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New Unkut Recordings Site & Artist Signings

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Unkut Recordings have just rolled out a fresh and exciting new look to mark an occasion that includes two new fresh and exciting signings to the label. With absolute pleasure we’d like to announce the additions of Kings Konekted and Lflows to the Unkut family. Both acts hailing from Brisbane are a perfect fit to label and with each, a new long play release in full swing, Unkut are excited to be apart of their musical futures. More detailed info to follow regarding their respective album’s, but in the meantime please peep the artist roster pages here for a background check and … Continue reading New Unkut Recordings Site & Artist Signings

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Geko Real Heads Don’t Listen Out Today!

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Enigmatic Geko AKA Phil Gektor makes up one sixth of formidable Melbourne label Crate Cartel. His new album, titled Real Heads Don’t Listen, is out today. Entirely self-produced, Geko has poured his contrarian genius into the album, ensuring every detail has purpose. Consistent with his previous work, Real Heads Don’t Listen further explores Geko’s underground ethos and his satirical take on mainstream society and commercialisation. “I don’t listen to what’s being played on the radio or what’s current, so it’s probably a bit of a time capsule.” – Geko Using samples as his muse, Geko’s production and lyrical themes evolve … Continue reading Geko Real Heads Don’t Listen Out Today!

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Hairy Knuckles I Know You’re Waiting

Jim Steps

Up and coming Sydney producer, Hairy Knuckles has been steadily dropping new music over the last year and is back with another banger. I Know You’re Waiting features an infectious RnB vocal sample, luscious synth pads, and bone rattling bass. Download ‘I Know You’re Waiting’ for free by following the link below and keep an ear out for more Hairy Knuckles music and DJ mixes in the future. Download  ||  Tumblr  ||  Official  Continue reading Hairy Knuckles I Know You’re Waiting

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David Dallas feat. The Daylight Robbery Australian Tour

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Kiwi Hip Hop artist David Dallas is the “artist formerly known as”. Formerly known as Con Psy. Formerly known as one-half of the award winning hip hop group Frontline. Through currently known as “the next big thing”. Dallas first appeared on the New Zealand music scene after label mate P-Money spotted the prodigious talents of the rising star. It was this recognition that led to Dallas’ searing verse on Scribe’s “Not Many – The Remix”. The song heralded the arrival of an untapped rap talent that New Zealand hip-hop was quick to make room for. Eight years on from that 16 bar … Continue reading David Dallas feat. The Daylight Robbery Australian Tour

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Loose Change On The Road With ‘Yes Or No’

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Sydney hip hop trio Loose Change, just months after an extensive album tour for Listening Party, which included several dates with old pals Thundamentals, are back in the van in support of super smooth new single Yes Or No, kicking off in sunny Melbourne in support of mate Mantra.  Yes Or No turns the dial, and the lights, down a few notches, flipping the switch on the stereotypical commitment-phobic manscape, showing our lyrical heroes baring their hearts to their lady loves, imploring the song’s female antagonist – voiced here by the divine, soulful, Meklit Kebrit – to make a decision one … Continue reading Loose Change On The Road With ‘Yes Or No’

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The Aphilliates Don’t Play

Jim Steps

Rawthentic Records is a small independent label formed in early 2012 by Melbourne MC P.Link. In the short time since, the label’s growing roster has been represented at international & local level countless times all over the country, supporting UltraMagnetic MC’s, Trem One, Brad Strut, The Funkoars, Maundz & Jake Biz just to name a few. 
In between shows the label has released 3 solo EP’s from label stalwarts – P.Link, J.Mac & DownPat, plus earned spots on the Obesecity 2 & White Russian Compilations, all while enlisting fresh young talent in the form of Eazy MC, Jestar Dharma, & … Continue reading The Aphilliates Don’t Play

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360 announces his first national headline tour in two years – Utopia National Tour

Jim Steps

There is one name in Australian music that has changed the game. One artist who can get the room jumping with the drop of a beat. The country’s hottest and most controversial crossover star, 360 is heading out on his … Continue reading 360 announces his first national headline tour in two years – Utopia National Tour

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Miracle Endless Summer

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Summer is quickly approaching (unless you are in Australia), and what better way to kick it off than with a new sunny anthem? Endless Summer is the latest single from local artist/producer Miracle. The breezy track features vocals from Youngblood Hawke and is sure to make you want to stop whatever you’re doing and head to the beach (or at least daydream about it). “Endless Summer is about the rallying hope of a never ending Summer, the feeling of freedom, happiness and tranquillity” Miracle explains. “It’s a poetic love song about a girl who is in essence Summer. She is … Continue reading Miracle Endless Summer

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Kilvington responsible for three deaths

Jim Steps

Three people have died of verbal asphyxiation following the release of Kilvington’s first single, Honey in My Hive. With a misleadingly upbeat title, Honey in My Hive follows one individual’s experience of war. The song describes epic battles while also exploring themes of mateship, morality and loss. As with most wars, the one described by Kilvington is fought over precious resources. Of course, the war on which the song focuses is one involving bees, ants and birds, so naturally the resource they’re waging war over is honey. The accompanying music video follows the life of a war vet as he searches … Continue reading Kilvington responsible for three deaths

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Renegades Of Munk Welcome Back

Jim Steps

Renegades Of Munk are fresh on the scene and are a funk/ hip hop band from Sydney. Fronted by one of the pioneers of hip hop in Australia, Munk aka Munkimuk. Munk is a proud Jardwadjali/ Wotjobulak man known for his production and mixing skills, rapping, breakdancing & as a radio host on Sydney’s Koori Radio. MC’ing since the 80’s he is an accomplished MC, performing internationally as well as nationally playing shows such as Big Day Out, Yabun, The Deadlys, Corroboree, Barunga Festival, AFL, NRL, Arafura Games, Sydney Writers Festival, NT Writers Festival, Carnivale, Stylin Up, Klub Koori and … Continue reading Renegades Of Munk Welcome Back

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Doomzday Dreamerz Creepy Carnival

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Doomzday Dreamerz have released the first video Creepy Carnival, from their upcoming album The Tide Rising. Directed by Timmy Strikez and Casey Boyle, the video is a dazzling display of creepy effects and extras, mixed with raw boom-bap Hip Hop. Filmed mainly at SAE Institute in Brisbane, as well as various other locations over two weekends, the film clip was a massive production involving a huge amount of people. The tide IS rising… and if this video is anything to go by, the Doomzday Dreamerz boys will be bringing us one hell of an album later this year. For more … Continue reading Doomzday Dreamerz Creepy Carnival

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Platinum Pen Addict Of Veracity

Jim Steps

Platinum Pen released a an album titled “invention of the human being” on the first of July 2012. Since then he has shared the stage with the likes of Kerser, participated in the 2012 Elefant Traks Ball with Ozi Batla, The Herd, The Tongue & Candice Monique and more. Platinum Pen’s dynamic live show is huge and features the amalgamation of live instruments and a DJ performing an energetic, thoughtful and unique set. Platinum Pen has been working on his second album Addict Of Veracity for the past 18 months. He has showcased two singles from the LP titled, The Good News and Keep Moving also completing 2 … Continue reading Platinum Pen Addict Of Veracity

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Jon Like Flow

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Papua New Guinea born rapper Jon has been zealously honing his versus into what has become his debut synth jam Like Flow. Signing to Bedlam Records late last year, his deep vocabulary and intensely captivating way with words is now paired alongside producers Psywife forming their own form of hip-hop fusion. Incomparable with any other hip hop project in Australia, Jon’s versatile and slick flow is set to blow minds with the release of his experimental debut EP“H22. Official  ||  Facebook  ||  Bedlam Records Continue reading Jon Like Flow

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Chase & Status Gangsta Boogie feat. Raekwon

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The London based duo, Chase & Status, have just dropped an exclusive re-work of Gangsta Boogie featuring new bars from legendary Wu-Tang rapper Raekwon as well as fresh new talent Knytro, signed to the pair’s MTA Records. Later this month Saul Milton and MC Rage will be heading across the pond to embark on a North American Brand New Machine tour which will see them DJ’ing in various acclaimed venues across the US and Canada. This tour follows the release of their UK #2 charting album, Brand New Machine. Tickets are on sale now. See http://www.chaseandstatus.co.uk for more info and tickets. Continue reading Chase & Status Gangsta Boogie feat. Raekwon

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Mic Pompei Yung Wurl Official Video

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Mic Pompei delivers the mother of all introductions with Yung Wurl, the first single and video to come off his debut LP, Shift. Inspired by a profound sense of hope and belief in the human race’s potential to better itself, Pompei lays down raw bars about an infantile civilisation while raising a toast to our planet because, he states, it isn’t too late to change. Mic Pompei delivers the mother of all introductions with Yung Wurl, the first single and video to come off his debut LP, Shift. Inspired by a profound sense of hope and belief in the human … Continue reading Mic Pompei Yung Wurl Official Video

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Exclusive: Juñor – ‘Skinny Jean Dreams’ from REAL Music Presents – Live.Write

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Fresh from supporting Bliss N Eso on their Circus Under The Stars Tour alongside Seth Sentry & Horrowshow, REAL Music drops the first track from their upcoming collective mixtape Live.Write, due for online release May 29. Full Mixtape available May 29 from – REALmusicfamily.bandcamp.com Facebook  ||  Bandcamp  ||  YouTube Continue reading Exclusive: Juñor – ‘Skinny Jean Dreams’ from REAL Music Presents – Live.Write

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Tonight: Astronomy Class play first hometown show in 5 years tonight!

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Drawing on Khmer pop music from the 1950s to the mid ‘70s, astronomy class and Srey Channthy (The Cambodian Space Project) pay tribute to a lost Cambodian generation; their eclectic soundtrack seen in a new light. Mekong Delta Sunrise spawned in 2012 when Astronomy Class were invited to Phnom Penh by Cambodian hip hop crew Klap Your Handz to perform a version of a classic Khmer rock song with Cambodian star Preap Sovath. During a six hour taxi ride through the Cambodian countryside, the band fell in love with the intoxicating, soulful sounds of Khmer pop that came drifting from … Continue reading Tonight: Astronomy Class play first hometown show in 5 years tonight!

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Thundamentals wrap up album launch tour in Sydney tonight!

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Debuting at #1 on the iTunes Album Charts Thundamentals’ third record So We Can Remember has just cemented the trio as the ‘new benchmark for local hip-hop’, explaining solidly why their entire tour is on the brink of selling out. With the headline tour already sold out – Melbourne, Fremantle, Perth,  Brisbane – and Sydney, the group kicked off their run of dates with a sold-out, fans-only, warm up at Melbourne’s Corner Hotel last Thursday, having already premiered their excitement to massive crowds as part of national Groovin The Moo festival. Album singles ‘Smiles Don’t Lie’ – which debuted at #5 … Continue reading Thundamentals wrap up album launch tour in Sydney tonight!

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Allday Announces Debut Album ‘Startup Cult’

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Allday will release his debut album Startup Cult on July 4 via ONETWO. After a string of successful singles, EPs and free mixtapes, the Melbourne-via-Adelaide rapper has created a massive underground buzz for his debut, which is in turn one of the most anticipated Australian records of 2014. The first single from Startup Cult is Right Now, which hit the airwaves via triple j last month just in time for appearances nationally on Groovin The Moo Festival. Today, the music video for Right Now is released to fans via YouTube just in time for the tour of the same name … Continue reading Allday Announces Debut Album ‘Startup Cult’

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Groovin The Moo Oakbank 2014 Review + Photos

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WOW what a ride. The recent long weekend brought many joys, not only did you get Friday & Monday off from work, school or university. If you were anywhere in South Australia chances were you or someone you knew attended the inaugural Groovin The Moo event for Oakbank. If you didn’t, well we hate to say it but you missed out big time. The Oakbank leg of Groovin The Moo kicked off proceedings just before lunch on a perfect Autumns day. The gumboots were out in force but were not at all needed. A lot of people dressed up in costumes ranging … Continue reading Groovin The Moo Oakbank 2014 Review + Photos

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Exclusive: Peezo – The Come Up (Prod. Cam Bluff)

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We are super excited to debut the brand new steez from ‘old school futuristic’ rapper Peezo. The new track titled The Come Up is produced by Cam Bluff and follows on from previous tracks Water and Vibe Out. The track The Come Up is itself a representation of an artist on the rise. Written about overcoming everyday obstacles and staying on the grind in a less then ideal situation, Peezo has a story that connects, most of us weren’t born into money and you take life’s opportunities as they come. The song’s intent is to inspire fans and listeners alike, … Continue reading Exclusive: Peezo – The Come Up (Prod. Cam Bluff)

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Exclusive: Geko The Hippies I

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“He is a sick man, he is a angry man, he is an unattractive man, there is something wrong with his liver……” That man is Geko aka Phil Gektor. May we present to you an exclusive prelude to Geko’s upcoming full length album Real Heads Don’t Listen, out May 30th on Crate Cartel – The Hippies I. The brand new track The Hippies I spools out over a long intro, the power of the strings warm you while transporting you quickly to another place in time. A time long forgotten, of free love, big buds and great music. The Hippies I is … Continue reading Exclusive: Geko The Hippies I

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Ry Circles Official Video Clip

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Fresh off a knockout 2013, Ry gives us Circles – the first single from his upcoming album, slated for late 2014 release. Ry’s witty trademark flow shines on this song with a hook that is as infectious as the guitar riff he raps over. Circles is the first of several singles to be released this year through Inertia, and there are several interstate shows lined up for 2014, Circles is the perfect introduction to what is looking to be a breakout year for Ry. Ry has previously been an Unearthed Featured Artist, and the winner of the Unearthed x NIDA Music … Continue reading Ry Circles Official Video Clip

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State Ov Mind Lost and Found

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Whilst moving house in late 2012 Stateovmind found a collection of unmarked discs buried deep inside a cardboard removalist box. On these discs were four ProTools sessions filled with rough unfinished songs and concepts, all of which were recorded over M-Phazes beats that State had originally acquired in 2007. Stateovmind had long thought that these discs, beat stems and recorded demos were lost forever until this rediscovery. The beats hidden on these discs carried the distinct drums and vintage sound of M-Phazes, and so State decided that they were too good to be left unused and that they should be … Continue reading State Ov Mind Lost and Found