Playground Records is proud to present our 71st main-catalogue release: Glitch 2000 / Rave Down, a fresh EP from Italian producer Populous that marries glitchy textures with raw, electrified house energy. Drawing on Andrea Mangia’s distinctive ability to infuse electronic music with personality and rhythmic depth — from his early glitch-leaning electronic explorations to his genre-defying vision — these two originals push sharp, synthetic grooves into dancefloor territory while retaining an experimental spark.

Rounding out the release are two remixes that expand the EP’s universe: Simple Symmetry, a trusted family members, takes one of the tracks into more experimental, trippy terrain with warped atmospheres and a restless edge; and rising artist Fenoaltea delivers a more flying, minimal house-infused reinterpretation that lets the groove breathe and float. Together, this package stands as a testament to forward-thinking house — glitchy, bold and full of motion — exactly the kind of sound we champion at Playground.

Release Date: 09/04/2026