Final Production Release Tickets On Sale Now Canadian superstar Drake kicked off the Australia/New Zealand leg of his Boy Meets World Tour on Friday night in Auckland to widespread acclaim. Showcasing more than forty songs across an extensive hit laden … Continue reading Drake Boy Meets World Tour Of Australia & New Zealand Kicks Off To Rave Reviews!
This new project comes from Brisbane creative and emcee, BXN3S. The BXN3S PRXJ3CT is a 7 track tape filled with 100% no bullshit and no filter. BXN3S explores many aspects of the genre on this tape. From new wave sounds … Continue reading BXN3S PRXJ3CT
Through different genres, moods and inspirations “Road to the Valley” is Jordan’s debut EP. It is his creative voice encompassing what it means to start over and follow your passion. It seamlessly transitions through multiple genres ranging from urban to … Continue reading Jordan De La Cruz Road To The Valley
Ahead of the Cherry Blossom Acoustic Tour, Horrorshow are revealing the more stripped back side of their most recent album ‘Bardo State’. Today they drop the official video to their collaboration with Hayley Mary of The Jezabels, a song called ‘After Dark’ that … Continue reading Horrorshow Reveal Dark Eerie New Video For ‘After Dark feat. Hayley Mary’, Ahead Of National Tour
New Single “rockstar” Featuring 21 Savage Debuts #1 Across All Streaming Platforms With 65 Million Streams First Week Post Malone has officially emerged as Hip-Hop’s biggest bona fide “rockstar”! The new single from the multiplatinum chart-topping Dallas, TX artist – … Continue reading The Biggest Artist Of 2017: Post Malone
The self-proclaimed King of DC, Shy Glizzy just released his newest single, “Take Me Away,” off of his forthcoming EP. In dedication to his fallen friend, 30 Glizzy, “Take Me Away” acknowledges the streets’ harsh realities and painful consequences. Shy … Continue reading Shy Glizzy Drops “Take Me Away” (Prod. TM88)
Post Malone is very into beer bongs. You’d know that from watching him hit the funnel in his new video for “Congratulations.” You’d also know it from the title of his upcoming project Beerbongs ‘N Bentleys. Today, Posty has revealed … Continue reading Post Malone release’s first single from upcoming project + featured on new Lorde Remix
On September 11, 2007, Kayne released his now classic ‘Graduation’ via Def Jam and Universal Music in Australia. The album peaked at #2 on the ARIA Albums chart and spawned the notable singles Stronger, Good Life and Flashing Lights, which … Continue reading Kanye West ‘Stronger’ In Aria Singles Chart For Ten Years, ‘Graduation’ Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary
Melbourne, get ready for a free gig experience like no other. After the massive success of their first creative collaboration in Brisbane – Tkay Maidza and Ego today announce a surprise second show for their fusion of art and live … Continue reading Tkay Maidza & EGO | A Fusion of Live Music & Art | FREE EVENT in Melbourne
One of the biggest names in rap, 50 Cent returns to Australia in 2018 for two massive shows in Sydney and Melbourne, celebrating the 15th anniversary of his seminal album ‘Get Rich Or Die Trying’. The record that took him … Continue reading 50 Cent Celebrates The 15th Anniversary Of ‘Get Rich Or Die Trying’ With Two Massive Outdoor Events In Australia
Here we go with the latest release from the ever impressive Grime Downunder series. Volume 3 aka ’The Producers Edition’ is out now and aahh! is bringing you the exclusive premiere. The Grime Downunder series is presented by 50/50Grime, so … Continue reading Grime Downunder Vol. 3 The Producers Edition
In the first episode of the Live From The Larynx web series, Beatbox extraordinaire Tom Thum visits renowned ENT Doctor and Laryngeal surgeon Dr Matthew Broadhurst. He was on a mission to find out how his larynx functioned when beatboxing compared … Continue reading Tom Thum Live from the Larynx EP1 – Down the Endoscope
SoundCloud is bringing gamers the ultimate listening experience today with the launch of the new SoundCloud app on Xbox One. Helping to level up the gaming experience, SoundCloud on Xbox One is the only app offering access to the world’s … Continue reading Battle your opponents to the perfect beat with SoundCloud and Xbox One
Highs and Lows is proud to present it’s collaboration with Sydney-based label, Numb. To celebrate the launch of the collaboration we’re throwing a party and you’re all invited. With both brands sharing a deep appreciation for Hip-Hop culture, expect to … Continue reading HAL X Numb Collection & Launch Party
They’re your local neighbourhood go-getters! Trexon Music is an independent Adelaide based label housing artists such as Cidi 5k, Lord Bravo, Jayco, Dut Bol and newly signed artist YunG Houdini. What began as a rap collective, recording music in bedrooms and … Continue reading Lord Bravo x Pronto x Cidi 5k: Finesse
Following the sensation of his breakthrough smash “Look At Me!” and his debut performance at the 2017 Rolling Loud Festival, critically acclaimed South Florida rapper XXXTentacion has released Revenge [Bad Vibes Forever/EMPIRE], a compilation of fan favorite tracks. The project … Continue reading XXXTentacion Revenge EP Out Now!!
Zambian-born, Botswana-raised, singer-songwriter and poet, Sampa The Great, is poised to have a breakout year. Today, the now Sydney-based artist shares “Everybody’s Hero” feat. Estelle with production by Rakhi (Kendrick Lamar, Syd, Mac Miller), out now with Red Bull Sound … Continue reading Sampa The Great Shares “Everybody’s Hero” Feat. Estelle
Faith Evans and The Notorious B.I.G. famously met at a photo shoot in 1994 and were married nine days later. What followed would become one of the most legendary love stories in hip-hop history. Evans has now, 20 years after … Continue reading Faith Evans and The Notorious B.I.G. ‘The King & I’
Top international songwriters hit Sydney for SongHubs APRA AMCOS is playing musical matchmaker in Sydney this week by bringing together big name international songwriters and top local talents. The SongHubs Trans-Tasman songwriting camp kicked off yesterday at Forbes Street Studios and has been curated by Auckland-based producer and long-time Manic Street Preachers collaborator Greg Haver. Credit: APRA AMCOS/Belinda Dipalo On the international front, Haver is joined by superproducer Mike Elizondo, co-writer of hits including Eminem’s The Real Slim Shady, 50 Cent’s In Da Club and Carrie Underwood’s Cowboy Casanova. Elizondo’s diverse talents have also seen him work with Jay Z, … Continue reading Songwriters behind hits for Eminem & 50 Cent collaborate with Australian talent
ELBOW is a portable cassette player reduced to the core. XXI century has been a hard time for an audio cassette. The rise of cheap and convenient digital formats has made all physical media… outdated”, if not altogether extinct. Still, there remains a niche audience willing to appreciate the tape medium, with all its intricacies and flaws. The tactile intimacy of physical formats is dearly missed. That’s the reason behind the resurgence of vinyl, and also motivation behind ELBOW. Despite being such an ordinary everyday object, the audio cassette is not just a medium – it’s a cultural icon. Therefore … Continue reading ELBOW – Raise The Cassette Tape Culture
Suss One ‘The Corax Type’ is an Australian hip-hop MC, born and bred in the western suburbs of Brisbane. Suss One first gained recognition as an artist collaborating with neighbourhood friends Kings Konekted. Raised on raw unadulterated hip-hop music, Suss One first became involved in hip-hop at an early age through writing graffiti and rhyming with local teens cut from the same cloth. Realising his talent for rocking microphones, Suss One began perfecting his craft and developing his own raw style of unique rhyming flows, finally finding his home with Karsniogenics Records in 2013. “Suss One don’t take shit for … Continue reading Suss One Konekt Game EP
Mention Rainman amongst the initiated and the respect attributed to his name is palatable. Recognised nationally as one of Queensland’s finest, Rainman’s list of collaborations, support slots and guest appearances reads like a who’s who of local hip hop. The Herd’s Urthboy said it well: “destined to become a positive and very listenable force… with laidback but self-assured flows and a gift for hooks and phrases. One of Brisbane’s best-kept secrets”. He’s been a feature artist on triple j’s Hip Hop Show and played alongside everyone from Grandmaster Flash (USA), Ice Cube (USA) and Jungle Brothers (USA) through to The … Continue reading Rainman Fire In The Belly (10 Year Anniversary Deluxe Digital Version)
Here we have the exclusive premiere of Floating Pyramids brand new mixtape, Skyscrapers. Floating Pyramids aka Chris Hamer-Smith has been producing music out of his home base in Sydney for over a decade. If he’s not making hip hop bangers for your favourite local rap artists, he’s slicing together catchy melodies and beats for dance floors across the globe. Twice ARIA nominated for his work with reggae/hip hop outfit Astronomy Class, Chris has also received critical acclaim and a strong following for his solo work as Chasm, producing and remixing a plethora of artists from 360 to The Bamboos, Urthboy, … Continue reading Exclusive Premiere: Floating Pyramids Skyscrapers Mixtape
Bliss N Eso reveal new visuals for Dopamine feat. Thief ‘Dopamine’ is the first taste of Bliss n Eso’s highly-anticipated sixth studio album (due for release in 2017) and their first output since 2013’s ARIA #1 album ‘Circus in the Sky’. ‘Dopamine’ features stunning vocals from rising Sydney artist Thief alongside some of the most candid verses ever laid on a track by the group’s two MCs, detailing some of the personal demons they’ve been battling with. “We have been hard at work in the studio for the past couple of years working on this new album, it’s exciting to finally … Continue reading Bliss n Eso – Dopamine Feat. Thief Official Video Clip
Following the exciting news that “We Got It From Here… Thank You 4 Your Service” is now available for pre-order A Tribe Called Quest have begun posting some incredible murals from around the world to their Instagram. Included is a brilliant creation from Sydney artist Mistery. The group will continue posting murals from around the world including another brilliant design from Melbourne. Pre-Order || Official || Instagram Continue reading A Tribe Called Quest Sydney Mural By Mistery
Playing Falls Festival this summer This is the Uber driver passing you the aux chord on the way to the turn up. This is an open bar with no commitments the following day. This is your pre-party, party and kick on, all rolled into one. This is “Inhibitions”. One of Australia’s most dynamic hip hop duos, Spit Syndicate return with this brand new, feel-good track. Fusing garage with trap with Spit Syndicate’s trademark sleek style, “Inhibitions” showcases a stylish, forward-thinking side to the Sydney duo and was produced by Styalz Fuego who was also at the helm for “Know Better”, … Continue reading Spit Syndicate signs to Inertia Music, reveals new track “Inhibitions”
Premiss debut EP features Coin Banks, Drapht, Marksman Lloyd and more! Led by Perth based bandleader and composer Brendan Scott Grey, Premiss’ self-titled debut EP is a strikingly unconventional artistic venture where the union of music needing to be voiced and the stories to make sense of it all come together. Using an impressive eight piece band as its medium, compositions were approached with the desire to utilise the raw and imperfect sounds of a live band within the genre of hip hop. All tracks were musically written in their entirety and then presented to a selection of Perth’s finest … Continue reading Premiss debut EP; drop single & video ‘Let You Know’
Born from an egg on a mountain top, I-Raq Records burst forth from the womb in jets of bloody mucous in 1999 – the brainchild of the secret Illuminati brotherhood pulling the strings of Canberra-based musical monsters Koolism. After being forced at gun point to release epic EP’s ‘The Season’ and ‘Blue Notes’ along with the stone cold Australian classic ‘Pt.1’ in 2000, the boys quickly realised that being signed to a label that contributed absolutely nothing to them beyond a shoddy logo and misguided criticism was slightly less than optimal and decided to escape – going on to arguably … Continue reading KPI Nil Response feat. Hau
The Tongue who brought us tracks like Bad Education, The Punch, and Somebodys Trying To Kill Me, who also represented Australia in the “Battle 4 Supremacy” competition against New Zealand in 2005 and won the Revolver MC battle that same … Continue reading The Tongue Announces His Split From Elefant Traks
To celebrate the announcement of Sampa the Great’s latest project, “HERoes” she will be taking the stage at both Oxford Art Factory in Sydney and Corner Hotel in Melbourne onNovember 3 and 4 respectively. In anticipation Sampa the Great has … Continue reading Sampa the Great HERoes
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