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Seth Sentry – ‘This Was Tomorrow’ debuts at #6 & is triple j’s feature album

Jim Steps

Melbourne rapper Seth Sentry has debuted at an impressive #6 on the ARIA Charts this week, with his first full-length album This Was Tomorrow. The album has been collecting a long list of glowing reviews, including from triple j radio as their Feature Album all of this week. The huge national album tour has kicked off this week, including a much-talked about set at Newcastle’s Fat As Butter Festival. With the Queensland shows now ticked off, Seth has 6 Australian states left to visit. Dominating the airwaves with the infectious singles My Scene and Float Away, Seth Sentry has dropped one … Continue reading Seth Sentry – ‘This Was Tomorrow’ debuts at #6 & is triple j’s feature album

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Verbill – Slice (Prod. Nick One)

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Fresh out the gates comes Brisbane’s Verbill with Slice, the debut single from his forthcoming self titled EP. Produced by Nick One, Slice is the perfect introduction into the world of Verbill with its rolling bassline and smacking drums.  Verbill speaks his mind with pinpoint precision bringing Nick One’s soulful sample to life and proving his EP is something to be anticipated. Not one to do things by halves, Verbill has enlisted Selina Miles of Unity Sound & Visual (Director of music videos for Hilltop Hoods, The Funkoars, Vents) to direct the Slice music video. You can purchase Slice now by … Continue reading Verbill – Slice (Prod. Nick One)

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Kerser – No Where To Go

Jim Steps

No Where To Go is the new single, a raw, deep insight into the life behind the scenes of Sydney’s most infamous hip hop artist; Kerser. Taken from his highly anticipated upcoming album No Rest For The Sickest (out November 2nd), No Where To Go is available now for purchase via iTunes.  With classic Nebs production to assist in capturing the feeling and vibe, both soundtrack and lyrics blend into a transcendent track bound to make waves, Kerser fan or not! Facebook  ||  Twitter  ||  Purchase Continue reading Kerser – No Where To Go

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P-Link – Turn The Tables

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The second clip from the Obesecity 2 compilation has gone live this week! P-Link’s Turn the Tables is the second single from the national dual disc effort, produced by Must, with cuts from Secondhand DJ’s. A truly innovative video, credits again go to the remarkable crew at Full Clip. You can purchase Obesecity 2 from iTunes, Soul Clap Records, or from any good record store nationally. Make sure you check out the first video released from Obesecity 2 – Goatmob – Space Trip Oddity. P Link  Facebook  ||  P Link Twitter  ||  Obese Records Continue reading P-Link – Turn The Tables

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MC Kean – The ReMixtape Vol.1

Jim Steps

Authenticity, honesty and conviction is what makes MC Kean stand out from average MCs – not to mention fat beats. Aside from versatile techniques for mutilating microphones and lyrical antics, he rips it up behind the boards boasting outstandingly funky  production of organic and synthetic beats. This release doesn’t follow the format of a traditional hip hop mix tape but more precisely a free remix EP. Featuring brand new remixes of existing tracks plus a new collaboration with the legendary Rakaa of Dilated Peoples, the sequel to the classic Dope Penmanship from his sophomore album The Manifesto. Also included is a … Continue reading MC Kean – The ReMixtape Vol.1

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360 – MTV World Wide Act Award

Jim Steps

In just under a week it will have been exactly one year since Melbourne rapper 360 officially released his incredible sophomore album Falling & Flying, and what an amazing year it has been. Since its release Falling & Flying has remained in the ARIA top 50 album charts for a staggering 49 weeks, had six singles lifted from it, two of which reached Gold sales status (Killer and current single Run Alone), one which has reached Platinum sales status (Child) and of course smash hit single Boys Like You feat. Gossling which has now reached bona fied 4 x Platinum sales … Continue reading 360 – MTV World Wide Act Award

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Evil Eddie – Golden Age

Jim Steps

Evil Eddie the man who brought us Butterfingers, has finally returned in full force with a new single Golden Age from the long and highly anticipated debut album Welcome To Flavour Country. Golden Age sets the tone for the album to come and roots itself squarely in hip hop territory. Commenting on the generally vacuous state of modern hip hop culture and delivered with a sense of urgency, Golden Age is a potent blend of old school sounds and new school production values that’ll have you cursing the name of every last auto-tune rapper to top the chart in last ten … Continue reading Evil Eddie – Golden Age

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JB Smoove Australian Stand Up Tour

Jim Steps

Honing his craft as a writer at Saturday Night Live between 2003 and 2007, his infectious, high-energy style will suck you into his world as he riffs on anything and everything. He’s voiced for The Simpsons and American Dad, starred alongside Steve Carell in Date Night, Chris Rock in the cult classic Pooty Tang and Adam Sandler in Mr Deeds. His most recent film projects are The Sitter with Jonah Hill, We Bought a Zoo featuring Matt Damon and The Dictator opposite Sacha Baron Cohen. Smoove is also the host of the new Comedy Central standup series, Russell Simmons Presents: … Continue reading JB Smoove Australian Stand Up Tour

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Diafrix – Pocket Full Of Dreams (Video Series)

Jim Steps

To celebrate the release of their upcoming album Pocket Full of Dreams (Sept 28th), strikingly unique Melbourne duo Diafrix are proud to present a series of six video shorts detailing the inspirational story of the group. Over each short instalment, the group explore their upbringing as African immigrants in Australia, their families back home, their formation as Diafrix and how these factors influenced their new album. Each episode features a new track from their upcoming sophomore album and are all directed by their long-time video collaborator Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore. Diafrix deliver their finest work yet with Pocket Full of Dreams, … Continue reading Diafrix – Pocket Full Of Dreams (Video Series)

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Tuka – Time & Space

Jim Steps

Time & Space is taken from Tuka’s sophomore album Feedback Loop out Oct 26th through Big Village Records. Feedback Loop features guest vocalists: Jeswon, Jane Tyrrell, Ellesquire, Tenth Dan, Solo & Maples. Feedback Loop will feature production by: Sleepers Awake, DJ Morgs, Roleo, Grub & Suburban Dark. Time & Space, produced by Roleo. Recorded at Two Toes Studios by Caustic. Additional vocals by Maples, recorded at Studios 301 by Simon Cohen. Stay tuned for the premier of Tuka’s next single featuring Elefant Traks beauty Jayne Tyrrell titled Die A Happy Man. Tumblr  ||  Facebook  ||   NFE Continue reading Tuka – Time & Space

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Chance Waters – Young & Dumb feat. Bertie Blackman

Jim Steps

Chance Waters has come back swinging with Young & Dumb, the under-your-skin-catchy follow up single featuring enchanting Australian songstress, Bertie Blackman, which was exclusively premiered on triple j’s Good Nights with Linda Marigliano tonight. On the seemingly unlikely collaboration, Chance Waters explained that once he had the song concept in mind, he needed the right female vocalist to complete the track. He felt that Bertie Blackman and he were moving in parallel paths in their production, their sound and unusual pop aesthetic. After numerous Skype conversations and e-mails, a friendship was forged and thus commenced this exciting collaboration. With production … Continue reading Chance Waters – Young & Dumb feat. Bertie Blackman

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Sky’High – ‘Reign’ Remixes

Jim Steps

Sky’High drops 2 remixes for Reign one with Melbourne based Smash Brothers and the other alongside UK’s Double S a member of Marvell out of North London and D-Flowz from Nottingham.  Reign was produced by New Zealand’s Bulletproof and the original version can be found on Sky’Highs debut album Forever Sky’High out now on Elefant Traks. You can download Reign Remixes from Sky’Highs Soundcloud page here.  The filmclip above was filmed and edited by Ciecmate for Chess Sounds. You can purchase Sky’Highs debut album now Forever Sky’High here. Sky’High  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter  ||  Soundcloud Continue reading Sky’High – ‘Reign’ Remixes

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Dr. Seuss Meets Elefant Traks

Jim Steps

Featuring over 25 musical performers onstage from The Herd, Hermitude, Sietta, Joelistics, Unkle Ho, Urthboy, The Tongue, Jimblah, Jaytee of The Last Kinection and more, Australia’s renowned musical collective Elefant Traks are taking over the Graphic circus with a tribute inspired by the whimsical spirit and imagery of Dr. Seuss. Throughout over 60 years of children’s classics such as The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, the wildly imaginative and surrealist universe of Dr. Seuss has enthralled generations. He continues to be one of the world’s most instantly recognisable and best loved visual … Continue reading Dr. Seuss Meets Elefant Traks

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Death Starrs – Immortal

Jim Steps

Death Starrs is a throwback to colourful video stores, puffy VHS jackets, and pays homage to cinema’s greatest movie composers with slick samples, inventive pop culture infused lyrics, and a masterful overtone of well crafted production. Immortal is the brand new track from Death Starrs feat. production from Suffa (Hilltop Hoods). Both artists are no strangers to the aura of success; Syntax’s 2010 debut The Musical was credited with a whole swag of four and five star reviews, and branded the Gold Coast turned Melbourne rapper with a positive stigma as one of Australia’s most notable rap vocalists. As a … Continue reading Death Starrs – Immortal

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Spit Syndicate Announce New Single & National Tour Oct/Nov, 2012

Jim Steps

With killer new single Beauty in the Bricks dropping October 5th (Obese Records) along side a fresh new music video directed by James Chappell (A Few Best Men), Inner West Sydney’s very own Spit Syndicate are back big time and ready to drop their groundbreaking new album Sunday Gentlemen early 2013. Featuring production highlights from the best in the business, Styalz Fuego (360, Seth Sentry), M-Phazes (Drapht, Bliss n Eso), Adit (Horrorshow), and J-Skub (Illy, Owl Eyes) and an impressive list of guest vocalists to be announced in the coming months. “The production style is sleek, varied and tips its hat … Continue reading Spit Syndicate Announce New Single & National Tour Oct/Nov, 2012

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Full Tote Odds – Call It A Night

Jim Steps

The third single from Full Tote Odds upcoming album Place Your Bets (out November 16th) is Call It A Night. Following the immediate success of first single Southern Wind, and second single What’s Going Down, Call It A Night is no exception to the solid song writing and catchy hooks demonstrated in FTO’s previous releases. One of the first tracks finished for the album, Call It A Night is produced by beat-master Debate, known to FTO from his work on various Train Of Thought albums and the Levelheaded solo LP. “We wanted to reflect on our life journey and the problems we faced growing up.  Not that we had particularly hard … Continue reading Full Tote Odds – Call It A Night

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Dialect & Despair – New Testament featuring Total Eclipse

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Uknowho Records are pleased to present the brand new single from South Australian duo Dialect & Despair. The track titled New Testament features Total Exlipse from the X-Ecutioners and is the lead single from their soon to be released album Self Evident. You can grab the track right now from iTunes by following the link below. Video Credits: A Studio Sunkie | Young Black Youth production. Director / Producer / Production Designer / Director of Photography – Nima Nabili Rad. Co-Producer / Editor / Colourist – Daniel Principe. Co-Producer / Production Designer – Justin Pollheim.  Purchase  ||  Uknowho Records  || … Continue reading Dialect & Despair – New Testament featuring Total Eclipse

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M-Phazes – The Remixes

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M-Phazes is giving YOU a collection of some of his best remixes of artists like Cee-Lo, 360, Justice, Lil Wayne, The Presets, Michael Jackson & more as part of the launch for his brand new website MPHAZES.COM! To get your free copy of The Remixes, just click here. You can catch M-Phazes live on Illy’s – Bring It Back Tour, he will also be DJ’ing at the Sprung Afterparty on November 10, in Brisbane.  M-Phazes.com  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter  ||  Soundcloud Continue reading M-Phazes – The Remixes

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Saint Surly – Abominable

Jim Steps

Saint Surly is a beat maker and visual artist hailing from Brisbane, Australia. An obsession with samplers, dusty op-shop records and crackling drums has led him to a love affair with producing instrumental, beat-driven Hip Hop. In 2010 he completed a split/collaborative album with Monster Monster titled Out Of The Woodwork released on co-op beatmaker label Videorama Records. Saint Surly has just released a beat tape titled Abominable. This is a 15 track beat tape is available both as a 2 volume limited edition cassette pack and digital (pay-what-you-want mp3/flac). Saint Surly  ||  Purchase  ||  Facebook  ||  Soundcloud Continue reading Saint Surly – Abominable

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Tricksta – The War’s Awaiting EP

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Hailing out of Brisbane the dynamic and energetic MC Tricksta, is proud to announce the release of his debut E.P. The War’s Awaiting. Packed with funky instrumentals to get even the most placid of heads nodding, The War’s Awaiting delivers punches with Tricksta’s uncanny sense of humor, combined with his trademark no bullshit attitude. The War’s Awaiting encapsulates Tricksta’s ability to deliver raw truth whilst entertaining the listener through a his unique views and rare insight all wrapped up with its brutal honesty, edgy punches and sharp cuts provided by DJ Oldmate and Darth Fader. Inspired by the likes of Lazy … Continue reading Tricksta – The War’s Awaiting EP

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Pataphysics – Subversive (Out Now)

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His music has tackled everything from neocolonialism to racism but Pataphysics – AKA outspoken soul hip-hop artist Patrick Marks – deems his debut album Subversive, a musical assault on Australia’s anti-terrorism laws, as a collection of his best work yet. 44 anti-terrorism laws were passed by the Australian Federal Government between 2001 and 2007 and Marks passionately opposes those he feels infringe on freedom of speech. “With  Subversive, I wanted to shout out against these laws that breach civil liberties and human rights, and test boundaries as far as I could.” With heavy subsonic beats and potent lyrics, it’s insurgent rap … Continue reading Pataphysics – Subversive (Out Now)

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Lee Harnden – Catharsis

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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 … Continue reading Lee Harnden – Catharsis

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Jake Biz | Maundz – Commercial Zero Tour

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After releasing their respective albums Commercial Hell and Zero in May 2012, Jake Biz and Maundz are set to drop the dual launch Commercial Zero Tour with ferocity only these 2 underground artists are renowned for. With Brisbane and Melbourne dates locked in, plus other capital cities in negotiation for dates and venues, this show is going to be one hell of a dope night. Kicking off in Brisbane, Friday October 5 at Coniston Lane in the Valley, supported by hells burn Hired Goon, Tornts feat. Gaz Hazard (CRS), Dwizofoz feat. Strooth with a bunch of very special guests you … Continue reading Jake Biz | Maundz – Commercial Zero Tour

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Koolta releases new single – Poison feat. Prime

Jim Steps

The last two months have been momentous for the Adelaide MC and Producer Koolta. In July, he released the eagerly anticipated debut album The Extraordinary Average Joe (Obese Distribution), sold out his Adelaide album launch, and won over a crowd of 6000+ when opening for the Hilltop Hoods at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. In August, he was announced one of the winners of the JJJ Unearthed Parklife Competition and the MRC’s (Media Resource Centre of SA) Clip It! Initiative. And now, the beginning of September marks the release of the impressive new single, Poison. Musically, the song is incredibly catchy, with … Continue reading Koolta releases new single – Poison feat. Prime

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Elefant Traks Welcomes New Signing Jimblah

Jim Steps

The most striking thing about Jimblah is not his ability to sing, rap and produce beats, it’s the eyebrow-raising fact he does them all so well. His flow alone outshines most MCs, but his tone and singing style are so memorable, so drenched in soul, it’s music for the heart. Then consider his signature dusty, chopped-up melodic productions and you begin to understand Jimblah is truly a special talent. Elefant Traks have watched him with great admiration and believe his album Face the Fire should be in everyone’s collection. It transcends hip hop, soul or indie music scenes, or even radio; it’s … Continue reading Elefant Traks Welcomes New Signing Jimblah

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Chance Waters Signs To Permanent Records

Jim Steps

Permanent Records, the imprint of Shock Records dedicated to fostering Australia’s local artists, has signed a deal with Sydney’s Chance Waters. His new single Maybe Tomorrow has been in high rotation on triple j for a number of weeks and subsequently added to a slew of stations and networks nationally, flying to #9 on the most added national radio chart. Maybe Tomorrow has remained steadfast in the iTunes Urban Top 50 for 10 weeks straight, peaking at #16, also reaching #2 in the independent distribution radio charts and #5 on the independent singles chart after an 11 week run on the … Continue reading Chance Waters Signs To Permanent Records

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Running On Air Live – Out Now

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In May & June 2011 Bliss n Eso embarked upon an historic and record breaking tour around Australia. Performing in front of over 60,000 fans across 14 individual shows, the tour went on to receive critical acclaim and cemented itself as the highest selling local hip-hop tour of all time. Throughout the 2 months on the road the full time film crew managed to capture some amazing moments across the various shows at some of Australia’s most iconic venues and unique locations. In a first of its kind, you will be able to directly rent an online stream or buy a … Continue reading Running On Air Live – Out Now

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Urthboy – Smokey’s Haunt

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Co-produced by Hermitude and Countbounce, Smokey’s Haunt is an incredibly produced album of storytelling, flow and melody. Urthboy is at his peak, weaving tales of the city with his past and present; celebrating life with a collection of songs balanced by the tension of light and darkness. The album should be experienced whole: Smokey’s Haunt is a meeting place of moods that are complete when connected together. The album comes with a 28 page booklet and triple panel digipack. It’s the follow-up album to Spitshine and The Signal, both finalists in the Australian Music Prize. Spitshine won the Australian Independent Award … Continue reading Urthboy – Smokey’s Haunt

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Dayone Wear

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Est. Dayone.
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From the days when it was all so simple. Established in abandoned warehouses, with a longneck on stairs, under the highway tunnels, strolling along to see Wu, those rowdy BBQ evenings, alley’s with a marker dakked. 

Fresh threads, suitable attire for some shady doings, hoodies for lurking, a line of wear that reminds us to relax and reminice, to a time when it was that simple. A brand, a label? More like that crew who’s got your back regardless. Fresh daps, and clean snaps. Sounding in the boombap of the 90’s, 36 chambers, predator, black sunday. Grab your freshest … Continue reading Dayone Wear

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Seth Sentry – This Was Tomorrow

Jim Steps

It’s been four years since Seth Sentry released his The Waiter Minute EP, that featured the huge hit single The Waitress Song. Seth is now ready to storm Australia with his debut LP This Was Tomorrow. Released today, Seth has already dropped two massive single’s from the album, in the form of My Scene and Float Away. Seth describes his anxiousness in getting the release in to the hands of his fans. “I’m feeling excited and nervous, the album’s finished now, so I just want to get it out there.” Describing the concept behind This Was Tomorrow, Seth explains “I guess the album is pretty random … Continue reading Seth Sentry – This Was Tomorrow