Playground Zer0

Playground Zer0

Playground Zer0 is a Dutch underground pop act from the Netherlands, active since 2021. The group frames its work around a time-travel narrative, with a debut album, Poison, associated with 2014 in that story, and a second album described as arriving after the band travels back to 2018.

Style and live setup

Their music is described as dance-oriented and influenced by travel and collaboration between cultures. The live line-up uses electronics and instruments, including keys, sequencers, turntables, bass guitar and occasional keytar. Their stage performances are presented as energetic, with an emphasis on freedom, fun and friendship.

Performances and festivals

Playground Zer0 plays festivals in the Netherlands and internationally. Named appearances include Boardmasters in the UK, The Great Escape in the UK, Parkpop in the Netherlands, Reeperbahn Festival in Germany, Transmusicales in France, Uluwatu Surf Festival in Indonesia and Midi Festival in China.

Additional details

The act is also linked with Captain J. Simmelink in the story around its music-making mission. One piece of additional information describes the sampling of a coot, also called a meerkoet, during one of the group's time travels.