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Forbes – Kid Been Waiting

Jim Steps

Forbes has been breaking grounds this year dropping mixtape tracks that have been well received and even releasing a track with Pez . Lately we have seen a series of tracks aimed at the haters with an upbeat fuck you feel to them. Forbes is back with his second EP release titled Kid Been Waiting. “I conciously made the EP more ‘commericially appealling’, I chose beats that I thought were current and on that ‘next level’. It was therapudic to talk about some personal struggles I’ve dealt with in the past, sever anxiety, panic attacks and long bouts with depression. The EP … Continue reading Forbes – Kid Been Waiting

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The Last Kinection win two ‘Deadlys’ and release new track ‘Are We There Yet?’

Jim Steps

No strangers to the music industry, The Last Kinection have had significant success and experience for years before the group formed. Naomi (MC Nay) was one half of R&B Pop group Shakaya and signed with a major multinational label at the age of 16, quickly climbing the ARIA charts and selling platinum singles and a debut album.  Joel Wenitong (Weno) and Jacob Turier (Jaytee) were on the rise as part of the infectious group Local Knowledge (Music Oz’ Best Indigenous Artist in 2005; Best Group in the 2005 Deadly Awards) before it folded. Disheartened and frustrated, all three quickly moved on to form The Last Kinection, … Continue reading The Last Kinection win two ‘Deadlys’ and release new track ‘Are We There Yet?’

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360 – Falling & Flying: Track By Track

Jim Steps

True to the title of his upcoming album Falling & Flying, Melbourne hip-hop artist 360 has been through some serious ups and downs over the past 12 months. All that is about to change with the impending release of Falling & Flying, which after a feverish wait is now out.  After announcing his partnership with Soulmate/EMI in mid-2010, and leaking album track The Take Off to his growing legion of fans, the former underground emcee seemed to be sitting on top of the world. But after a karting accident in late 2010 that nearly took his life (he still has … Continue reading 360 – Falling & Flying: Track By Track

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True Vibenation – Work, Work, Work’ feat. Alphamama New Video

Jim Steps

True Vibenation are Australian hip hop twins Verbaleyes and Native Wit and brother from another mother DJ Gabriel Clouston making their own brand of True School Hip Hop. Although True Vibenation consists of the classic hip hop line-up of two MCs and a DJ, their vibe is very unique with each member adding their own musical flavour by producing beats as well as playing their own instruments. True Vibenation are young and hungry, since recording their 5-track sampler in late 2008 (all DIY) they have been played on the Triple J Hip Hop Show, SBS radio, Koori Radio and their … Continue reading True Vibenation – Work, Work, Work’ feat. Alphamama New Video

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Dazed – Rest In Syn 7″ (Out Sept. 30)

Jim Steps

It’s rare for the scene to be blessed with the release of a 7” in these often cynical times. Making music is an expensive habit, and there are a lot of broke artists languishing out there with stillborn plans. Melbourne based producer/MC Dazed has said fuck all that and gone ahead with a limited release, collectors edition vinyl featuring two tracks from Sydney based artists and his own inimitable production. Rest in Syn is a record by a man who still values the memories of flipping through magazines and freaking out on seeing new track produced by a favourite artist; as Dazed puts it, “it’s all … Continue reading Dazed – Rest In Syn 7″ (Out Sept. 30)

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Tom Tom Crew Live In Melbourne

Jim Steps

Raw energy personified, Australia’s Tom Tom Crew smash together acrobatics, hip-hop and percussion to create an entertaining, adrenaline-fuelled spectacle – a circus show for the 21st Century. From the first bass drum kick to the hairraising, acrobatic finale, Tom Tom Crew deliver a show that grabs you and doesn’t let go. The pulsing energy of hip-hop meets the raw physicality of acrobatics in a mash-up of gravity-defying manoeuvres, astonishing beat-boxing and breakdancing, improbable contortion and energetic drumming. This electrifying fusion of circus and street skills is overseen by ringmaster Ben Walsh, a world-renowned percussionist who provides the driving beat behind the heart-stopping … Continue reading Tom Tom Crew Live In Melbourne

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Prime – ‘Restore My Faith’ Video Clip & Download

Jim Steps

We have seen a host of free downloads leading up to Prime’s – Good Morning release. This time Prime has hooked up with the boys over at Full Clip, to deliver this cracking video clip of Prime’s latest track from Restore My Faith.  Restore My Faith was produced by Answer. Cover art by Drake Designs. Download the track free by clicking on the here or below in the link section. Not only has Prime recently been announced as label Soulmate Records latest signee, he has also featured on UK MC Sonnyjim’s drop the Psychonaut LP and also fellow stable mates 360 – Stand The Fuck Up Mixtape. Prime has already proven himself a highly talented MC with his … Continue reading Prime – ‘Restore My Faith’ Video Clip & Download

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Ellesquire – Album Launch

Jim Steps

Since the release of his debut album Ready in August, Ellesquire has been creating quite a buzz. Receiving positive reviews and feedback from street press, radio, magazines & blogs nation wide. The album was FBi Radio ‘Sunsets Album Of The Week’ and it’s single On The Prowl was added to full rotation on Triple J. On The Prowl has been the most requested song twice on Triple J’s Super Request, Reached number 9 on the iTunes Hip Hop/ Rap charts and has clocked over 30 000 views on youtube within a month of it’s release. Stemming from the albums success, Ellesquire has … Continue reading Ellesquire – Album Launch

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NBL Championship Commercial features The Funkoars

Jim Steps

The National Basketball League has launched its new season’s television commercial, which is going to air currently on free-to-air television on Network Ten and its digital channel ONE. The 30 second commercial features South Australia’s very own the Funkoars – Where I Am (You Go? Remix), taken from their latest release The Quickening.  Featuring an extension of the successful ‘It Goes Off’ branding used last season, the commercial aims to showcase the excitement and atmosphere that culminated in a unrivalled sporting entertainment experience that fans enjoy at live iiNet NBL Championship games. You can check out the commercial below featuring The Funkoars … Continue reading NBL Championship Commercial features The Funkoars

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Bliss N Eso – Coastal Kids: Brand New Video Clip

Jim Steps

After months in the making, Bliss N Eso return with their latest video project, Coastal Kids! Sit back and enjoy Bliss N Eso newest clip, featuring some of the biggest names in the action Sports industry, Including Robbie Maddison, Bilko, Matt Schubring, Dane Searls, Daniel Watkins & more!  The song’s concept revolves around the prominence of the coastal lifestyle in Australia and references many of the outdoor activities and breathtaking imagery that the country is renowned for. Featuring some of the biggest names in the action sports industry, all coming together for this first of a kind music video. From an early stage in their career, Bliss … Continue reading Bliss N Eso – Coastal Kids: Brand New Video Clip

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Trem – For The Term Of His Natural Life: Pre Orders Live

Jim Steps

So for those looking to have a copy of Trem’s – For The Term Of His Natural Life sent direct to your door by the 7th October, or want to ensure you lock down part 1 of the Artist series tees, check Unkut Recordings to secure a pre order now! The shop is now taking orders to ship on the 5 – 6th. The site had a slight meltdown during initial upping of the preorders with the amount of heads trying to score a piece but things have smoothed out a little. If your looking to grab a pre, please read … Continue reading Trem – For The Term Of His Natural Life: Pre Orders Live

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Spit Syndicate to release two part mixtape series: Part 1 arrives September 30

Jim Steps

Following their critically acclaimed 2010 release Exile and after a busy year of touring, Sydney duo Spit Syndicate are back with a brand new online mix-tape project Best Intentions: Part One, the first of a two-part mix-tape series available for free download via online networks Friday 30th September. Best Intentions sees MCs Nick Lupi and Jimmy Nice return to the mix-tape format from which they first made waves in the local hip-hop scene. Over the course of 9 tracks, Spit Syndicate drape their trademark flair over a range of different sounds, from the boom-bap of Pharoahe Monch to the more … Continue reading Spit Syndicate to release two part mixtape series: Part 1 arrives September 30

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Drapht – Party Party Party Tour

Jim Steps

The Party, Party, Party tour is selling fast and will be one of the hip-hop tours of the year, don’t delay in getting your tickets as we expect a lot of shows on this run to sell out before the day, so get on it! Presented by The Ayems Records, Fidelity Corporation, vmusic.com.au, The Brag, Rave Magazine, Beat Magazine, dB Magazine & X-Press Magazine. The tour hits capital cities and regional centers through September and October. In the last six months Muph & Plutonic have been hitting stages again, playing Come Together, Essence, Reconciliation festivals as a stripped back two piece with justPlutonic on drums & Muph on the mic. Most recently, Muph & Plutonic firmly stamped … Continue reading Drapht – Party Party Party Tour

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LHA – Split Decision (Out Now)

Jim Steps

Sydney-based hip hop duo, LHA, announces the release of their debut album, Split Decision. Written and produced entirely by the duo, the album perfectly captures the ethos of LHA; soulful, catchy, heartfelt music to move body and mind. LHA comprises Australian emcee Adikkal and Korean producer LeeHahn. Captivated by the idea that a song should move you inside and out, LHA make music full of provoking grooves. Crossing cultures and fusing elements of soul, funk on the bedrock of hip hop, they produce a distinct sound that, while gathering eclectic influences from music’s fringes, upholds an appeal for music fans … Continue reading LHA – Split Decision (Out Now)

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360 – ‘Killer’ Video Clip

Jim Steps

Melbourne rapper 360 dropped his new video clip for his latest single Killer, taken from his upcoming album Falling & Flying dropping on the 30th of September through EMI/Soulmate. The clip sees 360 chase down a mysterious evader all the while employing a fun take on the special effects process. The single “Killer” is available to purchase from iTunes with some great remixes being released soon, check out the heavy 12th Planet remix below where he takes the original to another planet with his signature dubstep sound, get ready! BUY – 360 – Killer (iTunes) PRE ORDER – 360 – … Continue reading 360 – ‘Killer’ Video Clip

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Come join The Funkoars for a drink LIVE on Ustream TONIGHT!

Jim Steps

Tonight from 7-8pm CST join The Funkoars for a drink and Q&A session on the Golden Era U-Stream Channel here. You can ask a question, tell them which track is your favorite or just comment on Trials long hair. The guys hope to see you there! The Quickening is available now in stores and online. Twitter  ||  Facebook  ||  U-Stream  || iTunes Continue reading Come join The Funkoars for a drink LIVE on Ustream TONIGHT!

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Ask…The Tongue

Jim Steps

With the recent release of his free download the Sextape, Elefant Traks member the Tongue has been swamped with a host of emails and facebook messages asking for advice on all facets of relationships and sexuality. In an effort to respond to all his fans, The Tongue has sent aahh a copy of some of the more popular and not so popular questions, we present to you Ask…The Tongue. Long term relationships – worth the effort or overrated? The Tongue: The best thing in the world is being in love with someone great. Sex is awesome but love is more powerful … Continue reading Ask…The Tongue

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Straight To You Tour – Triple J’s Tribute To Nick Cave feat. Urthboy & More

Jim Steps

This November, triple j is celebrating our Ausmusic Month by touring a series of tribute concerts to the one and only Nick Cave. Nick Cave is an Australian music legend – he’s been on the scene for 35 years with various acts including The Birthday Party, Boys Next Door, The Bad Seeds and Grinderman. Now Australian musicians including Elefant Traks very own Urthboy, are lining up to get involved in this tribute to the man himself – and are taking his music around the country. A slew of talented Australian singers will join a band led by Cameron Bruce, who plays … Continue reading Straight To You Tour – Triple J’s Tribute To Nick Cave feat. Urthboy & More

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Omar Musa & Mighty Joe – MoneyKat

Jim Steps

Many people would recognise a money cat statue, painted gold with a waving paw, as a common feature of Asian grocery stores and restaurants. Traditionally, a money cat is supposed to bring monetary wealth and prosperity into a business. International hip-hop duo MoneyKat, comprising Omar Musa (Australia) and Mighty Joe (US), seek to flip that idea on its head. Both MCs had solo careers before this collaboration. Musa, the Australian Poetry Slam Champion in 2008, released World Goes to Pieces in 2010 as well as touring in France, China, India, the UK and as support for the legendary poet/singer Gil … Continue reading Omar Musa & Mighty Joe – MoneyKat

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Raise The Roof II – Friday Sept 30

Jim Steps

The Espy is pleased to announce that it is once again opening its doors up to a night of all local hip hop. Raise The Roof picks up from where it left off, a colossal lineup showcasing the finest in established and emerging Aussie hip hop. Our first installment of Raise The Roof in June was a raging success, volume 2 is shaping up to be just as huge… Headlining festivities is Melbourne’s own Pegz. With a recently released album, fresh off a national tour and a new film clip coming, the local storyteller is one of Australia most commanding … Continue reading Raise The Roof II – Friday Sept 30

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Phrase – National Babylon Tour

Jim Steps

Proudly presented by triple j, Tone Deaf & Street Press Australia, Phrase is set to embark on an extensive national tour to perform tracks from his unanimously critically acclaimed third album Babylon. Performing all dates with full band, Phrase promises to deliver a world-class performance of his back catalogue along with a selection of songs from Babylon. Backed by 4 of the best musicians in the country, Phrase boasts an even bigger sound live than what he achieved on his sonically groundbreaking album. Come and see live what critics are saying is a “soulful, edgy album that’s screaming to be heard … Continue reading Phrase – National Babylon Tour

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Breakout – Under 18s Music Festival Tickets Selling Fast

Jim Steps

Illusive and Totem Onelove’s mammoth new under 18s music festival, Breakout, went on sale at 9am Wednesday morning and has now officially sold out of early bird tickets in Sydney and Melbourne. The festival, which features the likes of LMFAO, The Bloody Beetroots, Ferry Corsten (Melb only) Diafrix and 360, is in unchartered territory for an underage event and kids have come out in droves to show their enthusiasm for an event of its colossal scale. Sydney has now moved into second general release, with tickets still at the dirt-cheap price of $90 (including booking fee). Melbourne’s early bird allocation was … Continue reading Breakout – Under 18s Music Festival Tickets Selling Fast

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Allday – Noue Yesue

Jim Steps

Allday is another in the long line of rappers coming from the seemingly fertile breeding grounds of Blackwood, Adelaide.‘I basically grew up in the hip hop scene; I would have been about eleven years old when I went to my first show. I’ve done the shaved head and the air max thing when I was younger. As Jay Z says, I’m off that,’ he laughs. Like many, after completing an apprenticeship on the battle circuit, Allday made his way into the recording studio. This culminated in a collection of angry battle-style tracks that are still for the most part unheard. … Continue reading Allday – Noue Yesue

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Katalyst – Deep Impressions [Out Today]

Jim Steps

Internationally renowned, ARIA nominated producer Katalyst returns with new album Deep Impressions, set for release today via Invada Records / Remote Control. The follow up album to his highly acclaimed 2007 album What’s Happening, a former triple j feature album, Deep Impressions is Katalyst’s third full length album and his most impressive work to date. The latest product of his audiophiliac obsession, Deep Impressions deconstructs and distils soul, hip hop, funk, jazz, reggae and electro influences into what is perhaps most accurately described as “the Katalyst sound“. Deep Impressions is a reflection of the large variety tunes that influence Katalyst’s own musical … Continue reading Katalyst – Deep Impressions [Out Today]

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The Quickening Available Now!

Jim Steps

Golden Era Records are proud to present The Funkoars 4th and most lethal album to date, THE QUICKENING! Featuring special guest appearances from Hilltop Hoods, Vents & K21 and guest production from Large Professor, Dazastah (Downsyde), Simplex & Debate. With their first single Where I Am smashing the radio waves, The Quickening is a non-stop barrage of badness and the epitome of evil! Order The Quickening now on iTunes Order The Quickening now through JB HiFi Track Listing 1. Fumes That Spell Doom 2. The Quickening 3. Where I Am 4. It’s All Good (Is Very Good) 5. All We … Continue reading The Quickening Available Now!

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S-Dub – Something About You feat. Ces (Prod. M-Phazes)

Jim Steps

Coalmine Records is getting set to launch a blitzkrieg of new music, which starts with the release of Shabaam Sahdeeq’s new single Something About You, produced by M-Phazes. This single, which boasts the talents of the Cuban born singer/songwriter Ces, is the debut single off Sahdeeq’s forthcoming LP Keepers of the Lost Art, which is set to drop later this year. As former label-mates with Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Company Flow & Pharoahe Monch through Rawkus Records, S-Dub has been tied to a long history of independent success both as a solo artist and through his membership with the late … Continue reading S-Dub – Something About You feat. Ces (Prod. M-Phazes)

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Reason – Rapper Tag #42

Jim Steps

Having withstood the test of time, Reason continues to personify both tenure and standard as one of Australia’s true veteran’s of the underground Hip Hop scene with 15 years experience under his belt. The Reason story reflects true preservation of his belief in maintaining a constant yet positive presence. Reason practices what he preaches by promoting positive content in a context that is truly street, yet with a personal message contained within. A lover of graffiti, politics, life and the environment, these are examples of the diversity that the listener envelops into their own conscience. Reason released his third LP … Continue reading Reason – Rapper Tag #42

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Thundamentals – Foreverlution: ‘Paint The Town Red’ Video Clip

Jim Steps

Building upon Sleeping On Your Style’s outstanding production, eclectic musical influences and compelling rhymes, Foreverlution is, as the title would suggest, a deliberate blend of timeless organic tones interspersed with more contemporary sounding influences. Producing almost the entire record, DJ Morgs has really stepped up-to the plate. In the words of Tuka: “the content itself reflects our growth as a band and also the knowledge/skills we’ve managed to gather since our self-titled debut was released in 2008. In this life, it appears that change is the only constant. The one thing you can truly be sure of is that everything … Continue reading Thundamentals – Foreverlution: ‘Paint The Town Red’ Video Clip

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In Good Company – Self Titled LP

Jim Steps

In Good Company. Three distinctly unique individuals fusing their respective styles together to produce a hybrid self-titled LP. Consisting of Syntax, Breach and Whisper, the dynamic trio are seasoned word-slingers with a partiality for wordplay, stunning punch lines and sonic storytelling. Featuring an assortment of impressive vocal contributors including Eloquor, Mantra, Ginger Van Es, Boltz and Skyzoo (USA) and additional production highlights from heavyweights M-Phazes, Jase, J Smith & Dutch, and Joe Lewis, IGC’s dynamic fusion of mindsets and themes of exploration have surfaced with brilliance and retrospect. All Part of the Plan feat. Mantra produced by Whisper, takes a … Continue reading In Good Company – Self Titled LP