Horrorshow – ‘Unfair Lottery’ Video
Horrorshow’s new single Unfair Lottery has swept waves of joy across eager fans, ever hungry for new material from the highly talented Horrorshow duo. The accompanying video premiered on Channel [V]’s WTF program recently. It was crafted by boutique production house Unity Sound & Visual whose credits include videos for the likes of Hilltop Hoods and Funkoars. Horrorshow’s Unfair Lottery launches in Sydney and Melbourne sold out in under a week, before a single poster hit the street, a testament to the bubbling excitement for Horrorshow’s return to the live scene. The Sydney inner-west duo will release their highly anticipated third album … Continue reading Horrorshow – ‘Unfair Lottery’ Video
Illy – On & On Tour 2013
To celebrate the release of his brand new single On & On, Illy has announced today a capital city headline tour for September 2013. After spending the better part of 2013 bunkered down in the studio recording, Illy is eager to return to life on the road and preview some tracks from his new album. The yet to be named album, executive produced by M-Phazes (Kimbra, 360, Bliss N Eso) will mark the first release on Illy’s own record label ONETWO and will be available in time for summer 2013. Illy will be joined on the road by an impressive line-up including … Continue reading Illy – On & On Tour 2013
Ta-Ku – Dowhatyoulove
Not only in his home country Australia but all around the globe Ta-ku´s mix of smooth boom-bap and future sound is widely appreciated. The former student of Red Bull Music Academy has been dropping numerous records and has received positive feedback from day one. Currently more then 35.000 ppl follow him on facebook, nearly 60.000 on soundcloud. Dowhatyoulove is another great body of work by an amazing producer that satisfies the classic hip hop heads aswell as the futuristic-beat-lovers. An instrumental record of 18 straight bangers. The album will also be available as a limit edition vinyl which can be … Continue reading Ta-Ku – Dowhatyoulove
Dialectrix – The Cold Light Of Day National Tour feat. DJ 2Buck
With production handled entirely by Plutonic Lab, and cuts by DJ 2Buck, masterful Sydney based MC, Dialectrix presents The Cold Light of Day. The third LP since signing with Obese Records in 2008, lead single New Generation heralded the album’s release almost a year ago, and has anomalously enjoyed month after month of high rotation on triple j in anticipation. A vernacular acrobat, Dialectrix combines rhythmic precision and variety, with content spawned from cathartic necessity. The album showcases his renowned technical skill and polish, reinforcing his reputation as one of the best in the business. The triad of skilled musicians set … Continue reading Dialectrix – The Cold Light Of Day National Tour feat. DJ 2Buck
Seth Sentry – The Vacation Tour
Australia’s acclaimed hip-hop artist, Seth Sentry announces The Vacation Tour in support of his latest single of the same name. Seth Sentry will be joined by special guests, Grey Ghost and Mantra to help bring his standout live show to new audiences around the country, on an extensive run of 24 regional tour dates between August and September. Since the release of his #6 ARIA debut album and critical success, This Was Tomorrow in September last year, Seth Sentry has been achieving milestones in big leaps from multiple high-rotation radio singles on triple j to extensive national tours (including the completely … Continue reading Seth Sentry – The Vacation Tour
PackFM – Live In Adelaide
With basketball season finally coming to an end, PackFM puts on an exhibition to show where his true talents lie. Needless to say FMakalishus will not be playing for the Brooklyn Nets anytime soon, but he will be in Adelaide, Australia on July 5th to put on one hell of a rap show! If you’re anywhere in the land down under you want to make your way to Adelaide to catch this event. PackFM will be supported by Til The Break, Everyday with Realizm and is hosted by The Kid. Details: Where: Enigma Bar 173 Hindley St, Adelaide When: Friday, … Continue reading PackFM – Live In Adelaide
MusicNSW: “Welcome To The Jungle: Getting Started In – The Music Business” comes to Byron Bay
Ever dreamt of putting on gigs, managing an artist, or making a record? MusicNSW is here to help! The peak industry body for contemporary music in NSW, MusicNSW is excited to bring our free workshop series to the Byron Shire on Saturday 6 July. Our Byron Bay workshop will cover topics like recording, marketing, management and more – with three top industry experts on hand. MusicNSW’s free workshops are designed to give aspiring artists and industry hopefuls access to information and skills by engaging with real world professionals. Download or stream recordings of recent workshops – on topics like Publicity … Continue reading MusicNSW: “Welcome To The Jungle: Getting Started In – The Music Business” comes to Byron Bay
Trapped: Rapaport – Laxe – Nowhere Society
Thursday 4th July 2013 will see the launch of a new hip hop night Trapped a bass heavy hip hop night at Oxford Art Factory. The night will see live performances from Rapaport, Laxe and Nowhere Society. The night will bring together the best base heavy MCs, producers and DJs that Sydney has to offer. Headlining the evening will be Big Village head honcho; Rapaport, in 2009 he independently released his debut solo album Laughing on the Inside, and has won numerous MC battles including FBi Radio Iron Lyricist 2009, and was the runner up in Australian Scribble Jam ‘06. He … Continue reading Trapped: Rapaport – Laxe – Nowhere Society
Sydney’s Only Hip Hop Social – One Day Sundays – Presented by the One Day Crew
Sydney hip hop collective the One Day Crew and The Vic Hotel proudly present the June edition of One Day Sundays, Sydney’s new monthly hip hop party held on the last Sunday of each month. Since launching in February, One Day Sundays has quickly become one of Sydney’s most buzzed about monthly parties. The One Day Crew curates the monthly events, a hip hop collective comprised of Sydney acts Horrorshow, Spit Syndicate, Jackie Onassis and Joyride. Between them, members of the One Day Crew have released several albums, toured extensively through Australia and Europe, played major festivals, enjoyed high rotation … Continue reading Sydney’s Only Hip Hop Social – One Day Sundays – Presented by the One Day Crew
REMi Releases FYG :: ACT 1 Mixtape + Announces National Free Sangria Tour
In April of this year, emerging Melbourne hip-hop artist REMi, dropped a decidedly big tune in Sangria, his incredibly catchy tribute to days off and drinks with the homies. Sangria, and it’s accompanying video in all its laid back Melbourne summer glory, was an instant reminder of that season just passed, but most importantly, a re-introduction to the exceptionally talented and infinitely likeable sounds of one of the brightest new voices in Australian rap. Fast forward a couple months of constant triple j play, almost 20,000 video views and a whole lot of love industry wide, and REMi today announces … Continue reading REMi Releases FYG :: ACT 1 Mixtape + Announces National Free Sangria Tour
The Tongue – Australian Dreaming
Arguably the most outspoken but also well-rounded performers in local hip hop, The Tongue’s new video illustrates exactly why he stands out from an often conservative scene. The list of characters he plays include a police officer; a struggling single mum; a sex worker; a drug dealer; and a window washer. The art is in how The Tongue’s performance transforms what could be dismissed as slapstick into something poignant. There is no other MC that could’ve pulled this off without coming off self-aware and unconvincing. Australian Dreaming sees The Tongue imagining a better Australia through the eyes of these characters, … Continue reading The Tongue – Australian Dreaming
Style: G-Shock – DW5600SG
The new DW5600SG-7D, a simple, clean and stylishly modern look. Cases and bands feature lustrous finish with faces, displays and function labels in light colors. It’s based on the shape of the very first G-Shock ever made (30-years ago) but given that new-school metallic/gloss silver finish. Technical Specs: • Shock Resistant • 200 Meter Water Resistant • EL Backlight with Afterglow • Flash Alert • 1/100 second stopwatch • Countdown timer • Multi-function alarm • Hourly time signal • Full auto-calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099) • 12/24 hour formats • Accuracy: +/- 15 seconds per month • Battery: CR2016 … Continue reading Style: G-Shock – DW5600SG
Watch: A$AP Rocky’s Sold-Out Sydney Concert
Moshcam, creators of the world’s largest online channel of originally-produced live music videos, is thrilled to announce it will live-stream hip hop superpower A$AP Rocky’s sold-out Sydney show on Friday June 28 via its YouTube channel. The webcast signals the launch of Moshcam’s new live-streaming series on YouTube, bringing the hottest names in music to a truly global audience live and on demand. Magnetic MC and fashion maverick, A$AP Rocky has quickly become one of rap’s most explosive stars. If his 2011 mixtape Live.Love.A$AP ruled the underground, this year’s debut album LONG.LIVE.A$AP saw him conquer the surface. Boasting hits like … Continue reading Watch: A$AP Rocky’s Sold-Out Sydney Concert
Polo Club – Live For Tonight
Polo Club are back with a bangin’ new EP titled Live for Tonight. The boys from Melbourne are proud to officially unleash the title track as the first single out now. The punchy four-track EP is scheduled for July 1st and Polo Club will be tearing up stages nationally throughout July and August with 6 shows across VIC, QLD, ACT and NSW. Snappy production by producer Cam Chapman (aka GullyChaps) and the ever skilled lyrical lashings from MC Dyl Thomas meld seamlessly to fuse that old school feel with mod, new sounds. This EP showcases a more refined spin on their … Continue reading Polo Club – Live For Tonight
Newtown Research & Development
Newtown Research + Development is a small, independent, Hip Hop label hailing from Sydney, Australia. As a label Newtown RnD focuses on innovative and original composition and production. This philosophy has lead to the darker side of beats, down tempo and experimental Hip Hop, with two compilations and one EP released so far. The twoAV Enthusiast Club compilations are an experiment with creating music from sound harvested from films and television. Rules for composition can be found on the download page and in the liner notes. These compilations have included works from Kit Complete (Reverse Polarities), Charles Oblivion (Mute Oblivion), … Continue reading Newtown Research & Development
Suburban Dark drops first single and video ‘Skeletonne’
Skeletonne featuring Jeswon (pron. Jess – One) is the first single taken from Suburban Dark’s (Sydney based production duo) forthcoming LP, Second Front. The track is pure turbo, a testament to old skool, hard out bangers. A venomous combination of hard breaks and razor sharp raps, Skeletonne was quickly snapped up for rotation by Triple j. A dirty, grimey tune that is sure to test Sydney’s boundaries in Hip-Hop and Electronica alike. Featured MC Jeswon is 1/3 of Thundamentals, one of Australia’s most influential and well-respected Hip-Hop acts. Well known for his high-energy live performances and thought provoking lyrics, Jeswon’s … Continue reading Suburban Dark drops first single and video ‘Skeletonne’
Paul Kelly Tour – feat. Urthboy
Last October singer songwriter Paul Kelly released his 19th studio album Spring And Fall. This July and August he will be touring cities and towns around Australia performing the record in its entirety, followed by a generous selection of older songs. This selection will change from night to night and will include well-known songs and a few surprises. Paul recently said on stage in the USA where he is currently touring to rave reviews: Spring and Fall is a song cycle which is just a fancy way of saying – if you listen to the songs in order they tell … Continue reading Paul Kelly Tour – feat. Urthboy
Yelawolf Announces Melbourne & Sydney Headline shows!
The Frontier Touring Company, Illusive and Niche Productions are excited to announce intimate Melbourne and Sydney headline shows from Southern rap superstar Yelawolf this coming July. Yelawolf will be in Australia to support Bliss N Eso‚ national tour. It will be only his second time in the country. The Alabama native has steadily built an enormous cult international fanbase since the release 2009 breakthrough, Trunk Muzik mixtape. Off the back of his mixtape hype, Yelawolf signed to Eminem Shady Records and released his critically acclaimed debut album Radioactive in 2011. In 2012, Yelawolf released two collaborative EPs The Slumdon Bridge … Continue reading Yelawolf Announces Melbourne & Sydney Headline shows!
Watch: Ironlak Films
A lot has happened over the last two months; Ironlak have released their Retailer Product Information Video series which will help you to understand the product you’re supporting more thoroughly. All the serious stuff aside you’ll probably catch a glimpse of some Sofles and Vans The Omega in there also. Ironlak Films have again been busy on the cut delivering Croatian heavy hitter Sauce on a ‘day in the life’ and Bates shows us around his own personal ‘hall of fame’ in Malmö, Sweden. Meks takes the ‘family member focus’ this month. The guy has some of the most technical graffiti around … Continue reading Watch: Ironlak Films
Grey Ghost – The Elixir Tour
Alt-hip hop artist, Grey Ghost has just released his brand new follow up EP, The Elixir. Title track The Elixir is the first single from the EP and is a song around society’s obsessions with staying young and the fear of death. The video clip was written and directed by Grey Ghost himself (who has previously directed clips for Xavier Rudd, Seth Sentry, Pez, Mantra) and draws inspiration from comedic greats such as Woody Allen and Fawlty Towers. Grey Ghost even cast his own grandmother in the clip. Tickets are on sale now and available from here. The Elixir Tour dates are: Sat 6 July – Gallery Bar at Oxford … Continue reading Grey Ghost – The Elixir Tour
Music News: ZoshPit – Australia’s Premiere Music Focused Crowdfunding Platform
Australia’s premiere music dedicated crowdfunding site has now launched. ZoshPit’s mission is to revolutionise the Australian music industry by offering a platform tailored to the needs of artists, bands and musicians. ZoshPit is the only crowdfunding platform based in Australia to focus purely on music related projects. In addition to raising funds via fan funding, the site offers artists the ability to upload, and sell their tracks without giving away a commission (PayPal transactions fees still apply). Crowdfunding itself offers artists and fans a way of connecting like never before. By showing support by pledging towards projects, fans can receive … Continue reading Music News: ZoshPit – Australia’s Premiere Music Focused Crowdfunding Platform
Paces – The Pact EP
Brown Bear Entertainment is proud to announce Gold Coast beat-maker Paces debut release The Pact, with title single featuring Chela, out now on groundbreaking US label Symbols and The Pact Australian tour locked in for August. With the preview of The Pact EP clocking up a massive 10,000 plays in 10 days, there is more great news from Paces today with his debut EP out now on iTunes | Beatport | Juno and a 6-date national tour announced for August! Hitting the coolest venues around the country, The Pact Tour will feature Paces in full live mode (Ableton, MPD, drum pads) … Continue reading Paces – The Pact EP
El-P + Killer Mike = Run The Jewels
El-P and Killer Mike announced their Run The Jewels collab with a snippet of Banana Clipper way back in April, then watched their joint LP quickly become the most anticipated rap record this season. Killer Mike and El-P’s free joint album under the name Run The Jewels is due June 26 via Fool’s Gold. Now, they’ve shared the album’s tracklist and cover art. It features the previously shared tracks Get It, Banana Clipper feat. Big Boi, and 36″ Chain, plus features from Prince Paul and Until The Ribbon Breaks. Check out the unedited version of 36″ Chain below. Track list: 01 Run the Jewels 02 Banana … Continue reading El-P + Killer Mike = Run The Jewels
Australian Tour: Jehst & M-Phazes
One of the UK’s finest lyricists & Australia’s best producers are coming together this July to put the finishing touches on their brand new collaborative album. At the end of July Jehst & M-Phazes will come up for air to perform a select group of shows to showcase a handful of their new tracks as well as a gang of classic Jehst & M-Phazes material! British born lyricist & producer, Jehst, is widely recognized as one of the most influential hip hop artists in his homeland. With a captivating stage presence to match hisstudio persona, the self-styled High Plains Drifter … Continue reading Australian Tour: Jehst & M-Phazes
Grey Ghost – The Elixir
Grey Ghost is a talented musician, filmmaker and graphic artist who has made his mark over several mediums and under seveal names. Starting his music career under the moniker Jeremedy in much-loved Melbourne beat experimentalists The Melodics, his style has snowballed over the past five years, evolving into what is now Grey Ghost. A triumphant follow up to his debut self titled EP from 2012, The Elixir EP is a robust mix of experimental hip hop and the next evolutionary step forward in Grey Ghost’s career. To bring together this collection of stylistically complex songs, Grey Ghost enlisted producers Jan Skubiszeweski … Continue reading Grey Ghost – The Elixir
New Music: Mac Miller Watching Movies With The Sound Off
In a blossoming hip-hop hotbed of talent, Malcolm “Mac Miller” McCormick has arrived as the latest superstar out of Pittsburgh, PA. A graduate of Taylor Allderdice High School, Mac caught the eyes and ears of Rostrum Records, inking a deal in July 2010. A multitalented musician who can play numerous instruments and a young novice of the freestyle/cipher/battle circuit of his hometown, Mac paved his way to superstardom in his blue-collar hometown for years. Born in 1992, Mac taught himself to play piano, drums, guitar, and bass by the age of 6. Then, after learning to compose songs in a variety … Continue reading New Music: Mac Miller Watching Movies With The Sound Off
Freddie Gibbs – ESGN
One of the most proficient gangster rappers in today’s game, Freddie Gibbs’ upcoming album ESGN leaked a few days ago after someone hacked into the computers of the project’s distributor, Empire, while they were migrating servers to a securer network. ESGN was originally slated for a July 9th release. To combat the leak, Freddie Gibbs has released the album early, both as a streaming preview and an iTunes download. The new LP ESGN (Evil Seeds Grow Naturally) features a whole host of new material, with guests including Jay Rock, G-Wiz and Daz Dilinger. ESGN marks Gibbs’ first official solo album release since 2011′s … Continue reading Freddie Gibbs – ESGN
Vanessa Elisha – Don’t Go EP
In the last few months, 22 year old Australian writer/singer Vanessa Elisha, has gone from self proclaimed “unlikely R&B star” to 2013’s one to watch. Her debut release, Blur found its way onto playlists and iPhones across the world, with the self-edited video teaser amassing over 40,000 views. Reuniting with production partner GXVXNS, Vanessa quickly followed up with the video for Home To Me, and attracted the attention of a whole new legion of supporters. After spending the following months fine-tuning the project, Vanessa released her EP Don’t Go. The 5 Track offering premiered on the front page of Jermaine Dupri’s … Continue reading Vanessa Elisha – Don’t Go EP
RevFilmFest13 – Hunter: For The Record
Periscope Pictures Pty Ltd is delighted to announce that its feature-length music documentary Hunter: For The Record, will make its festival debut at the 2013 Revelation International Film Festival (RevFilmFest13) – in its hometown of Perth, Western Australia. Hunter: For The Record is a music documentary like no other. It is a raw tale of redemption and fatherhood, musical fanaticism and courage in the face of adversity. The film was made possible by the Australian Hip Hop community who got behind the team’s crowdfunding campaign, with additional funds provided by ScreenWest and Lotterywest. This documentary tells the tale of Hunter who was … Continue reading RevFilmFest13 – Hunter: For The Record
Hottest 100 Of 20 Years: #4 Hilltop Hoods – The Nosebleed Section
Triple j recently held a “Hottest 100 Countdown” that allowed voters to choose their favourites from songs from the past 20 years of JJJ airplay. Held over two days the national countdown included artists such as Beastie Boys and more. With such a diverse list of national and international talent competing for placement in the 100 the Hilltop Hoods are incredibly proud that The Nosebleed Section secured the #4 place making them the highest placed Australian artist in the entire countdown. Hilltop Hoods would like to thank everyone for voting and for their continual support of a song that opened a lot … Continue reading Hottest 100 Of 20 Years: #4 Hilltop Hoods – The Nosebleed Section
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