Bj Piggo Monthly DIGGS 1/21
DJ, Selector and Curator of Universal Playground SOUND, Bj Piggo, brings you fresh new diggs every month for your musical pleasures. Whether it's music, art, lifestyle or behind the scenes, you will find new [...]
Album of the WEEK 01/21
Universal Playground’s album of the week 01 – 2021 is Waaju - Grown
Is this the beginning of a virtual clubbing?
Rockstar Games has announced a new "underground" nightclub as part of Grand Theft Auto V. It's called Music Locker and is located beneath The Diamond Casino & Resort in East Los Santos. Yes, inside the [...]
Album of the WEEK 53/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 53 – 2020 is ROMderful. - ICE CREAM CLONES
Bj Piggo Monthly DIGGS 12/20
DJ, Selector and Curator of Universal Playground SOUND, Bj Piggo, brings you fresh new diggs every month for your musical pleasures. Whether it’s music, art, lifestyle or behind the scenes, you will find new inspiration right here.
Danse Tropicale Vol. 07 w/ Tahira
Cologne-based producer and DJ, Amikron Records representing, Eugene Rockwell, continues with his promise to bring sunshine to our lives every month with his project Dance Tropical. The last edition of this year, number seven [...]
Support Mix: Djane Helix
For the twelfth support mix, we invited our friend from Linz/Austria. Young Djane representing Allautfemales playing a variety of music from hip hop to funk, soul, Latin, and house. This mix is a great display of her ability and music taste...
Danny Son – BLUE SHADES (“ZsaZsa Sunday” Tribute)
During the Coronavirus pandemic, many people started pursuing their passions, since the activities that occupied them had to be postponed or totally terminated. Danny Son from Germany stater to practice Djing seriously and I [...]
Album of the WEEK 51/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 51 – 2020 is South Dj Scream - Davai Beat
Moses Joses – Mi Casa Holiday Mix
When it comes to inspiration, I often take loads from Johannes aka Moses Joses. His honest and knowledgeable approach to the club culture is breathtaking. I often find myself thinking to myself "one day, [...]
Universal Playground SOUND #12 (Vinyl Edition)
People of Universal Playground, welcome to show number 11. Since I’m at home most of the time these days I decided to start sharing my vinyl collection with you. The tracks that I have only on records or my favorite tunes. Then I thought to myself, why not connect it with @universalplayground SOUND. So here it is, for upcoming shows...
Danse Tropicale Vol. 06 w/ Edna Martinez
Cologne-based producer and DJ, Amikron Records representing, Eugene Rockwell, continues with his promise to bring sunshine to our lives every month with his project Dance Tropical. Edition number six with guest-Dj @ednamartinezdj (LatinArab.Berlin / [...]
Bj Piggo Monthly DIGGS 10/20
DJ, Selector and Curator of Universal Playground SOUND, Bj Piggo, brings you fresh new diggs every month for your musical pleasures. Whether it’s music, art, lifestyle or behind the scenes, you will find new inspiration right here.
Support Mix: shuwana
And we have yet another support mix ready for you, number 10. Joanna started as a dancer but slowly gravitated towards djing, influenced by South African house music. Her set is full of kwaito, amapiano, and deep afro house music. Enjoy
Album of the WEEK 40/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 40 – 2020 is Studio KOTO - UNITY
Never Split The Difference by CHRIS VOSS
This book is basically about ways and techniques FBI negotiators were (maybe still do) using and the psychology experience behind it. Through stories, Chris Voss is breaking down how you could be a better negotiator. From learning to use tones of your voice, to learn to listen and develop rapport and empathy, to psychological phenomena that might not be so obvious or grand, but can change the outcome of your negotiation rapidly.
Album of the WEEK 38/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 38 – 2020 is Dj G (Sambanismo) - Solace
Bj Piggo Monthly DIGGS 09/20
DJ, Selector and Curator of Universal Playground SOUND, Bj Piggo, brings you fresh new diggs every month for your musical pleasures. Whether it’s music, art, lifestyle or behind the scenes, you will find new inspiration right here.
Why We Sleep by MATTHEW WALKER
Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams. We, as people tend to overlook and give very little attention to the most obvious and ubiquitous things. When something is so natural for us like sleep we don't care to examine it or ask a question, we take it as innate knowledge, like we suppose to know everything about it.
The Story of Mister Bombastic Biggest Hit
If you are old enough, you have probably grown up around MTV. At that time it was the best channel for keeping up with the American music industry and its trends. This was also [...]
Bj Piggo Monthly DIGGS 08/20
DJ, Selector and Curator of Universal Playground SOUND, Bj Piggo, brings you fresh new diggs every month for your musical pleasures. Whether it’s music, art, lifestyle or behind the scenes, you will find new inspiration right here.
The Artist’s Way by JULIA CAMERON
A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity. Prepare for a long read and if I encourage you to read this book, then prepare for a long commitment. This book is a 12-week course to unleash your creativity and unstuck you from your creative prison. But let’s start from the beginning.
Bj Piggo Monthly DIGGS 07/20
DJ, Selector and Curator of Universal Playground SOUND, Bj Piggo, brings you fresh new diggs every month for your musical pleasures. Whether it’s music, art, lifestyle or behind the scenes, you will find new inspiration right here.
ECKHART TOLLE – A New Earth
I made a mistake with his previous book. Not that I read it but that I said Joe recommended it. He actually recommended this book, but I started with the Power Of Now because it spoke to me more at that moment. It was a reasonable mistake because this book is a continuation of it. So I read it in good order, and on top of that, I got more from this one.
I Will Teach You To Be Rich by RAMIT SETHI
If you are a person who has a negative relationship with money if you think that money can only destroy a person’s character. If you struggle to meet the ends and always have less on your bank account than you should, this is a book for you. I was this person and still kind of are.
Album of the WEEK 22/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 22 – 2020 is Y'skid - RAL TAPES Y’skid (pronounced as Wisekid) is a producer and DJ from Eindhoven, the Netherlands. We been watching this guys for some [...]
Bj Piggo Monthly DIGGS 05/20
DJ, Selector and Curator of Universal Playground SOUND, Bj Piggo, brings you fresh new diggs every month for your musical pleasures. Whether it's music, art, lifestyle or behind the scenes, you will find new [...]
Batalla – Talking Hands
There are myriad ways of expressing yourself in dance. We would love to share a concept actively promoted by one of the best hip hop dancers nowadays, Edwin Batalla. It's been some year since [...]
5 TED Videos That Will Change Your Life
TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment, and Design converged, and [...]
KAREN HALLER – The Little Book Of Colour
When I’ve started Djing I noticed how light can affect the mood, especially the lack of it. There are limitless ways of using light and therefore color to bring out or complement the vibe. [...]
Create Smart Art
Our friend and inspiration, Mr. Kriss, is known for his creations from ordinary objects. His art is simple yet powerful in expression and meaning. And now you can contribute with your ideas to his [...]
Where Are All the Bob Ross Paintings?
Did it ever happen to you? You are sitting in front of a TV or Laptop, watching something on youtube, and then all of a sudden something odd and interesting appears in the recommendations. [...]
Best Live Performances (Part 2)
There is just nothing like that. It can vary from the cozy unplugged concert for a few to big festivals for thousands. One thing they have in common, though. It is very special to [...]
Album of the WEEK 18/20
Universal Playground’s album of the week 18 – 2020 is Maajo - Kuru Kuru Maajo is a rare tropical breeze from the cold north. Their musical expeditions lead from equatorial soundscapes to the darker [...]
Danse Tropicale Vol. 04 w/ Bonnefooi
Cologne-based producer and DJ, Amikron Records representing, Eugene Rockwell, continues with his promise to bring sunshine to our lives every month with his project Dance Tropical. Edition number four features a guest Dj Bonnefooi [...]
Bj Piggo Monthly DIGGS 04/20
DJ, Selector and Curator of Universal Playground SOUND, Bj Piggo, brings you fresh new diggs every month for your musical pleasures. Whether it's music, art, lifestyle or behind the scenes, you will find new [...]
ECKHART TOLLE: The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
At the beginning of this year, my friend Johannes Kompa wrote on my board in my apartment the title of this book. I have a board where I write my goals for the year, [...]
Abstract: The Art Of Design Season 1 For Free
Abstract: The Art of Design is a Netflix original documentary series highlighting artists in the field of design. The first season profiled illustrator Christoph Niemann, Nike shoe designer Tinker Hatfield, stage designer Es Devlin, architect [...]
What to watch on Netflix
You probably have heard of it and if not it's just a matter of time. There is a new internet phenomenon called TIGER KING produced by Netflix. Right now when more people gravitate towards [...]
Groov Mornin’ Show
Bruno is a young artist coming from Zagreb, Croatia. He’s been in the Hip Hop scene since a young age, dancing, producing and DJing. As of now, he’s representing Frankfurt Hip Hop underground scene [...]
In Conversation with Tyler, The Creator
Creative All-Star Series first event by Converse was held in London this year as a platform to enable progress and creativity. Among many other activities, we get to watch the conversation with Tyler The [...]
Best Live Performances (Part 1)
There is just nothing like that. It can vary from the cozy unplugged concert for a few to big festivals for thousands. One thing they have in common, though. It is very special to [...]
Cirque du Soleil – #CirqueConnect
Cirque du Soleil currently has 20 productions worldwide, has brought wonder and delight to more than 160 million spectators in over 400 cities, in 60 countries, on 6 continents. Their magical worlds and Oustanding [...]
Erykah Badu – Quarantine Concert Series
Erykah Badu aka Sara Bellum aka FatBellyBella aka Medulla Oblongata aka Low Down Loretta Brown aka Analogue Girl in a Digital World… One of the most unique singers alive decided to keep our spirits [...]
Bj Piggo Monthly DIGGS 03/20
DJ, Selector and Curator of Universal Playground SOUND, Bj Piggo, brings you fresh new diggs every month for your musical pleasures. Whether it's music, art, lifestyle or behind the scenes, you will find new [...]
Maikl Knight – Workthefoot
Maikl Knight expresses himself through music that he loves. The way he is mixing flavors of all kinds, rhythms, and melodies brings joy to others and connects them in the moment. When he sees people having fun [...]
Vinyl Culture: Bogotá
The Vinyl Factory is the world’s foremost vinyl enterprise. A record label, pressing plant, magazine and curator/collaborator for artists and musicians to explore new ideas in audio-visual arts. Their series of short films dedicated [...]
Artist3 – CORONAXTAPE
Artist3 is a dancer who listens to music with his whole body. The feeling of flow in his body is induced by music without any genre barriers. Through his selection, he spreads this feeling [...]
Danse Tropicale Vol. 02 w/ Lucas Benjamin
Cologne-based producer and DJ, Amikron Records representing, Eugene Rockwell, continues with his promise to bring sunshine to our lives every month with his project Dance Tropical. In second edition Eugene shares half of the [...]
Kerri Chandler – Reel-To-Reel Session
This Resident Advisor brilliant session with nonother than house music legend and icon Kerri Chandler goes way back to the times before digital players. Reel-to-reels run in Chandler's family—he's dedicated this set to the [...]
Bj Piggo Monthly DIGGS 02/20
DJ, Selector and Curator of Universal Playground SOUND, Bj Piggo, brings you fresh new diggs every month for your musical pleasures. Whether it's music, art, lifestyle or behind the scenes, you will find new [...]
Mr. Wiggles – BLACK BOOK JOURNAL
Mr. Wiggles, hip hop legend started his new youtube video by the name of the Black Book Journal, where he talks about Hip Hop Culture, Street Style Dance, and Bronx Street Life, all while [...]
Theo Parrish on Artistry
Technology advancement is so fast and yet there are passionate, dedicated and almost obsessed people who love vinyl and analog so much, they are willing to take the harder path. Theo Parrish is one [...]
Bj Piggo Monthly DIGGS 01/20
DJ, Selector and Curator of Universal Playground SOUND, Bj Piggo, brings you fresh new diggs every month for your musical pleasures. Whether it's music, art, lifestyle or behind the scenes, you will find new [...]
LOVANDA in Theater
Original hip hop meets theater. One hour live show of LOVANDA with a special jazz band and visual design for your pleasure. The art of urbanity, the music of our day is a reflection [...]
MAIKL KNIGHT – 014/24
Maikl Knight expresses himself through music that he loves. The way he is mixing flavors of all kinds, rhythms, and melodies brings joy to others and connects them in the moment. When he sees people having [...]
LOVANDA – СЛОВА (WORDS)
Soulful duo hailing from Yekaterinburg / Russia with their new artistic video clip to a song СЛОВА (WORDS) from their latest album GRADIENT.You might be a little surprised to see Lalee Bloom & Wonda K [...]
ZSA ZSA 01 by Eugene Rockwell
Free entry, Free Hugs, All Ages, No phones on the dancefloor - that is ZSA ZSA, Sunday happening that celebrates the house culture through music, dance, art and education.The first edition took place on the [...]
LOVANDA – GRADIENT
You should know them, or at least you should have heard of them. Their original way of hip hop and captivating vibes is the future of not only party music. And that is exactly [...]
Melanin #bybarbs
C18H10N2O4 is the molecular formula of melanin. Melanin is a chemical compound mainly responsible for the production of pigment in the skin, the hair, the eyes. It is nothing but a chemical which concentration [...]
16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg
In this passionate call to action, 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg explains why, in August 2018, she walked out of school and organized a strike to raise awareness of global warming, protesting outside the Swedish [...]
LOVANDA: – AVOCADO (RE-GROOVES)
Back in the beginning of 2018 LOVANDA: released their album AVOCADO. It was during the time we have been already hanging out and felt the connection. Universal Playground SOUND has many forms and we loved what are [...]
LOVANDA: live at Le Mellotron Paris
Universal Playground SOUND is taking its steps into the world. This time LOVANDA: was invited to play live at Le Mellotron radio in Paris. It was live, it was beautiful, it was magical, it was [...]
1. May at Nová Cvernovka
Nová Cvernovka is creative center in Bratislava, Slovakia where we have our main office. Past 7 years, they have been organizing event called - Open Atelier's Day, which is always dated on 1. May (International [...]
Blue Lab Beats – Xover
Little more than a month after we hosted Blue Lab Beats at our festival and experienced live why is this teenage duo so powerful and special, their new album Xover is out. 16 tracks long [...]
LOVANDA: – AVOKADO
The waiting is finaly over and new music from LOVANDA: is here. We have been close to this duo for almost a year now and we believe in their music and what they can offer. [...]