Obese TV – Episode 1

11 12 2012

The long awaited first full length episode of Obese TV is here. With an dope new format inclusive of segments such as ‘New Releases’, ‘Classics’, ‘Obese Retail’, ‘Spotlight’, ‘Backstage Pass’ and more, Obese TV will be hosted by a different member of the scene for each episode.

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In Episode 1 of Obese TV we visit master graphic designer Ben Funnell of April 77 Design, hear from Spit Syndicate on their album plans over the next few months of the back of their hit single Beauty In The Bricks, speak to WA distro artist Mr Grevis about his album The Sampler, and take a look back at the monumental event that was the Robert Hunter Cup.

If that wasn’t enough already, Frank from the Obese Records retail store has a competition for all aspiring graffers, with an Ironlak/Obese prize pack up for grabs.

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Lee Harnden – Catharsis

10 09 2012

750 Rebel and Ironlak writer team’s LINZ aka Lee Harden showcased his latest body of work Catharsis at Lightspace this August. With Karsniogenics CEO DJ Dcide taking on the role of event producer, combined with the many talents of their valued supporters and sponsors the show went off with a hella-of-a-boom!

Lee Harnden’s Catharsis is an exhibition of subversive explorations; a collection of portrayals that transcend the divide between Australian street culture and the grandeur of fine art.

As LINZ, an internationally acclaimed and Ironlak-sponsored graffiti writer with a career now spanning 20 years, Harnden’s movements have aligned him with celebrated Australian musicians, artists and sporting personalities. These figures, along with some closer to his heart, form the pith of his work; a realism characterised by the heightened juxtaposition of subject and technique.

There is a brutal honesty in Harnden’s work. While highlighting the rawness of gangland imagery he affords a sentimentalist portrayal of integrity and soul in each of his oil paintings. He achieves a unique exactitude through the medium but also draws upon a tremendous amount of depth, claiming more than a simple connection with his subjects.

Although some figureheads he depicts fall short of the limelight in the popularised mainstream, the romantic undertone of Harnden’s perception is revealed as every character he paints is essentially a hero in his eyes.

In his time and place, Lee Harnden is a catalyst of ‘subterranean representation’. Unfortunate for him as it is for many true artisans, his work will speak volumes much louder in generations yet to come.

Lee Harden  ||  Walls  ||  Canvas  

 


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Ironlak X A/D Comp

1 04 2012

If street art is your thing, then this might be for you? Send Analogue/Digital and Ironlak a photograph of your latest graffiti pieces, paste-ups or murals and five finalists will be selected to be critiqued by Ironlak family member Vans the Omega where one winner will receive over $5ooo in prizes and earn the opportunity to paint live at the A/D after party with VTO himself.

The prize pack includes:
Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Design Premium (RRP $3,175 AUD)
A swag of Ironlak paint supplies, markers and apparel (RRP $1,200 AUD)
Two VIP passes to Analogue/Digital Sunshine Coast 2012 (RRP $500 AUD)
Flights and accommodation over the A/D weekend (RRP $1,000 AUD)
Meet Vans the Omega and paint live at the A/D After Party.

Email your submission to ironlak@analoguedigital.com.au by 23 April 2012 (emails over 2mb may be rejected).

Analogue/Digital  ||  Ironlak  ||  Vans The Omega


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Theory Of Face – Demz Sqidz EP Review

29 03 2011

At some point during 2010 the words Theory Of Face rippled throughout the community, it wasn’t long before those few words became associated with mentions of a master DJ, teaming up with a powerhouse of rhyme and production…..Cunts got scared and rightfully so.

It wasn’t until the guys over at Ironlak released their brand new Reload Cans, late last year, that the public truly became aware of the dangerousness they were facing. With the cover artwork produced by gaff artist Sofles, you could be confused into thinking that this release has something to do with graff…..don’t be fooled. Having shelved the alcohol for this release, Demz Sqidz is the pot smoking love child to Adfu’s (Adroit Effusive), and Trials (Funkoars) brand new exploration in the world of hip hop infused psycadellica, born from their  common love of stoner rock and spontaneity. The track that lead this wave of  banging drums and hip hop drenched in dirty guitar riffs was Cambodian Rock, one of the 6 murderous tracks you’ll find on this exceptional EP.

“We’re still pretty much just stumbling our way through learning our instruments at the moment so everything you hear under that banner is the bastard child produced at each session, start to finish, wrap up in a day and hopefully capture the moisty magic type shit”. – Trials

Don’t go into this album expecting slouch-ish production, cliche cuts or rhymes that sound like they were written by your average mid-day rapping stoner. The production here is first class. Adfu destroys the wax with devastating cuts and Trials hits the mic like a mad man sex addict, fapping off to Kate Miller-Heidke.  The guys really have brought things to a whole new playing field with the Demz Sqidz release, its undeniably tasty music. Demz Sqidz sounds evil, full of feedback, panic, mania and we are completely sure what type of music you’d call it, but people are going crazy for it!! Be prepared to be annihilated with you first hit, sit down roll up a fatty and start Facing the fuck out!!!

Theory Of Face serves up 8 out of 8 Sqidz legz for this one.

 

You can purchase a Theory Of Face – Demz Sqidz right here.

Tracklist:
De Piyp
More Dangerous (Sqidz)
Hello Darkness (My Old Friend)
Frankie (Goes To Bollywood)
Face Is Back (To Kill)
Cambodian Rock (Reload)

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It’s all about the paint – Ironlak update

24 10 2010


SOFLES | Adelaide exhibition recap.
A couple of photos from Sofles’ solo exhibition at Bull N Bear in Adelaide last week + some black and white sketches. Photos thanks to Selina Miles.


1/6 | Ironlak freestyle @ Obese Records Store
1/6 Ironlak freestyle at Obese Records store (Melbourne).
Another day at Obese Records with 1/6 dropping a freestyle about the colour range from Ironlak paint. Can you pick all the colours mentioned?
Download the 1/6 mixtape here


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Sofles Exhibition: Adelaide Oct 7

22 09 2010
Ironlak and Bull and Bear are proud to present the South Australian debut of Russell Fenn aka Sofles, with a four-day exhibition in the heart of Adelaide city.
Notorious graffiti figure. Prodigious talent. Sofles has been both reviled and embraced by the media over his ten-year career, which began as a graffiti artist in Brisbane, Australia. After a well-publicized conviction in 2009, Sofles burst onto the scene with various sold-out exhibitions, collaborations with artists such as Anthony Lister, Ben Frost and Revok, and contracts with the likes of Red Bull, Myer, Adidas, and Toohey’s.
Returning from a tour of New York and Los Angeles, Sofles has chosen Adelaide for his first interstate exhibit, with new works on canvas featuring his signature mash up of aerosol, acrylics and oils, rendering evocative imagery in explosive colour. The progression from graffiti to canvas was a natural one, explains Sofles.
“Not much has changed, really. I’m painting every day, using the same tools, applying the same techniques, to a different platform, with a different audience. The work is finer, more considered, but my graffiti influence has been really well received.”
Sofles imagery is wide and varied, with collages of mind-bending abstraction melting into intricate form, perfect snapshots of the artist’s wild imagination. Sofles’ ability to create depth and detail with aerosol is unmatched, and combined with his bold use of colour renders pieces so distinctive they have firmly set Sofles reputation as one of Australia’s most watched contemporary artists.
This not-to-be missed exhibition runs at the Bull & Bear bar and restaurant from 6pm Thursday October 7th until Sunday October 10th.
For more details, and to follow Sofles’ work please visit his webpage here.


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Obese Records Block Party Rewards Interstaters!

8 09 2010

With the excitement of this year’s 10th Anniversary Block Party still fresh, we are happy to announce that all of those making the trek down to Melbourne from around the country will be rewarded for their efforts. If you are travelling to Melbourne for the show, be sure to stop by the Obese Records Retail Store in Prahran with your boarding pass/itinerary, photo ID and Block Party ticket to score yourself a limited Block Party pack* that includes rare posters, stickers and other promotional material from Obese Records and Ironlak.
*packs are limited and will be available from Thursday 7th until stocks last.

Block Party will feature artists from the art/graffiti/video field this year.

Artist Profiles:
Jase (Beathedz)
A long time member of the Melbourne art/graffiti scene, Jase rose to prominence with his producer trio Nubreed. His solo producer album, Jase Connection Vol. 1, was released by Obese Records.

Deb
Deb is one of Melbourne’s most pro active artists, with constant projects on the go, she is also one of Australia’s most prolific female street artists, spreading her work throughout many parts of the country as well as other parts of the globe. She engages in public art programs, workshops, design and many fine art exhibitions. Her work can be seen here.
Jase and Deb will be exhibiting live interactive graffiti during Block Party.

VJ Hurlington
Block Party will feature an AV show throughout the night. VJ Hurlington (aka Brad Hurle) is an up and coming video producer/editor. Known for his involvement with online local hip hop show The Burning Underground, he’s also worked on videos for the Victorian Rally Championship, Team Evans Motorsport, Australian Rally Championship as well as creating the impressive AV show for Obese Distro’s very own Eloquor for his Charge album launch.

Here are all the Block Party details again:
OBESE RECORDS BLOCK PARTY 2010
October 8th @ Palace Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets: http://www.ticketek.com
Strictly 18+ (ID Required)
Doors: 8.30pm

Performing live:
M-Phazes, Illy, Spit Syndicate, Mantra, Pegz, Bias B, Dialectrix, Tuka & DJ Morgs (Thundamentals), Dialectrix, Gully Platoon, Skryptcha, Chasm & Vida-Sunshyne, Hyjak & Torcha, Reason, Simplex
Featuring supports: Fluent Form, Ciecmate & Newsense, Maundz
And a showcase by: The Wickid Force Breakers
Check out more here.


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Cairns 2010 | Ironlak Family featuring Phibs and Shem

13 08 2010
Members of the Ironlak Family traveled to Cairns, North Queensland (Australia) to paint at the Taste-y Graff Jam. Phibs and Shem from Melbourne made the journey too.
Thanks go out to Josie and the crew from Taste-y for making it all possible. Much respect, Taste-y have been holding it down for the hip hop heads in QLD since we can remember.

Links:
Cut: Selina Miles
Ironlak
Taste-y

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Obese Records – Block Party 2010 (10 Year Anniversary)

3 08 2010

This year Obese Records proudly announces a very special 10th anniversary edition of Block Party. Inviting you back to the place where it all began, this hometown show will landmark a celebration of over 70 releases as well as the labels many successes during its 10 year reign within Australia’s flourishing music industry. In addition to the ARIA Awards, the Gold and Platinum albums, Obese Records has pushed Australian hip hop into the mainstream music conscience.

Block Party 2010: Obese Records 10th Anniversary will feature live performances from Mantra, Dialectrix, M-Phazes, Illy, Spit Syndicate, Pegz, Bias B, Skryptcha plus many more and will showcase graffiti and a special performance by the Wickid Force Breakers.

Wickid Force Breakers are one of Australia’s most decorated (3-time Australian champions) and leading breakdance crews. Supported by Ironlak, interactive graffiti will also take place throughout the evening featuring Jase (Beathedz) and others. The evening will be hosted by Slap618 and will be heralded as the biggest Melbourne Block Party to date, dedicated to the fans, artists, media and industry alike.

Full line up and details are below. Don’t miss out on one of Australian hip hop’s biggest celebrations of its past, present, and future! Tickets available from Ticketek.com, the Obese Records retail store and Wax Museum Records.

OBESE RECORDS BLOCK PARTY 2010
October 8th @ Palace Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets: http://www.ticketek.com
Strictly 18+ (ID Required)
Doors: 8.30pm

Performing live:
M-Phazes, Illy, Spit Syndicate, Mantra, Pegz, Bias B, Dialectrix, Tuka & DJ Morgs (Thundamentals), Dialectrix, Gully Platoon, Skryptcha, Chasm & Vida-Sunshyne, Hyjak & Torcha, Reason, Simplex

Featuring supports:
Fluent Form, Ciecmate & Newsense, Maundz

And a showcase by:
The Wickid Force Breakers


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The All Ironlak Graffiti Competition – Enter Now

6 06 2010

The All Ironlak Graffiti Competition returns! Previously only for Australian heads, this year’s version of the competition is bigger and better than ever. This time around the competition is open to residents of Australia/ New Zealand and the Americas and features two different categories; Best Production and Best Piece. The Ironlak Family will be choosing a set of winners from Australia/ New Zealand and another set of winners from the Americas, so here’s your chance to flex your skills and win a gang of paint in the process.
We’re searching for the freshest pieces and craziest productions in Australia/New Zealand and the Americas.

Select a category:
Category 1: Best production
Paint a production wall with your crew/ homies (2-6 people per entry).
Entries will be judged on overall theme and composition, background elements, characters and pieces/ letter styles. Aim to impress!

Prizes:
Three winners will be chosen from Australia/ New Zealand and three winners chosen from North/ South America; Judged by the Ironlak Family.
First PRIZE: 500 cans of Ironlak.
Second PRIZE: 240 cans of Ironlak.
Third PRIZE: 120 cans of Ironlak.
Encouragement award: 48 cans of Ironlak.

Category 2: Best piece
Rock a solo piece (One person per entry only).
Entries will be judged on style, letter structure, originality, connections, colour scheme and fill effects. Make it burn!

Prizes:
Three winners will be chosen from Australia/ New Zealand and three winners chosen from North/ South America; Judged by the Ironlak Family.
First PRIZE: 240 cans of Ironlak.
Second PRIZE: 120 cans of Ironlak.
Third PRIZE: 60 cans of Ironlak.
Encouragement award: 36 cans of Ironlak.

How to enter:
Select your category above. Email a large photograph of your finished wall AND photographs of your used cans in front of the wall to: competition@ironlak.com
Pieces must be painted with 100% Ironlak paint (roll/ buff paint is allowed as a base). Enter as many times as you like. Competition closes 31 August 2010, so don’t sleep!

(via Ironlak Blog)


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