Playgrounded started out in Athens, but have lived in the Netherlands for years now, and their sound fits the grey days of Rotterdam better than the Greek summer. «A Flower To Water» was released on September 18, 2026 by Pelagic Records.
Country: Greece (based in: the Netherlands)
Genre: Post-metal, progressive metal, electronica (clean vocals)
For fans of: Lunatic Soul, Katatonia, The Ocean
The album
Their debut was called «Athens», a statement of identity for a band that left the city. On the new album the synths and samples play a key role: they set the tone and at the same time keep the band tight. The vocals stay clean, the rhythms grow heavier and the whole mood revolves around mourning. The cover is by Aias Kokkalis.
Watch the first video from the album:
Our take
The album sounds full and clean, without a plastic finish. The tracks move slowly and put you in a mood that isn’t in a hurry to pass, with moments that recall the seriousness of Katatonia and the mass of The Ocean. This isn’t background music: it demands dedication, and it rewards it.
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