A brand new single from Illy’s upcoming new album Cinematic, has just been released and is titled Youngbloods. The hardcore inspired tune features Ahren Stringer of The Amity Affliction. The single has premiered on triple j and is due out for … Continue reading Illy – Youngbloods feat. Ahren Stringer
Known for her fiery, unique & effortless flow, Chelsea Jane has rapidly gained attention both local and international for her recent collab verse on Atlanta’s ATLien Workshop’s “Enemy”. She is also known for her involvement in the Rap battle scene … Continue reading Chelsea Jane – Queen Of The Hill
It’s only been a minute since his Babylondon release, with that crazy stop motion video for March On, and now the guy from Australia’s ol-school beloved multi genre band, 1200 Techniques, is finally delivering a full LP of new collaborative … Continue reading N’fa Jones – Life’s A Game
Following the success of the previous album No Rest for the Sickest, one year later almost to the day Kerser is set to drop his 3rd LP S.C.O.T (Sickest C**t Out There) on 25th October through Obese Records Distribution. Set … Continue reading Kerser – Deadset 3
Melbourne rap heavyweight Tornts drops his latest release Street Visions. Its a highly evolved, focused and visual soundtrack to life in the city and it’s streets and characters. Full of life stories and descriptive rap narratives mixed over big world … Continue reading Tornts – Street Visions out now
Originating from New York City and now settling in Sydney, Australia, DLake (pronounced Dee Lake) has been crafting his alternative\ urban oriented sound since 2002. In that time he’s dabbled in and out of a multitude of genres and scenes. From his downtempo/trip … Continue reading Gotye – State Of The Art (DLake Remix)
Palace is the culmination of love for music, style and hard work. A melting pot of musicality and emotion, Palace marks a new beginning of sorts for a heavily slept on duo, Droopy & Mosé, whom are poised to jumpstart the renewal of a heavily slept on scene. Always a beautiful partnership when the two join forces, Palace constitutes a brief, but powerful threetrack release, which covers all bases, and keeps the listener craving for more. Hard hitting beats, laced with expressive, soulful chords, layered with thought-provoking yet beautiful lyricism. Palace does not aim to be the new-release, up-to-date, progressive … Continue reading Droopy & Mosé – Kosher
Things have been steadily shining bright for rising indie R&B duo, Jupiter Project. But now the boys from down-under are ready to make an international statement with the release of their eagerly anticipated debut EP. Intriguingly titled Zeus, the pair match their soulful vocals with a brave, genre defying palette of production compiled and composed by the duo. The 11-track-deep EP also samples production work by the likes of Hudson Mohawke and Jamie XX, amongst others, and their unique blend of lo-fi R&B vocals and diverse instrumentation has drawn comparison to a range of international artists, from Phoenix to Drake. … Continue reading Jupiter Project – Peer Pressure
The producer behind breakthrough 2012 hit ‘So Good‘ alongside Allday now brings a new element to his sound as Chiefs. Chiefs debut EP will be dropping late 2013. His brand new track The City features Gracelands & Chachi Kamikazi (NY). “I have been guilty of making music for the wrong reasons but this marks a new journey for me and the tunes that I want to make. My debut EP as Chiefs is on some different future / electronic tip. Its definitely the best music I’ve been making for a while and I feel like its the most honest I’ve … Continue reading Chiefs – The City feat. Gracelands & Chachi Kamikazi
Stalkz returns to the hip hop scene with his 2013 release Ars Poetica. An 8 track mixtape featuring production from electronic giants such as Bonobo, Pretty Lights, Synkro, Mux Mool and Kelpe. The lyrics to the songs all are true stories about situations experienced by Stalkz and close friends of his, and all the tracks are presented in a uniquely poetic format. This isn’t your average mixtape, from your first listen you’ll notice the care and length gone to, to create original and interesting music. Its honest and relentless. Additional vocals are added by Gold Coast singer/songwriters Ella Fence, Karl … Continue reading Stalkz – Ars Poetica
Two day passes for 15: A Celebration of 15 Years Of Elefant Traks have sold-out in record time leading to an unprecedented demand for tickets. As a result single tickets are on-sale now, a week earlier than planned. Punters are advised to get in quick for the elefant-sized party of the year. Full line ups are as follows: Melbourne Friday, 22nd Nov – Corner Hotel, Melbourne Horrorshow, The Herd, Hermitude, Jimblah, Sietta + Label-Wide Surprise Saturday 23rd Nov – Northcote Social Club, Northcote Urthboy, Sky’High, Astronomy Class, The Last Kinection, Jane Tyrrell, The Tongue, Joelistics Sydney Friday 29th Nov – … Continue reading Elefant Traks Release Full Lineup For 15 Year Anniversary Parties
Runnin’ is the new track from Kiwi MC David Dallas taken off his new album Falling Into Place which will be out on legendary New York Hip Hop label Duckdown Records in October. The song has also been picked up as the theme for the new Madden game too which is a great start internationally. You can view the Official Madden 25 Release Trailer which features Runnin‘ below. Runnin’ is the follow up to the previously released track titled My Mentality Feat. Freddie Gibbs which will also appear on the upcoming album Falling Into Place. Purchase || Facebook || Twitter Continue reading David Dallas – Runnin’
Worldwide rap sensation, Iggy Azalea, is hitting the road with Beyoncé this Spring. Iggy will will open the Australian leg of The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour. Iggy Azalea’s debut album The New Classic is due this spring featuring the singles Work, Bounce, and Change Your Life feat. T.I. The new clip for Change Your Life features founder of Grand Hustle Records, T.I. and is directed by Jonas & Francois, and is produced by Division. You can also catch Iggy Azalea performing at this years MOBO Awards on October 19th. You can pre-order Change Your Life feat T.I. now on iTunes. For … Continue reading Iggy Azalea – Change Your Life feat. T.I.
After recently dropping his album Surrender To Victory, The Tongue doesn’t stop, linking with two of Australia’s finest Joelistics and Dialectrix on a remix of his jam Top Score. Stay tuned for an EP coming through soon for this prolific Sydney MC. You can check out our recent interview with The Tongue by following the link here. You can download the Top Score (Remix) feat. Joelistics and Dialectrix for free by clicking through the player below. Purchase || Facebook || Twitter || Official Continue reading The Tongue – Top Score (Remix) feat. Joelistics and Dialectrix
Living Proof is Fortay’s highly anticipated 2nd official studio release. Fortay is one of the few local rappers to convey an authentic view on the balance between the glamour of street life and its harsh realities. Fortay is joined on the album by Kerser, The Hed UBD, 2furious, Emily Blake, Candice Rhind and U.S Heavyweight Snoop Dogg promising an album full of substance and originality yet seen in Australian rap. Be sure to check out the latest episode of The Fort Nightly Report, which features Kerser. Track Listing: Living Proof On My Biznuss Syncity – Feat. Candice Rhind No Pain No … Continue reading Fortay – Living Proof
After spending the better part of 2013 bunkered down in the studio recording, Illy is eager to return to life on the road and preview some tracks from his new album. The yet to be named album, executive produced by M-Phazes will mark the first release on Illy’s own record label ONETWO and will be available in time for summer 2013. Illy will be joined on the road by an impressive line-up including Tuka, Allday and Elemont. To celebrate the launch of the tour Illy has teamed up with his special guests in Tuka, Allday and Elemont to release a brand new … Continue reading Illy + Tuka + Allday + Elemont – How Far
It may have been 28 dog years since the release of their last studio album More, but Aussie legends Resin Dogs haven’t just been sitting around on their paws. Over the past couple of years they have crammed more action into their busy schedules than many do in a decade. Get yourself set for the release of their new single Still The Beats featuring Dialectrix on vocal duties, which has been officially released on 6th September through Hydrofunk Records/ MGM. After the massive success of the More release and touring, they put out the follow-up remix album More or Less. Not stopping … Continue reading Resin Dogs – Still The Beats feat. Dialectrix
From Gloucester and Maitland, along the Hume to Albury and Canberra, out to Naranderra and up to Darwin, across to Townsville, back down to Bendigo and west to Bunbury – communities of locals, artists, family members, crews, travelers and guests alike have all gathered under the banner of ‘the Moo’. All communities (past and present) are an appreciated and integral part of the Groovin’ the Moo (GTM) story and GTM is pretty darn excited to be able to meet a new one – Oakbank South Australia, you’re officially the first stop on the national 2014 Groovin’ the Moo Tour. A new … Continue reading Groovin’ The Moo Announces 2014 Tour Dates & Welcomes Oakbank, SA To The GTM Stable
Written and self produced over the last two nights, recorded by DJ Biko at A Fat Mommas Project and released today. Sinks calls all out war and disdain for an election result he cannot accept. “Careful what you wish for, you just might get it” Sinks is a member of Melbourne record label Down For The Count Records and recently released his debut LP Backlash which not only received excellent reviews but also secured him a spot on the Sprung Festival through winning the triple j Unearthed Sprung Competition. Sinks – Day Zero is available now as a name your price download. … Continue reading Sinks – Day Zero
The sophomore mixtape to B Wise’s The Benchman mixtape saga. In Volume 2,Wise continues to give us a front line look at whats involved in the mostly gritty and sometimes glamorous come up of an independent musician. The view from … Continue reading B Wise – Long Neck Brown Paper Bag (Official Video)
Following Thuggin and Shame this is the final 12-inch vinyl EP before Freddie Gibbs & Madlib release their collaborative album, Piñata. On the Deeper EP, Gibbs showcases the yin and yang of heartbreak and anger on the title track, in a lovelorn narrative that meshes perfectly with the weepy strings and insistent rhythm of Madlib’s beat. The B-Side, Harolds – exclusive to this EP – gives Gibbs a chance to ride some low down Beat Konducta-fueled funk in a nostalgic ode to the Chicago chicken-shack that served as the backdrop to many of his seminal life experiences. Piñata is scheduled for … Continue reading Freddie Gibbs & Madlib Deeper EP + Australian Tour
The reissue of Masta Ace’s Disposable Arts by Below System, contains almost a 2 hour making of DVD where you will see most of the contributors to the Disposable Arts album. Interviews, stories behind the tracks and more content about the making of Disposable Arts. The physical copy of this special CD+DVD package will available in the stores, early October 2013! Originally released in 2001, Disposable Arts is a thematic/concept album by Masta Ace. The concept follows that Masta Ace is being released from prison, his return to home and joining ‘The Institute of Disposable Arts‘. The album is one … Continue reading Reissue: Masta Ace Disposable Arts
South Australian piano pop-rock band ‘Bill Parton Trio’ will release their self titled debut EP on Friday 2nd August 2013. The EP follows the successful release of singles Going Away and Falling For You Again which are featured on the EP. Between the two singles, they’ve accumulated over 95,000 YouTube views! To sum up Bill Parton Trio’s sound, imagine the simplicity and catchiness of The Beatles, combined with Coldplay-like chords and melodies, the impressionism of Jeff Buckley and Radio Head, along with a dash of the relaxed chilled-out mood and atmosphere that Zero 7 are notorious for being able to create. Bill … Continue reading Bill Parton Trio – Closer Now feat. K21 & Cam Blokland
Citizen Kay’s “YES!” single from his debut EP of the same name, has received a big YES from around the country over the last six months. It has secured constant national radio play with regular TV play of the cheeky irresistible clip and has been supported by energy charged live shows that often climaxed with a bottle of champagne being popped – mimicking the clip – as CK ripped out his hit track. Citizen Kay is pleased to announce the release of the “YES!” Remixes EP. Featuring the big beat upfront original club mix courtesy of co-producer Pablo Calamari, a … Continue reading Citizen Kay – Yes! Remixes EP
Chance has been called an intelligent lyricist & masterful storyteller, and we’re excited to share his first single with Island Records Australia. Looking For Something is a testament to his depth of songwriting & knack of unforgettable pop hooks, and the creation of a uniquely recognisable brand of hip hop. The track was produced by One Above and features Patience Hodgson of The Grates. The clip has also been nominated for Channel V’s Ripe Clip Of The Week. You can vote for it over at Channel V. Last but not least it’s only a few weeks until Chance heads off on … Continue reading Chance Waters Looking For Something Video Clip
Here’s the latest from The Son, the next instalment in the comic journey & the music video for All I Know feat. 360. Dive back into the dark world of EVO – New mission objective: “All the artists that I work on tunes with are being written into the comic. 360 is Hammerhead, part of an underground patcher network. It’s amazing being able to write a comic & story alongside the tunes I’m doing. The guys killed it on this clip – can’t wait to drop more tunes & let the saga unfold…” – The Son. The Son Issue 2 … Continue reading The Son – All I Know feat. 360 Video
WA’s most affable emcee and most recent inductee into the almighty Sylabollix crew – Mr. Grevis returns with his second album My Escape after the popularity of his debut release The Sampler in 2012. Combining his supreme knack for story-telling with structurally savvy song writing, Grevis has teamed up with fellow SBX cohort Dazastah for the bulk of the album’s production, with additional beats Cam Bluff and Rob Shaker. Tinged with new-age sounds and live instrumentation to match the array of subjects explored, My Escape reflects the times through Mr Grevis‘ eyes both sonically and lyrically. With plenty of guest … Continue reading Mr. Grevis – My Escape
US DJ and producer Terry Urban releases a new mash-up album with Portugal. The Man called… Portugal, The Man & Friends. Terry combines samples from P.TM’s new album Evil Friends and some of his favourite rappers including Biggie, Hov, Yeezy and Cole. Turn it on and turn it up. Portugal. The Man is playing Big Day Out 2014. Evil Friends || Facebook || Twitter Continue reading Portugal. The Man – Mashup mixtape
Melbourne’s own Producer / DJ / Watermelon Man, Tom Showtime is back with another massive free download EP! Still riding high from his recent signing to the UK’s Ghetto Funk record label and the success of ‘The Chippa Irie EP‘ (Booty Fruit) reaching #1 on the Juno Download Best Selling Chart, brings you a second volume of Tasty Mashups. Serving up a mixture of the best of the best including Dr. Dre, Roots Manuva, KMD, Nas, Chali 2na, DJ Premier, Proof and People Under The Stairs. Grab these free tunes now and watch out for Showtime’s future releases ‘The Bling … Continue reading Tom Showtime Mashiona Tasty Mashups Vol. 2
Scott Kent, also known as rapper Wolverine, adopted the persona of the famous Marvel comic creation, full of rage and the unbreakable metal adamantium, long before Hugh Jackman brought the character to movie screens. And while Jackman honed his craft at the prestigious Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Kent also spent years honing his in Perth, except he did it in cyphers, studios and live shows around the city. Wolverines new double 37 track album Split Personality is available now. Featuring Reason, Hunter (R.I.P), Dazastah, Bigfoot, Solomon Childs and more. He is also currently working on his 5th studio … Continue reading Wolverine – Split Personality Mixtape
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