Fresh from supporting Bliss N Eso on their Circus Under The Stars Tour alongside Seth Sentry & Horrowshow, REAL Music drops the first track from their upcoming collective mixtape Live.Write, due for online release May 29. Full Mixtape available May 29 from – REALmusicfamily.bandcamp.com Facebook || Bandcamp || YouTube Continue reading Exclusive: Juñor – ‘Skinny Jean Dreams’ from REAL Music Presents – Live.Write
Converse Australia recently announced the first ever Australian Sneakers Clash Wall in Fremantle, part of a series of artistic installations across the world. Designed to disrupt and clash against a grey world, Sneakers Clash Wall is directly inspired by the … Continue reading Gallery: Converse #SneakersClashFreo
We are super excited to debut the brand new steez from ‘old school futuristic’ rapper Peezo. The new track titled The Come Up is produced by Cam Bluff and follows on from previous tracks Water and Vibe Out. The track The Come Up is itself a representation of an artist on the rise. Written about overcoming everyday obstacles and staying on the grind in a less then ideal situation, Peezo has a story that connects, most of us weren’t born into money and you take life’s opportunities as they come. The song’s intent is to inspire fans and listeners alike, … Continue reading Exclusive: Peezo – The Come Up (Prod. Cam Bluff)
“He is a sick man, he is a angry man, he is an unattractive man, there is something wrong with his liver……” That man is Geko aka Phil Gektor. May we present to you an exclusive prelude to Geko’s upcoming full length album Real Heads Don’t Listen, out May 30th on Crate Cartel – The Hippies I. The brand new track The Hippies I spools out over a long intro, the power of the strings warm you while transporting you quickly to another place in time. A time long forgotten, of free love, big buds and great music. The Hippies I is … Continue reading Exclusive: Geko The Hippies I
Kogz, one of Perth’s younger emcee’s to emerge recently, has been working on his debut project for the good part of a year now. After entering a competition for ‘up and coming’ rappers organised by SBX member Mr. Grevis, Kogz won a weeks worth of studio time with Rob Shaker. The opportunity allowed Kogz to adapt his idea for a project from mixtape to full LP. Supporting Grevis a couple of times, the young emcee caught the attention of a few local stalwarts of the Perth scene. Guest verses and collaborators on the album include Mr. Grevis, Bitter Belief, Complete, … Continue reading Kogz Had Enough feat. Sever & Rob Shaker
Spotify recently announced that Nas’ groundbreaking debut album Illmatic will be the next installment of the Landmark series. Spotify Landmark presents the stories behind some of the greatest moments in music, told by the people who made them. In this edition, Landmark will feature Nas, Large Professor (mentor, producer, and collaborator on Illmatic), Faith Newman (Columbia A&R for Nas), Pete Rock (producer and collaborator on Illmatic; member of Pete Rock & CL Smooth), and DJ Premier (acclaimed producer and member of Gang Starr). Illmatic XX was released on April 15th by SONY Legacy. This exclusive collection features several rare remixes, … Continue reading Spotify Presents Landmark The Real Story of Nas’ Illmatic
Due to extraordinary demand, Illusive and Frontier Touring have announced that DJ Premier and Pete Rock will perform a second and final show next Wednesday 7 April at the Corner Hotel. Tickets go on sale tomorrow (30 April) at 9am … Continue reading Collusion: DJ Premier x Pete Rock 2nd Melbourne Show + Brisbane Venue Change
Coalmine Records is turning ten, and in celebration of their decade long run, they are pleased to roll out the promotional campaign for our long awaited compilation album, Unearthed. Set to be released as a double disc set on May 13th containing both a mixed version, arranged by DJ Revolution of The World Famous Wake Up Show, and an Untagged Deluxe Edition, which includes three bonus cuts, Unearthed, epitomises our commitment to delivering quality Hip-Hop. The tracklist serves as a who’s who of today’s independent Hip-Hop scene, packed with features from both veteran and burgeoning emcees such as Pharoahe Monch, Kool G Rap, … Continue reading Pharoahe Monch feat. DJ Revolution Get Down (Prod. M-Phazes)
Produced nationally by Cattleyard Promotions and with Sunset Events in Oakbank and Bunbury. Presented nationally by triple j, Channel [V] and The Music. Groovin the Moo (GTM) Oakbank has officially SOLD OUT! 2014 is the first venture into the South Australian market for the national regional touring festival and GTM is incredibly excited to be kicking off the tour with a new event. Stephen Halpin, Cattleyard Promotions said today, “The uptake from the South Australians has been overwhelming and we thank the Oakbank community and music loving public for their support! We are looking forward to introducing ourselves to all 10,000 … Continue reading The Inaugural Groovin The Moo Oakbank Sells Out
On Saturday April 19 Mata, Must, Flu and One Sixth take over the Flinders Street Station subway to perform their brand new Four Aces EP at Wax Museum Records. On Saturday April 19th, the Crate Cartel & Pang Productions lads celebrate World Record Store Day with the release of the long awaited 4 Aces EP from Mata, Must, Flu & One Sixth. This collaboration between long time friends is marks the first cross label release between Pang Productions & Crate Cartel. Available on limited white vinyl this WRSD, stay tuned for more info. Package includes: – 12″ White Vinyl – … Continue reading 4 Aces EP Launch World Record Store Day
In preparation for Saturday’s fight in Vegas against Timothy Bradley, Manny Pacquiao has shared the playlists that keep him going in training, competition and play. The three Spotify-exclusive playlists feature a mix of recent chart toppers and pump up classics that have kept the Pac Man going strong for over a decade. The Spotify playlists include: Training Camp – Ever wonder what songs keep Manny going during his intense training? Besides songs from his favorite Shakira (he included “Hips Don’t Lie” here), Manny sweats it out to Bill Conti’s “Going the Distance”, Wu-Tang Clan’s “Six Directions of Boxing” and Daft … Continue reading Manny Pacquiao’s Knock Out Playlists on Spotify
The gorgeous rising R&B Star Tinashe is one of 2014’s most exciting and talented new artists. Her debut single 2 On featuring TDE rapper SchoolBoy Q and produced by man-of-the-moment DJ Mustard, is currently racing up the US airplay charts, and her recent performance at SxSW was named Beat Music’s #1 moment from the conference. Blending elements of R&B, pop, hip-hop, indie and alternative music, the young star has caught the attention of media across the world including Vogue, Billboard, VIBE, Pitchfork and SoulCulture. Her three mixtapes (Black Water, In Case We Die and Reverie) have seen comparisons to some of the greatest female R&B artists to ever … Continue reading Tinashe 2 On feat. SchoolboyQ
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
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
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
More than just a new fashion label, Guerrilla Theatre Brand is the latest Melbourne-born,globally connected brand on the block. Connecting with cultural creatives all over the world, the brand is amped to announce its social launch and debut collection. The … Continue reading Introducing Guerrilla Theatre Brand
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)
Australia is unveiling new hip-hop talent at a phenomenal pace, and a name you are going to hear more and more of is, Bam Bam – announcing his debut EP The Good Life, which will be released on Friday March 28, 2014 through Ten To Two Records. Exclusive physical pre-order packages are available here and the digital EP can be pre-ordered from iTunes now! A gifted breakdancer, writer and rapper; over the past few years the multi-talented Bam Bam has shifted his full-time focus from breaking to music – touring with old mate 360 to an army of new fans, and … Continue reading aahh Radio Episode 16: Bam Bam
Joelistics’ great gift is the crafting of common language into evocative turns of phrase. He opened up a new lane in local hip hop with his debut album Voyager, and 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 ‘80s-era 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 … Continue reading Joelistics In The Morning (Official Music Video)
CAT Footwear have reincarnated their iconic 1991 Colorado range, transforming the classic workman’s boot into a versatile shoe that’s found it’s place on the streets and in the hands of musicians, bloggers, stylists, athletes and fashion enthusiasts all over the … Continue reading A True Classic: CAT Footwear
Brand new interview from JBL – Hear The Truth Zone, a backstage area at the Sydney Big Day Out Summer 2014 where the festival’s hottest acts spilled some of their biggest truths for JBL. JBL caught up with the boys from Bliss N Eso at the recent Sydney Big Day Out held earlier in the year, this was the result. In the clip, the guys talk about their moment of truth (hint – it involves shrooms!) Be sure to check out the JBL Facebook page for more information: http://www.facebook.com/JBLAustralia Continue reading Exclusive Bliss N Eso Interview JBL Hear The Truth
Music streaming service, Rdio, was front of stage for Big Day Out in Sydney, capturing some of the hottest artist performances from the day. Ensuring that no music fan misses out on the amazing sets, including Pearl Jam, The Lumineers, Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Lion and Bliss N Eso, the top performances are now available to stream exclusively via the free to download Rdio app and via this directlink. Here is a short video clip featuring Mac Miller which was recorded by Rdio at this year’s BDO tour. In it, he chats about his love for N SYNC… Yes, N SYNC. “Big Day Out is easily one of … Continue reading Exclusive Mac Miller Big Day Out Interview
While most people today are celebrating Valentines Day, love and eternal relationships, a large group of people are celebrating today for a very very different reason. The legendary South Australian rapper Delta, has released his longtime coming Pyramid Schemes LP … Continue reading Review: Delta Pyramid Schemes
Australia now has a new contributor to the hip hop landscape. We Play! Records are a new, short-run record label releasing some of the worlds most respected underground artists on vinyl. With the first release locked in for March, featuring New York hip hop heavyweight, O.C (of Diggin’ In The Crates Crew) the label is set to release a series of short run, limited edition 7” records for the hip hop vinyl collector – each release, a limited run of only 200 copies. The label has an exciting release schedule for 2014 with the second offering to feature a surprise … Continue reading We Play! Records Presents: O.C // B-Boy Stance – 7” Vinyl Record
Sydney duo Mind Over Matter return with new single ‘What They Say’ – featuring the vocal talents of hip hop stalwarts Bliss N Eso. Recorded locally at Nelson’s Bay and mixed by Craig Bauer (Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West) in Chicago the track has a truly international sound and is taken from the band’s forthcoming third album set for release later this year. Bliss N Eso are long time touring buddies and friends of Mind Over Matter and will also star in the upcoming video. Mind Over Matter are Willow AKA Rowan Lockyer and Smiles AKA Martin Brown. After meeting as year … Continue reading Mind Over Matter What They Say feat. Bliss N Eso
We love our gadgets, we love our quality high-tech products and we love beautiful design combined with form and function. The Sonos PLAY:1 ticks all of these boxes. The PLAY:1 can be described as a wireless wonder speaker, and the … Continue reading Introducing the Sonos Play:1 – Mini But Mighty
Brisbane-based Producer Sampology drops brand new single ‘Show Me’, created as a special inspirational track for Australian Olympic Snowboarder Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin as he goes for gold at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. ‘Chumpy’ approached Sampology after he was asked by Samsung Electronics Australia to pick a musician of his choice to produce his very own Olympic anthem for their current Winter Olympics Campaign. Bringing together the talents of these champions can only mean one thing – GOLD! “The backbone of ‘Show Me’ is the horns, they immediately reminded me of a cool ‘Olympic’ type tone… and the rest of … Continue reading Sampology drops new track for Samsung Winter Olympics Campaign
Peezo’s recent mixtape Sunset Park and EP Thanks Heaps, has helped usher in a new wave of hip hop. Fat beats, swag out the ass, and watermelon… it’s all here. Most recently Peezo dropped a track titled Water featuring production from beatsmith Cam Bluff. The track was picked up for full rotation on triple j Unearthed and was also featured in triple j’s Unearthed Year In Review. A mammoth effort! Peezo is gearing up for a huge year ahead, he has just released a brand new single lifted from the free album coming later in the year titled Old School Futuristic. The new track Vibe Out features production from Hamley and Cam Bluff. Pezzo’s last … Continue reading Peezo – Vibe Out
Sydney duo Jackie Onassis are surely the best kept secret with-in hip-hop. Comprised of vocalist Kai and producer Raph, Jackie Onassis are the newest members of the One Day crew, a collective comprised of Horrorshow, Spit Syndicate and Joyride. Jackie … Continue reading aahh Radio: Episode 15 Jackie Onassis
Sydney based powerhouse artist/producer Miracle has releaseed the first single “Never Gets Old” off his upcoming debut album. Having toured Australia solidly over the last 12 months supporting artists including A$AP Rocky, Childish Gambino and Tyga, Miracle has been steadily honing his craft and exploring the musical boundaries, which is apparent on his new single. Teaming up with 2012 Aria Award Winning Producer Stylaz Fuego (360, Wiley, Illy, Diafrix), has helped Miracle make the transformation from being categorised as a rapper, to an artist. This musical growth has seen him deliver a stellar track featuring a fusion of hip hop, dance … Continue reading Never Gets Old – Miracle (GodWolf Remix)
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