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Hilltop Hoods Walking Under Stars Limited Edition Pre Order

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Hilltop Hoods make their highly anticipated return with their brand new album Walking Under Stars. Set to drop through their own label Golden Era Records this is the Hilltop Hoods first album since 2012s Drinking From The Sun, an album that changed the game, becoming the groups third consecutive #1 album which went gold on the day of its release and certified platinum within one week. The aptly titled record showed that Australian hip hop was enjoying its time in the sun, no longer an underground scene but an aural assault that had pushed down the barriers that held back … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods Walking Under Stars Limited Edition Pre Order

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Who the fuck is Baro?

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You may have heard his name of late, he has just been announced as support for Allday’s National Startup Cult Tour, and is also performing on the UV Boi Thank U single tour. Baro is also appearing at the noisey Vice party, with Milwaukee Banks, Moonbase Commander and more. That all goes down early August. You can RSVP for that event here. Baro recently released a mixtape titled HOWGOODISGOOD?, which was put together mostly in his bedroom. The release is mixed & mastered by Ancentric and features production from Ancentric, The Cancel, Oiigi, Jublet & ESESE. It also features emcees … Continue reading Who the fuck is Baro?

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Allday Startup Cult Tour

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Allday’s incredible debut album Startup Cult has debuted at #3 on the ARIA charts this week, only coming in behind Sia and the UK’s Ed Sheeran. To celebrate the rapper is setting off on a massive national tour presented by triple j, with special guests Remi and Baro in tow. The album is just the second release on new label ONETWO, which is a joint venture between Unified and Melbourne based rapper Illy. The label’s first release was Illy’s own album Cinematic, which peaked at #4 on the ARIA Charts late last year.  Startup Cult is an assured debut record, and one that has been racking … Continue reading Allday Startup Cult Tour

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Eloquor Chapter Seven EP

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Eloquor possesses the kind of meritable traits comparable to those of a modern-day vigilante. The sentiments strewn through his rhymes promote dignity and the importance of living life by your own design. Chapter Seven is the latest body of work from Melbourne’s Eloquor. The 4 track EP deals with themes of resilience and determination. Such subject matter is not unusual for Eloquor which in many ways has become his signature trait. Accompanied by producers Jase Beathedz and Cam Bluff and featuring vocalists Ginger Van Handley and Marco who perfectly compliment Eloquor’s ‘no holds barred’ straight up delivery. Chapter Seven now … Continue reading Eloquor Chapter Seven EP

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Dynamic Duo x DJ Premier – A Giant Step

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Dynamic Duo and DJ Premier announced their collaborative project album “A Giant Step” which is expected to drop on July 16. The album title suggests that two legendary hip hop artists join hands to start a historical moments in the hip hop industry. The project album was first proposed by DJ Premier who found interest in working with Korean hip-hop musicians. After hearing Dynamic Duo’s music, DJ Premier contacted the Korean duo immediately for the collaborative proposal. Along with the album release, the duo and DJ Premiere will get into unprecedented album promotions using various means. The groundbreaking project of … Continue reading Dynamic Duo x DJ Premier – A Giant Step

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Nonne MC Crop Circles

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Nonne MC is a rapper from Sydney northern beaches and has always been interested in music, hip hop culture, art and poetry. His first mixtape release Ill Chills Volume 1 gained underground exposure when his horrorcore inspired track It’s All In My Head obtained a place on Off The Record’s “Hits From The Song” compilation mix, which printed 10,000 units nationwide and featured in such magazines as Brag, Drum Media, Inpress + many more. Another track off the mixtape Gotta Be Clever achieved radio play on FBI. With such positive feed back Nonne began working on his second mixtape Ill Chills Volume … Continue reading Nonne MC Crop Circles

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Eloji Fuck You, Too Bad

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Fuck You, Too Bad is the highly anticipated 3rd Free release from Melbourne rapper Eloji before his debut EP The Ugly Side is released later this year! Comprising of 18 songs, Eloji sets the bar for what a “mixtape” should sounds like, with a collection of instrumentals taken from artists such as Atmosphere, Drake, Grieves, & Oddisee; Mixed by Siege-A and mastered by Rahjconkas. Fuck You, Too Bad is the follow up mixtape to Eloji’s 2013 mixtape release The Offset Mixtape. Eloji’s debut EP The Ugly Side will be coproduced by Rahjconkas as well as his debut album with with the support … Continue reading Eloji Fuck You, Too Bad

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Mata & Must Get Your Mind Right

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The new Mata & Must full length Get Your Mind Right is dropping on August 1. Comprising of 14 self produced tracks featuring guest appearances by Koots, Flu, Kings Konekted and Jornick. The album will be available for pre-order in a deluxe package next week. With the date fast approaching, Mata & Must have released a brand new clip for the track School For Fools. The video is directed by Crate Cartel’s, Discourse, who presents a cinematic black and white beast. Get Your Mind Right drops on August 1 on Pang Productions, get ready! Bandcamp  ||  Facebook  ||  YouTube Continue reading Mata & Must Get Your Mind Right

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DJ Silence In The Shadows

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With a name to match his quiet demeanour, one could be mistaken for thinking that DJ Silence hasn’t got much to say. The truth is, he mightn’t talk much but his music speaks volumes. He is a focussed and critical producer of exceptional talent and, at various times, the man behind the decks for artists such as Empty, ASAP, Wisdom2th, DVS and FG In the Shadows is 5 tracks of raw, moody sample based beats that give a firm nod to the golden age of hip hop production whilst maintaining a progressive and contemporary sound. DJ Silence draws influences from … Continue reading DJ Silence In The Shadows

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Baskiat Sophisticated Fiending

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In 2012 Baskiat released his first single Wisdom, produced by Flume, to a great reception online and a brief rotation on triple j. Since then he has matured as an emcee, he has started working with more local talents, and holds down residency once a month at BRKLYN bar in the Sydney suburb of Manly. 2013 saw Baskiat and his collective, Menace Clique, open for renowned local acts such as Spit Syndicate, Kerser, Diafrix and Pez. Now in 2014, Baskiat sets his sights on the throne of local hip hop. He has recently released a brand new mixtape which features a large contribution … Continue reading Baskiat Sophisticated Fiending

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Stream: True Vibenation ON

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True Vibenation’s forthcoming album ‘ON’ will be dropping July 18th. Pre-order the album here for instant download of the new single ‘Question Mark Music’, as well as ‘Crazy but…’ and ‘Dressed To Chill’. The album ON was birthed in an interesting way, between touring, recording and a stubborn refusal to get a ‘real’ job band members Native Wit and Klue ended up living together in a squat house in the Sydney suburb of Newtown. ‘The electricity was unreliable, the roof was definitely not waterproof and there were some funny smells but on the flipside we were allowed to do whatever we … Continue reading Stream: True Vibenation ON

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Poets Laureate Lost In The Mad House

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Poets Laureate are an upcoming Rap duo from Perth who have recently released their debut mixtape Lost In The Mad House. Poets Laureate are pushing to show people their insight to life through deep metaphors and hard hitting concepts. Lost In The Mad House is a 20 track release which features local emcees Ofeus, Archi & The Apprentice. You can purchase the release here as either a digital download or physical CD. Download  ||  Facebook  ||  Soundcloud Continue reading Poets Laureate Lost In The Mad House

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Pieces & Son-Zu Sound The Static

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Son-Zu has been involved in the Melbourne Hip Hop scene for over 10 years now as a beatmaker, writer, radio host, mix engineer and Youth Worker. These day’s he is making stuff “a bit different”. Pisces is an emcee and beatmaker also from Melbourne, who has teamed up with Son-Zu to drop a brand new project titled Sound The Static. The release features 1/6 and Bailer. You can download the release now as a name your price download, by following the link below. If you are a fan of this, expect something special coming through late 2014 with Little Wonder Productions. Download Continue reading Pieces & Son-Zu Sound The Static

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Fluent “Medallion” feat. Action Bronson

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From Run DMC’s Dookie ropes to Kanye West’s Horus piece, chains have always been essential part of Hip-Hop culture. But while anyone can rock some gold around their neck and think they’re as fly as Eric B and Rakim, medallions are only worthy of a chosen few. Over this Rocky-esque “Gonna Fly Now” beat from J. Cardim, “Medallion” has Fluent revealing the inner-workings of his hustler’s ambition from a hard working youth, to his surreal, lavish lifestyle. Coupled with a hook from Action Bronson, the track is an ode for those who are moving fast from the bottom to the … Continue reading Fluent “Medallion” feat. Action Bronson

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Song Nation Volume 1

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Late last week saw the official release of ‘Song Nation Volume 1’ – the much anticipated debut album from Desert Pea Media, a non-profit organisation working in remote Indigenous communities around Australia for over a decade. Featuring 11 songs & 11 music videos from 10 communities all over the country, Song Nation Volume 1 is a long way from your average community media project. “It’s a really exciting time for us here at Desert Pea Media – this album has been a long time in development! The communities and young people are so excited to see and hear their stories told … Continue reading Song Nation Volume 1

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Daily Operation Episode 1 feat. House Shoes, Katalyst & Alchemist

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Grindin‘ and photographer Tristan Edouard join forces to present “Daily Operation” a web TV series dedicated to showcasing music, art, lifestyle, fashion and culture in Australia featuring local and international artists. The premiere episode of Daily Operation features House Shoes, Katalyst & Alchemist hanging out, digging for wax and talking all things sampling. Filmed at Katalyst’s lab and Revolve Records, Sydney, Australia. More information. Continue reading Daily Operation Episode 1 feat. House Shoes, Katalyst & Alchemist

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Mic Pompei Shift (Prod. Dazed)

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Mic Pompei is hip hop’s Charles Darwin – an evolutionary theorist delivering cutting rhymes and raw personal content, analysed through an eye constantly seeking the grey area. Partnering with Melbourne producer, Dazed, together they bring us his debut LP, Shift. Over an eclectic mix of sample-based and self-composed production, this talented MC uses his gift of the gab to deliver complex lyrics, eloquent flow, and a tale about a turning point. Pompei is an MC fighting for an evolution of the human psyche, for a change in our mentality. Born and bred in Glebe, raised by Greek Cypriots, white Anglos, … Continue reading Mic Pompei Shift (Prod. Dazed)

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All This Mayhem

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In the early 90s, two brothers from the wrong side of the track turned up at a Melbourne skate park – and astonished spectators with their acrobatic feats. When they headed to America, Tas and Ben Pappas soon found themselves in epic combat with rival Tony Hawk, and topping the competition league in vert skating – a sport which was rapidly changing under the steerage of ESPN. Enjoying the good life, with a hard partying entourage, abundant drugs, and outlandish behaviour, both brothers would soon self-destruct, finding themselves cast out by the society which had so quickly embraced them. Director … Continue reading All This Mayhem

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Alex Jones + Son Of Sam: LGEEZ – The Anthem

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Here we have the first single from the upcoming Alex Jones + Son Of Sam project, Cloud 9. LGEEZ – The Anthem is an absolute burner and features production from Realizm, with some serious cuts by the business man DJ Flagrant.  We have been lead to believe that the brand new clip for LGEEZ – The Anthem will be the first in a series of around 8 clips, coming out from Alex Jones + Son Of Sam. We look forward to whats in store, expect big things.  Cloud 9 will be released through Broken Tooth Entrainment and adds to their ever growing catalogue of dope … Continue reading Alex Jones + Son Of Sam: LGEEZ – The Anthem

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Anthony Devine Presents: Contest Us The Album

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Anthony Devine, son of Melbourne jazz musician Gary Devine, was almost inevitably set to pursue a career in music. Having taken up piano at the age of eight and studying primarily under Andy Cowan, he progressed to studying bass guitar at age twelve with notable figures such as Dan West, Wylie J. Miller, Tim Pryde, and Drew Deadman. Now, having worked for some years across a diverse range of musical styles including Hip-Hop, Reggae, Metal, Funk, Jazz, and Afrobeat, he has honed his skills as a progressive musician and had the privilege of playing with prominent artists such as King … Continue reading Anthony Devine Presents: Contest Us The Album

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One Day Mainline Video Series

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With the release of the contagious new single Love Me Less, One Day, the crew comprising of Horrorshow, Spit Syndicate, Jackie Onassis and Joyride announce not just a song but an album by the name of Mainline. Mainline is set to catch people by surprise, with a painstakingly crafted album that draws on their individual successes to create something new and unprecedented. This is no supergroup, this is a crew who’ve grown up together and share a collective vision to do some amazing shit. The guys have just dropped one of four video pieces leading up to the album. Horrorshow … Continue reading One Day Mainline Video Series

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Nix & Master Ace She

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Nix is an emcee of Chinese-Indonesian heritage. Born in Broken Hill and raised in the suburbs of North-West Sydney, Nix developed his love for hip-hop in high school and began to dabble in the art of rhyme not long after. During this time, Nix did not take his music too seriously and following high school he relocated to Canberra for university studies. It was not until completing his studies and commencing full-time work that he decided to focus on making music a priority. Nix’s music is a reflection of his everyday life. From the tough decisions we have to make … Continue reading Nix & Master Ace She

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Illy Regional QLD Tour Dates

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Off the back of recent performances at Groovin’ The Moo and triple j’s One Night Stand, Australian hip hop artist Illy has just announced a series of regional tour dates across Queensland throughout September. The dates are the third in a series of tour announcements taking place each fortnight over a 10 week period between now and his upcoming performance at Splendour In The Grass. With dates in regional Western Australia and Victoria already announced, Illy is excited to be bringing his new album Cinematic back to the Sunshine State. Here’s what Illy had to say about this 3rd announcement … Continue reading Illy Regional QLD Tour Dates

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Souls Of Mischief All You Got Is Your Word feat. Snoop Dogg

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Just the other day, Souls of Mischief released the music video for title track single, There Is Only Now, premiered by Billboard. This is the first video from the Oakland collective’s upcoming album, There Is Only Now, due to drop on August 15, 2014. The album was produced entirely by multi-instrumentalist and renowned producer Adrian Younge and will serve as the inaugural release for his newly launched label, Linear Labs. The song is available for purchase both through iTunes and as a 7″ single with the accompanying b-side, All You Got Is Your Word. Also currently available for pre-sale are … Continue reading Souls Of Mischief All You Got Is Your Word feat. Snoop Dogg

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Mic Pompei Head Bone Swoll feat.DJ Benny Kicks (Shift 3/9)

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Mic Pompei’s latest clip for Head Bone Swoll went live recently to coincide with the album (vinyl, CD) pre-orders which are now available on bandcamp. Head Bone Swoll feat. DJ Benny Kicks is orchestrated by Melbourne’s Dazed as Mic Pompei lays punch line-ridden rhymes over a haunting bboy-esqe break, banging braggadocio styles while spinning a tale of ego-slaughter and self reflection. You can pre-order the album Shift on limited edition vinyl, t-shirt combo, CD and digital download on here. Continue reading Mic Pompei Head Bone Swoll feat.DJ Benny Kicks (Shift 3/9)

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LHA Leehahn & Adikkal Clarity

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Salute to the Skies is the third single off the upcoming album Clarity due out this month. Featuring on this track are Canberra MCs, Suavess & Indighost previously of Raw City Ruckus. It was a very chance meeting to link up with these guys and we are stoked to have them on board on this jam! Here is what the guys had to say about the new clip: “This music video is about juxtaposing lyrics of song which is about the jaded nature of being an adult but finding the motivation to push on and staying positive with the innocence, energised and youthful … Continue reading LHA Leehahn & Adikkal Clarity

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Deuce Kicks Wolf Pack

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Wolf Pack signals the return of Deuce Kicks following a decision to refocus musically and an attempt to define the Deuce Kicks sound. Wolf Pack opens with a crunchy, menacing melody line courtesy of an Arturia analogue synthesizer and moves into an inebriated bass-and-mallet groove backed by some driving lo-fi drums. Dox Phonic’s melodic first verse sets the stage for a relentless second verse that highlights the acclaimed rappers ability. Wolf Pack is a combination of analogue synths, washed out vocals, ethnic rhythmic influences and movement. Deuce Kicks is a Melbourne-based music duo comprising producer Droopy and vocalist Dox Phonic. … Continue reading Deuce Kicks Wolf Pack