Kimence Collective Flow
Adelaide MC/Engineer Kimence has been a familiar face amongst the Adelaide hip hop scene for over a decade. With a fierce determination and passion for creation she has spent this time building a home studio and expanding her skills to include recording for herself and others. With a focus on bringing a unique vibe to the stage Kimence has supported artists including Rugged Man, Masta Ace, La coka Nostra, Terra Firma, Spice 1, Sky high and most recently Fat Joe on his Australian tour. This new album shows a variety of flavour and is a collaboration project that is unique, … Continue reading Kimence Collective Flow
Cris Gamble Anthony James
We’ve been following emcee/producer Cris Gamble for a moment now, he released his debut EP around a year ago which featured Sinks, and youngster Nyuon both who have gone from strength to strength since. The new track titled Anthony James is a strong sign of evolution from this relatively new artist. Anthony James is self produced and successfully combines a modern sound with clear boom bap influences. Cris’ trademark flow is on point, and lurches towards a more newschool style. This will be perfect for those progressive rap fans, who still need a bit of that 90s flavour. There is no word yet … Continue reading Cris Gamble Anthony James
Topics drops debut EP ‘Away With Words’
The beast from East Arnhem Land all up in your speaker! Here we have the debut EP from emcee Topics, titled Away With Words. This one has been coming for a minute now, and was released about a week ago. Comprising 8 tracks, filled with some tasty boom bap flavour, you’ll hear production from aussieozborn, Vampts, CJ Beats and more. Emcee’s Percepts, Atticus, and Sizr appear with a verse or two and Prospeks holds it down on the cut front. Away With Words as an album crawls out from the undergrowth of the local Hip Hop scene to push through the ever growing amounts of pop bullshit … Continue reading Topics drops debut EP ‘Away With Words’
Hinhop Wired
Sydney MC Hinhop has brought the heat with his latest track Wired. Taking a huge beat from none other than local lad Oscar Wilde the track mixes a vocal melody with the always dope bars of Hinhop himself. The video … Continue reading Hinhop Wired
Tech N9Ne Australian Tour 2016
Techniciansss! The Independent Hip-Hop Powerhouse TECH N9NE returns to Australia this November after selling out shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth last year. TECH N9NE is the biggest selling Independent Hip-Hop artist of all time. He has had his music featured in film, television, and video games. Independent to the core, TECH N9NE is free to make music for himself and his fans and no one else. He appeases no masters other than the legions of Strange Music fans across the globe. TECH N9NE became known as an innovative rapper in the 90s because of his trendsetting ability to rap … Continue reading Tech N9Ne Australian Tour 2016
Synergy Waiting For The Collapse
Politically poignant music & design project ‘Waiting For The Collapse’ is released by Brisbane-based emcee & visual communication designer Jordan McGuire (MC Synergy) just over a month before the Australian Federal Election. ‘Waiting For The Collapse’ a music & design project that includes a 10-track album, an ongoing street art series and a blog about the phenomena of ‘collapse’ with design work and essays interpreting the theme. Jordan explores the audio/visual crossover to offer political critique and challenge societal assumptions in a boundary-pushing first for Australian Hip Hop. Launching on May 27, 2016 with a limited edition LP, ‘Waiting For … Continue reading Synergy Waiting For The Collapse
Eminem Releases Limited-Edition Collectible Items
Items Include Re-Issued MMLP Cassette, Collectibles Made Of Salvaged Materials From His Razed Childhood Home In honour of today’s 16th anniversary of the release of his seminal The Marshall Mathers LP, Eminem is offering a series of limited-edition collectible items that are now available at Eminem.com. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these items will be donated to the Marshall Mathers Foundation, which provides funds for organisations working with at-risk youth in Michigan and throughout the U.S. The collectible items include an authentic brick from the rescued remains of Eminem’s childhood home that was featured on the … Continue reading Eminem Releases Limited-Edition Collectible Items
Hilltop Hoods Second Most Streamed Aussie Artist
Spotify Australia Turns Four As Streaming Has Its Best Year Yet Sia takes out Australia’s Most Streamed Aussie Artist, followed by homegrown favourites Hilltop Hoods Justin Bieber dominates as Australia’s Most Streamed Artist of all time It’s official: Melbourne has … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods Second Most Streamed Aussie Artist
Skepta Returns To Australia & New Zealand For Epic Headline Shows This September
Having made his Australian live debut earlier this year playing the likes of Origin NYE and Brisbane’s FOMO Festival as well as freestyling live on air at triple j, UK’s top grime export Skepta yesterday announced his highly anticipated return to our shores. Kicking off in Melbourne on September 14, Skepta’s first ever headline tour and biggest run of shows to date will see him perform in seven cities across Australia and NZ. Tickets on sale 10am local time, Thursday May 26. The news comes after the release of his highly anticipated album “Konnichiwa”, featuring two silver-certified hits and guest … Continue reading Skepta Returns To Australia & New Zealand For Epic Headline Shows This September
Method Man & Redman The Blackout! Tour
iLive in association with Pedestrian and FasterLouder Present: Method Man & Redman The Blackout! Tour iLive are excited to announce the long-awaited return of legendary hip-hop duoMethod Man & Redman on their Blackout Australian Tour. The two prolific rappers, who have also carved out massively successful solo careers, released their first collaborative album Blackout! in 1999 which earned the duo a cult following, and ten years later, followed up with Blackout! 2. Both albums have become legendary hip-hop classics. The duo, who are known for their hype shows, start their Australian Tour in Adelaide on the 8th September, and travel to … Continue reading Method Man & Redman The Blackout! Tour
Urthboy Announces Special Guests On ‘Second Heartbeat Tour’
Only 1 week out from the ‘Second Heartbeat Tour’ and Urthboy has sold out almost half the tour already. Artists who also appear on his critically acclaimed new album, The Past Beats Inside Me Like A Second Heartbeat, will pop up on selected dates, including Bertie Blackman, B-wise, Timberwolf,Kira Puru, Montaigne, and long time collaborator, Jane Tyrrell (information on dates below). New shows have been added in Melbourne and Sydney, with sold out dates in Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart. In a packed calendar that includes guest lectures to schools and universities, Urthboy performed aPaul Kelly cover with Caitlin … Continue reading Urthboy Announces Special Guests On ‘Second Heartbeat Tour’
Scotty Hinds hits a winner with new album Hindsight
Hindsight is the first official solo album from Scotty Hinds, an artist who is multi faceted, well versed & prolific in his craft. Known for his impressive radio appearances & grime shows all across Australia, he is one third of the UK rap crewNine High (Byron, Fraksha & Scotty Hinds) & one quarter of the Melbourne Grime dons, Smash Brothers (Diem, Fraksha, Murky & Scotty Hinds) Since releasing the Nine High album followed by 2 solo mixtapes, Scotty joined the BTE family & teamed up with Youthful Implants to release the EDM infused Carnival Music EP in 2014, Scotty has been steadily working … Continue reading Scotty Hinds hits a winner with new album Hindsight
Bethesda and ACMI to hold exclusive Q&A event with Marty Stratton in Melb
Bethesda and ACMI to hold exclusive Q&A event with Marty Stratton in Melbourne! Bethesda and ACMI, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, are pleased to announce a very special DOOM Q&A event featuring Marty Stratton, Executive Producer at id Software, on the 28th May. ACMI are offering audiences the chance to explore the game’s development and the challenges around maintaining the legacy of DOOM, in addition to Marty’s career highlights and tips for breaking into the industry. There will also be a discussion around AAA development in the modern age. You can find more information about the event and … Continue reading Bethesda and ACMI to hold exclusive Q&A event with Marty Stratton in Melb
Plutonic Lab Announces First Solo Album In 11 Years Deep Above The Noise
Releases Video For ‘The Crib’ feat. Guilty Simpson Prolific producer and performer Plutonic Lab has today announced his fourth solo album Deep Above the Noise, led by a video for first cut ‘The Crib’ ft. Guilty Simpson. Following the success … Continue reading Plutonic Lab Announces First Solo Album In 11 Years Deep Above The Noise
DOOM Chainsaw Sculpture to be Exhibited at ACMI | DOOM Available Now
To celebrate today’s launch of DOOM, Bethesda has partnered with champion Australian chainsaw carver, Rob Bast, to bring the iconic Revenant to life in an 8ft sculpture – to be exhibited from today at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI), the world’s most visited moving image or film cultural centre located in Federation Square, Melbourne. The chainsaw is a key part of the DOOM Marine’s arsenal and using his own saws, Rob has painstakingly recreated one of DOOM’s most fearsome foes in the form of an incredibly detailed sculpture made entirely from recycled sustainable cypress wood. The amazing … Continue reading DOOM Chainsaw Sculpture to be Exhibited at ACMI | DOOM Available Now
We Can’t Get Enough Of Fallout 4!
Fallout 4, the massive action role-playing video game developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks has been out for a minute now. Our usual review period came and went, yet we had barely scratched the surface of this massively huge game! With the release of new add on’s and the arrival of mods on consoles (Xbox One), it’s well over time that we added in our 5 cents worth. If you aren’t familiar with the Fallout series, firstly where have you been? Secondly, Fallout 4 is the perfect time to jump aboard this passing “Train, Train”. It … Continue reading We Can’t Get Enough Of Fallout 4!
Overwatch: Live Growing Artwork, Sydney Launch Event and More!
To mark the impending launch of Blizzard’s new team-based shooter, Overwatch, fans can watch the game’s roster of heroes come to life on the streets of Sydney. Visit 140 Foveaux St, Surry Hills to see Tracer, the loveable time jumper, … Continue reading Overwatch: Live Growing Artwork, Sydney Launch Event and More!
NIKEiD Is Heading To AUS
HOLD UP! Nike Australia have just sneakingly announced that their popular NIKEiD service is headed to Australia! Soon you’ll be able to personalise your favourite shoes with the best NIKEiD experience yet. Not much information is available at the moment, but as far as we can tell it won’t be long before sites like My Nike iD and Street Sense will be a thing of the past. You can head to the localised version of the the Official Nike site and sign up to be notified as soon as the service rolls out. One thing is for sure, we can’t … Continue reading NIKEiD Is Heading To AUS
Astro Travellers win 2016 Hilltop Hoods Initiative
Brisbane seven-piece Astro Travellers have taken out the 2016 Hilltop Hoods Initiative. The live hip hop group was recently awarded Best Urban Song at the Queensland Music Awards for their track Move Actively and had their single Future Supernova added to Double J’s playlist. Astro Travellers will receive a $10,000 grant from Hilltop Hoods and APRA AMCOS which they will use to master, manufacture and promote their debut album. Their prize also includes legal advice from Media Arts Lawyers and a Love Police ATM merchandise start-up kit. “We are absolutely stoked to be the recipients of the 2016 Hilltop Hoods … Continue reading Astro Travellers win 2016 Hilltop Hoods Initiative
Coda Conduct Click Clack (Front N Back)
Since releasing their debut EP in 2015, Coda Conduct have been turning heads across Australia. They’ve been chosen as triple j Unearthed Feature Artists, appeared on triple j Breakfast, played Groovin The Moo in Canberra, and received airplay across the country. Originally from Canberra, they now reside in Sydney, and continue to win fans with their high energy performances. Recent gigs have included supports for Citizen Kay, Charli 2Na, Pharoahe Monch, Tkay Maidza, Joelistics, Briggs, Mantra, Remi and more. With a dexterous flow, meticulously considered lyrics, and a tongue-in-cheek brand of humour, Coda Conduct are quickly gaining a name as an … Continue reading Coda Conduct Click Clack (Front N Back)
Xeus Right Now
Emerging MC Xeus has the latest single from his project Sail, a collection of songs that he has been working on over the past year. His first release and video ‘Thoughts’ premiered on US culture and entertainment website BLKDMNDS and his has returned in the new year with a new single ‘Right Now’. As a budding artist, Xeus has mysterious connections to his contemporaries in the United States, including Trinidad James and Ghostface Killah, trading tunes and beats with the established artists in the studio when visiting Australia. Expertly balancing singing and rapping, Xeus has a natural charm and allure … Continue reading Xeus Right Now
Drapht All Love
2016 is shaping up to be a big year for Perth MC Drapht (aka Paul Reid) who was recently performed at Groovin the Moo and is also scheduled to play at Come Together. After the success of the previous single ‘Dancin’ John Doe’, Drapht is back with ‘All Love’, taken from his long-awaited album Seven Mirrors due out mid-2016 on The Ayems label via Sony Music Entertainment Australia. ‘All Love’ is an embodiment of Drapht’s identity as an artist. A high energy, feel-good song that is, as the title would suggest, all about love. In true Drapht fashion, the track … Continue reading Drapht All Love
Seth Sentry 1969 Campaign Trail
The 4th and final single from Seth Sentry’s ARIA Award Winning Album ‘Strange New Past’. Each song on Strange New Past gives its title a different slice of context; from the historical re-write of the moon landing on 1969, to … Continue reading Seth Sentry 1969 Campaign Trail
A.B. Original 2 Black 2 Strong
Two of Australia’s most critically acclaimed hip hop artists have announced a joint project. A.B. Original is the collaboration between Briggs (Album of the Year recipient at the National Indigenous Music Awards 2015) and Trials, ARIA Award winning producer for Drapht, Illy, Hilltop Hoods, Seth Sentry and Funkoars among others. A.B. Original was born when the two artists were invited to perform at triple j’s 40 year celebration, Beat The Drum, in January 2015. They produced a short but powerful set which also included the special performance of ‘The Hunt’, a collaboration with Gurrumul performed earlier on triple j’s live … Continue reading A.B. Original 2 Black 2 Strong
Star of new Sony project is a dancer born deaf
Macy Baez, a hip-hop dancer who was born profoundly deaf, is fronting a new project from Sony Australia New Zealand. The collaboration with the young dancer features a hip-hop/electro track specifically designed for her, so she can literally feel the … Continue reading Star of new Sony project is a dancer born deaf
The Funkoars Mad As Hell Tour
On the verge of finally dropping their 5th full length studio album your friendly neighbourhood Funkoars are venturing back out of their caves and deep into your hearts. “Mad as hell” is a distilled throw back to the bands earliest material built around some of the most complex bodily fluid jokes and faux pas this side of Pornhub and The Onion. Delivered over signature drums with the furious amount of funk you’ve come to expect from ARIA award winning producer Trials (Hilltop Hoods, Seth Sentry, Drapht, A.B. Original), “mad as hell” brings the bands journey back to their often uncomfortable … Continue reading The Funkoars Mad As Hell Tour
Mitchos Da Menace Straight Menace No Chasers EP Coming Soon
Sydney based hip hop artist Mitchos Da Menace will be releasing his first EP shortly called ‘Straight Menace No Chasers’ on an expected release date of 1st May 2016. Mitchos Da Menace is a raw underground MC with a unique … Continue reading Mitchos Da Menace Straight Menace No Chasers EP Coming Soon
Spit Syndicate Know Better + National Headline Tour Details
Following a jam-packed couple of years, Sydney duo Spit Syndicate are ready to share their first single “Know Better”, from their forthcoming album due for release later this year. Having worked with acclaimed producer Styalz Fuego, “Know Better”, as premiered … Continue reading Spit Syndicate Know Better + National Headline Tour Details
Rates Announces New Album Untold Via ABK Records
If you’re into gritty hip hop that comes from a real place, you’ll already be across Rates. Describing his 2013 debut album Destroy And Rebuild (which peaked at #9 on iTunes’ Australian Albums Chart) as his “ode to hip hop”, Rates now brings something completely different to its follow-up. Untold sees Rates blending lyrically sharp rhymes (think Big Pun and Tech N9ne) with a big, creepy sort of sound musically (Rates: “Deftones are a big influence for me”). All tracks for this new release, except for Suicide 2, were written collaboratively with Bennie On The Beat at the producer’s Coffs … Continue reading Rates Announces New Album Untold Via ABK Records
L-Fresh The Lion Releases New Video For ‘1 In 100,000’
L-Fresh The Lion Brings Fierce Strength, Bright Colour And Inspiring Culture To Let His Inner Voice Roar The video for L-Fresh The Lion’s massive second single ‘1 in 100,000’, tackles depression and darkness with a stirring tale of a young … Continue reading L-Fresh The Lion Releases New Video For ‘1 In 100,000’
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