Skank & Shake The Long Road Ahead: Part 1

In the middle of the country in Alice Springs, surrounded by the ancient and devastatingly beautiful Central Australian landscape, live two best mates: Skank & Shake. Constantly creating and collaborating on new sounds, the duo have become the much-loved heroes of NT Hip Hop in Alice, Darwin and beyond. After sharing the stage with Aussie luminaries the Hilltop Hoods, they know full well that hard work and determination are crucial elements in becoming all that they can be. After the success of Skank’s debut EP I’m Only Hugh… Man, Skank & Shake set out together to create an LP, The … Continue reading Skank & Shake The Long Road Ahead: Part 1

DJ Shadow Nobody Speak feat. Run The Jewels

DJ Shadow has unveiled a new song from his forthcoming album ‘The Mountain Will Fall.’ The track is titled “Nobody Speak,” a collaboration with Run The Jewels. ‘The Mountain Will Fall’ will be released June 24 on Mass Appeal Records and includes the previously released title-track, deemed “rolling, meditative” by Vice Noisey and premiered by Pitchfork along with an in-depth first interview with DJ Shadow. “Occasionally, I make a beat that demands a specific vocal treatment and attitude. In the case of ‘Nobody Speak,’ I wasn’t going to settle for anyone other than Run The Jewels; in my mind, it … Continue reading DJ Shadow Nobody Speak feat. Run The Jewels

DOOM Open Beta starts today!

To celebrate the DOOM Open Beta kicking off later today (2pm AEST), we’ve released a video and accompanying info on DOOM multiplayer customisation and player progression via Bethesda.net This feature outlines the following info and fun facts: · In DOOM, progression is achieved regardless of being on the winning team, half your experience comes from just showing up and making an effort. · Once you reach level 50 you reach your first ‘Echelon’. With 10 Echelon ranks and 50 levels per Echelon… that’s a lot of levels and customisation along the way. · Over 300 pieces of armour fall into … Continue reading DOOM Open Beta starts today!

Plutonic Lab The Crib feat Guilty Simpson 7″ RSD Exclusive

Vinyl fiends, RSD is on this weekend and there are a number of vinyl pieces that you’ll need to grab to satisfy that thirst. The first we want to discuss is the 7” dropping from Plutonic Lab. Titled The Crib, the new single features Guilty Simpson on the mic and is limited to 150 pieces. This is the first taste of Plutonic’s new LP, Deep Above The Noise, dropping at some stage this year. The new single is backed with Flex The Complex. You can find a list of the stockists below. Be sure to head out this weekend and support your … Continue reading Plutonic Lab The Crib feat Guilty Simpson 7″ RSD Exclusive

Hello Moo! Here’s cheers to Emerging & Local Acts for GTM 2016

Groovin the Moo offers a huge round of applause to the new breed of artists who are joining the 2016 GTM events in each region. We invite patrons to come along early and celebrate the diversity of incredible new talent … Continue reading Hello Moo! Here’s cheers to Emerging & Local Acts for GTM 2016

Jim Steps Chats With Emcee Kerser

Jim Steps sits down with Emcee Kerser to discuss his brand new album Next Step. Kerser speaks openly about his feelings on 360, Allday, triple j and the local hip hop scene. He also addresses criticisms he has received around his lyrical content, including the glorification of drugs and more. You can check out the full chat below. Kerser is currently on his National Next Step Tour, tickets are available by following the link here. Purchase Album  ||  Twitter  ||  Official  ||  Tickets Continue reading Jim Steps Chats With Emcee Kerser

Record Store Day Australia

The countdown is on again for Record Store Day Australia (#RSDAus). This year it will be held on Saturday 16 April 2016. Details of all the specials and limited releases that will be available in Record Stores on the day won’t be out for a little while yet, but rest assured that we will bring you as much info as possible, as soon as we get it. BUT I am hearing whispers of some amazing things (but am sworn to secrecy – sorry). Celebrate your local record store! One day, all around Australia, record stores offer deals, specials, live music and more. The one day when record stores … Continue reading Record Store Day Australia

Urthboy Announces New Album

Urthboy explains “This project was to be released in 5 EPs, with each covering a decade between 1950 and 2000. The working title was Decades and the vision was to give life to the relationship between the past and present. Just like a million writers before me, I dreamt up a beast so daunting, that I spent three years trying to tame it. Everything changed when I wrote my family into the story.” ‘Long Loud Hours’ set the tone; voted in at #33 in the Hottest 100; while new single ‘Second Heartbeat’ switches gears to summer, setting up Urthboy’s most … Continue reading Urthboy Announces New Album