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Spit Syndicate signs to Inertia Music, reveals new track “Inhibitions”

Jim Steps

Playing Falls Festival this summer This is the Uber driver passing you the aux chord on the way to the turn up. This is an open bar with no commitments the following day. This is your pre-party, party and kick on, all rolled into one. This is “Inhibitions”. One of Australia’s most dynamic hip hop duos, Spit Syndicate return with this brand new, feel-good track. Fusing garage with trap with Spit Syndicate’s trademark sleek style, “Inhibitions” showcases a stylish, forward-thinking side to the Sydney duo and was produced by Styalz Fuego who was also at the helm for “Know Better”, … Continue reading Spit Syndicate signs to Inertia Music, reveals new track “Inhibitions”

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Gratis Minds release new single ‘Bownsi’

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From the sunny beaches of Northern NSW, Gratis Minds are like an endless summer, days on the beach and drinks around bonfires. Their youthful exuberance and chilled out vibe are enough to make even the most cynical yuppie pack it in and take up surfing. They’re Point Break, except instead of Keanu, Patrick and presidential masks they have clever lyricism, coastal tunes and a heck of a lot of personality. Jon Doe, Tay D and Jay Orient are three guys who’ve been blessed to find their passion at a young age. Their confidence on stage is astounding, and their energy … Continue reading Gratis Minds release new single ‘Bownsi’

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THIS THAT playing times announced, map released

Jim Steps

There’s just over a week to plan that outfit, charge that phone and get that mate who was on the fence over the fence. Still not sure? The THIS THAT timetable and map might help. Dropping today, these set times have all the markings of a carefully curated good time. This Stage, That Stage and The Other Stage are firing on all fronts with almost ten hours of absolute killer sets. Chill through the afternoon with Jess Kent, Koi Child and Sampa the Great. Bring on the sunset with the twee sounds of Ball Park Music and kick on into … Continue reading THIS THAT playing times announced, map released

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Get your FREE Bourke Street Bakery Skyrim Sweet Roll THIS WEEKEND!

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To celebrate the launch of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on October 28, Bethesda has partnered with Bourke Street Bakery to create the game’s famed Sweet Rolls! Sweet Rolls have always held a special place in The Elder Scrolls universe and with Skyrim Special Edition releasing tomorrow, Bourke Street Bakery has created their own Sweet Roll that stays faithful to the in-game item, but has a uniquely Bourke Street Bakery twist. Thousands of Sweet Rolls will be handed out for free in-store on Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30 starting … Continue reading Get your FREE Bourke Street Bakery Skyrim Sweet Roll THIS WEEKEND!

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TwelveAM debut EP ‘Own’

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Melbourne based up and coming hip hop artist TwelveAM is set to release his debut EP ‘Own’ this month on the 23rd of October, ‘Own’ will include eight smooth tracks that will push the boundaries of the next generation of hip-hop in Australia with his unique sound and flow. This debut EP features a solid lineup of up-coming producers that have worked with the likes of major hip-hop names such as, A$AP Ferg, Lil Wayne, and Snoop Dogg. Composed entirely by TwelveAM the ‘Own’ EP’s level of production accompanied by his melodic brash delivery is promised to deliver his sound … Continue reading TwelveAM debut EP ‘Own’

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Mick Jenkins Announces debut Australian shows

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Part of the changing face of hip-hop, MC and poet MICK JENKINS announces his first headline shows in Australia this summer. Already part of St Jerome’s Laneway Festival, the Alabama-born, Chicago-raised rapper will play Melbourne’s The Toff on Friday, January 27 before heading to Sydney’s The Basement on Thursday, February 2. Tickets for both shows will go on sale at midday this Friday, October 28. My Live Nation members can be among the first to secure tickets during the exclusive pre-sale beginning this Thursday, October 27 at 10am. For complete tour and ticketing details, visit: livenation.com.au A 25-year-old on a … Continue reading Mick Jenkins Announces debut Australian shows

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Rising hip-hop hero Denzel Curry announces debut dates

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Delivering powerful, politically-charged rap, Floridian Denzel Curry is bringing his raw hip-hop to Australia for the first time this January. Ringing in the New Year with an appearance at Origin NYE Festival, Denzel will be taking over Sydney’s The Basement on January 4 before hitting Melbourne’s The Toff on January 5. Tickets for both shows will go on sale at 12pm this Friday, October 28. My Live Nation members can be amongst the first to secure tickets during the exclusive pre-sale beginning tomorrow, October 27 at 10am. For complete tour and ticketing details, visit: livenation.com.au Hailing from Carol City, Florida, … Continue reading Rising hip-hop hero Denzel Curry announces debut dates

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Pez Whatever It Takes

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Pez has released a second track from his sophomore album ‘Don’t Look Down’. “Whatever It Takes is about being pretty open about all of the fear and everything that these last five years have been dealing with” “I love the dynamic of it – it starts off quite stripped-back, and with me just baring my soul, and then the energy really comes in towards the end and starts to lift… It was meant to be one big, long take – which made it cool in itself. Instead of breaking it up in little verses and having a chorus, it was … Continue reading Pez Whatever It Takes

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Drake’s “One Dance” becomes the most streamed song in history

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Drake’s standout hit “One Dance” is now the most streamed song in Spotify history with over 880 million streams. “One Dance” knocked Major Lazer’s “Lean On” out of the top spot. As one of the hottest rappers in the game, Drake is currently the #1 artist on Spotify with over 36 million monthly listeners and over 8 billion total streams. Continue reading Drake’s “One Dance” becomes the most streamed song in history

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Tkay Maidza Releases New Single Simulation

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Debut Album Tkay Out October 28th On Downtown / Interscope Records Tkay Maidza unleashes “Simulation,” the second official single to be lifted from her forthcoming debut album TKAY, which is set to shake up audiences worldwide upon its release next Friday, October 28 via Downtown / Interscope Records. “Simulation” finds Maidza infusing melody-driven dance-pop with a sweet and tender soulfulness. Co-written by Tkay, along with her DJ and producer LK McKay and George Maple, Tkay says the track is about overcoming complacency and, “hoping to find something real after everything that is calculated and planned disappears. It’s so common that … Continue reading Tkay Maidza Releases New Single Simulation

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KPI Nil Response feat. Hau

Jim Steps

Born from an egg on a mountain top, I-Raq Records burst forth from the womb in jets of bloody mucous in 1999 – the brainchild of the secret Illuminati brotherhood pulling the strings of Canberra-based musical monsters Koolism. After being forced at gun point to release epic EP’s ‘The Season’ and ‘Blue Notes’ along with the stone cold Australian classic ‘Pt.1’ in 2000, the boys quickly realised that being signed to a label that contributed absolutely nothing to them beyond a shoddy logo and misguided criticism was slightly less than optimal and decided to escape – going on to arguably … Continue reading KPI Nil Response feat. Hau

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Manu Crook$ Blowin’ Up Visuals

Jim Steps

Blowin’ Up is the latest track to receive visuals from (insert fire emoji here) rapper Manu Crook$. This is the first taste from his soon-to-be released EP, produced by stalwart Miracle and one of Australia’s most lit new producers in Dopamine! Following on from the massive hit Everyday, Manu Crook$ creeps up on his with another absolute banger in Blowin’ Up feat. Miracle. Visuals for the track have just been released making it’s debut on The Fader! The new clip was directed by Julian Machuca, here’s what Manu Crook$ had to say about the clip and it’s style. “We really … Continue reading Manu Crook$ Blowin’ Up Visuals

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FOMO Festival Adds Desiigner to 2017 Line-Up

Jim Steps

One Stage. No Clashes. Party Together. Australia, your prayers have been answered. FOMO is thrilled to announce that this year’s hottest new Artist, Desiigner, will be joining an already stacked lineup in January 2017.
 FOMO 2017 will be the Australian debut and exclusive performances for Desiigner. Joining the likes of fellow colossal festival exclusives including Chicago heavyweights Flosstradamus, platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated Drake and Future producer Metro Boomin and UK powerhouse and Dirtybird affiliate Hannah Wants.
 
19 year old, Brooklyn native Desiigner, signed to Kanye West’s G.O.O.D Music label, is the man behind the multi-platinum, global phenomenon Panda (the song that holds the … Continue reading FOMO Festival Adds Desiigner to 2017 Line-Up

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Birdz Drops Powerful New Track ‘Black Lives Matter’

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Bad Apples Music signee, Birdz has just premiered his latest track titled Black Lives Matters through themusic.com.au, and what a powerful track it is!  “Much love and strength to those who have lost loved ones to the hands of injustice. This system continues to fail us and we refuse to remain silent”. – Birdz Having shared the stage with The Funkoars and Briggs, Birdz will be premiering the powerful new song at a sold out show tonight at the Workers Club (Melbourne). Stream the brand new track below. Continue reading Birdz Drops Powerful New Track ‘Black Lives Matter’

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Spotify launches Daily Mix

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Yesterday Spotify announced that they are putting your personal music taste front and centre with the launch of Daily Mix, a series of playlists with near endless playback that combines your favourite tracks with new songs we think you’ll love, minus the effort that goes into creating the perfect listening session. With Daily Mix, you will tune into a mix of the music you know and love, made fresh in continuously updated playlists. Whether you’re in the mood for dancing to upbeat tunes or relaxing with mellow hits, just select your mix and enjoy your most loved familiar tracks with new music … Continue reading Spotify launches Daily Mix

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Otis High Freedom of Choice EP

Jim Steps

Having released their debut single ‘Welcome Home‘ just last month, Melbourne duo Otis High have announced their debut EP ‘Freedom of Choice‘ ahead of their first national tour.
 ‘Freedom of Choice‘ transplants their live and energetic party sound into the studio, with a reminiscent boom bap styling similar to that of The Funkoars and Australian favourites Hilltop Hoods – whilst still maintaining a contemporary flair. Otis High are a 2 man hip hop group from Melbourne consisting of DJ Marshall and MC MHz. Formerly known as The D.Y.E, Otis High was formed when one member stepped aside for personal reasons, … Continue reading Otis High Freedom of Choice EP

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Thundamentals Never Say Never

Jim Steps

Blue Mountains via Newtown hip-hop heroes Thundamentals, have emerged from the studio with a brand new offering in the form of their latest single ‘Never Say Never’ and a huge slew of tour dates to boot. The single was premiered on Triple J’s Good Nights and fans were not disappointed. I guess the song is kinda about making the most of the cards that life deals you. Maintaining confidence and self belief in the face of adversity. So what you drive a 94′ Corolla? Chuck some rims on that banger and fang some bloody laps mate!! Jeswon explains. Fresh off … Continue reading Thundamentals Never Say Never

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Grey Yard release Freedom

Jim Steps

  Melbourne hip hop duo Grey Yard have collaborated with Madagascan band Basy Gasy on their new single ‘Freedom’, which aims to bring focus in the fight to help global hunger.

The seeds of the collaboration were planted when Grey Yard’s emcee Patto (who has worked with the likes of with Drapht, Illy, Briggs and The Funkoars) decided to apply for volunteer work in Madagascar, knowing there was an avenue to create a difference through the relatively unknown music culture of the country. Together with Mill (Grey Yard’s producer), they reached out to Madagascar’s largest hip-hop group Basy Gasy about the … Continue reading Grey Yard release Freedom

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New Music: Pez Calling Out Official Video

Jim Steps

Good things really do come to those who wait and according to Bandcamp, we all should have gave up long ago. Fuck that, it has been eight years since the charismatic Melbourne MC PEZ (Perry Chapman) dropped his fabled debut, A Mind Of My Own – yielding the summer anthem The Festival Song with 360 and neo-soulstress Hailey Cramer. Now he’s making a triumphant return on EMI with his new album Don’t Look Down set for release on November 4 and available for pre-order now… and we can’t wait! Don’t Look Down is a hip-hop blockbuster boasting legendary guests like … Continue reading New Music: Pez Calling Out Official Video

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Hus Kingpin Wizards Of Don (Prod. WIK101)

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Following on from the Marco Polo-produced single Wave-Palooza, Hus (frontman for The Winners) drops by with a brand new track titled “Wizards of Don”. For those who don’t know, Hus KingPin was born in Brooklyn, hailing from Hempstead, he launched his rap career internationally on Tokyo label Goon Trax with his group Tha Connection, a duo featuring his partner Smoovth and himself, before jumping to Swiss label Feelin’ Music for Love Royale, and then over to German label Melting Pot Music for some features. For his brand new track, the international emcee enlisted production from Crate Cartel member WIK101. WIK dishes up … Continue reading Hus Kingpin Wizards Of Don (Prod. WIK101)

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Method Man & Redman Australian Tour Dates Rescheduled To Commence October 25

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Due to a very late scheduling conflict, Method Man & Redman are unable to fulfil their shows in Australia due to commence September 8th. These dates have been moved to start October 25, and the duo are looking forward to seeing all their fans then. All current tickets remain valid for the new show dates and no further action is required. If however ticket holders are unable to attend the new dates, refunds can be secured from place of purchase. New Dates And Ticket Details Wednesday 26th October – Adelaide, HQ. Tickets from http://www.oztix.com.au Friday 28th October – Perth, Metropolis … Continue reading Method Man & Redman Australian Tour Dates Rescheduled To Commence October 25

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Boilermakers fade (nothing at all)

Jim Steps

As other mainstream music sites were freaking out over the fact that Matt Okine (triple j morning presenter and straight up funny guy) “just dropped a legit hip hop track ..”, claiming “before you think it’s just another prank by him and co-host Alex Dyson for their morning brekkie show, take a listen” it wasn’t that big of a surprise to us.  Performing under the moniker Boilermakers, and teaming up with super producer and long time collaborator C1 Beats, this is the first taste we’ve had from an upcoming EP yet to be titled. You may have caught some of … Continue reading Boilermakers fade (nothing at all)

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D’Opus + Roshambo Mayday

Jim Steps

This world is in a state of flux. This decade has seen changes that would seem an absurd fictional tale, if you were to explain it to someone a generation before. We express and gauge ourselves by social media’s omnipotent scrutiny, the ephemeral gaze of minute by minute digital memories, the left and right pull of societal swing, and the disposability of creativity. ‘Mayday’ is D’Opus & Roshambo’s call for concern and observation – a new nine track release that frames their world, as it stands now. D’Opus forms a production landscape that treads between familiar frequencies and speculative horizons. … Continue reading D’Opus + Roshambo Mayday

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A.B. Original to Speak At Bigsound

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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 The 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 Gurrummul performed earlier on triple j’s live at the wireless. They write songs in the spirit of N.W.A and West … Continue reading A.B. Original to Speak At Bigsound

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A$AP Ferg Listen Out Side Shows

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American rapper A$AP Ferg has announced a series of headline shows, playing Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide this September in addition to his appearances at Listen Out festival. A$AP Ferg emerged in 2012 as one of the leading members of the renowned, Harlem-based A$AP Mob. Immediately captivating critics and rap fans the world over, Ferg instantly fortified his reputation by appearing on A$AP Rocky’s major label debut, Long.Live.A$AP and wowing sold-out audiences while on tour with Rihanna and Drake. In 2013, A$AP Ferg released his debut album, Trap Lord, which entered at #9 on Billboard’s Top 200 album chart and earned … Continue reading A$AP Ferg Listen Out Side Shows

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Skepta Announces Australian Tour Date Changes Due To Mercury Prize Nomination & Performance

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With the exciting announcement that Skepta has been nominated for the 2016 Mercury Prize, the top UK grime export will be required to remain in the UK for associated commitments, seeing some of his Australian tour dates rescheduled. No action is necessary for ticket-holders who have purchased tickets to a date that has changed— your ticket will automatically be valid for the new date. If you are not able to attend the new date, you may seek a refund from your point of purchase. Having sold out Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Auckland and Perth shows within minutes, Skepta’s forthcoming Australian and … Continue reading Skepta Announces Australian Tour Date Changes Due To Mercury Prize Nomination & Performance