Urthboy teams up with Josh Pyke to give young people in care a voice
Urthboy and Josh Pyke have joined forces with young people in care through not for-profit organisation Life Without Barriers to record Someone Else’s House, a haunting song that draws on the experiences of children and young people living in foster … Continue reading Urthboy teams up with Josh Pyke to give young people in care a voice
SA Connect: Getting A Gig 101 with Mantra
Join APRA AMCOS for a special evening with rapper Mantra. Interviewed by acclaimed singer-songwriter Monique Brumby, Mantra will discuss his hip hop career, influences and songwriting techniques. Presented by APRA AMCOS, Live Solution and Northern Sound System. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity. Come early to ‘meet the locals’ and network with industry reps from Music SA, APRA AMCOS and Northern Sound System. RSVP by Monday 17 March to sa@apra.com.au or 08 8239 2222 Date 19 March, 2014 Start 6:00 pm End 8:00 pm Location – Northern Sound System 73 Elizabeth Way Elizabeth, South Australia Duration Cost FREE! Connect Meetings are open to … Continue reading SA Connect: Getting A Gig 101 with Mantra
Baby Veeno – Pain (Mixtape + Official Music Video)
Sahr Yongai AKA Baby Veeno was born in 1995 in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Yongai did not not have much of a childhood due to the Civil War in his home country. He’s family later moved to Guinea where he would be exposed to local African artists where he learnt to repeat their songs word for word. In 2002 he came to Sydney where he was exposed to Hip Hop and he was instantly hooked. As the years progressed listeners of his music noticed the originality in his music. Baby Veeno has continued to improve and has recently released the Pain … Continue reading Baby Veeno – Pain (Mixtape + Official Music Video)
Classik Nawu – So Tight
Hailing from sunny Brisbane, vibrant 5-Piece Classik Nawu have witnessed their infectious, fun-loving sound capture hearts and minds of listeners Australia-wide. Classik Nawu employ a unique, soulful and carefree sound that has been described as a mixture of De La Soul & A Tribe Called Quest by the likes of Tom Coyne – Senior Master Engineer at Sterling Sounds, New York. With 2012 seeing the release of their debut EP HIPFUNKFRESH, Classik Nawu have received praise from many key industry figures, including Richard Kingsmill , Sarah Howells, Maggie Collins, Lewi McKirdy & have enjoyed the honour of soaring to #7 … Continue reading Classik Nawu – So Tight
Tailor Made – The Breaks
Tailor Made is a Brisbane-based Hip Hop outfit cultivating a rich style of boom-bap beats, dexterous rhymes and a high standard of turntablism. Together with (DJ) Able2, (MC’s) Enggy and Synergy showcase their lyrical chemistry, nimble flows and propensity for conceptual depth in every track they approach. ‘The Breaks’ is a reworking of a Black Keys track released to promote their debut album The String Theory, which is set to encase sounds that draw on the aesthetic and mentality of psychedelic rock whilst exploring many elements that deal with the construction of reality. The Sting Theory is due for release mid … Continue reading Tailor Made – The Breaks
Fun Not Fame Mixtape Vol. 3
As the new year slowly kicks in, it is time once again for VC Clothing and Clockwork Records to bring you another instalment of the Fun Not Fame Mixtape – the 3rd volume to be precise! After the first 2 installments of the series heavily featured VC and Clockwork affiliated artists, they are now sharing the love and opening the 3rd volume up to the public to submit their own tracks, with 5 winners to be chosen to feature on the mixtape, along with some of the dopest MC’s from around Australia. Past releases have already featured heavyweights in the scene … Continue reading Fun Not Fame Mixtape Vol. 3
Main Event is back for Round 2!
At Main Event Round 1 local boy Toad was competing among a draw of 8 MC’s that included heavy weights Greeley and The Tongue. When the action wound up just Toad was left standing after defeating The Tongue in the final to take home the $1,000 prize. On March 21st he defends his title at Main Event Round 2. We have 4 MC’s going head to head for the shot at battling Toad in the final for the $1,000 cash prize. To keep things fair the judging panel on the night will consist of Greeley, Manaz Ill and Rates. Battle … Continue reading Main Event is back for Round 2!
Leehahn – Shoulders of Giants feat. Substantial & Steph The Sapphic Songstress
David Hansoo Lee a.k.a Leehahn is a Korean born Sydney based music producer, beat maker, music fan, student of life, husband, son, friend and The Believer. Leehahn has just released a beautiful new single titled Shoulders Of Giants and is described by Leehahn as “…a song I wanted to make to appreciate and remember those who have influenced and inspired me to be an artist and a person I am today”. Substantial delivers quality smooth flows matched with the soulful vocals of Step The Sapphic Songstress, delicately served up to you by Leehahn. Shoulders Of Giants is available for purchase by following the link below. Purchase || … Continue reading Leehahn – Shoulders of Giants feat. Substantial & Steph The Sapphic Songstress
A True Classic: CAT Footwear
CAT Footwear have reincarnated their iconic 1991 Colorado range, transforming the classic workman’s boot into a versatile shoe that’s found it’s place on the streets and in the hands of musicians, bloggers, stylists, athletes and fashion enthusiasts all over the … Continue reading A True Classic: CAT Footwear
Jurassic 5 Announce Meet & Greet Opportunity for Australian Shows
Jurassic 5 are giving fans a golden opportunity to sit in on their soundcheck and get access to a limited capacity Pre-Show Meet and Greet Event after soundcheck at all dates on their 2014 Australian tour. Ticket holders will get … Continue reading Jurassic 5 Announce Meet & Greet Opportunity for Australian Shows
Exclusive Bliss N Eso Interview JBL Hear The Truth
Brand new interview from JBL – Hear The Truth Zone, a backstage area at the Sydney Big Day Out Summer 2014 where the festival’s hottest acts spilled some of their biggest truths for JBL. JBL caught up with the boys from Bliss N Eso at the recent Sydney Big Day Out held earlier in the year, this was the result. In the clip, the guys talk about their moment of truth (hint – it involves shrooms!) Be sure to check out the JBL Facebook page for more information: http://www.facebook.com/JBLAustralia Continue reading Exclusive Bliss N Eso Interview JBL Hear The Truth
Public Enemy Local Supports
Three weeks out from their hotly anticipated tour kicking off, Public Enemy announce some of the biggest names in Australian hip-hop as their supports, including Melbourne’s Mantra, Canberra’s Citizen Kay, and Brisbane’s Impossible Odds, with Adelaide’s DJ Sanchez and Melbourne’s DJ MzRizk filling out the DJ sets. After a busy 2013 … Continue reading Public Enemy Local Supports
Sietta The Invisible River Out Now
Sietta blossom with their second album, The Invisible River. Their lush breeze of electronic soul now stands alone, as real and as warm as the tropical fruit growing in the maddening Darwin heat. There’s a maturity in their songwriting enriching Sietta’s dynamic, ranging from parading horn arrangements to understated strings and stripped down bass and drums. In-demand producer James Mangohig delivers a sparse and dynamic sound-bed giving Caiti Baker’s vocals space to craft a narrative of inner strength and resilience. Her vocal range is cleverly utilised to walk with the instrumentation, as the tension tightens or eases, builds to a crescendo or … Continue reading Sietta The Invisible River Out Now
Total Eclipse Brisbane
Total Eclipse (X-Ecutioners / ITF World Champ) returns to Brisbane with Deejaye Katch, Calski, Tailor Made, Kryptamistik & Quorum Consensus. Back in the day he was on the turntables for such groups as underground Hip-Hop legends Organized Konfusion (Prince Poetry and Pharaoh Monch) and even worked with fellow Brooklyn native Jay-Z during the birth of Rocafella Records. In November of ’94, Total Eclipse entered his first DJ battle live on the air on DJ Mayhem’s New York college radio show (WNYU), taking first place. His victory caught the attention of X-Men (the original name of the X-Ecutioners crew before obvious legal concerns) member Rob … Continue reading Total Eclipse Brisbane
REMi – Livin’ (Prod. Sensible J x Dutch)
Livin’ is the first single from the young REMi’s much anticipated album Raw x Infinity which is rumoured for release later this year and comes off the back of a massive twelve months. 2013 saw the talented 22-year-old rack-up a bunch of impressive awards including the triple j Unearthed Artist of the year J Award, perform to packed audiences right around the country (including slots on Falls Festival, NYE on the Hill and The Plot), land international supports with the likes of Joey Bada$$, Danny Brown and De La Soul, and top it all off with a #85 placing in the … Continue reading REMi – Livin’ (Prod. Sensible J x Dutch)
Kanye West The Yeezus Tour Australia
One of the most acclaimed tours of 2013 – Kanye West’s sold-out The Yeezus Tour – is coming to Australia in May 2014. The limited run, presented by Live Nation, will launch on May 2 at Perth Arena and conclude … Continue reading Kanye West The Yeezus Tour Australia
Exclusive Mac Miller Big Day Out Interview
Music streaming service, Rdio, was front of stage for Big Day Out in Sydney, capturing some of the hottest artist performances from the day. Ensuring that no music fan misses out on the amazing sets, including Pearl Jam, The Lumineers, Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Lion and Bliss N Eso, the top performances are now available to stream exclusively via the free to download Rdio app and via this directlink. Here is a short video clip featuring Mac Miller which was recorded by Rdio at this year’s BDO tour. In it, he chats about his love for N SYNC… Yes, N SYNC. “Big Day Out is easily one of … Continue reading Exclusive Mac Miller Big Day Out Interview
Review: Delta Pyramid Schemes
While most people today are celebrating Valentines Day, love and eternal relationships, a large group of people are celebrating today for a very very different reason. The legendary South Australian rapper Delta, has released his longtime coming Pyramid Schemes LP … Continue reading Review: Delta Pyramid Schemes
Groovin The Moo Bendigo Sells Out For 2014
Produced nationally by Cattleyard Promotions and with Sunset Events in Oakbank and Bunbury. Presented nationally by triple j, Channel [V] and The Music. GTM Bendigo has officially SOLD OUT! The enthusiasm and support from loyal GTM fans as well as … Continue reading Groovin The Moo Bendigo Sells Out For 2014
We Play! Records Presents: O.C // B-Boy Stance – 7” Vinyl Record
Australia now has a new contributor to the hip hop landscape. We Play! Records are a new, short-run record label releasing some of the worlds most respected underground artists on vinyl. With the first release locked in for March, featuring New York hip hop heavyweight, O.C (of Diggin’ In The Crates Crew) the label is set to release a series of short run, limited edition 7” records for the hip hop vinyl collector – each release, a limited run of only 200 copies. The label has an exciting release schedule for 2014 with the second offering to feature a surprise … Continue reading We Play! Records Presents: O.C // B-Boy Stance – 7” Vinyl Record
Hermitude x Flume – Hyperparadise (GANZ Flip)
This Song Is Sick has premiered the Hermitude x Flume – Hyperparadise (GANZ flip) this morning, and its a banger. The growing talents of Dutch native GANZ are on display as the Amsterdam based producer made a bold choice in flipping Flume’s sensational remix of Hyperparadise by Hermitude. You can grab a free download of this track by following the link through the player below. Or heading over to GANZ’s Facebook page here. Source || GANZ || Flume || Hermitude Continue reading Hermitude x Flume – Hyperparadise (GANZ Flip)
Mind Over Matter What They Say feat. Bliss N Eso
Sydney duo Mind Over Matter return with new single ‘What They Say’ – featuring the vocal talents of hip hop stalwarts Bliss N Eso. Recorded locally at Nelson’s Bay and mixed by Craig Bauer (Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West) in Chicago the track has a truly international sound and is taken from the band’s forthcoming third album set for release later this year. Bliss N Eso are long time touring buddies and friends of Mind Over Matter and will also star in the upcoming video. Mind Over Matter are Willow AKA Rowan Lockyer and Smiles AKA Martin Brown. After meeting as year … Continue reading Mind Over Matter What They Say feat. Bliss N Eso
Introducing the Sonos Play:1 – Mini But Mighty
We love our gadgets, we love our quality high-tech products and we love beautiful design combined with form and function. The Sonos PLAY:1 ticks all of these boxes. The PLAY:1 can be described as a wireless wonder speaker, and the … Continue reading Introducing the Sonos Play:1 – Mini But Mighty
Delta Pyramid Schemes Album Sampler feat. DJ Staen 1
Delta is a living hip hop legend. Known globally for his razor-sharp rhymes, allegiance to hip hop culture and perfectionism, Delta has been honing his craft for over 20 years. On the 14th of February 2014 Delta will be releasing his third album Pyramid Schemes, five years after sophomore album The Second Story was released. Demonstrative of his formidable creative flair, Pyramid Schemes is an opus to behold for any hip hop enthusiast. For listeners less familiar with the genre, Delta epitomises what hip hop is about; intelligent lyricism, selection and structure of quality beats, and honouring the genre in its … Continue reading Delta Pyramid Schemes Album Sampler feat. DJ Staen 1
Sampology drops new track for Samsung Winter Olympics Campaign
Brisbane-based Producer Sampology drops brand new single ‘Show Me’, created as a special inspirational track for Australian Olympic Snowboarder Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin as he goes for gold at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. ‘Chumpy’ approached Sampology after he was asked by Samsung Electronics Australia to pick a musician of his choice to produce his very own Olympic anthem for their current Winter Olympics Campaign. Bringing together the talents of these champions can only mean one thing – GOLD! “The backbone of ‘Show Me’ is the horns, they immediately reminded me of a cool ‘Olympic’ type tone… and the rest of … Continue reading Sampology drops new track for Samsung Winter Olympics Campaign
Bliss N Eso – My Life Goes Gold! Circus Under The Stars Tour On Sale Now
Bliss N Eso are continuing their massive start to 2014 with the announcement that their current single My Life (feat. Ceekay Jones) has now reached Gold sales status in Australia, just weeks after being added to radio. My Life is currently at … Continue reading Bliss N Eso – My Life Goes Gold! Circus Under The Stars Tour On Sale Now
Tyga Australian Tour
After blowing away Australian audiences in 2012 supporting YMCMB label mate Nicki Minaj, and selling out two of his own solo shows, Westgate Entertainment is excited to announce the return of Tyga to Australian shores in April 2014. The 24 year old West Coast rapper has had a huge year with the release of his third album, and one of the most anticipated releases of 2013 “Hotel California” which debuted #7 and featured the singles “Dope”, “Molly”, “For the Road” and “Show You”. This was the follow up to his critically acclaimed album “Careless World: Rise of the Last King” which debuted at … Continue reading Tyga Australian Tour
DJ House Shoes – The King James Version
The Australasian Beatmaker Invitational challengers have been selected and will be showcasing their finest beats to a live audience, plus acclaimed local and international judges, including DJ House Shoes (Detroit’s Hip Hop Ambassador), competing for a stack of prizes from sponsors including AKAI Professional, Crooks & Castles, Monster, Acclaim, Feit and more. FRIDAY 14TH FEBRUARY @ GOODGOD SMALL CLUB, SYDNEY Scotty B Kun Cheech DJ Morgs x P. Munk Anachronism Prolifik The Gifted Nebs Roleo and last year’s winner, who automatically gets through… The 26th Letter SATURDAY 15TH FEBRUARY @ THE LAUNDRY, MELBOURNE 10A JUVE Jaksic Mid Flite Leo Gortz … Continue reading DJ House Shoes – The King James Version
iTunes Radio Australia
Apple® today announced iTunes Radio™ is now available to music fans in Australia. iTunes Radio is a free Internet radio service featuring over 100 stations and an incredible catalog of music from the iTunes Store®, combined with features only iTunes® can deliver. When you tune into iTunes Radio on your iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch®, Mac®, PC or Apple TV®, you’ll have access to stations inspired by the music you already listen to, Featured Stations curated by Apple and genre-focused stations that are personalized just for you. iTunes Radio evolves based on the music you play and download. The more you … Continue reading iTunes Radio Australia
Groovin The Moo 2014 Line-Up
Team Groovin the Moo is in the highest of spirits to be welcoming a new bunch of Artists to take part in the regional Australian festival fun! With The Presets, Dizzee Rascal (UK), Vance Joy and Wave Racer to The … Continue reading Groovin The Moo 2014 Line-Up
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