After 3 months in making, Bliss N Eso return with the highly anticipated clip for Addicted! Shot in stop motion using over 2,200 photos. The clip was shot in a warehouse in West Auckland (NZ) which use to be the headquarters for bikie crew Headhunters. The clip features graffiti from none other Askew One and Dues who spent 6 days straight working their way around the warehouse and used over 300 cans of paint.
A big shout out to the Fish n Clips crew who helped make this concept come to reality. Addicted was directed by James Solomon and shot by Marty Williams with help from Dan Monaham and was produced by Sam Momeny and Jessie Gurunatan. Check it out in HD and more Bliss N Eso videos at: http://blissneso.tv
Following the release of their lead single Rappers In Wonderland, Mind Over Matter have been announced as this weeks Triple J Unearthed Feature Artist. Since release the single has already been added to spot rotation on Triple J as well as full rotation on Sydney’s FBi. Mind Over Matter will be setting off an east coast tour later this year.
Emerging from Sydney’s vibrant hip hop community in 2006, the duo known as Mind Over Matter quickly established themselves as artists to be reckoned with. Through their highly lauded mixtape For Our Hip Hoppers, they successfully built and earned a loyal fan base nationally. In 2008 Mind Over Matter released their Debut album entitled Keepin’ It Breezy to industry wide praise, culminating in a nomination for Australian album of the year in Triple J’s J Mag. With the success of this debut combined with their pre-established following cemented by back to back outstanding releases, emcees Willow and Smiles Again have toured the country extensively and have seen their following grow to heights that once didn’t seem possible.
After hitting sold out venues in a multitude of locations across the country Mind Over Matter have proved themselves to be one of the most highly charismatic, energetic, and creative live acts this country has to offer. To date the duo have played along side an incredible range of international acts including Jebediah, Masta Ace, Wordsworth, Planet Asia, DJ Crazy Caz (the late Tupac’s DJ), Mystro (UK) as well as Australian heavy weights Bliss n Eso (Mind Over Matter were selected as support for the trio on their National Get Loose tour and Flying Colours Tour), Muph n Plutonic, Pegz, Drapht, Downsyde, Pez & 360, Phrase & DJ Flagrant, Def Wish Cast and many more.
The dynamic Sydney duo have also performed at multiple festivals, both locally and interstate and have even hit stages internationally, travelling to Thailand as well as Osaka, Japan, performing some incredibly well received shows as well as filming a video for a collaboration track titled How We Get Down. With the fantastic reception of their debut LP Keepin’ It Breezy, Mind Over Matter have been added to a multitude of radio play lists nationally, including Triple J, FBI and many more. Clipped Wings featuring Vast Aire, a stand out track from the album became the highly sought after single of the week on Sydney’s FBI 94.5FM, further validation of this crew’s talent and appeal. Always staying focused and productive, M.O.M. featured on and hosted the Who’s Got Next Mixtape, a project showcasing some of Australia’s best up and coming talent and since then have completed their highly anticipated second mixtape, rightfully titled Free The Wolves. In 2010 Mind Over Matter received huge recognition for their stand out feature verses on Bliss N Eso’s #1 Aria Charting album Running on Air. As a result of the feature and surrounding buzz the group joined Bliss N Eso on all dates of their nationally sold out Down By The River tour.
Rappers In Wonderland is the first single from their much anticipated sophomore offering, Just Like Fireworks – scheduled for release early next year. Rappers In Wonderland features an energetic, guitar driven beat with punching percussion and 60′s surf undertones; produced by their DJ, DJ Ila and mixed by Matik (Pez/Seth Sentry) the track sees Willow and Smiles exchange trademark clever, tongue in cheek wordplay. The song is rounded out nicely by an infectious, chant style chorus and serves as a polished and impressive reintroduction to the group.
Proudly presented by Channel [V], NOVA, and MySpace, the fifth Annual Jagermeister Independent Music Awards (formally known as the Jagermeister AIR Awards) will be held on Friday October 1st at The Forum Theatre in Melbourne.
The event is a rare opportunity to join great Australian Musicians and the Industry at large, as they celebrate success with the Award winners, and enjoy performances by some of the country’s most sought after artists.
The Jagermeister Independent Music Awards are Australia’s only official independent music awards, rewarding the country’s highest achieving independent artists across all genres, in any given year.
The evening will feature performances from those purveyors of punk, hardcore rockers The Amity Affliction; new indie darlings and vintage-alt-pop stars Cloud Control; virtuosic jazz pianist Joe Chindamo; indie wunderkids and brit-rock exponents British India; the intoxicating world-renowned singer-songwriter Sally Seltmann; and a hip-hop extravaganza from M-Phazes with Illy, Muph & Candice Monique, Solo and Mantra which promises some electric on-stage collaborations.
Awards to be presented during the evening include Best Independent Dance / Electronic Release, Best Independent Artist, Best Independent Hip Hop/Urban Release and Best Independent Hard Rock/Punk Release among others, with a number of high profile special guest presenters on hand to help with proceedings.
Now in their fifth year, The Jagermeister Independent Music Awards continue to grow and are now recognised as a barometer for future ‘big’ acts. Previous winners include Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, The Hilltop Hoods, The Herd, Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Gotye, British India, Sneaky Sound System and John Butler, many of whom have gone on to major commercial and critical success subsequently.
Given the depth of such Label and Artist success, Independent Music can no longer be viewed as just small or emerging. Independent labels are currently estimated to have 80% of titles on shelves and online, and continue to have the biggest winning scorecard every year from the ARIA awards to triple j’s Hottest 100, while also providing the bulk of talent to the Australian festival circuit each year.
Curated and created by the Australian Independent Record Label Association (AIR), this year’s Jagermeister Independent Music Awards will be the jewel in the crown of ‘Melbourne Music’, a 10-day music festival programme presented by The City of Melbourne. AIR is a (non-profit, non-government) national trade association promoting and representing the interests and development of Australian independent artists, labels and music companies in Australia and throughout the world.
To win a double pass to the gig change your status on Facebook to: “I want to go to the Jagermeister Independent Music Awards” and tag AIR | Australian Independent Records. You could rub shoulders with industry and catch an awesome lineup including British India, Cloud Control, Amity Affliction and M-Phazes.
This is a quick look behind the scenes with one of Australia’s biggest hip-hop producers M-Phazes at a rehearsal with Muph, Mantra, Candice, and the D²Drumline for the upcoming AIR Awards at the Forum un Melbourne on October 1st.
Emerging from Sydney’s vibrant hip hop community in 2006, the duo known as Mind Over Matter quickly established themselves as artists to be reckoned with. Through their highly lauded mixtape For Our Hip Hoppers, they successfully built and earned a loyal fan base nationally. In 2008 Mind Over Matter released their Debut album entitled Keepin’ It Breezy to industry wide praise, culminating in a nomination for Australian album of the year in Triple J’s J Mag. With the success of this debut combined with their pre-established following cemented by back to back outstanding releases, emcees Willow and Smiles Again have toured the country extensively and have seen their following grow to heights that once didn’t seem possible.
After hitting sold out venues in a multitude of locations across the country Mind Over Matter have proved themselves to be one of the most highly charismatic, energetic, and creative live acts this country has to offer. To date the duo have played along side an incredible range of international acts including Jebediah, Masta Ace, Wordsworth, Planet Asia, DJ Crazy Caz (the late Tupac’s DJ), Mystro (UK) as well as Australian heavy weights Bliss n Eso (Mind Over Matter were selected as support for the trio on their National Get Loose tour and Flying Colours Tour), Muph n Plutonic, Pegz, Drapht, Downsyde, Pez & 360, Phrase & DJ Flagrant, Def Wish Cast and many more.
The dynamic Sydney duo have also performed at multiple festivals, both locally and interstate and have even hit stages internationally, travelling to Thailand as well as Osaka, Japan, performing some incredibly well received shows as well as filming a video for a collaboration track titled How We Get Down. With the fantastic reception of their debut LP Keepin’ It Breezy, Mind Over Matter have been added to a multitude of radio play lists nationally, including Triple J, FBI and many more. Clipped Wings featuring Vast Aire, a stand out track from the album became the highly sought after single of the week on Sydney’s FBI 94.5FM, further validation of this crew’s talent and appeal. Always staying focused and productive, M.O.M. featured on and hosted the Who’s Got Next Mixtape, a project showcasing some of Australia’s best up and coming talent and since then have completed their highly anticipated second mixtape, rightfully titled Free The Wolves. In 2010 Mind Over Matter received huge recognition for their stand out feature verses on Bliss N Eso’s #1 Aria Charting album Running on Air. As a result of the feature and surrounding buzz the group joined Bliss N Eso on all dates of their nationally sold out Down By The River tour.
Rappers In Wonderland is the first single from their much anticipated sophomore offering, Just Like Fireworks – scheduled for release early next year. Rappers In Wonderland features an energetic, guitar driven beat with punching percussion and 60′s surf undertones; produced by their DJ, DJ Ila and mixed by Matik (Pez/Seth Sentry) the track sees Willow and Smiles exchange trademark clever, tongue in cheek wordplay. The song is rounded out nicely by an infectious, chant style chorus and serves as a polished and impressive reintroduction to the group.
Illusive are excited to announce that Australian hip hop trio Bliss N Eso’s latest album Running On Air has knocked Eminem from his six week reign at the top of ARIA Album Charts.
It is the band and Illusive’s first ever number one album making the debut doubly special for all involved.
Currently on a sold out Australian tour the band are gearing up to announce a US tour very soon.
Previous releases Flying Colours (2008) debuted at #10 and won the boys an ARIA Award, while Day of The Dog (2006) reached #43.
Bliss N Eso’s fourth album release, Running On Air, has earned rave reviews from critics. “This is a career defining album; an album by which every new hip-hop release in this country will be judged, and deservedly so.” The Vine
“Running On Air is a rocket that never runs out of fuel.” MX
Running On Air (Illusive) is available to buy now. Find out for yourself why it rushed to #1 this week and why many are predicting Running On Air will be one of the standout albums of 2010.
Tour Dates:
Fri 13th Aug Melbourne – Palace Theatre – SOLD OUT
Bliss N Eso’s 2008 ARIA Award-winning, Gold certified album lived up to its name and passed with Flying Colours, spending over 100 weeks on the ARIA Charts. Now the hip hop trio return with their eminent follow-up, Running On Air. After the craziness of playing multiple sold out shows at large scale venues across the nation off the back of Flying Colours, Bliss, Eso and DJ Izm withdrew from the distractions of city life in order to create more material for their fans to connect with. They secluded themselves in rural Victoria for close to six months and sought sanctuary where, in Eso’s own words, there were “no traffic jams of life comin’ atcha”.
The band embraced nature and focused solely on their chosen artform. Down By The River, the lead single from Bliss N Eso’s upcoming fourth studio release, has already hit radio. It is a tantalising peek into the surroundings that infiltrated the trio’s songwriting this time around – acoustic guitar strums and tambourine dance effortlessly alongside the punchy beats and sung chorus. While our local heroes were laying down the tracks that would become their latest LP, the live arena beckoned once more and their services were called upon abroad. A sold-out, 20-plus date US tour confirmed that Bliss N Eso’s skills are attracting a worldwide fanbase plus the respect of their Stateside peers. The proof is in the internationally acclaimed artists eager to leave their imprints on Bliss N Eso’s latest cuts. Legends such as Xzibit and The Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA make guest appearances on their forthcoming longplayer. Bliss N Eso have nothing to prove but still continue to challenge their genre and present to you this collection of songs for all moods, fittingly titled Running On Air.
It’s been over 2 years since Bliss N Eso released an album, its taken over 6 months in the studio, and now its only a matter of days away ~ The wait is almost over! Running On Air is available in stores and digitally this Friday, July 30th!
Pre-Order the new album Running On Air on iTunes to receive an exclusive Digital Booklet featuring detailed images taken from the 4 piece painting series which was created for the album artwork (Put together by renowned artist Steve Cross). Checkout a preview below – Make sure you place your order before July 30 to secure this exclusive booklet! You can do that here.
In 2008 Bliss N Eso released their 3rd studio album Flying Colours. It went on to receive critical acclaim and broke many records in the Australian Music industry. In 2010 Bliss N Eso return with their highly anticipated 4th studio album Running On Air!
Over the past 6 months BnE have been writing and recording in a secluded location in the middle of the Victorian mountains to produce a highly diverse and organic record following a natural evolution from the strength of Flying Colours. The album features production by Hattori Hunzo, Matik, M-Phazes & Bliss as well as guest appearances by Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson, Mind Over Matter (Aus), Jehst (UK), plus hip hop legends from the US: Xzibit and none other then the RZA from the Wu-Tang Clan!
Bliss N Eso have also once again hooked up with Steve Cross to produce a 3 piece painting series for the album artwork – Grab a physical copy of the album to see it in all its glory. Running On Air will be available in stores and Digitally from Friday July 30 – Preorder your copy here.
Track Listing
1. Never Land
2. Flying Through The City
3. Addicted
4. Down By the River
5. The Moses Twist
6. Art House Audio
7. Family Affair
8. Reflections
9. Coastal Kids
10. People Up On it (feat. Xzibit)
11. Caught At The Pub
12. Where The Wild Things Are (feat. 13. Mind Over Matter)
13. The Children of The Night
14. Smoke Like A Fire (feat. RZA)
15. Re-debating reality
16. Late On Night
17. I Can (feat. Jehst)
18. Weightless Wings
19. Golden Years
Running On Air ~ The Documentary
Over the coming weeks Bliss N Eso will be releasing a 3 part documentary taking you behind the scenes of their new album Running on Air.
The series follows BnE from the Flying Colours Live Tour last year through to the middle of the Victorian mountains in 2010 where Running On Air was written and recorded. This documentary gives you a unique insight into what inspires the group and how the album came together. Stay tuned to Blissneso.tv over the coming weeks as we relesae a new episode each week.
Part 1 will air this Wednesday July 14.
Part 2 Wednesday July 21.
Part 3 Wednesday July 28.
Check out the brand new video clip for Down by the River – the first single taken from the highly anticipated 4th studio album from Bliss n Eso! The clip was filmed in and around the Victorian mountains, where BnE recorded their soon to be released album Running on Air (July 30). To complement the song’s lyrical content the video also features various tour footage shot over the last 18 months in Aus & USA.
Also don’t miss DJ Izm’s classic BMX stack right at the end!
During this album’s creative process, the Sydney-based outfit headed out of the city and into the Victorian bush. Here are a few comments from Eso on the new Down By The River video clip.
“The video’s basically three blokes in the bush that have borrowed the caretaker’s Ute for the day and have made whatever they could with it, literally. You’ll see me in a poncho, screaming down through national parks and nearly falling out — it’s quite adventurous.
“We could have done a silly flashy clip around a pool with models dancing around but that just wouldn’t have been us.
“It has Australian characteristics. Instead of it just being a partying track about a club, it had all these different elements to it.”
Bliss N Eso also announced The Down By The River Tour today which will tear through capital cities during August. So don’t miss out – Tickets go on sale Monday June 21. The Down by the River Tour will include special guests Diafrix (Melb) and Mind Over Matter (Syd).Get all the dates and ticket info here.
Bliss N Eso are proud to announce their return to the stage with the Down by the River Tour! It’s been nearly 12 months since the record breaking Flying Colours Live Tour which blew the roof off 7 sold out shows across Australia. They now return with their infamous live show in support of the release of their forth coming album Running On Air.
Since the release of their ARIA Award winning album, Flying Colours, BnEhave graced some of Australia’s biggest festivals (Homebake, Pyramid Rock, Splendour in the Grass), and became the sole hip-hop act billed on the historic Sound Relief concert in “what many are stating was the performance of the day” (Beat Magazine).
Bliss N Eso’s highly anticipated fourth studio album, Running On Air, will be released on July 30th. The Down By The River Tour will tear through capital cities during August and is sure to sell-out in a matter of minutes – So don’t miss out – Tickets on Sale Monday June 21.
The Down by the River Tour includes special guests Melbourne’s Diafrix and Sydney’s Mind Over Matter will join BnE across the country.
