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Mic Pompei Yung Wurl Official Video

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Mic Pompei delivers the mother of all introductions with Yung Wurl, the first single and video to come off his debut LP, Shift. Inspired by a profound sense of hope and belief in the human race’s potential to better itself, Pompei lays down raw bars about an infantile civilisation while raising a toast to our planet because, he states, it isn’t too late to change. Mic Pompei delivers the mother of all introductions with Yung Wurl, the first single and video to come off his debut LP, Shift. Inspired by a profound sense of hope and belief in the human … Continue reading Mic Pompei Yung Wurl Official Video

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Exclusive: Juñor – ‘Skinny Jean Dreams’ from REAL Music Presents – Live.Write

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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

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Tonight: Astronomy Class play first hometown show in 5 years tonight!

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Drawing on Khmer pop music from the 1950s to the mid ‘70s, astronomy class and Srey Channthy (The Cambodian Space Project) pay tribute to a lost Cambodian generation; their eclectic soundtrack seen in a new light. Mekong Delta Sunrise spawned in 2012 when Astronomy Class were invited to Phnom Penh by Cambodian hip hop crew Klap Your Handz to perform a version of a classic Khmer rock song with Cambodian star Preap Sovath. During a six hour taxi ride through the Cambodian countryside, the band fell in love with the intoxicating, soulful sounds of Khmer pop that came drifting from … Continue reading Tonight: Astronomy Class play first hometown show in 5 years tonight!

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Thundamentals wrap up album launch tour in Sydney tonight!

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Debuting at #1 on the iTunes Album Charts Thundamentals’ third record So We Can Remember has just cemented the trio as the ‘new benchmark for local hip-hop’, explaining solidly why their entire tour is on the brink of selling out. With the headline tour already sold out – Melbourne, Fremantle, Perth,  Brisbane – and Sydney, the group kicked off their run of dates with a sold-out, fans-only, warm up at Melbourne’s Corner Hotel last Thursday, having already premiered their excitement to massive crowds as part of national Groovin The Moo festival. Album singles ‘Smiles Don’t Lie’ – which debuted at #5 … Continue reading Thundamentals wrap up album launch tour in Sydney tonight!

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Groovin The Moo Oakbank 2014 Review + Photos

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WOW what a ride. The recent long weekend brought many joys, not only did you get Friday & Monday off from work, school or university. If you were anywhere in South Australia chances were you or someone you knew attended the inaugural Groovin The Moo event for Oakbank. If you didn’t, well we hate to say it but you missed out big time. The Oakbank leg of Groovin The Moo kicked off proceedings just before lunch on a perfect Autumns day. The gumboots were out in force but were not at all needed. A lot of people dressed up in costumes ranging … Continue reading Groovin The Moo Oakbank 2014 Review + Photos

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Exclusive: Peezo – The Come Up (Prod. Cam Bluff)

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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)

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Exclusive: Geko The Hippies I

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“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

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Ry Circles Official Video Clip

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Fresh off a knockout 2013, Ry gives us Circles – the first single from his upcoming album, slated for late 2014 release. Ry’s witty trademark flow shines on this song with a hook that is as infectious as the guitar riff he raps over. Circles is the first of several singles to be released this year through Inertia, and there are several interstate shows lined up for 2014, Circles is the perfect introduction to what is looking to be a breakout year for Ry. Ry has previously been an Unearthed Featured Artist, and the winner of the Unearthed x NIDA Music … Continue reading Ry Circles Official Video Clip

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State Ov Mind Lost and Found

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Whilst moving house in late 2012 Stateovmind found a collection of unmarked discs buried deep inside a cardboard removalist box. On these discs were four ProTools sessions filled with rough unfinished songs and concepts, all of which were recorded over M-Phazes beats that State had originally acquired in 2007. Stateovmind had long thought that these discs, beat stems and recorded demos were lost forever until this rediscovery. The beats hidden on these discs carried the distinct drums and vintage sound of M-Phazes, and so State decided that they were too good to be left unused and that they should be … Continue reading State Ov Mind Lost and Found

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KAB 101 Gets A Lane Named In His Honour

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Local graffiti artist Scott Coleman, known as KAB101, will be the first graffiti artist to have a suburban laneway formally named in his honour. Honeysuckle Lane in Prospect will be officially co-named KAB101 Lane, marking KAB’s creative contribution to the City of Prospect since he began painting there 18 years ago. “I feel very honoured to have my work formally recognised in this way,” said KAB. A figurehead of Adelaide’s graffiti community, KAB started painting in Honeysuckle Lane, between Myrtle and Vine streets, in 1996 after asking a local resident whose wall backed onto the lane. Gradually he gained permission … Continue reading KAB 101 Gets A Lane Named In His Honour

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Kogz Had Enough feat. Sever & Rob Shaker

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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

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Kid Ink My Own Lane Australian Tour

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After a whirlwind tour of the US, Los Angeles rapper, producer and performer, Kid Ink, brings his My Own Lane tour down-under this August. Grinding as a producer since the age of 16, Kid Ink uncovered this creativehighway by perfecting a personal style behind the board first. He officially started twisting the game up when he dropped his 2012 independent album, Up & Away, smashing iTunes records by debuting in the Top 5 of the Hip-Hop Albums chart prior to release. Cumulative single sales from the effort exceed over 500K, while it landed at #20 on the Billboard Top 200, … Continue reading Kid Ink My Own Lane Australian Tour

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Kelis Australian Headline Shows

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Heading down under as part of the Splendour In The Grass Festival, award-winning artist Kelis has just announced a series of side-show performances in Sydney and Melbourne. 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 backyard, and Kelis has swapped out some sexy for soul on her new album Food, due 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’ … Continue reading Kelis Australian Headline Shows

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Major Lazer Come On To Me (Chiefs Rework)

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With the release of a string of singles and remixes in late 2013, the skilled rookie Chiefs has quickly announced his presence already winning the co-signs of local hero Ta-ku, Stwo, Tajan & Fwdslxsh to name a few. It wasn’t until the release his debut EP Reign Dance in late 2013 through Perth’s Die High Records that he really made waves and captured the world’s attention with local and international radio play and features in culture influencing blogs such as Pigeons & Planes and Future Music Group. Sonically infusing hip hop ideology and dancefloor sensibility, his prodigious yet tranquil sound is … Continue reading Major Lazer Come On To Me (Chiefs Rework)

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The Hated Kings feat. CLEW (Prod. 3rdEye)

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The Hated have a couple of brand new tracks for you. The first new track is called Kings and is produced by 3rdEye and features the homie CLEW from Florida. The second track which has just gone live on the guys triple j Unearthed page is titled Take Me Higher and features their good friend coco killing it it on the hook! Production is sorted by none other than C1. Be sure to rate and favourite the track Take Me Higher over on Unearthed here. Twitter  ||  Facebook  ||  Unearthed Continue reading The Hated Kings feat. CLEW (Prod. 3rdEye)

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Niche & Live Nation present Childish Gambino’s only Australian headline show

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Childish Gambino, one of the most exciting young talents in music, will perform a headline show at Big Top Luna Park Sydney this July. Heading to Australia for Splendour In The Grass, Childish Gambino will take to the stage of … Continue reading Niche & Live Nation present Childish Gambino’s only Australian headline show

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Astronomy Class Announce Album Launch Dates

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Fresh from the release of their acclaimed new album Mekong Delta Sunrise, Astronomy Class announce launch dates in Sydney & Melbourne. Astronomy Class’ journey to the heart of golden age Cambodian music has captured the attention of many. The hip hop storytellers drew on Khmer pop music from the 1950s to the mid-‘70s, teaming up with vocalist Srey Channthy (The Cambodian Space Project) to pay tribute to a lost Cambodian generation. Fresh from hitting the road with Thundamentals on their sold-out So We Can Remember Tour, Astronomy Class embark on their own headline launch dates in Sydney and Melbourne next … Continue reading Astronomy Class Announce Album Launch Dates

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SAFIA Paranoi, Ghosts & Other Sounds

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Princes of electronic-pop with a nu-soul bent and Canberra-based overachievers SAFIA have kicked off 2014 in style. Having just announced that they will support Kiwi queen bee Lorde on her Australian tour, the trio are also revelling in the success of their latest single, Paranoia, Ghosts & Other Sounds. The single hit the #1 spot on Hype Machine, racking up almost 80K Soundcloud plays. Their layered, warm production style and intricate vocal stylings of frontman Benjamin Joseph won hearts instantly, taking out a position in triple J’s hottest 100 and putting the band on the shortlist of acts bound to break out … Continue reading SAFIA Paranoi, Ghosts & Other Sounds

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Allday Right Now Review

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Allday is cruising his way through the current GTM2014 tour, with other local artists such as Illy, Thundamentals, and a whole lot more. On Friday 25th of April, not only did Allday perform to a packed out stage at the inaugural Oakbank GTM event, he also released his brand new single titled Right Now. Allday has also recently announced his Right Now National Tour, which will kick off in Geraldton, Western Australia on May 29. The run of shows will include all ages, U18 and licensed shows right around the country, before finishing up in Brisbane, Queensland on June 20. Allday will be … Continue reading Allday Right Now Review

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Chelsea Jane Where The Boys At?

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Queen of the Hill Australian rapper Chelsea Jane drops new single Where The Boys At?. Known for her fiery, unique and effortless flow Chelsea Jane is the true definition of a ‘diamond in the rough’. After setting the net on fire with her freestyle videos, single release‘Good Evening’ feat. Atlanta’s ‘Ness Lee, following an EP release Queen Of The Hill, and then her success in taking out the 2013 Hilltop Hoods Hip Hop Initiative, the incredible Australian female rapper is taking the scene by storm since her rapid attention and success.  Sounding like no other, Chelsea Jane’s distinct tone and … Continue reading Chelsea Jane Where The Boys At?

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Spotify Presents Landmark The Real Story of Nas’ Illmatic

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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