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Aaradhna Goes Gold, Signs Truth & Soul Production Deal

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New Zealand’s leading songstress, Aaradhna, has just signed a production deal with legendary US label Truth & Soul for her new record, following her critically acclaimed album ‘Treble & Reverb’ being certified gold. Working with the team who became household names producing and writing with huge acts such as Amy Winehouse, Adele and Aloe Blacc, the new partnership propels our own soulful singer further into the international spotlight as she works alongside some of music’s greatest producers on her follow up album. Leaving for the USA today to get straight into the studio, the new record is surely set to … Continue reading Aaradhna Goes Gold, Signs Truth & Soul Production Deal

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Stream: Mind Over Matter This Way To Elsewhere

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After beginning their album tour with a bunch of dates this month, Sydney hip hop duo Mind Over Matter have now released a second round to accompany them as well as celebrate the release of their awaited third album This Way to Elsewhere – out now via I Forget Sorry!/Shock Records (iTunes or JB Hi-Fi). Mind Over Matter (MCs Willow and Smiles Again) have gone from strength to strength since the 2006 release of their debut mixtape For Our Hip Hoppers. Their rapid musical growth can be heard on the world-class production of This Way To Elsewhere. Pre-production on the album … Continue reading Stream: Mind Over Matter This Way To Elsewhere

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Jonwayne Cassette Vinyl

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Jonwayne had the simple idea of releasing a few underground tracks on a cassette when he first signed to Stones Throw. He wanted to simply call it Cassette, released only on tape, designed by Jeff Jank to look like a pack of Marlboro cigarettes – no CD, no vinyl, no digital. Little did we know we’d have lawyers for the western world’s largest cigarette company kicking down our door when the tape came out claiming trademark infringement. Actually, it was thrilling that they even cared, and it presented a nice match for two things going out of style: cassette tapes … Continue reading Jonwayne Cassette Vinyl

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Guilty Simpson & Katalyst AUS/NZ Tour 2014

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Detroit MC Guilty Simpson and Sydney DJ / Producer Katalyst first linked up to work on the Quakers album with Geoff Barrow for Stones Throw Records. It was a good match and not long after Stones Throw approached Katalyst to do more work with Guilty. Since then, they have been busy cooking up something special in the lab. The details of which are still mysterious, but its safe to say while he’s on our shores for a run of live shows with Katalyst they will be showcasing some hot tunes off this upcoming release along with the classics that has … Continue reading Guilty Simpson & Katalyst AUS/NZ Tour 2014

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Bone Thugs N Harmony Australian Tour 2014

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With over 40 sold out Australian shows under their belt since 2010, Grammy Award winning Hip Hop legends Bone Thugs N Harmony are back with an exciting new line-up of cities and shows. Having not been to Australia in over 18 months, it is that time again. With over 30 million albums sold worldwide, and tracks recorded with some of the most respected names in the business including 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G, and Mariah Carey to name but a few, Bone Thugs continue to be one of the most popular hip hop groups of all time, and continue to have a … Continue reading Bone Thugs N Harmony Australian Tour 2014

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Listen: Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu & Briggs The Hunt

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The brand new album from Golden Era artist Briggs, is just around the corner. ShepLife is available Friday August 22 and features collaborations with Ill Bill, Hau, Joyride and Sietta. The first single form the album features Australia’s National Treasure Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, revered for his rich voice and gentle songwriting. The track titled The Hunt is also produced Funkoar MC Trials. Clearly a dangerous combination for any track!! Briggs – The Hunt feat. Gurrumul is out Friday July 11 on iTunes. Listen to it below. Pre-order Sheplife here now.   Official  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter Continue reading Listen: Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu & Briggs The Hunt

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aahh Radio Season 2 Episode 5 Atmosphere

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Southsiders, was recorded in south Minneapolis and Oakland and is a shout-out to their native neighborhood. While it is a celebration of Atmosphere’s fortitude, it is also deeply introspective and “a very detailed look at my life,” says Slug. With Southsiders, the group’s unique sound featuring vibrant, live instrumentations and Slug’s often-weighty subject matter, continue to push the boundaries of what indie rap can mean. We catch up with Slug, as he hurtles through Northern America, in a tour van trying to avoid a crazy storm. He talks about touring Australia, the brand new album Southsiders, the recording process and … Continue reading aahh Radio Season 2 Episode 5 Atmosphere

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Miracle Mainland Album Stream – Exclusively on Rdio

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Sydney based emerging artist/producer, Miracle, will be exclusively streaming his much anticipated debut album, Mainland on Rdio from July 4th. Produced by ARIA Award winner, Stylaz Fuego, and co-produced by Nic Martin, Mainland showcases Miracle’s exceptional blend of hip-hop, alternative beats and progressive sounds. A truly unique and personal album, Mainland was inspired by Miracle’s own life journey and features a compilation of stories, feelings and personal experiences. His tale is one that has inspired Australia’s youth who have flocked to shows across the nation where Miracle has supported the likes of A$AP Rocky, Childish Gambino and Tyga. The 8 … Continue reading Miracle Mainland Album Stream – Exclusively on Rdio

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Fevapres x Ardor Smoke Signals

Jim Steps

Following on from Fevapres’ XXL mix tape. He has been working on a collaborative album with Melbourne producer Ardor. They duo aim to bring something unique and fresh to the Australian music scene. The album will be titled Jhana. “Jhana is a meditative state of profound stillness and concentration in which the mind becomes fully immersed and absorbed in the chosen object of attention.” The album will have a distinct sound and direction in which the listener can simply press play, sit back, listen and be taken on a personal journey uninterrupted. The guys invite you to be a part … Continue reading Fevapres x Ardor Smoke Signals

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Allday Releases Startup Cult Debut Album Today + New Single & Video

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Adelaide-come-Melbourne rapper Allday has released his first full-length album Startup Cult today, and has already reached #2 on the iTunes chart upon release. The album is released via ONETWO and is already becoming a fan and media favourite. Allday had this to say to his fans, “Making music may not be healing the sick or feeding the hungry, but it it makes you forget your problems for a few minutes that I’ve don’t my job. Whether you buy the CD, buy the mp3s or even torrent the album, I hope it means something to you.” After the success of Right Now, … Continue reading Allday Releases Startup Cult Debut Album Today + New Single & Video

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G-Shock X Respect – Dave Willis

Jim Steps

Dave Willis understands how fortunate he is to do what he loves to do for a living. After kicking and pushing hard enough to become recognised and rewarded with a professional skateboarding career, one would think that was enough to satisfy the New York City native’s creative will to win. But growing up in the Bronx, the birthplace of hip-hop, it’s no surprise that beats and rhymes are a huge part of his life. After receiving positive feedback for music he initially released as a joke, Willis has been rockin’ mics nice under the moniker Black Dave. G-Shock  ||  Respect Mag Continue reading G-Shock X Respect – Dave Willis

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Who is KAW Pictureless?

Jim Steps

Now barely 18, mic in hand, KAW began life as an “any man” with an average run of the mill childhood and dreams of perhaps one day becoming a professional athlete or singer. With adolescence came the more adult temptations in life and KAW gravitated toward weed after discovering it at age 13. He would go on to use the drug as an escape and self prescribed medication for various underlying mental health issues. It was these lifestyle choices and forks in the road that shaped his teen years. KAW dropped out of school in year 9, things at home fell apart … Continue reading Who is KAW Pictureless?

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JONES Jnr. Announced as Support for Kelis’ Australian Tour

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Award-winning artist Kelis has recently confirmed JONES Jnr. as supports for her Splendour in the Grass sideshows. The sultry singer sauntered into the charts as a sonically compelling 20-year-old whose infamous track ‘Milkshake’ became a global sensation. But it’s not all boys in the yard, and Kelis has swapped out some sexy for soul on her new album Food, out now, which reveals her at her most frank and vulnerable. Littered with a transcendent, Spector-esque lift, warm bottom ends and vast depth, the music is the perfect backdrop for Kelis’ unique voice. The latter has only improved with time and … Continue reading JONES Jnr. Announced as Support for Kelis’ Australian Tour

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How Much Is Netflix Going To Cost In Australia?

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With the long overdue and extremely joyous news that Netflix appears to be gearing up for their official (i.e. Don’t have to use a VPN to get it) launch into Australia, speculation now turns to the precise details of how the service will operate in our country, what content will it feature and, perhaps most importantly, how much will it cost? There’s definite good news for those jaded souls among you, burned one too many times by exorbitant fee hikes in Australia compared to similar products in the US. The good word is that price points for subscription will be somewhere in … Continue reading How Much Is Netflix Going To Cost In Australia?

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PLGRM presents Independent Hip Hop

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Independent hip hop characterisers itself through social commentary, philosophy and deep thought, replacing the generic tales of Huslin’ and honeys in the club, that are so often associated with the entire Hip Hop genre. PLGRM had the opportunity to explore this musical genre rich with lyricism, poetry and ideas. Talking with 2/3’s of legendary UK outfit Taskforce, D.I.T.C’s A.G, and some of the most talented Australian Independent Hip Hop artists, we quickly found that there’s a lot more to Hip Hop than scoring some fresh overalls at the thrift shop. Special Thanks: Taskforce: Chester P and Remus A.G (D.I.T.C) Pang … Continue reading PLGRM presents Independent Hip Hop

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The FADER + Sonos: At Home With… Earl Sweatshirt

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We recently peeped the release of The FADER + Sonos‘ second installment of the “At Home With…” video series, this time it features rapper Earl Sweatshirt. The solo artist and member of the collective Odd Future took our cameras into his home in Hollywood where friends Taco, Lionel, Jasper and Dash were crashing, to show us a few of his favorite home-goods: candles made by someone named “Hennessy”, exfoliating gloves, his hand-crafted closet (so he has a spot for his clothes), and an exquisite trash collection. We’ll be releasing a new video and unreleased track each month for the eight-part … Continue reading The FADER + Sonos: At Home With… Earl Sweatshirt

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P-Money & Gappy Ranks The Baddest EP

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An international collaboration of prolific proportions, one of New Zealand’s most iconic producers, P-Money, has joined forces with beacon of British reggae Gappy Ranks to release the Baddest EP last month.  The unlikely pair were introduced following dancehall dynasty Gappy Ranks’ performance at local reggae festival Raggamuffin. That email intro by a mutual friend culminated in the long distance production of first single off the EP of the same name, Baddest – entirely over the web. The dynamic duo finally met for the first time on set for a video shoot for the track – a video which dropped yesterday via … Continue reading P-Money & Gappy Ranks The Baddest EP

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www.rollingstoneaus.com goes live!

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After over a decade of faithful service by the international Rolling Stone website, Australia now has the locally-focused Rolling Stone website it deserves. “Australian music fans are passionate about our local artists, so to be able to deliver content that sits the likes of 360 and Vance Joy alongside international artists like the Black Keys and Lana Del Rey makes perfect sense,” says Rolling Stone publisher Matt Coyte. “We’ve been feverishly working at building a site that will take advantage of the rich breadth of news, media and reviews that we have available to us from the world of Rolling … Continue reading www.rollingstoneaus.com goes live!

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The Chris Schenkel EP

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The Chris Schenkel EP is the first official release from new label, Under The Counter Records (UTC). This six-track EP has been the brainchild of up-and-coming producer, Impede. Working on this debut for over 12-months, Impede has collaborated with a rage of Victorian artists, featuring vocals from; Sinks, Mol One, Rex Mundi, Simetrik, Aceylum and HLG. Doc Felix of Little Wonder Productions has mentored Impede throughout from the inception of this first release in mid 2013. All tacks have been produced and mixed by Impede. Impedes’ developing production style is displayed in The Chris Schenkel EP release. The Chris Schenkel … Continue reading The Chris Schenkel EP

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Red Bull Flying Bach Returns To Australia For National Tour

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After 2013’s sell-out shows in Sydney and Melbourne, Red Bull Flying Bach is returning to Australia, to compete in its first national tour. Returning to NSW and VIC and debuting in WA, QLD and SA, Red Bull Flying Bach will bring its powerhouse production back to Australia in September and October this year. Shattering the boundaries between classical and urban art forms, Red Bull Flying Bach fuses the elegant masterpieces of visionary 18th century composer, Johann Sabastian Bach, with the unrestricted and explosive dance style of four time world champion breakdance crew, Flying Steps. As piano, harpsichord and electronic beats are … Continue reading Red Bull Flying Bach Returns To Australia For National Tour

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Kid Ink Local Supports Announced

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Niche and Live Nation are excited to announce Fortafy and Savo as supports for Kid Ink’s upcoming My Own Lane tour. Fast rising New Zealand rapper, Fortafy is paving his way through the hip-hop world. Receiving critical acclaim for his debut mixtape, Where I’m From and sell out headline shows in both Australia and New Zealand, he is well on his way. Joining this already impressive line-up is Innisfail’s finest hip-hop talent, Savo*. His nine-track EP ticks all the boxes. It will be straight back to the repeat button for most. Cruising past all boundaries, Kid Ink seamlessly slips from … Continue reading Kid Ink Local Supports Announced

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Souls Of Mischief Announce 6th Album “There Is Only Now”

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Legendary hip-hop group Souls of Mischief announce that they’re releasing a conceptual collaboration with renowned producer and multi-instrumentalist Adrian Younge entitled There Is Only Now on Adrian’s newly launched record label, Linear Labs on August 15th, 2014. Inspired by a near-fatal incident involving group members A-Plus, Opio, Tajai, and Phesto early in their careers, the unique and cinematic crime tale creatively and expertly weaves stories of love, loss, and revenge throughout the entire album. Set in 1994, There is Only Now serves as a bookend to two decades of music since the release of their seminal debut album, ’93 Til … Continue reading Souls Of Mischief Announce 6th Album “There Is Only Now”

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One Day Announce Album ‘Mainline’ & Tour

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With the release of 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 and an extensive national tour. One Day are arguably the most exciting hip hop collective in the country, ensuring their neighbourhood in Inner West Sydney is seen as one of the breeding grounds for the sharpest producers and MCs in local hip hop. Mainline is set to catch people by surprise, with a painstakingly crafted album that draws on their individual successes to create … Continue reading One Day Announce Album ‘Mainline’ & Tour

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The Hated Butcher Tape

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Byron Bay Rap duo The Hated are quickly making a name for themselves amongst the ever expanding Australian music industry. Last year they took out the Splendour in the grass local support slot. Since then they have released a brand new EP produced by C1 titled Colours. Now, The Hated have teamed up with Brisbane’s own DJ Butcher to create The Butcher Tape. After the great response the duo received from Eat Em Up (Prod. by Butcher). Leeze and Don decided that they must create more music with the beast. Like some sort of telekinetic manifestation Butcher released his “untitled” beat tape … Continue reading The Hated Butcher Tape

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Thundamentals Quit Your Job New Clip Starring Bluejuice’s Jake Stone

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Just as Thundamentals have recovered from their insane sold out tour in support of celebrated third album So We Can Remember, the boys are in the Land Of The Long White Cloud [that’s New Zealand, everyone] in support of local hip hop trailblazers Hilltop Hoods, releasing a brand new film clip for album track Quit Your Job’ as a taste of fresh news ahead! The clip for Quit Your Job starring, and co-scripted by, serial scallywag Jake Stone — who Thundas hatched the plan with after partying backstage at Groovin The Moo’, and whose band Bluejuice have made more than a … Continue reading Thundamentals Quit Your Job New Clip Starring Bluejuice’s Jake Stone

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Street Life Descendants – Street Life Revolution Vol. 1

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Due to the time difference over in WA, it a took a moment for this one to make it’s way over. Street Life Descendants is a newly formed hip hop collective, comprising some of Australia’s most prolific and controversial underground artists. These artists have come together as a group, and after only a few performances are already being heralded as the new ‘supergroup’ to come out of Perth. With years of experience, support spots for the biggest artists in hip hop/R’n’B and numerous releases on their respective resumes, SLD is a strong team with well established roots and ambitions to … Continue reading Street Life Descendants – Street Life Revolution Vol. 1

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Context & Jimmy Flipshyt Fire In The Basement

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After a year in hiding, Context & Jimmy Flipshyt have announced that this August will see the release of their second joint EP, Fire In The Basement. Weighing in at a solid eight tracks, the EP features the classic boom bap sound that the duo have become known for. With guest verses from BVA, P.Smurf, Sinks, Stateovmind, Mattrix and Dane One, this release is set to be the biggest yet from the Canberra/Cairns alliance. The pair first started making music together in 2012, writing tracks for Context’s debut solo EP, The Monkey Bars. It soon became clear that they had … Continue reading Context & Jimmy Flipshyt Fire In The Basement