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Mr Grevis My Escape Out Now

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Mr. Grevis, WA’s most affable emcee and most recent inductee into the almighty Sylabollix crew returns with his second album My Escape after the popularity of his debut release The Sampler in 2012. Already receiving triple j airplay for singles So Beautiful feat. Joyride and Ness, and The Apology Song feat. Drapht, things are looking promising for Mr. Grevis’s sophomore release. Combining his supreme knack for story-telling with structurally savvy song writing, Grevis has teamed up with fellow SBX cohort Dazastah for the bulk of the album’s production, with additional beats from Cam Bluff and Rob Shaker. Tinged with new-age sounds and … Continue reading Mr Grevis My Escape Out Now

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Stalkz – Ars Poetica

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Stalkz returns to the hip hop scene with his 2013 release Ars Poetica. An 8 track mixtape featuring production from electronic giants such as Bonobo, Pretty Lights, Synkro, Mux Mool and Kelpe. The lyrics to the songs all are true stories about situations experienced by Stalkz and close friends of his, and all the tracks are presented in a uniquely poetic format. This isn’t your average mixtape, from your first listen you’ll notice the care and length gone to, to create original and interesting music. Its honest and relentless. Additional vocals are added by Gold Coast singer/songwriters Ella Fence, Karl … Continue reading Stalkz – Ars Poetica

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Elefant Traks Release Full Lineup For 15 Year Anniversary Parties

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Two day passes for 15: A Celebration of 15 Years Of Elefant Traks have sold-out in record time leading to an unprecedented demand for tickets. As a result single tickets are on-sale now, a week earlier than planned. Punters are advised to get in quick for the elefant-sized party of the year. Full line ups are as follows: Melbourne Friday, 22nd Nov – Corner Hotel, Melbourne Horrorshow, The Herd, Hermitude, Jimblah, Sietta + Label-Wide Surprise Saturday 23rd Nov – Northcote Social Club, Northcote Urthboy, Sky’High, Astronomy Class, The Last Kinection, Jane Tyrrell, The Tongue, Joelistics Sydney Friday 29th Nov – … Continue reading Elefant Traks Release Full Lineup For 15 Year Anniversary Parties

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Stik N Move Win Deadly Award – Most Promising New Talent In Music

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Queanbeyan hip hop crew Stik N Move took out the award for Most Promising New Talent In Music at the 2013 Deadlys earlier this week. Stik N Move have been performing their edgy brand of hip hop and spreading their empowering message for less than a year and are currently recording their debut EP with ARIA winner/producer DJ Danielson who has recently started joining rappers TooDeadly and Whiz onstage for their live shows. “This is just the start! Pre-season is done and we’re coming out for Round 1!” said TooDeadly aka Nathan Carter of the win. “Sovereign unity and love … Continue reading Stik N Move Win Deadly Award – Most Promising New Talent In Music

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David Dallas – Runnin’

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Runnin’ is the new track from Kiwi MC David Dallas taken off his new album Falling Into Place which will be out on legendary New York Hip Hop label Duckdown Records in October. The song has also been picked up as the theme for the new Madden game too which is a great start internationally. You can view the Official Madden 25 Release Trailer which features Runnin‘ below. Runnin’ is the follow up to the previously released track titled My Mentality Feat. Freddie Gibbs which will also appear on the upcoming album Falling Into Place. Purchase  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter Continue reading David Dallas – Runnin’

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Origin NYE 2013/2014

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Superstars A$AP Rocky and Wiz Khalifa will be ringing in New Year’s Eve Down Under this year, having been announced as the headline acts for Perth’s Origin NYE festival. Fans of the Wiz will be stoked to have him perform in Australia for the very first time, while the appearance will mark only the second time A$AP Rocky has visited our shores – having played sold out shows in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth back in June. Organisers released the official festival lineup yesterday, which features even more big name acts including Flux Pavilion, Kill The Noise and Julio Bashmore … Continue reading Origin NYE 2013/2014

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Illy To Release New Album Cinematic On Friday November 8

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Illy has announced the release of his forthcoming album Cinematic on Friday 8 November via ONETWO. “I decided on the title Cinematic because the album plays like a movie and is true to a vision,” says Illy of the new release. “This will be my fourth album in five years; I’ve learned a lot and directed this experience into Cinematic. The concepts are tighter, the hooks are more finessed and the beats are off the chart!” Cinematic was recorded over the past year at Executive Producer M-Phazes’ Melbourne studio. Jan Skubiszewski, Styalz Fuego and Cam Bluff have also contributed to the production of … Continue reading Illy To Release New Album Cinematic On Friday November 8

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Iggy Azalea – Change Your Life feat. T.I.

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Worldwide rap sensation, Iggy Azalea, is hitting the road with Beyoncé this Spring. Iggy will will open the Australian leg of The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour. Iggy Azalea’s debut album The New Classic is due this spring featuring the singles Work, Bounce, and Change Your Life feat. T.I. The new clip for Change Your Life features founder of Grand Hustle Records, T.I. and is directed by Jonas & Francois, and is produced by Division. You can also catch Iggy Azalea performing at this years MOBO Awards on October 19th. You can pre-order Change Your Life feat T.I. now on iTunes. For … Continue reading Iggy Azalea – Change Your Life feat. T.I.

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Style: G-Shock Crazy Colours G-8900SC-4JF hits stores

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The G-Shock New Crazy Colours series is in stores right now. The new Crazy Colours collection features both the DW-6900 silhouette as well as the G-8900, with the former sporting a star-spangled treatment. What the G-8900 loses in star power it makes up in swag, Casio definitely went all out with the colourways, this magenta and cyan number is completely nuts. The watch features a big and extra bright LED-lit display and the usual heap of G-Shock features including: multiple world times, 20 bar water resistance, multiple stop watch functions and timers. This one is a little crazy, but we love Casio’s imagination … Continue reading Style: G-Shock Crazy Colours G-8900SC-4JF hits stores

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The Tongue – Top Score (Remix) feat. Joelistics and Dialectrix

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After recently dropping his album Surrender To Victory, The Tongue doesn’t stop, linking with two of Australia’s finest Joelistics and Dialectrix on a remix of his jam Top Score. Stay tuned for an EP coming through soon for this prolific Sydney MC. You can check out our recent interview with The Tongue by following the link here. You can download the Top Score (Remix) feat. Joelistics and Dialectrix for free by clicking through the player below. Purchase  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter  ||  Official Continue reading The Tongue – Top Score (Remix) feat. Joelistics and Dialectrix

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Jimblah ‘Phoenix’ Pre-Orders

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Jimblah’s much anticipated new album Phoenix is out Friday, October 11. On Monday (16th Sept) Elefant Traks will begin taking pre-orders on CD, Vinyl & T-Shirt bundles! Stay tuned for all the details. This album is nothing short of incredible. One of the albums of the year. Catch Jimblah on Horrorshow’s King Amongst Many Tour. Purchase  ||  Twitter  ||  Facebook Continue reading Jimblah ‘Phoenix’ Pre-Orders

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15: A Celebration of Fifteen years of Elefant Traks

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We present to you 15: A Celebration Of 15 Years Of Elefant Traks. An elefant-sized party presented over 2 nights. Each artist is only performing once over the two nights, so if you want to see everyone, you need the two-day pass. Hermitude – Horrorshow – The Herd – Urthboy – Sietta – The Tongue – Jimblah – Joelistics – Astronomy Class – The Last Kinection – Ozi Batla – Sky’High – Jane Tyrrell (Solo debut). Melbourne Friday 22 November – Corner Hotel, Richmond Saturday 23 November  – Northcote Social Club, Northcote Tickets available from Corner Hotel and Northcote Social … Continue reading 15: A Celebration of Fifteen years of Elefant Traks

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Style: The Leg-Up T-Shirt Design Comp

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Independent streetwear collective Ones Clothing & Sydney based hip hop trio Thundamentals are putting a call out to all artists to design a t-shirt inspired by the Thundamentals new single Smiles Don’t Lie! The winning design will win: $500 cash prize One off t-shirt in a colourway of their choice Their shirt put into production for the ‘Smiles Don’t Lie’ tour Tickets to Thundamentals ‘Smiles Don’t Lie’ tour Signed Copy of the single & tour poster This is the 2nd time Thundamentals have run The Leg-Up t-shirt design competition. The first year produced incredible results and saw some of the cream … Continue reading Style: The Leg-Up T-Shirt Design Comp

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Interview: L-FRESH The LION

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Hailing from South West Sydney, currently residing in Melbourne, 24-year old Hip Hop artist L-Fresh The Lion has made a name for himself with his versatile catalogue and his energetic and engaging live show. The Lion has been busy at work, fresh from recording his debut album due for release early next year. But not without a teaser as the first single off the album, One has just been released and boy does it leave you wanting more. Tell us a bit about yourself and what your name represents both in terms of your music and your culture? L-FRESH The … Continue reading Interview: L-FRESH The LION

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Call Of Duty: Ghosts & Eminem come together for ultimate fan offer

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Pre-Order Call of Duty: Ghosts at EB Games to receive Special Price offer to Purchase Eminem’s new The Marshall Mathers LP 2 Featuring Bonus Studio Track for Limited Time. The year’s most anticipated game, Call of Duty®: Ghosts, and music icon Eminem are giving fans another reason to line up this November 5. With Activision’s new blockbuster Call of Duty and Eminem’s new The Marshall Mathers LP 2 (Aftermath/Interscope) dropping on the same date this November, fans of both are in store for an incredible offer at a great price. In close collaboration with EB Games, anyone who pre-orders the … Continue reading Call Of Duty: Ghosts & Eminem come together for ultimate fan offer

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Rinehart Speaks! – A Political Satire

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In a world as black as coal, there is one woman shining the light on the mines of our lives. Striving for a better planet, for better people and better food! That woman is of course Gina Rinehart! Mountains were climbed and mined in the hopes of gaining exclusive access to the woman herself and when faced with failure we went for the next best thing. Satire! Gina – A political Satire takes you straight in to the life of one of the world’s richest women. We see Gina at home, on the phone, in a hardline interview, chatting to … Continue reading Rinehart Speaks! – A Political Satire

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Fortay – Living Proof

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Living Proof is Fortay’s highly anticipated 2nd official studio release. Fortay is one of the few local rappers to convey an authentic view on the balance between the glamour of street life and its harsh realities. Fortay is joined on the album by Kerser, The Hed UBD, 2furious, Emily Blake, Candice Rhind and U.S Heavyweight Snoop Dogg promising an album full of substance and originality yet seen in Australian rap. Be sure to check out the latest episode of The Fort Nightly Report, which features Kerser. Track Listing: Living Proof On My Biznuss Syncity – Feat. Candice Rhind No Pain No … Continue reading Fortay – Living Proof

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The 9th Coopers AMP

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For nine years now The Coopers AMP has been listening to, discovering, rewarding and promoting Australian music of excellence, and in 2013 they are doing it again! Hermitude were announced in March this year as the winner of The 8th Coopers AMP. In addition to collecting $30,000 in prize money, Hermitude join the prestigious list of previous AMP winners The Jezabels (2011), Cloud Control (2010), Lisa Mitchell (2009), Eddie Current Suppression Ring (2008), The Mess Hall (2007), Augie March (2006) and inaugural winners The Drones (2005). During The 8th Coopers AMP the judges listened to 322 albums – of which … Continue reading The 9th Coopers AMP

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G-Shock Undefeated Limited Edition 30th Anniversary Timepiece

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In celebration of their 30th anniversary, G-SHOCK is releasing the DW6901UD-3 limited edition collaborative timepiece with Los Angeles-based streetwear mainstay Undefeated, heavily influenced by this year’s strong military trend. Undefeated has long been a touchstone of modern urban style; as well as being one of the most recognised and well-curated sneaker boutiques around the world, their signature apparel stands out in an era of streetwear couture. Having affirmed their significance through prior collaborations with brands such as Nike, Puma, Adidas and Bape, this latest collaboration with G-SHOCK, the Undefeated, DW6901UD-3 marks more than 10 years of style leadership for Undefeated, and 30 … Continue reading G-Shock Undefeated Limited Edition 30th Anniversary Timepiece

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Illy + Tuka + Allday + Elemont – How Far

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After spending the better part of 2013 bunkered down in the studio recording, Illy is eager to return to life on the road and preview some tracks from his new album. The yet to be named album, executive produced by M-Phazes will mark the first release on Illy’s own record label ONETWO and will be available in time for summer 2013. Illy will be joined on the road by an impressive line-up including Tuka, Allday and Elemont. To celebrate the launch of the tour Illy has teamed up with his special guests in Tuka, Allday and Elemont to release a brand new … Continue reading Illy + Tuka + Allday + Elemont – How Far

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Resin Dogs – Still The Beats feat. Dialectrix

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It may have been 28 dog years since the release of their last studio album More, but Aussie legends Resin Dogs haven’t just been sitting around on their paws. Over the past couple of years they have crammed more action into their busy schedules than many do in a decade. Get yourself set for the release of their new single Still The Beats featuring Dialectrix on vocal duties, which has been officially released on 6th September through Hydrofunk Records/ MGM. After the massive success of the More release and touring, they put out the follow-up remix album More or Less. Not stopping … Continue reading Resin Dogs – Still The Beats feat. Dialectrix

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Groovin’ The Moo Announces 2014 Tour Dates & Welcomes Oakbank, SA To The GTM Stable

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From Gloucester and Maitland, along the Hume to Albury and Canberra, out to Naranderra and up to Darwin, across to Townsville, back down to Bendigo and west to Bunbury – communities of locals, artists, family members, crews, travelers and guests alike have all gathered under the banner of ‘the Moo’. All communities (past and present) are an appreciated and integral part of the Groovin’ the Moo (GTM) story and GTM is pretty darn excited to be able to meet a new one – Oakbank South Australia, you’re officially the first stop on the national 2014 Groovin’ the Moo Tour. A new … Continue reading Groovin’ The Moo Announces 2014 Tour Dates & Welcomes Oakbank, SA To The GTM Stable

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Sinks – Day Zero

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Written and self produced over the last two nights, recorded by DJ Biko at A Fat Mommas Project and released today. Sinks calls all out war and disdain for an election result he cannot accept. “Careful what you wish for, you just might get it” Sinks is a member of Melbourne record label Down For The Count Records and recently released his debut LP Backlash which not only received excellent reviews but also secured him a spot on the Sprung Festival through winning the triple j Unearthed Sprung Competition. Sinks – Day Zero is available now as a name your price download.  … Continue reading Sinks – Day Zero

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The Fourth and Final DLC Pack for Call of Duty® Black Ops II Apocalypse (Sept 26)

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On September 26, the epic season of Downloadable Content (DLC) for Call of Duty®: Black Ops II culminates with the release of Apocalypse for PlayStation®3 and PC fans. The fourth and final DLC Pack from Activision and its award-winning studio Treyarch lets players dig into four thrilling and diverse multiplayer maps, as well as Call of Duty®: Black Ops II Origins – the all-new, wildly creative Zombies experience that reunites players with the original heroes going back to Call of Duty®: World at War, and closes this chapter of the Zombies story arch for Call of Duty: Black Ops II. … Continue reading The Fourth and Final DLC Pack for Call of Duty® Black Ops II Apocalypse (Sept 26)

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Interview: Dialectrix The Cold Light Of Day

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With production handled entirely by Plutonic Lab, and cuts by DJ 2Buck, masterful Sydney based MC, Dialectrix presents The Cold Light Of Day. A vernacular acrobat, Dialectrix combines rhythmic precision and variety, with content spawned from cathartic necessity. The album showcases his renowned technical skill and polish, reinforcing his reputation as one of the best in the business. We chatted with Dialectrix recently about his new album, you can check out the transcript of that conversation below. The Cold Light Of Day is your 3rd solo LP. Can you tell us a bit about the meaning behind the title of the … Continue reading Interview: Dialectrix The Cold Light Of Day

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Call Of Duty®: Strike Team Deploys Today On iOS

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Call of Duty® fans can take the action on-the-go with Call of Duty®: Strike Team, available at launch exclusively for iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod touch®. Call of Duty: Strike Team is optimized for mobile and tablet glass mechanics*, offering a choice of how to play: as players control a squad of up to four highly trained Strike Team members, each with customizable skills and loadouts, the in-game view can be seamlessly switched from classic first-person action, to a top-down, third-person perspective providing a full range of both action combat and tactical decision making. Download assets here Call of Duty: Strike … Continue reading Call Of Duty®: Strike Team Deploys Today On iOS

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Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards Nominations Announced

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Nominations for the eighth Annual Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards have officially been announced. This years nominees include a stunning array of the country’s brightest emerging artists, alongside established and respected performers, acknowledging yet another extraordinary year for Independent music. Awards to be presented during the evening include Best Independent Album, Best Independent Artist, Best Independent Hip Hop Release and Best Independent Hard Rock, Heavy or Punk Release among others. Electronic Wunderkind Flume and Indie Rock Dance duo Jagwar Ma lead the pack with five nominations each. The two acts have not only been nominated in the same categories which … Continue reading Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards Nominations Announced