A collection of live sets played during our gatherings.

What a Playground live recordings

My first Set in a Club - sadly only the first 54 min were recorded - the Set was 2 Hours long. I didnt want to remaster it, so please excuse the loudness-differences. its the raw mixing that you are listening to. 

Thanks to What a Playground for having me!

01 Joakim Cosmo - But I said come on
02 Ketiov - Rhythm #2
03 Steve Bug (Cinthie Remix) - Back to 95
04 Denyl Brook - His Name 
05 Ketiov - Rhythm #5
06 Moloko (Dennis Ferrer Balearic Mix) - Forever More 
07 St. David - The Blaster 
08 Kelis - Milkshake
09 Manuel Turr - 123 BPM
10 Ono Duntwist (Quincy Jones) - (Ay No) Corrida
11 St. David - Drome
12 CID & Westend - Let me take you 
13 Demuja - Step to this
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14 Flight Facilities (Gerd Janson Dance Mix) - The Ghost 
15 Dos Ritmos - Soy Materia 
16 Mousse T (Radioslave & Thomas Gandey Just 17 Mix) - Horny
17 Róisín Murphy (Soulwax remix) - Somethin More 
18 Superpitcher (Vocal Edit)- Rabbits in a Hurry
19 Roberto Armani - Lets Go To Work
20 Ketiov - Rhythm #1
21 Inner City - Good Life
22 Disco Nihilist - 124 BPM
23 Phil Weeks - Its the inside that counts
24 HDSN - We must protect this house 
25 Sweely - All the reasons
26 Gordon Joe (Henrik Villard Remix) - Luminous

[Mitschnitt] PiliJo - What a Playground - Fitzroy Club

Lets go to work! [tracklist inside]

with a small piano introduction by Godfather of House Frankie Knuckles I decided to put play on this massive attack on house banging tunes. Inside youll find my most treasured producers, you get to hear only the first :42 min of my 1:45 min Set. 

I worked a lot on this and therefore im also a bit proud. i hope you enjoy it as much I did playing and watching the amazing crowd at Orangerie.

Thanks to What a Playground for having me! 
Thanks to all the dancers! 
Thanks to my artist care friends!
i loved it!

Tracklist:

01 The Pressure - Frankie Knuckles Classic Mix
02 Fuck Yourself - Reale & Vincent XXI
03 Lets start again - Reale & Vincent XXI
04 Everything I say - Cinthie 
05 Lets go to work - Robert Armani & Gettoblaster
06 Blow damn it! - St. David
07 Sumback - Marc Schneider & Aera
08 Easy come Easy go - HDSN 
09 Monicon - Fragg Maddin
10 Upside Down (The Checkup Club remix) - Diana Ross 
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11 124 BPM - Disco NIhilist 
12 Love will save the day (Golden Boy remix) - Whitney Houston 
13 124 BPM - Disco NIhilist 
14 Stop playing with my mind (Full Intention Vocal Dub mix) - Barbara Tucker
15 I get deep (Late night tuff guy remix) - DJ Le Roi
16 Vogue (Roman Anthony bootleg) - Madonna
17 Get Together - HDSN 
18 I love the way you hold me (TPs bangin house re-edit) - Terrence Parker 
19 Bar a Thym (THEMBA remix) - Kerry Chandler
20 Rise - Adelphi Music Factory
21 Move your body (Extended Mix) - Marshall Jefferson 
22 The Underground (Saeed and Pallash addictive trip mix) - Celeda
23 I cant kick this feeling when it hits - Moodyman
24 Lovely Day - Bill Withers

[Mitschnitt] PiliJo Gets Deep @What a Playground - Orangerie NK

Hannie Phi @ Refuge Worldwide - What A Playground Takeover - 04 Nov 2023

CHEESY HOUSE PARTY-Set 16.09.23 @Käserei Camidi (Live-Debut)

1. Sam Gellaitry/ Kaytranada "assumptions" (Kaytranada Edit)
2. Mike Dunn pres. Mr.69 "phreaky mf" (Mike Dunn's Phreak Mixx)
3. Ben Hauke "get up to get down"
4. Grey Killer "alone girl"
5. Chaos In The CBD,Benjamin Helliker-Hales "girl like you"
6. Berlioz "miro"
7. Rampa feat. Chuala "les gouts"
8. Jungle "good times" (Sofia Kourtesis RMX)
9. Girls Of The Internet "when u go" (MoBlack RMX)
10.Kastil "red clown"
11.DJ Koze feat. Sophia Kennedy "wespennest"
12.Vanyfox "melodias"
13.The Bucketheads "the bomb (these sounds fall into my mind)"
14.Deepswing "in the music"
15.Tori Amos "professional widow" RMX
16.Westbam "beatbox rocker"
17.Borai & Denham Audio "make me"
18.Space Jams "quiet storms" RMX
19.James Pepper "for all my wrongs"
20.KP & Envyi "shorty swing my way"
21.DJ Houseplants "couldn't catch my breath"
22.Saoirse "can't we just have fun"
23.Skin On Skin "way you're touchin' me"
24.Adryiano "down south"
25.Jason Hersco "everytime" (Girls Of The Internet RMX)
26.Gustav Gustav "needed you the most"
27.Gary Stantwell "dirty water"
28.Aluna,Bella Boo,Rema "the recipe" (Bella Boo RMX)
29.Dwson "nights on the floor"
30.Thundercat "oh sheit it's x"
31.Fulbert "night ride"
32.Rick Flair "vibrant air" (prod. Klaus Layer)
33.Supershy "don't let go"
34.Stardust "music sounds better with you"
35.Vhyce "just to make me"
36.Adryiano "on my side"
37.Theo Spazzatura aka. Lunchbag "make it last"
38.Kaytranada feat. Shay Lia "leave me alone"
39.Massive Attack "unfinished sympathy"

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What A Playground 8th of March 2024 @ Ziegrastraße 11

Snippet of the b2b closing set by Lena Brecht and LeVe at Apéro Club Pillow Princess x What a Playground at Crack Bellmer, Berlin on Oct 5, 2024

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Lena Brecht b2b LeVe at Apéro Club | Pillow Princess x What a Playground | Crack Bellmer, 05/10/24

Cat aka Kidcat, is a Belfast/Berlin based DJ. She is usually seen running around with her trusted records...
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Tifra is a DJ/producer from Utrecht, The Netherlands. The budding DJ and producer shows his predilection for leftfield house, proggy heaters and old school breaks. heaters for your listening pleasure.

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Tifra - 23rd May 2025

Bald Peach is made up of https://soundcloud.com/momoko_v and https://soundcloud.com/lukenzofficial, representing https://soundcloud.com/prettymuchtribe. This energetic duo loves to captivate audiences with their vibrant music selections!

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Divine flow rises through quiet water, shaping waves and ripples 

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Bazaar 79 || Yòp

Pureblast - 26 Juin 2025

Caldera - Last Transmissions From Jevvers
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> Caldera (https://soundcloud.com/caldera-caldera)
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We are happy to announce the forthcoming vinyl release of 'Last Transmissions From Jevvers', the latest release from UK based musician Caldera. This evocative collection was recorded between 2018 and 2024 in Caldera’s home and studio at Jevvers, Brighton, a creative space surrounded by a tranquil grove that deeply influenced the EP's nature-inspired sound.

The record stands as a heartfelt farewell to both the physical studio and the vibrant community that shaped the Artist's journey in the past 9 years. Each track resonates with the organic atmosphere of the studio’s unique setting, offering listeners a glimpse into Caldera's creative sanctuary. Notably, the EP features a collaboration with queniv, developed remotely in early 2021 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges of lockdown, the Artists exchanged stems and ideas online, forging a connection that transcended borders and restrictions.

Since 2012, Caldera has built a reputation for crafting a distinctive blend of techno and bass music, characterized by intricate sound design and genre-defying rhythms. His work invites listeners into imaginative sonic worlds, with releases...  afficher plus

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PREMIERE : Caldera - Spiral Path of Joy (Skii Mix)

It all started back in 2018. Together with Jokios Kultūros, we stumbled upon a Boiler Room podcast that felt like a jolt to the senses. In a world dominated by slow grooves and chuggy melodies, there was DJ Normal 4 — cutting through the haze with something raw, fresh, and wildly different. We were instantly hooked.

Soon after, our paths took us to Georgia, to the iconic 4GB Festival. Under the open sky, amidst the mountains, we witnessed a b2b set of pure madness: DJ Normal 4 and Bufiman unleashing energy that felt from another dimension. It wasn’t just a set — it was a moment. One for the books. One we still talk about.

From there, Tim’s music became a constant companion. His releases on Second Circle, Klasse Wrecks, Brothers From Different Mothers, his own Aiwo Rec, and especially his debut album Tales of Z on Emotional Response — all played on repeat. They shaped our taste and soundtracked our days.

When we were close to our 100th podcast, we wanted to do something special. We reached out, and Tim said yes. He sent us a live recording that went viral as soon as we shared it. It felt like a big moment.

As our first events in Vilnius began to take shape, there was never a question — we had to bring Tim over. And when he came, it just clicked. What started as admiration grew into real friendship. He became a regular guest — not only on our dance floors, but also within our label. He remixed a track for our FAR EAST FLIGHT remix album, and later contributed a remix to our first vinyl release by Kalocain. He was also part of the fourth edition of Unreleased Territory. Two more visits to Vilnius followed, each one bringing us closer.

Tim has become an essential figure in the story of Electric Shapes. A spark that helped us evolve. An artist who gave us energy, courage, and confidence to push forward. Always kind, always real — with a killer sense of humor and a heart in the right place. A true star without trying to be one.

We’re endlessly proud to know Tim not only as DJ Normal 4, but as a friend, a collaborator, and a key part of what Electric Shapes has become.

From that first Boiler Room podcast to shared parties and shared records — it’s been a beautiful ride. And it’s far from over.

Follow artist - https://soundcloud.com/djnormal4

UT6⚡️DJ Normal 4 - XPal [Electric Shapes]

Bliss Inc. teams up with DJ TEETH for Summer of Dreams, a radiant split EP on SNC Recs. Blending melodic grooves and hazy euphoria, the release features two dreamy tracks by Bliss Inc. and two groovy, emotive cuts by DJ TEETH. From 90s-inspired trance to lush, sunrise-ready harmonies, it’s a warm journey through the softer edges of house and progressive. Summer of Dreams is more than a name — it’s a feeling. A soundtrack to fleeting nights,
sweaty mornings, and the golden haze in between.

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NEW HIT: Bliss Inc. - Verbs [SNC Recs]

Everything started when we heard The Torrent of Words by Steppin' Wolf on Codek Records. The track had such a raw and gripping intensity, we were immediately drawn in. We reached out to the artist right away and invited him to record a podcast for our main series.

Along with the podcast, Aljoscha (this time using the alias AJO) sent us a playlist of demo tracks. The quality was outstanding. We chose three of them and decided to build a release around those tracks, inviting remixes for each. That’s how the Maeng Da EP was born.

Later on, Aljoscha delivered a mix for our Histoires de Piscine series — this time as AJO, since the first mix he did for us was under Steppin' Wolf. The set was packed with his own productions, and a few of the tracks appeared under yet another alias: Kalocain. The music under this name had a different edge — faster, sharper, and full of character. We asked if he had more unreleased material as Kalocain.

A few months later, he sent us a folder of tracks — all unreleased, all under the Kalocain alias. From the first listen, it felt right. The music spoke to us clearly, and it didn’t take long to decide. We signed four originals for what would become our first vinyl release.

To celebrate, we hosted a launch party at Opium Club in Vilnius. 

This year, Aljoscha returned to the catalogue once again as AJO. He’s a thoughtful, precise artist with excellent taste, and we’re genuinely grateful for the trust he places in us. It’s a pleasure to support and release his work.

He’s been featured twice already in our Unreleased Territory series, and after everything we’ve built together, it was only natural he’d be part of the sixth edition too.

Amin!

Follow artist - https://soundcloud.com/kalocain

UT6⚡️Kalocain - AmenEmenOminAmin [Electric Shapes]

Alias: Manta / D'Nice @soundmanta
Pronouns: She / Her / They
Location: Berlin
Collective: frog
Name of the mix: Carried by House
About the mix: "With this mix, I channel the lasting power of house music. I shine a light, with gratitude, on producers who honour its roots in the Black, Latinx and queer communities where house emerged as a space for self-expression, against racism and queerphobia. You will hear newer strains of Jackin’ and Acid House alongside the deep groove of Chicago House. Soulful vocals with dubby, stripped-back cuts and lots of drums, because house music to me is all about celebrating rhythms of joy and resistance.”

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House of Others #124 | MANTA | Carried by House

What a Playground is a platform run by @lenabrecht aiming to feature emerging artists who share her passion for various facets of House music. A space of warm tunes, soft vibes, energetic melodies and new encounters. 

What a Playground aims to create an open and safer space for especially FLINTA* and BIPoC artists, encouraging them to play first sets to an appreciative, curious and diverse crowd. Curating DIY gatherings since summer 2022, the format is not only about creating pleasure and joy, but also about caring for each other. During each gathering we invite everybody to support a trusted organization whose work helps underrepresented people.

Here on SoundCloud sets from our community will be shared. Furthermore, this accounts aims to push the visibility of FLINTA* and BIPoC producers/artists.

What a Playground was co-initiated by @josi_ane who's focussing on different projects since August 2024. Thanks for sharing your energy, time and passion with us.

If you want to share your music with us or talk about any kind of booking or collab please reach out via mail: hi2whataplayground@gmail.com

Lena Brecht b2b LeVe at Apéro Club | Pillow Princess x What a Playground | Crack Bellmer, 05/10/24

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