between these two childhood buddies of some 20 years one observes a strange, tedious and sometimes very complicated relationship that always manages to somehow end up in a smart and ruff pop song. Do they even like each other? No one really knows. The Philly Jays’ (as their fans affectionately refer to them) album “Hope is for Hopers” features 12 indie punk tracks that capture the raw energy and songwriting prowess that has led the band to an incredibly long list of impressive achievements within Australia. “The Good news” for us at Playup is that the Philly Jays have joined the family !

Playup is wrapped to welcome Aussie House music veteran Nathan G to the family. You might know him as Nathan G, or you might know him as Groovehunter. In fact, there’s any number of names that he goes under, but one thing is for certain, if you’re a fan of quality house music and you don’t yet know who Nathan G is… you’re doing your ears a disservice. A pioneer of the  Australian underground dance music scene and at its forefront for well over a decade, Nathan also regularly tours throughout Europe and the USA.  He’s had his tracks championed by luminaries like John Digweed and Danny Tenaglia, and he’s released music on labels like Om, Kinky Vinyl, Dreambeat and more. We have just added a packet of his latest slick offerings into the Playup catalogue!

We have just added some new features to our website ! You can now search music through the CATALOGUE by genre, or through our new unique online music search feature on the SEARCH MUSIC page. You can search there by genre, mood, feel, or a special reference such as music similar to that found in a movie. You can also search by similar artists or by instrument. Once you find the music you like you can add to your own playlist. We have also added a DOWNLOADS page where you can download select music from our catalogue. To use the new features of the website go to the CREATE ACCOUNT page and start up your own Playup account !

We are in love with Darren Sylvester’s debut self titled album. It is genius stuff, and we are not the only ones loving it – reviews have been glowing. Taking musical cues drifting from latter day Roxy Music, The Cars and Berlin-era Bowie, through to Phil Spector produced John Lennon, this is a beautifully suave album. Darren wrote, recorded and produced everything on the record and we have been playing it over and over round here and we're just peachy to have him on our party train. The melodramatic and witty flare to the cruzy art-pop tracks on this album is simply bliss.

From the shadows of Australia’s hip-hop underground steps one of the brightest local talents to emerge in years – 24-year-old emcee Perry Chapman aka Pez – delivers his stunning debut album A Mind Of My Own,  and Playup is thrilled to have him aboard.  Pez is already a legend in the scene and has accomplished much : his track “the festival song” was No. 7 on the Triple J Hottest 100, No. 1 on AIR 100% Indie Singles chart, No. 11 on ARIA Australian Singles chart, No. 11 on ARIA Urban Singles chart  and has had over 1 million+ plays on MySpace!!!  Hell yeah !!!!

Playup is pumped to welcome Seth Sentry, the 25 year old MC who has emerged from Melbourne Australia’s live hip hop scene. With the November release of his highly-anticipated debut EP, The Waiter Minute, Seth Sentry has a busy summer ahead. Truly independent and self-funded, Seth delivers his outlook on life with his hypnotic voice and impeccable flow.

Vetern producer C.J. Dolan joins Playup . C.J's projects include Quench (the massive dance anthem Dreams) and he was co-producer of The Winston Giles Orchestra. His collection of cruisy chill-out anthems that form the album Cinematic Adventures by Snazzy Snail are also delightful electronica cherubs.

Halfway through their current USA tour the Whiskey Go Go’s have decided to change their name. Apparently they got fed up of linkage to the famous sunset strip bar of the same name, so we will now know them as……… “OUR MOUNTAIN”. Ok…as long as there is a bar on that mountain we’re sure the boys will be fine.

New dub/electro/fusion outfit: The Genie, have just completed a rippin hot album with electronic music producer Josh Abrahams and have just joined the Playup family.  The Genie is Ollie McGill (organ), Ryan Monro (bass) and Will Hull-Brown (drums): perhaps better known as the rhythm section from the hugely successful Aussie band the Cat Empire. The Genie delivers a smooth and adventurous style of experimental trip hop/jazz/fusion. It’s a quirky, chic and classy sound, very cool and very very unique.

The glorious and genius (and soon to be huge) the Sand Pebbles have joined the Playup family. The band make incredible psychadelic indie rock ! There's really no-one out there doing it like the Sand Pebbles, they have a world all their own. The band are playing in Melbourne Australia at The Toff on August 15th - not to be missed if you are in Melbourne. The perfect remedy for the OZ Winter Blues bbbbbbbbrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr !!!!

Playup is stoked to be working with Brett Goldsmith and wrapped to have his new album "ordinary life" in the catalogue.
The album is an abslolute treat and we're are more than vibed to have Brett's music blasting around the office !!!
Brett is out giging and the album has been recieved like chocolate - nice one !