Koolism – Cant Stand It (Stream)
Koolism have just leaked their brand new single Can’t Stand It. The track is making waves at the moment and has made a few ears twitch and a lot of heads turning.DJ Danielsan as always provides the backdrop to this up-tempo track, while Plutonic Lab chips in with the drums. As for the words, emcee Hau, explains: “The lyrics were inspired by, to put it simple and plain, a lot of fuckery in this country. I definitely believe we have it a lot better than many places around the world, but at the same time, that doesn’t mean I’m not … Continue reading Koolism – Cant Stand It (Stream)
360 – Take Off (Sky Is Falling) Doco
Step behind the scenes with 360 as he discusses the inspiration and recording process for Take Off (Sky Is Falling), the first official preview track from his upcoming album Falling & Flying (Soulmate/EMI). Features live studio footage and a cameo from track producer Styalz Fuego. Filmed & edited by Hamish McCormick for Carnival Cinema, June 2010. Album should be out September. Take Off (Sky Is Falling) Continue reading 360 – Take Off (Sky Is Falling) Doco
Maundz – White Shirts Film Clip
The above film clip is brand new from Maundz, released today. The track White Shirts is taken from the album Mr Nobody. Doc Savage remix of Maundz’s ‘Agent 99’, Melbourne, Australia, June 2010 Both tracks have been taken from the Mr Nobody LP released recently this year. You can pick up Maundz – Mr Nobody at all good hip hop stores. You can also check out a few other remixes from the album right here. Continue reading Maundz – White Shirts Film Clip
Phatchance – Interview
After packing out Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory in March this year; on August 6th solo artists Phatchance and Coptic Soldier are back by demand for another, bigger, all ages Face Paint Event. This time commandeering the Factory Theater for a night of live, alternative Australian hip-hop, where both the performers and crowd get their faces painted for the sake of the party. Crowned both a Triple J Unearthed and Myspace.com featured artist Phatchance has gone from strength to strength since the release of his debut album Inkstains. His stage partner Coptic Soldier has just released his debut EP The Sound … Continue reading Phatchance – Interview
Spit Syndicate – Exile (Interview)
Nick Lupi from the Spit Syndicate catches up with allaussie hip hop to talk about their new release Exile, touring, competing with hip hop legend Ozi Batla plus more: aahh: Exile has just dropped lads, congrats on the release. Brilliant is something that comes to mind. Tell us a little about the album? Nick Lupi: Big ups Jim, thank you – glad you like it. I much prefer to let the music speak for itself rather than try to describe it with words, but in terms of the album, it’s the culmination of a lot of late nights and long … Continue reading Spit Syndicate – Exile (Interview)
Ozi Batla – Wild Colonial Tour
Ozi Batla, frontman for The Herd is venturing out on his first solo tour in support of his debut record Wild Colonial. Already heavily featured on triple j, Rage, Video Hits and Channel [V], Ozi steps out on stage backed by Sandro, who produced the entire Wild Colonial album. One of the most lauded and loved emcees in Australia, Ozi Batla has led The Herd and Astronomy Class on multiple National tours and performances at all the major festivals. Most recently he wowed the sold-out crowds at Before Too Long: Paul Kelly Tribute shows at the Forum in Melbourne. Expect … Continue reading Ozi Batla – Wild Colonial Tour
Bliss N Eso – Down By The River New Video
Check out the brand new video clip for Down by the River – the first single taken from the highly anticipated 4th studio album from Bliss n Eso! The clip was filmed in and around the Victorian mountains, where BnE recorded their soon to be released album Running on Air (July 30). To complement the song’s lyrical content the video also features various tour footage shot over the last 18 months in Aus & USA. Also don’t miss DJ Izm’s classic BMX stack right at the end! During this album’s creative process, the Sydney-based outfit headed out of the city … Continue reading Bliss N Eso – Down By The River New Video
Eloquor – Charge July 2
Like the glow of the city streets, Melbourne’s Eloquor is the amalgamation of a spiritual soul with the battered underground. A talented lyricist and memorable performer, Eloquor’s pedigree is built upon his responsibilities of being a hip hop poet devoted to uplifting the community and a teacher to those less privileged. Featuring production from noted names like M-Phazes and Jase, and digging deep into the aural landscape of New York’s hip hop roots, Charge is his second full length album, and like its commanding title, the music captures the drive and will to keep living through the uphill ride of … Continue reading Eloquor – Charge July 2
Uncensored Conversations: Freedom of speech and censorship: How free are we? – Interview with Herd member Traksewt
Ozi Batla, Urthboy and yourself (Traksewt) will be taking part in a Speaker Series forum titled ‘Uncensored Conversations: Boat People, the F-bomb and political power. High profile Australians speak out”. Held by the Museum of Australian Democracy (MOAD) in Canberra, can you tell us a bit about this important event? A lot of Australian’s might not know MOAD exists, as it was only opened in 2009. The forum of Uncensored Conversations is promoting people to think about what makes a successful democracy and to remind us that it can disappear if no one cares about it. So democracy is like … Continue reading Uncensored Conversations: Freedom of speech and censorship: How free are we? – Interview with Herd member Traksewt
Crate Creeps – Its About That Time Sampler – July 9th
Crate Creeps – Its About That Time out through Born Fresh Records July 9th featuring: Suffa MC (Hilltop Hoods), Trials (The Funkoars), Pure Product, Mantra, Tommy Illfigga, DJ Adfu, Rhyme Asylum (UK), Mata n Must, The Optimen, Kings Koneted, Rezadent, Verbal Kent (Chicago), Terntable Jediz, Thundamentals, Rakaa Iriscience (Dilated Peoples), Robby Balboa & Haunts (Choose Mics), Clinic & Proclaim (The Archetypes), Pie Emc3e, Adverse, Ill-legitamate Crew (Canada), Yuin Huzami (The Coalition Crew) & Rainman. BAM! Continue reading Crate Creeps – Its About That Time Sampler – July 9th
Pagen Elypsis – One Hit Away (Free Download)
Pagen Elypsis is a collective of emcees from existing groups that emerged onto the scene with the release of the 007 Mixtape in 2007. The members of the group had been performing as their seperate components for 2 years both at home and interstate and also promoting and putting on shows in their hometown, Adelaide. The roots of the groups following lie in both the local live hip-hop scene and also the national and international battle circuit. The group was on hiatus from 2007 while each of the members went about building their resumes & paying their dues. Between 2007-2010, … Continue reading Pagen Elypsis – One Hit Away (Free Download)
Dialect and Despair – The Vortex Out Now!
The new album from Adelaide’s Dialect and Despair – The Vortex is out now featuring Delta, Social Change and Motion. The Vortex is now in stock at these selected stores for $20 Clinic 116, Cold Krush, The Wax Department (Old Big Star Marion, Clarity Records (Pulteney Street), Da Klinic. It’s only in Adelaide at the moment but will be in stores Australia wide at the trustworthy local Independent Hip Hop stockists. 300 Double LP, full picture cover records are available of The Vortex but are moving fast. The Orange Wax has already sold out. Merchandise coming soon so keep your … Continue reading Dialect and Despair – The Vortex Out Now!
Maundz – Mr Nobody (Remixes)
Maundz has slammed the Australian scene with his debut LP Mr Nobody and the onslaught is set to continue as he becomes the latest addition to the Crate Cartel fam. In the next week or so we should see the new film clip for Maundz – White Shirts (check screen grab above). We also hear that an East Coast tour is on its way featuring Crate Cartel (Fluent Form, Geko,Maundz, Raven & Discourse) with Brisbane’s Crate Creeps, plus special guests. Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane. Keep an ear out for that one. Below we have a couple of bangin remix’s … Continue reading Maundz – Mr Nobody (Remixes)
Koolism Demo Track – Soundtrack To My Life (Download)
This is the demo version of a track, Soundtrack to My Life. It was recorded in 2005 in Hau’s cousin’s studio/shed in the suburbs of Sydney. Everyone thought it would be interesting for you guys to hear what the original music was like before transforming into the released version found on the 2006 Koolism album, New Old Ground. Obviously this didn’t get mixed as it was just used as a guide before tackling the proper recording, so bare with the roughness of the sound. You can file this info & tune under ‘interesting fact’. Be sure to head over and … Continue reading Koolism Demo Track – Soundtrack To My Life (Download)
Uncensored Conversations – The Herd speak out!
The third and final event of the Uncensored Conversations Speaker Series, ‘Freedom of speech and censorship: How free are we?’ will be held at 6pm in King’s Hall at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Canberra on 15 June 2010. Three members of Sydney hip hop group, The Herd, (Urthboy, Ozi Batla and Traksewt) and will share their thoughts alongside Professor Dr Julianne Schultz. The Herd have used music as an outlet to express their opinions on a variety of issues. Their song ‘77%’ – which features the line ‘77% of Aussies are racist’ – refers to … Continue reading Uncensored Conversations – The Herd speak out!
Coptic Soldier & Miriam Waks – No More Waiting feat. Phatchance
No More Waiting is the energetic first single from Coptic Soldier and Miriam Waks debut EP The Sound Of Wings – the track is a collaboration between the group and Phatchance (I Forget, Sorry!) and is produced by 2008 Hilltop Hoods Initiative Winner, K21 . Having already established a solid reputation for his live performances in support of acts such as Redman & Method Man, Bliss N Eso, De La Soul, Drapht and Pez – Coptic is now ready to take his music into the studio in a big way. No More Waiting is a perfect introduction to the EP … Continue reading Coptic Soldier & Miriam Waks – No More Waiting feat. Phatchance
Stolen Records Gala Ball
Returning after a sellout show last year during last year’s Save FBi, Sydney’s hip hop community is banding together and donning their finest to bring you the Stolen Records Gala Ball. Hosted by FBi’s own Shantan Wantan Ichiban, dust off your tux and grab a date, we promise a night you won’t forget. It all goes down on Friday July 16 @ Gaelic Theater Performing: Koolism Thundamentals Ozi Batla The Optimen (QLD) Daily Meds Phatchance Feat. Coptic Soldier Katalyst (DJ SET) and more to be announced. $12 supporters / $17 non supporters / $22 on the door. All proceeds go … Continue reading Stolen Records Gala Ball
Bliss N Eso announce Down By The River National Tour
Bliss N Eso are proud to announce their return to the stage with the Down by the River Tour! It’s been nearly 12 months since the record breaking Flying Colours Live Tour which blew the roof off 7 sold out shows across Australia. They now return with their infamous live show in support of the release of their forth coming album Running On Air. Since the release of their ARIA Award winning album, Flying Colours, BnE have graced some of Australia’s biggest festivals (Homebake, Pyramid Rock, Splendour in the Grass), and became the sole hip-hop act billed on the historic … Continue reading Bliss N Eso announce Down By The River National Tour
Chasm – Vida Sunshyne shows
Chasm & Vida Sunshyne will be touring throughout Australia in July and July supporting The Beautiful Girls on their national tour. They will also be performing at the Winter Magic Festival in Katoomba and supporting Muph & Plutonic at the Hi-Fi Bar in Melbourne. Fri 4th June Supporting The Beautiful Girls @ Tivoli, Brisbane Sat 5th June Supporting The Beautiful Girls @ Tivoli, Brisbane Fri 11th June Supporting Muph & Plutonic @ Hi-Fi Bar, Melbourne Sat 19th June Winter Magic Festival @ Baroque, Katoomba Fri 25th June Supporting The Beautiful Girls @ The Palace, Melbourne Sat 10th July Supporting The … Continue reading Chasm – Vida Sunshyne shows
allaussie hip hop spotlight on: Daily Meds
Sydney crew Daily Meds are emcee’s P.Smurf and Mikoen, vocalist Billie Rose and producer Roleo. Since the bands formation in 2009 they have supported and toured with Horrorshow, Thundamentals, Urthboy, Spit Syndicate, Def Wish Cast and Dialectrix to drop some names. They also helped to launch the popular Sketch the Rhyme show which is now a national touring success featuring their very own P-Smurf. Don’t think that Daily Meds are just show openers though… they have rocked big shows at the annandale, factory theatre, gaelic club, club 77 and some huge warehouse parties. No doubt their mutual drive to fuel … Continue reading allaussie hip hop spotlight on: Daily Meds
The Last Kinection sign with Elefant Traks
Elefant Traks are thrilled to announce The Last Kinection are joining their roster and will release their second album The Next of Kin in the second half of 2010. The Last Kinection have close ties with the label: they were the main support on the last national tour with The Herd and have collaborated musically. The Last Kinection are known for stylish Indigenous flavoured hip hop but their foundation is family. The group, its music and image is a way of expressing their pride and honour, respect and knowledge for their culture and elders. Drawing influence from their Kabi Kabi … Continue reading The Last Kinection sign with Elefant Traks
The All Ironlak Graffiti Competition – Enter Now
The All Ironlak Graffiti Competition returns! Previously only for Australian heads, this year’s version of the competition is bigger and better than ever. This time around the competition is open to residents of Australia/ New Zealand and the Americas and features two different categories; Best Production and Best Piece. The Ironlak Family will be choosing a set of winners from Australia/ New Zealand and another set of winners from the Americas, so here’s your chance to flex your skills and win a gang of paint in the process. We’re searching for the freshest pieces and craziest productions in Australia/New Zealand … Continue reading The All Ironlak Graffiti Competition – Enter Now
allaussie hip hop Interview with Geko
Entirely produced by Geko, Crate Cartel Radio encompasses everything good about independent local hip hop. This release includes a stellar line up of guest emcees, strategically picked to add multiple elements of class to this impressive sonic backdrop. Over these 13 tracks, you can find some of Australia’s most renowned and respected veterans including Bias B, Bigfoot and Ciecmate, alongside exciting and anticipated local emcees Kings Konekted, Maundz, Jake Biz, Fatty Phew and many others. We caught up with Geko recently to talk about his upcoming release Crate Cartel Radio, two new aditions to the Crate Cartel roster, a surprise … Continue reading allaussie hip hop Interview with Geko
Phatchance – Invisible Queen (Video Clip)
Crowned both a Triple J Unearthed and MYSPACE.COM featured artist in 2009 and on the back of his first national headline tour, culminating in a packed out album launch in Sydney to more than 450 punters at the popular Oxford Art Factory, Phatchance’s debut album Inkstains has been making waves nationally. The first single and title track Inkstains received regular rotation on national youth broadcaster Triple J and proved popular on independent and community radio networks across the country – Invisible Queen is set to build on these successes. A sultry Jazz inspired beat by Californian producer DJ Hoppa (Bliss … Continue reading Phatchance – Invisible Queen (Video Clip)
Crate Cartel Radio – Geko (June 18)
The Crate Cartel have continued to grow from strength to strength, solidifying their spot as one of Australia’s most exciting and talented groups to emerge in recent times. Equipped with an array of diverse talents, The Cartel recently took out best group/crew and best record label for ozhiphop.com awards 2009. This year marks another exciting chapter for the crew with the release of Crate Cartel Radio, which once again showcases their range of abilities. The Cartel pride themselves on bringing the highest level of quality and professionalism, as evidenced in their recent spate of releases, always backed up by their … Continue reading Crate Cartel Radio – Geko (June 18)
Oxcyde – The Aphorism EP
If you have a spare $12 bucks and want to check out some decent new cheap hip hop, latch on to emcee/producer and self proclaimed beer lover, Oxcyde (Oxide) presides in Melbourne originally moving from Tasmania to pursue his passion for music. In Tasmania, Oxcyde started off his career breakdancing in early 2001 and began writing music in 2002 as well as music production with the help of Cejas in late 2005. Oxcyde has inspired many upcoming Tasmanian artists and breakdancers, getting them into the scene. Oxcyde has been a part of some big performances including b-boy demos and workshops … Continue reading Oxcyde – The Aphorism EP
Spit Syndicate – Starry-Eyed National Tour
ARIA-nominated hip-hop group Spit Syndicate are poised to hit the road in July in support of their latest release Exile on the ‘Starry-Eyed National Tour’. The Sydney duo recently released their highly anticipated sophomore album Exile to widespread acclaim, debuting at no. 8 on the ARIA Urban charts and no.3 on the AIR Album Charts. With their lead single Starry-Eyed currently on Triple J, the Double S are set to embark on a headline tour around Australia, joined by special local guests at each stop. Accompanied on stage by musical mercenary DJ Joyride, Spit Syndicate have built a monster reputation … Continue reading Spit Syndicate – Starry-Eyed National Tour
Capri Theatre – Classic Movie Screenings
Have you ever wanted to catch Quentin Tarantino’s masterpiece, Pulp Fiction on the big screen? Well, an Adelaide icon theatre with charm, friendly service and five-star elegant old-world atmosphere now gives you the chance. Presenting movies and music, special events and functions. Experience the comfort and elegance of this unique theatre. The Capri Theatre is owned and operated by the Theatre Organ Society of Australia (South Australian Division) Inc, which is a not-for-profit music society. Built in 1941, The Capri is heritage listed and houses the Society’s world class theatre pipe organ. What: Classic Double Feature Pulp Fiction + A … Continue reading Capri Theatre – Classic Movie Screenings
Jake Biz – Purgatory EP Free Download
750 Rebels & Karsniogenics in association with http://www.runroyal.com present for free download: Jake Biz – Purgatory EP After a decade deeply entrenched in Brisbane’s underground hiphop scene, 750 Rebels and Towndrunxxx key member Jake Biz is primed and ready for the release of his upcoming solo debut Commercial Hell. In preparation for the album’s long-awaited release, Karsniogenics is proud to present Purgatory, the unofficial EP prelude from Jake Biz. Only available via FREE download, Purgatory marks five exclusive tracks recorded in and around the Commercial Hell sessions, featuring production from fellow label cohorts Lazy Grey, Bigfoot, Sean B, and Chubbadubbed … Continue reading Jake Biz – Purgatory EP Free Download
The Crate Creeps – Its About That Time – July 9th 2010 Release – Guestlist finally announced!
All tracks mixed by Crate Creeps at The Bloody Abbetoir All vocals recorded at The Bloody Abbetoir unless stated All cuts by DJ Butcher unless stated Mastered by Ricardo Guiterrez at the Grandmasters NYC Distributed By MGM Track Listing: 1. Introduction Ft. Suffa MC (Hilltop Hoods) Produced by Crate Creeps Vocals recorded by Suffa 2. Time Trials Ft. Trials (The Funkoars) Produced by Dj Butcher Vocals mixed and recorded by Dj Adfu at Sniper Spot Studios 3. Walk On By Ft. Pure Product Written by Fourth Degree, Marvel and Tendancee Produced by Tommy Illfigga Bass by Max Voltage 4. Jeans … Continue reading The Crate Creeps – Its About That Time – July 9th 2010 Release – Guestlist finally announced!
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