Dainty Group announced today that global superstar Miley Cyrus will bring her Bangerz Tour to Australia in October this year. This is a show that will BLOW YOUR MIND! Tickets from $99.90 and $149.90 plus booking fees where applicable. Miley Bangerz tour will … Continue reading Miley Cyrus Bangerz Australian Tour Announced
Over the years True Vibenation have developed a strong following thanks to a live show which revels in making you dance in a semi-retarded, unselfconscious way to songs combining infectious hooks and razor sharp raps with big horns and genre-bending … Continue reading True Vibenation On National Tour
Introducing The D.Y.E. A three man hip hop group from Melbourne’s north, hell bent on getting their music to the people. Made up of DJ Marshall, MHz and Slam Master D, The D.Y.E already have two mix-tapes to their name. The debut EP entitled Sorry for the Stickers, references the infamous D.Y.E stickers, which any local could tell you, have been plastered all over Melbourne. With their energetic party sound reminiscent of J5 or Beastie Boys; The D.Y.E pride themselves on being masters of the live show. The EP’s general vibe is custom-made for a festival crowd, with plenty of … Continue reading Release Day: The D.Y.E Sorry For The Stickers
P Major has gone to work on Loose Changes 2010 debut self titled LP. He has kept this hiding in his basement for way too long but now it’s here for all to enjoy. Sydney hip hop trio Loose Change, just months after an extensive album tour for Listening Party, which included several dates with old pals Thundamentals, are back in the van in support of super smooth new single Yes Or No. Yes Or No turns the dial, and the lights, down a few notches, flipping the switch on the stereotypical commitment-phobic manscape, showing our lyrical heroes baring their hearts to their … Continue reading Loose Change The Lost Remix’s
Home In Your Head is the opening track on Thundamentals third LP So We Can Remember out now through Obese Records. Featuring Mataya on vocals, Chippa on the Guzheng (traditional Chinese harp) and Poncho on vocoder and samples. Home In Your Head feat. Mataya (Live) was recorded and mixed by Dave Hammer and Ryan Brennan @ Def Wolf Studios. Video by Paste Studios. You can download Home In Your Head feat. Mataya (Live) @Def Wolf Studios for free by following the link here. Be sure to check out our review of Thundamentals brand new album So We Can Remember here. Download || Purchase || Official || … Continue reading Thundamentals Home In Your Head feat. Mataya (Live) @Def Wolf Studios
“Hangover” follows up his previous global smashes “Gangnam Style” and “Gentleman”. This time around he enlists rap icon Snoop Dogg for an intoxicating verse just before delivering one of his catchiest hooks to date. It’s the ultimate party anthem, and it officially sparks up the summer of Psy. In a career punctuated by setting records, Psy has made history once again with monumental milestone. His breakthrough smash “Gangnam Style” is the first video to ever cross the 2-billion view mark on YouTube. In 2012, it broke the Guinness World Record for “most-viewed” and “most-liked” video on the site, while becoming the … Continue reading PSY and Snoop Dogg Have a “Hangover”
Ever wondered what 360 looks like without tattoos? In the new clip for Price of Fame the rapper hides the tatts with makeup to show he’s the same as everyone else. Teaming up again with Gossling (you might remember their first tune together – a little ditty called Boys Like You), the pair have unleashed what we think might just be another monster single! 360’s brand new album Utopia is out on Friday, 13th. Price of Fame is available now. 360 Utopia Tour Wed 3 Sept – UC Refectory – Canberra – 18+ Fri 5 Sept – Hordern Pavilion – Sydney – Licensed All Ages … Continue reading 360 Price Of Fame feat. Gossling
Skomes is a Melbourne based beat-maker, DJ and vinyl enthusiast. Thanks to his music loving parents and his own love of digging, he was brought up on classic hip hop, jazz, soul, funk, psychedelic rock, punk, reggae, folk and world music. These influences are manifested in his sample heavy, stripped back beats, which range from sweet and soulful, to dark and menacing, to woozy, laid back and smoked out. Having provided production and remixes (under a variety of aliases) for Melbourne artists including Mantra, Cazeaux, O.S.L.O, In Good Company, The Psyde Projects and Tom Showtime among others. Having provided production and … Continue reading Skomes Mindloops Ona Heartbeat
When you think of Australia the first thing that comes to mind isn’t Hip-Hop. Well if you leave it up to the young spitter from the suburbs of Perth city, Western Australia known by his peers as Knoe, he is attempting to change that perception. Knoe is an integral part of the Perth music scene, he has opened up shows for Action Bronson, Himanshu Suri from Das Racist, David Dallas, P-Money and Skyzoo for the west coast leg of his Australian tour,‘ A Dream Deferred’. Now, Knoe is ready to build his name in the USA with a new single called End Of … Continue reading Knoe End Of The Beginning feat. Skyzoo & Torae (Prod. DJ Prince)
There are a lot of great things musically going on right now in our local indigenous community, including this new track from the very young collective Cairns Murri Crew. The soulful hip hop outfit – made up of school students – have a released the video for their powerful song Built To Last, which is off an upcoming compilation Song Nation Vol 1. The talent coming from these kids is very impressive, especially considering how young they all are – take a look at the clip below: The Song Nation Vol. 1 compilation will showcase music from young indigenous artists … Continue reading Cairns Murri Crew Built To Last
Ivan Ooze is an up and coming Hip Hop artist out of Melbourne, not to be confused with the Mighty Morphing Power Rangers evil nemesis of the same name. He has just released the first single from his Ringwood Rich EP release, which due out very soon. The track titled LORD$ is produced by L.A. Chase and has Ooze vibing out on a smooth styled concoction. Be sure to keep an eye on his Facebook for more updates, he is also constantly dropping new freestyles there. In related news, Ivan Ooze recently competed in the Knock Out 3 battle event … Continue reading Ivan Ooze LORD$
Patty Mills is an Indigenous Australian, NBA basketball player and Olympian, currently a guard for the San Antonio Spurs. “For My People” documents Patty’s professional and private life from traditional dancing on a tiny island in the Torres Strait to playing … Continue reading Patty Mills ‘For My People’ Trailer
There is one name in Australian music that has changed the game. One artist who can get the room jumping with the drop of a beat. The country’s hottest and most controversial crossover star, 360 is heading out on his biggest ever tour across the country this September. This is 360’s first headline tour in over two years and since the release of Falling And Flying, the double platinum album that resulted in Sixty’s meteoric rise to fame. A lot has changed since Falling And Flying delivered six certified smash-hit singles (Boys Like You – 4 x Platinum, Child – … Continue reading 360 Utopia Tour
Shrewd emcee Mr. Ruckman (evolved from the former Kade MC) has been writing and recording songs for over a decade, toiling away in the underground for several years and generating interest through his passionate music and lively performances. Mr. Ruckman has grown a lot over the last year, from launching his debut album The Ruckman Record to a full capacity venue in mid 2012 – which saw release on iTunes and into commercial stores, to receiving radio play on the triple j hip hop show. All before shedding his ‘Kade MC’ shell in the new year of 2013 to become the more … Continue reading Release Day: Mr. Ruckman Sooner EP
With his brand new album RAW X INFINITY out today. REMi has just released another large clip, this time for the track Tyson. The new album includes REMI’s two highly successful singles Sangria and Livin’ which have featured heavily on radio playlists across the country, alongside the brand new single, Tyson, which is sure to follow in its predecessor’s footsteps. Tyson is a track about undeniable animalistic energy and being at the peak of your powers like Mike Tyson was in the 1988 era. REMI’s sold out headline club shows, and various opening slots for Joey Bada$$, the Under Achievers, and most recently for Illy have … Continue reading Release Day: REMi RAW X INFINITY
Three words; Old. School. Futuristic. It’s been a year coming, but it’s been worth it for the fans; drawing on contemporary Australian and throwback American sounds, this project is the perfect medium. Predominately produced by in-demand producer Cam Bluff (Illy, Hilltop Hoods & Allday) Peezo has taken a huge step forward from Thanks Heaps with the rhyme patterns, melodies and songwriting reaching the potential displayed in parts with early singles Water, Vibe Out and the latest The Come Up. The diversity is apparent from the smooth RnB/Hip-hop track My Way to the boom bap of Vibe Out through to the new school banger The Come … Continue reading Peezo Live Bars @ TRNSMT
360 will release his new album Utopia on June 13, but to give fans a taste of what they can expect the rapper has released a 25-minute album megamix. Put together by Sixty’s touring DJ Mat Cant, the Utopia mixtape features all 17 tracks from the deluxe edition of the album, including the previously released singles Sixaveli, Live It Up feat. Pez and the first of his Daniel Johns collaborations Impossible. Utopia is 360’s first since 2011’s platinum selling Falling and Flying which went to #3 on the ARIA charts, produced six smash hit singles, and saw the emcee nominated for 10 ARIA Awards. While he achieved unprecedented … Continue reading Premiere: 360 – Mat Cant’s Utopia Mixtape
Godfrey moved to Australia at a very young age in pursuit of success. After 12 years of living in NSW he moved to South Australia. Here he connected with many local artists, which inspired him to work on his first mixtape release World In My Palm. Shortly after Godfrey started to participate at the Got Beef? Battle league and Real Talk. Early 2013 saw the release of his second mixtape Fight Of The Jungle, which was then followed by his debut album titled Road To Redemption. Godfrey now presents Before It Begins. He was once told, “rapping is not a hobby it’s a lifestyle” … Continue reading Godfrey A.G.A.L.A Before It Begins
Thought provoking lyrics, prodigious production & tranquil vocals collide to form Lane-Harry x Ike Campbell, the forerunners of Alternative Hip-Hop in Australia making waves worldwide. The duo formed in early 2013 and discovered success almost instantly through their first release The Jesswar & Lane-Harry EP, a 6 track collaborative EP with popular Gold Coast rapper Jesswar. The EP reached #16 on the Australian iTunes Chart and the momentum from Lane-Harry x Ike Campbell has not stopped since. The duo went on to release Love & Terror Cult, their debut studio album, on November 22nd to much anticipation after releasing a … Continue reading Lane-Harry x Ike Campbell sign with label Human Records drop free album
After over a decade in music closely followed by an industry hiatus, Sydney based hip-hop artist Skryptcha is set to return with new material, documenting the MC’s search for happiness and resolve in the dark times which have plagued his personal life in the last few years away from the spotlight. With such influence as Lone Catalysts, Zion I, Atmosphere, and Mos Def, his music is both intelligent and soulful. Taking his first lyrical strides in 2003, Skryptcha’s gene pool is in his favour, coming from a long line of poets, writers and musicians. His instrumentally-charged upbringing laid the foundations … Continue reading Skryptcha What We Do It For feat. Daniel Mifsud
SkankMC and his best mate Babashake recently drove to Darwin to play at the Bass In The Grass music festival. A 3000km* round trip to play a 20 minute set. Film maker Brad Hapke (NT Hip Hop: The Documentary) came along for the ride to document the trip up to Darwin and back. This is the third time Skank has made the drive to Darwin to perform, a fair few kilometres to drive just to play a gig but as he spits’ in his track ‘Skank N Flim Flam‘ a song written about the original trip to Darwin* in 2012, … Continue reading SkankMC & Babashake The Long Road Ahead: Road Diary
Big up Mr Ruckman! His new single Drink dropped last week. Described by the artist as an “epic, melancholy orgy of self-loathing”, the track is produced by Kean and features Mr Ruckman’s younger brother Ike on vox and guitar. Drink is far from your typical celebratory drinking song, but rather a melancholy journey through the mind of a debauched, Bukowski-like wordsmith. This epic single, from Mr.Ruckman’s looming EP Sooner draws on a deliberately jaded and sluggish flow over pounding drums, weeping guitar licks and a contrasting party-esque keys melody. The lyrics meander on the cynicism and social anxieties that typically drive one to drink, whilst … Continue reading Mr. Ruckman Drink
Melbourne Hip-Hop trio The D.Y.E are due to release their debut EP on June 13 through Obese online distribution. Sorry for the Stickers is a culmination of years spent developing their own sound. Combining explosive live shows with dedication to finding … Continue reading The D.Y.E Sorry For The Stickers
Rap aficionado and local hero Minister (AKA Scotty Hinds of Nine High and Smash Brothers fame) and producer extraordinaire Youthful Implants (Strontium Music and Supatronix) have come together to create the Carnival Music EP. The two artists, both independently established, met at a party in Melbourne, and quickly bonded over their love for grime and bassline music. After having exchanged a few ideas, Minister and Youthful Implants began work on Carnival Music. Fusing the high energy rhythms of dancehall and UK funky with a pulsing sub low bassline, the pair quickly laid down the first single “Google It‘’. An infectious … Continue reading Minister & Youthful Implants Carnival Music EP
The Psyde Projects are proud to unravel their new video clip for their upcoming single Die Tryin’. The single is a semi-social commentary piece on the challenges of pursuing what one’s heart desires versus work & life commitments. Saah deep. In other news the beatmaking trio have been quietly working on several projects including collaborations with some of Melbourne’s discerning beat producers including Tom Showtime, Skomes & Loan Wold. The video clip to Die Tryin’ precedes their upcoming release Classic Stellar Overdrive, which is set to come out mid July that will coincide with another national tour and launch. … Continue reading The Psyde Projects Die Tryin’
Beaten Bodies return from hibernation with their brand new offering ‘The Royal Road’ out 09 June 2014. To coincide with it’s release the 7 piece Sydney/Wollongong neo soul collective will hit the road for a series of shows across NSW, QLD and VIC commencing June 13. Formed in 2012 to quench a mutual thirst for funk and R&B, their debut EP saw the band touted as a fresh new group to watch. Inspired by the current musical climate and with a growing need to experiment their music has evolved since those early days and now Beaten Bodies occupy a space … Continue reading Beaten Bodies The Royal Road
With his brand new album “RAW X INFINITY” the feature album on triple j this week, REMi has just dropped another big announcement, revealing the incredible list of artists joining him for his upcoming national album tour. Not content taking a couple of acts to every city, REMi and long-term collaborators Sensible J and Dutch have invited an impressive and diverse selection of talented acts from right across the country to join them in different cities. Including artists L-Fresh the Lion, N’fa Jones, Silent Jay, Hau, Akouo, WZRDKID, Knoe, MzRizk, Bates, Omar Musa, Tigerilla, Relevent & Cazeaux O.S.L.O. REMI – Raw x … Continue reading REMi announces impressive support list for RAW X INFINITY Tour
Honing his versus into what has become his debut synth jam Like Flow, Papau New Gineau rapper Jon is now set to unleash the video clip. Unlike uncanny impostors- the video nails a Fresh Prince and Space Jam like flow, encompassing the early 90s steez of Will Smith effortlessly. Surrender yourself to some sweet footwork and deep groove with Like Flow. Incomparable with any other hip hop project in Australia, Jon’s versatile and slick flow is set to blow minds with the release of his experimental debut EP“H22 on June 20. Official || Facebook || Bedlam Records Continue reading Jon Like Flow Official Video
M-Phazes has returned to offer up Is It Good To You, the second release from his new and highly successful side project – Camden Arc. This time, the award-winning producer has enlisted the co-production expertise of long time friend and collaborator 10A (Winner of the Australasian Invitational Beat Battle VIC 2014). Is It Good To You confirms the musical tip Camden Arc is on. Heavy synths and Chicago juke influenced keys pound this revisited acappella, breathing new life into Teddy Riley & Tammy Lucas’ contribution to the 1991 urban cult classic ‘Juice’ movie soundtrack. The success of Camden Arc’s first release … Continue reading M-Phazes Presents Camden Arc Is It Good To You feat. 10A
After the success of their powerful single What They Say featuring guest verses from hip-hop heavyweights and touring buddies Bliss N Eso, Sydney hip-hop duo Mind Over Matter have just dropped the brand new LP This Way To Elsewhere today. Pre production on This Way To Elsewhere took place over a two week period with help from producer Matik who has worked with local hip hop legends Seth Sentry, Pez and Bliss N Eso. The remainder of the record was recorded at (one half of Mind Over Matter) MC Smiles Again’s Sydney Studio ‘The Swordfish Tank’. Mixed by Carig Bauer (Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West) This Way To Elsewhere is this duo’s most impressive record to date. Mind Over Matter also … Continue reading Mind Over Matter Shape Another Heart Feat. Jon Reichardt
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