Exclusive: Geko The Hippies I
“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
Ry Circles Official Video Clip
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
State Ov Mind Lost and Found
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
ealing Esoteric Beat Tape
This is a brand new release from ealing, an 18 year old beatmaker out of Brisbane. The 3 track EP is made up completely of instrumental hip hop. The release titled Esoteric Beat Tape, is the first of a series of beat tapes to be released by ealing. Official || Soundcloud || Twitter Continue reading ealing Esoteric Beat Tape
KAB 101 Gets A Lane Named In His Honour
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
Kogz Had Enough feat. Sever & Rob Shaker
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
Kid Ink My Own Lane Australian Tour
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
Kelis Australian Headline Shows
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
Major Lazer Come On To Me (Chiefs Rework)
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)
Fishing Unleash First Taste of Debut Album Chi Glow
Sydney electronic act Fishing have unveiled a brand new track Chi Glow. Mixing layered synth sounds with a refined, super chill, hip-hop flow and cues from jazz slow burn, Chi Glow came to life from the US of Chicago. “The light pollution from … Continue reading Fishing Unleash First Taste of Debut Album Chi Glow
The Hated Kings feat. CLEW (Prod. 3rdEye)
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)
Grab It Competition
If you have an iPad and you like games, you may want to check out Grab It, the new publication from journalist and local hip hop fanatic Chris Stead. Best known to local gamers for his work as editor of … Continue reading Grab It Competition
Niche & Live Nation present Childish Gambino’s only Australian headline show
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
Allday Right Now National Tour
Allday announces a brand new tour in support of his recent single drop, Right Now. The tour takes the Melbourne MC right around the country, hitting a bunch of regional areas, some capital cities, and also chucking in some Under 18’s … Continue reading Allday Right Now National Tour
Astronomy Class Announce Album Launch Dates
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
SAFIA Paranoi, Ghosts & Other Sounds
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
Coin Banks Heads EP Launch Tour
Hailing from Perth, Coin Banks celebrates the release of his long awaited debut solo EP Heads, with the announcement of a National Tour commencing in Melbourne on Friday 13th June and finishing in Adelaide on the 4th of July. His … Continue reading Coin Banks Heads EP Launch Tour
Allday Right Now Review
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
Chelsea Jane Where The Boys At?
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?
Australia Vlog featuring God and 360 | Lunar C
Luna C has just published a Vlog of his recent trip to Australia to film the Sixavelli film clip with 360. Sixavelli is taken from Sixties upcoming album titled Utpoia. Recent releases from Utopia have include Impossible featuring Daniel Johns, and … Continue reading Australia Vlog featuring God and 360 | Lunar C
Be Part Of The Converse Sneakers Clash Wall Fremantle
Converse Australia are today calling for submissions to be apart of their first ever Australian Sneakers Clash Wall. Converse have picked a site in Market Street, Fremantle which is currently quite a bland space, and will be permanently transforming the … Continue reading Be Part Of The Converse Sneakers Clash Wall Fremantle
Thundamentals So We Can Remember Review
Today, Thundamentals release their hotly anticipated 3rd LP, So We Can Remember and it’s an absolute beauty. The crew have delivered numerous singles over the past few months, all receiving a mammoth response from fans and newcomers alike. The first single … Continue reading Thundamentals So We Can Remember Review
Spotify Presents Landmark The Real Story of Nas’ Illmatic
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
Booze Bastards Piss On Ya City (Atlantis)
The brand new single from Booze Bastards, aka Tornts and Billy Bunks is out now. The track titled Piss On Ya City (Atlantis) is the first taste we’ve seen taken from their forthcoming mixtape, The Blind Leading The Blind, which is due soon. The Blind Leading The Blind is 13 tracks of foul, alco bile and barfly mutterings. Hit the Bandcamp page, make a donation, DL the song, share it with your friends, down a bevvie for the work these two ‘Boozed up Bastards’ have put in… You won’t be disappointed!! Download || Facebook || BTE || Twitter Continue reading Booze Bastards Piss On Ya City (Atlantis)
Djarmbi Supreme Goes To Hell
The first full-length album from The Lo-Fi King, Ol’ Red Nose himself, Djarmbi Supreme. Based on the classic album by Alice Cooper (Alice Cooper Goes To Hell, 1976), Djarmbi has enlisted the production prowess of beat-murderer, Paradox to sample the entire original tracklist and recreate the Goes To Hell experience with a new breath of life (grog breath). 11 tracks and a soon-to-be-announced guest list will not only fuck a whole bunch of rappers in the face, it’ll spit on a twenty and stick it to their foreheads. Djarsup, cunts! All the fuckin way up. Bottle Kids takeover… DFTC are … Continue reading Djarmbi Supreme Goes To Hell
Mouf Drugs and Alcohol
Peep one of the latest video clips out of the BTE camp. For this one Mouf tackles the topic of “Drugs & Alcohol” speaking on the trials & tribulations of growing up surrounded by intoxicants, the wild rides had, stresses, … Continue reading Mouf Drugs and Alcohol
VictoriousVIC & Javier SMI Out My Mind
Out My Mind, the first official release from TimeOut Productions, A Melbourne production duo blending genres to bring a fresh new sound to the Australian music scene. Comprising producers VictoriousVIC and EarlJam, TimeOut Productions has built up a steady following having collaborated with artists from the US, UK, Canada, South Africa, and locally in Melbourne. After producing multiple tracks for Bristol artist Javier SMI including his upcoming single 1993, receiving radio play throughout the UK, it was only right that they linked up again for their first official release. Introducing Out My Mind… TimeOut Productions || Javier SMI Continue reading VictoriousVIC & Javier SMI Out My Mind
L-Fresh The Lion debut album ‘One’ + Tour
The past few years have held great promise for L-Fresh The Lion. The 25-year-old MC, currently residing in Melbourne, has come a long way since his days as an emerging artist born-and-raised in South West Sydney. Creating a name for himself with his versatile catalogue and engaging live show, he has gone from strength to strength, nabbing high profile supports spots nationally (Nas, Talib Kweli, Dead Prez, Chali 2na (Jurassic 5), MC Supernatural, DJ Qbert, Horrorshow & The Herd) and churning out records that have hit home with a constantly growing fanbase. Now, his much anticipated debut album, One, is … Continue reading L-Fresh The Lion debut album ‘One’ + Tour
Mic Pompei ‘Yung Wurl’ new single & video
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, … Continue reading Mic Pompei ‘Yung Wurl’ new single & video
Sonos x Google play
Sometimes music is meant to be listened to on your headphones. But other times, it’s meant to be heard in HiFi sound in every room of your house. Sonos are launching a new feature that lets you play music directly to any Sonos speakers from within the Google Play Music app on your Android phone or tablet. If you have +Sonos, all you need to do is download the latest Sonos Controller app (http://goo.gl/7lnpz5). Make sure your phone or tablet is on the same wireless network as your Sonos. A cast icon will appear in the upper right corner of … Continue reading Sonos x Google play
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