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Fitzy Long Time Coming EP

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The Long Time Coming EP is the first official EP from Melbourne based hip/hop artist Fitzy. Fitzy is an up and coming Hip Hop artist whose out to pay music back by sharing his gift.  Having first listened to hip hop as a frustrated teenager looking for an outlet to escape family life he formed a bond with music so strong it would eventually evolve into what we see today. Fitzy joined the Military in 2008 providing him the opportunity to visit parts of Australia and the world, writing down his experiences where possible. Over the next five years Fitzy continued writing … Continue reading Fitzy Long Time Coming EP

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aahh Radio Episode 17 Doc Brown

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British rapper turned comedian Doc Brown returns to Melbourne with his tongue-in-cheek take on hip-hop culture. Fresh from supporting Ricky Gervais around the world, and appearances on Russell Howard’s Good News, The Inbetweeners and Derek, Doc Brown is a must-see show. After rubbing shoulders with the biggest names in hip-hop, Doc burst onto the comedy scene with sell-out shows in Edinburgh and London. With a blistering assault on the arrogance of rappers, Doc will delight audiences with his perfectly crafted songs and stories in this brand new show that answers that age old question – what happens to a rapper … Continue reading aahh Radio Episode 17 Doc Brown

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Complete The Sound Of Patheticness

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Born and raised in Perth, with his unique sound and sometimes controversial subject matter, Complete has been an artist to watch out for since he arrived on the scene. Releasing a plethora of free music, from his infamous street anthem Blood Stained Nikes to his emotional masterpiece Dad, he has caught the attention of hip hop fans all over the country. His YouTube channel has had over 600,000 views and Complete has rocked the stage with some of the biggest names in Australia, including the opportunity to support hip hop heavyweight Kerser on his national tour. Suffering from mental illness since a young … Continue reading Complete The Sound Of Patheticness

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50 Cent Debuts First Songs Off Animal Ambition

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World-renowned Grammy winning rapper, 50 Cent, has debuted four tracks off his highly anticipated fifth studio album, Animal Ambition. Video clips for “Pilot” & “Smoke” debuted online recently and are exclusively available on iTunes. Each week you can expect an additional song and video from the upcoming album, Animal Ambition, leading up to the album’s release on June 2, 2014. “The releases of “Hold On” and “Don’t Worry ‘Bout It” officially kicked off Animal Ambition’s launch. This album has been a long time coming, and I am looking forward to sharing this body of work with my fans,” 50 Cent … Continue reading 50 Cent Debuts First Songs Off Animal Ambition

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Review Savo Focus EP

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Savo has just released his highly impressive follow-up to his mixtape that dropped back in April 2013. Since then, he has been working hard putting the finishing touches on his first official release for Bomb Squad Presents. The EP titled Focus is a 9 track behemoth featuring production from Cam Bluff and a host of international producers. Despite being a 9 track release, Savo still insists that this is an EP release. A reflection of where this young rapper is at with his music. Savo kicks off his Focus with a pop infused electro banger titled Lost Myself. Savo presents a candid look … Continue reading Review Savo Focus EP

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Funkoars New EP Dawn Of The Head Streaming For Free

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Having just toured the nation with shows and festivals still to come in the coming months the Funkoars have done what they do best, look after the fans. The new EP Dawn of the Head peaked at #3 on the Urban and #18 on the Album ARIA charts last month. Today, we are super excited to announce Dawn Of The Head has been officially uploaded on YouTube for FREE. Check it out below. 2014 has seen a resurgence for the group with the final touches being put on the 5th album In Case of Emergency ready for release later this year. If you haven’t already … Continue reading Funkoars New EP Dawn Of The Head Streaming For Free

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Double J is coming!

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triple j is thrilled to announce that Dig Music, the digital radio station we took over last year, will be re-launched as Double J. From Wednesday April 30, Double J will play you new music and also celebrate the iconic music you grew up with, bringing with it unprecedented access to almost 40 years of triple j interview and sound archives. Former triple j presenter and Spicks and Specks team captain Myf Warhurst will launch the station with a new program 11 – 3pm weekdays. She joined Matt And Alex for the announcement yesterday morning: “It’s going to be a whole … Continue reading Double J is coming!

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Xzibit Heads To The Espy

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In news sure to thrill hip hop fans, hip hop heavyweight Xzibit is returning to our shores next month. Xzibit marks his return to Australia after almost three years with a whirlwind tour that sees him cover 9 venues in 2 countries in a just over a fortnight. Alongside capital cities, X will grace Broome & Port Moresby for the first time ever. Recognised as a true West Coast stalwart and ‘one of the most respected rappers in the game’ (Rolling Stone), Xzibit first came to public attention in the late ’90s with his debut album ‘At The Speed of … Continue reading Xzibit Heads To The Espy

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Joelistics In The Morning Tour

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Joelistics’ has opened up a new lane in local hip hop with his debut album Voyager, and latest single In the Morning suggests that he’s confidently moving further from the pack. Celebrating the realness of living in the moment without glossing over absent milestones, In The Morning is so much more than a left field indie rap anthem. Drawing on influences from ‘80sera English post punk and ‘90s grunge through to hip hop, the Melbourne-based MC, producer and singer offers us a ride into his trademark excursions into the human psyche. The single is taken from new album Blue Volume, set for … Continue reading Joelistics In The Morning Tour

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MC Wheels wins Bliss N Eso Support Brisbane

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Sunshine Coast rapper MC Wheels is stoked to have received the most votes to win the support slot with his heroes Bliss n Eso at their Brisbane Riverstage gig on Thursday 24th April , as part of the Circus Under The Stars tour which also features Seth Sentry & Horrorshow (Tickets via Moshtix). This is no April Fool’s joke – this really is a dream come true for 20 year old Nathan Tessman aka MC Wheels, who has had an incredible ride seeing the release of his debut album My Introduction mid 2013 after a successful crowdfunding campaign with PledgeMusic, … Continue reading MC Wheels wins Bliss N Eso Support Brisbane

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Mr Hill & Rahjconkas Non-Stop

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Mr Hill & Rahjconkas (MHRC) are at it again with their new single Non-Stop. Non-Stop is the new single from the QLD and NSW duo and is also the follow up party track to the highly successful single Telescope. The new track features cuts from DJ Adfu, with artwork from Kurbcreative. Last month, MHRC headed to Brisbane to support hip hop heavyweights Jurrassic 5, for their 2014 Australian Reunion tour. MHRC will also be performing at the Big Pineapple Music Festival May 17. The new single is a cracker, you can purchase the new single Non-Stop now from iTunes.. Purchase  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter Continue reading Mr Hill & Rahjconkas Non-Stop

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Mosé + The FMLY ‘Copper Dollar’ Tour

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Melbourne hip-hop/soul outfit, Mosé + The FMLY, have just announced their debut national tour, with the band set to perform a slew of shows scheduled for May. The FMLY lead by Melbourne rapper Mosé, have put together an energetic live show, that has seen the group play sold-out shows, residencies and supports around Melbourne the best part of the last two years. The crew even took their soulful brand of hip-hop to the U.S. for a 2012-13 five-show tour playing shows in New York City, Los Angeles and San Diego. The tour supports the release of the new single Copper … Continue reading Mosé + The FMLY ‘Copper Dollar’ Tour

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Seth Sentry This Was Tomorrow goes Gold!

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It’s been one hell of a ride for Australia’s charismatic rapper Seth Sentry. Releasing his #6 ARIA debut album, This Was Tomorrow completely independently and through his own label High Score Records in September 2012; the following 18 months produced nothing but impressive milestones and achievements for Seth. From sold out Australian tours, to AIR Award wins, ARIA nominations and not to mention becoming the first Australian rapper to perform on US late night TV when he appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Seth has barely had time to stop and take it all in. Last night before hitting the stage at … Continue reading Seth Sentry This Was Tomorrow goes Gold!

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Thundamentals New Clip for Something I Said feat. Thom Crawford

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Still a month out from the official release date of their third album So We Can Remember Sydney’s Thundamentals’ have already sold out two of five tour dates – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne and Mojo’s in Fremantle – with Brisbane and Sydney selling quickly and a sixth date announced, the second at Melbourne’s famous Corner Hotel. Proudly announcing today that they will be joined on tour by buddies Astronomy Class and Fozzey & Van C, Thundamentals are sharing the love by releasing a brand new clip for Something I Said ft. Thom Crawford – the latest single from So We Can … Continue reading Thundamentals New Clip for Something I Said feat. Thom Crawford

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Mind Over Matter What They Say feat. Bliss N Eso

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Sydney duo Mind Over Matter return with new single What They Say – featuring the vocal talents of hip hop stalwarts Bliss N Eso. The single features on their forthcoming third album This Way To Elsewhere – set for release on May 30. Recorded locally at Nelson’s Bay and mixed by Craig Bauer (Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West) in Chicago the track has a truly international sound. Bliss N Eso are long time touring buddies and friends of Mind Over Matter and also star in the video. Mind Over Matter are Willow AKA Rowan Lockyer and Smiles AKA Martin Brown. After meeting … Continue reading Mind Over Matter What They Say feat. Bliss N Eso

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Ry Circles

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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. The first of several singles to be released this year through Inertia, and several interstate shows lined up for 2014, Circles is the perfect introduction to what is looking to be a breakout year for Ry. An Unearthed Featured Artist, the Melbourne native was also the winner of the Unearthed x NIDA Music Video Competition for his song Ride For Me. … Continue reading Ry Circles

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Gig: Dialectrix & Loose Change Easter Thursday

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Sydney born and bred hip-hop artist, Dialectrix is playing a not-to-be missed gig at The Newtown Hotel this Easter Thursday. Claiming a well-earned presence on the local hip hop scene, Dialectrix has had a stellar career as both a solo artist and as part of several collectives. His rhyming style has been described as multi-syllabic, using beats inspired by artists such as Busta Rhymes – matched with humanistic lyrics in a more down-to-earth style other prominent Aussie MC’s are famous for. Our homegrown MC is a local hero on the Inner-West’s Hip-Hop scene, and will come together to share his lyrics at … Continue reading Gig: Dialectrix & Loose Change Easter Thursday

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Titus 12 Karnak

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Uncomfy Beats are pleased to announce their latest release Karnak by Melbourne-based artist Titus 12. Titus left the UK in 2012 and went in search of interesting sounds to record. These travels brought him to Australia, where Melbourne became the new HQ. Since arriving, his combination of found-sound samples, talkative beats, and dub attitude, was welcomed in the local beat scene. In Karnak, Titus 12’s first release on Uncomfortable Beats, the beatsmith juices a heavy blend of easy, back street basslines, twisting the murk of dubstep, with the rattle and fire of reggae. Accidental samples, melodica lines, and renegade 808 patterns dance around … Continue reading Titus 12 Karnak

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MythBusters Behind The Myths Australian Dates

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Dainty Group is excited to announce the all-new live show Mythbusters: Behind The Myths starring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of the 5 x Emmy-nominated series Mythbusters will tour Australia for the first time. Mythbusters: Behind The Myths presents a fantastical 2 hour evening of on-stage experiments, audience participation, rocking video and behind-the-scenes stories. With this show, for the first time, fans join Hyneman and Savage on stage and assist in their mind-blowing and mind-twisting approach to science. MythBusters: Behind The Myths Australian Dates Melbourne – Plenary, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Saturday 16 August – 2pm Matinee Show + 7:30pm Show … Continue reading MythBusters Behind The Myths Australian Dates

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Milan Promises

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Recently named “The Next Big Thing” by The Sydney Morning Herald, Sydney-based soul artist Milan releases the video of her new single Promises taken from her debut EP Glassy Eyes. With the signing of artist management, booking agent and a publishing deal under her belt the future looks bright for the 23 year old. The past 18 months have been eventful for Milan. With a planned trip to the USA in June, fans can expect the release of more music and live shows in the near future. “Both the clip and song really speak for themselves, they don’t sugarcoat the story in … Continue reading Milan Promises

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@Peace and the Plutonian Noise Symphony Live at The Espy

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Hailing from NZ and the Young Gifted & Broke collective which also features the likes of Home Brew and Team Dynamite, @Peace bring their brand new album to Melbourne with an exclusive show at The Espy in St.Kilda. Five dudes that can’t shave who spent the majority of science class in the dean’s office have come together to make an album about determinism, singularity and other things they don’t know how to spell. Their first EP was about monoism or some hippie shit like that, then they did a whole load of broken ass love songs about polygamy. They must … Continue reading @Peace and the Plutonian Noise Symphony Live at The Espy

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Cooking With Horrorshow (Adit) Momo Recipe (Nepali Dumpling)

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This article was originally posted on December 16, 2009. We thought it was time to bring it out of the archives for those who missed it the first time. It’s time to drop the second edition of our monthly cook up. This time … Continue reading Cooking With Horrorshow (Adit) Momo Recipe (Nepali Dumpling)

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Kanye West Postpones Australian Yeezus Tour

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Rapper Kanye West has postponed his 2014 Australian Yeezus tour, citing “unexpected timing requirements” to finish his next studio album, which is scheduled for a release later this year. The tour dates originally scheduled from 2nd May to the 11th May will now take place between 5th September and 15th September. Kanye’s tour promoter Live Nation have clarified that all tickets for the previously announced May show dates will be honoured for the new September shows without any need to exchange tickets. Any ticket holders who are unable to attend their rescheduled date must contact Ticketek (via their website, or call … Continue reading Kanye West Postpones Australian Yeezus Tour

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Citizen Kay Manage

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After spending a triumphant early 2014 making us all Raise a Glass, Citizen Kay announces a slew of tour dates alongside the electrifying fellow scene-stirrer, Brontosaurus rapper Tkay Maidza as well as the release of his third single, Manage. Off the back of such prestigious live sets and support slots including, Falls Festival, Wiz Khalifa, Earl Sweatshirt & Danny Brown and most recently Public Enemy, CK is ready to hit a city near you with the same energetic stage show this May. Citizen Kay’s new track Manage is an immediate hook, drawing you in with its sparse but fluid verses and … Continue reading Citizen Kay Manage

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Soulfest Australia’s first annual neo-soul, jazz & hip hop festival

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Featuring Maxwell, D’Angelo, Common, Aloe Blacc, Mos Def, Anthony Hamilton, Angie Stone, Musiq Soulchild, Leela James. Plus Ngaiire, Nathaniel, MS Murphy, Miracle and DJ Trey. I|E|G and Ginnen Group in association with Channel [V] and MAX are thrilled to announce … Continue reading Soulfest Australia’s first annual neo-soul, jazz & hip hop festival

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Kid Selzy Dial M For Melbourne

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Melbourne underground rapper Kid Selzy returns with the highly anticipated album Dial M for Melbourne. In between records he has collaborated on several projects, featuring on Fluent Form’s album Word Merchant as well as Ciecmate’s Chess Sounds production album, Tornts Deadbrain Diaries and the Maggot Mouf/Sammy Scissors album Running With Scissors. Dial M for Melbourne has been in the works since 2010 and may just well be Selzys magnum opus. Many tracks were recorded for the album that didn’t make the cut however Selzy he has confidence in his product and believes in quality over saturation. The new album has 12 full length tracks with no … Continue reading Kid Selzy Dial M For Melbourne

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DJ Vame Decorus Vulnero Delectatio

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DJ Vame is the man behind some of Australia’s defining hip hop releases. A beat making savant, DJ Vame has created anthems, set trends and helped build some of today’s top artists. The Western Sydney based producer made his debut in 1991 and soon after produced Knights of the Underground Table the Def Wish Cast album often quoted as the defining record for the local hip hop scene. A beatmaker from the days of DIY and limited sampler times, DJ Vame has built a reputation for maintaining the purest of street sounds in his productions. In recent years he has continued behind the … Continue reading DJ Vame Decorus Vulnero Delectatio