Producer LordQuest explains the process behind “Blind Threats” off of ScHoolboy Q’s Oxymoron in his latest video drop. Sampling Gary Burton’s “Las Vegas Tango”, the track is ScHoolboy’s favorite off the album. “Even when I first started working with him, … Continue reading LordQuest breaks down production on ScHoolboy Q’s Blind Threats
Melancholic and raucous, untamed and earnest. Welcome to the chaotic world of Blue Volume, the new album from Joelistics. Available now to pre-order. A messy break up and the tragic loss of a dear friend saw Joelistics escape to Berlin to take some time out and begin work on the follow up to his treasured debut album Voyager. After a sweltering but productive summer, Joel lost an entire album of material when his laptop was stolen. Starting afresh, Joelistics channelled all the raw emotions previously kept out of harm’s reach to make his most compelling and personal record to date. … Continue reading Joelistics Blue Volume
With 2 albums released in 2 years, they are proof that hard work pays off. None can disregard their passion and drive for making music by constantly pushing the boundaries of hip hop as a genre and striving for a truly unique sound. Mr Hill & Rahjconkas have again began constructing new music with the creation of their 3rd album. The new album will see the pair taking on a more mature roll as song writers and really setting themselves apart in the industry as innovators. Placing firm guidelines down for the new direction and sound. They have taken on a … Continue reading Mr. Hill & Rahjconkas Flip Violent Soho’s Covered In Chrome
The Roster stays true to that old Melbourne soundscape painted by the influential crews and artists who held skills and originality before all else. Laden with proper production from Rawthentic favourites – Must Volkoff, Engineer, Brez, Vince Van Go & Sammy Scissors, the 12 track LP also features new names to the boards Koots on the title track posse cut, while Fluent Form makes his production debut with J.Mac on Half Full. Throw in heavy cuts and even a beat from the resident DJ Rellik and you have yourself The Rawthentic Roster. Check the Rawthentic Records crew as they bring their … Continue reading Rawthentic Records The Roster Album Launch
Heard of Freeds? Well if you haven’t now’s the time because he is a refreshing addition to the hip-hop scene in Australia with a sound like none-other. His honesty shines through over fresh sounding beats with new-school flows, lyrics to impress and melodies that show he is a natural musician. Freeds recently teamed up with Perth beat-maker (Baloo) to release his second EP Jetski Blues in March this year and he has since become one of the most talked about up and coming rappers in the scene. The opening track off Jetski Blues, ‘Little Light’, has already been featured twice on triple … Continue reading Freeds Jetski Blues EP Launch
The official Duff Beer is available at BWS and Dan Murphy’s liquor stores now. Duff Beer has launched down under. It’s a true premium lager that holds a clean, crisp and refreshing taste along with its iconic packaging. A superbly … Continue reading Duff Beer Has Launched In Australia
I|E|G and Ginnen Group in association with MAX are thrilled to announce the very first Australian Tour of legendary 90’s R&B girl group TLC. From humble Atlanta beginnings to global superstardom, 5 x Grammy Winner’s TLC are the biggest selling American female group of all time with a phenomenal 65 million record sales worldwide. With a catalogue of some of the biggest hits of the 90’s including “Creep”, “Aint Too Proud To Beg” and #1 selling single “Waterfalls” through to three Top 5 hits in Australia – “No Scrubs”, “Diggin On You”, and “Unpretty” in the early 2000’s, TLC have … Continue reading TLC Australian Tour 2014
World-renowned Grammy winning rapper, 50 Cent, has premiered one video clip per week in the lead-up to the release of his highly anticipated fifth studio album, Animal Ambition, which is out now in Australia. The video clips, including the single “Smoke” featuring Trey Songz and produced by Dr Dre, have featured on sites across the world. All video clips, including this week’s release “Twisted”, can be viewed here. The 11 track album features guest appearances from the likes of Trey Songz (“Smoke”), Yo Gotti (“Don’t Worry Bout It”), Jadakiss (“Irregular Heartbeat”), Prodigy and Styles P (“Chase The Paper”) and more. … Continue reading 50 Cent Animal Ambition Out Now
Three words; Old. School. Futuristic, drawing on contemporary Australian and throwback American sounds, this project is the perfect medium. Predominately produced by in-demand producer Cam Bluff, Peezo has taken a huge step forward from Thanks Heaps with the rhyme patterns, melodies and songwriting reaching the potential displayed with early singles Water, Vibe Out and the latest The Come Up. The diversity is apparent from the smooth RnB/Hip-hop track My Way to the boom bap of Vibe Out through to the new school banger The Come Up. This EP sees Peezo planting his foot firmly in the mainstream as an act to watch out for. All … Continue reading Peezo Old School Futuristic
After the success of their powerful single What They Say featuring guest verses from hip-hop heavyweights and touring buddies Bliss N Eso, Sydney hip-hop duo Mind Over Matter have just dropped the brand new LP This Way To Elsewhere today. Pre production on This Way To Elsewhere took place over a two week period with help from producer Matik who has worked with local hip hop legends Seth Sentry, Pez and Bliss N Eso. The remainder of the record was recorded at (one half of Mind Over Matter) MC Smiles Again’s Sydney Studio ‘The Swordfish Tank’. Mixed by Carig Bauer (Lupe Fiasco, Kanye … Continue reading Mind Over Matter This Way To Elsewhere
Unkut Recordings have just rolled out a fresh and exciting new look to mark an occasion that includes two new fresh and exciting signings to the label. With absolute pleasure we’d like to announce the additions of Kings Konekted and Lflows to the Unkut family. Both acts hailing from Brisbane are a perfect fit to label and with each, a new long play release in full swing, Unkut are excited to be apart of their musical futures. More detailed info to follow regarding their respective album’s, but in the meantime please peep the artist roster pages here for a background check and … Continue reading New Unkut Recordings Site & Artist Signings
Enigmatic Geko AKA Phil Gektor makes up one sixth of formidable Melbourne label Crate Cartel. His new album, titled Real Heads Don’t Listen, is out today. Entirely self-produced, Geko has poured his contrarian genius into the album, ensuring every detail has purpose. Consistent with his previous work, Real Heads Don’t Listen further explores Geko’s underground ethos and his satirical take on mainstream society and commercialisation. “I don’t listen to what’s being played on the radio or what’s current, so it’s probably a bit of a time capsule.” – Geko Using samples as his muse, Geko’s production and lyrical themes evolve … Continue reading Geko Real Heads Don’t Listen Out Today!
Up and coming Sydney producer, Hairy Knuckles has been steadily dropping new music over the last year and is back with another banger. I Know You’re Waiting features an infectious RnB vocal sample, luscious synth pads, and bone rattling bass. Download ‘I Know You’re Waiting’ for free by following the link below and keep an ear out for more Hairy Knuckles music and DJ mixes in the future. Download || Tumblr || Official Continue reading Hairy Knuckles I Know You’re Waiting
Kiwi Hip Hop artist David Dallas is the “artist formerly known as”. Formerly known as Con Psy. Formerly known as one-half of the award winning hip hop group Frontline. Through currently known as “the next big thing”. Dallas first appeared on the New Zealand music scene after label mate P-Money spotted the prodigious talents of the rising star. It was this recognition that led to Dallas’ searing verse on Scribe’s “Not Many – The Remix”. The song heralded the arrival of an untapped rap talent that New Zealand hip-hop was quick to make room for. Eight years on from that 16 bar … Continue reading David Dallas feat. The Daylight Robbery Australian Tour
There is one name in Australian music that has changed the game. One artist who can get the room jumping with the drop of a beat. The country’s hottest and most controversial crossover star, 360 is heading out on his … Continue reading 360 announces his first national headline tour in two years – Utopia National Tour
Summer is quickly approaching (unless you are in Australia), and what better way to kick it off than with a new sunny anthem? Endless Summer is the latest single from local artist/producer Miracle. The breezy track features vocals from Youngblood Hawke and is sure to make you want to stop whatever you’re doing and head to the beach (or at least daydream about it). “Endless Summer is about the rallying hope of a never ending Summer, the feeling of freedom, happiness and tranquillity” Miracle explains. “It’s a poetic love song about a girl who is in essence Summer. She is … Continue reading Miracle Endless Summer
Three people have died of verbal asphyxiation following the release of Kilvington’s first single, Honey in My Hive. With a misleadingly upbeat title, Honey in My Hive follows one individual’s experience of war. The song describes epic battles while also exploring themes of mateship, morality and loss. As with most wars, the one described by Kilvington is fought over precious resources. Of course, the war on which the song focuses is one involving bees, ants and birds, so naturally the resource they’re waging war over is honey. The accompanying music video follows the life of a war vet as he searches … Continue reading Kilvington responsible for three deaths
Renegades Of Munk are fresh on the scene and are a funk/ hip hop band from Sydney. Fronted by one of the pioneers of hip hop in Australia, Munk aka Munkimuk. Munk is a proud Jardwadjali/ Wotjobulak man known for his production and mixing skills, rapping, breakdancing & as a radio host on Sydney’s Koori Radio. MC’ing since the 80’s he is an accomplished MC, performing internationally as well as nationally playing shows such as Big Day Out, Yabun, The Deadlys, Corroboree, Barunga Festival, AFL, NRL, Arafura Games, Sydney Writers Festival, NT Writers Festival, Carnivale, Stylin Up, Klub Koori and … Continue reading Renegades Of Munk Welcome Back
Doomzday Dreamerz have released the first video Creepy Carnival, from their upcoming album The Tide Rising. Directed by Timmy Strikez and Casey Boyle, the video is a dazzling display of creepy effects and extras, mixed with raw boom-bap Hip Hop. Filmed mainly at SAE Institute in Brisbane, as well as various other locations over two weekends, the film clip was a massive production involving a huge amount of people. The tide IS rising… and if this video is anything to go by, the Doomzday Dreamerz boys will be bringing us one hell of an album later this year. For more … Continue reading Doomzday Dreamerz Creepy Carnival
Platinum Pen released a an album titled “invention of the human being” on the first of July 2012. Since then he has shared the stage with the likes of Kerser, participated in the 2012 Elefant Traks Ball with Ozi Batla, The Herd, The Tongue & Candice Monique and more. Platinum Pen’s dynamic live show is huge and features the amalgamation of live instruments and a DJ performing an energetic, thoughtful and unique set. Platinum Pen has been working on his second album Addict Of Veracity for the past 18 months. He has showcased two singles from the LP titled, The Good News and Keep Moving also completing 2 … Continue reading Platinum Pen Addict Of Veracity
It’s hard to believe that just 12 months ago Vanessa Elisha, the artist, was non-existent. Without the help of a label, Vanessa released her GXNXVS produced EP Don’t Go in early 2013 to an unexpected swell of support. Her single’s Blur … Continue reading Vanessa Elisha Ocean
The first single from the most anticipated album of the year achieved astounding first-week sales of 435,000-plus, making for the biggest single debut of the year so far and fourth highest for a female artist ever. She also becomes the … Continue reading Ariana Grande Problem’ Music Video Teaser feat. Iggy Azalea
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, Pompei lays down raw bars about an infantile civilisation while raising a toast to our planet because, he states, it isn’t too late to change. 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 … Continue reading Mic Pompei Yung Wurl Official Video
Fresh from supporting Bliss N Eso on their Circus Under The Stars Tour alongside Seth Sentry & Horrowshow, REAL Music drops the first track from their upcoming collective mixtape Live.Write, due for online release May 29. Full Mixtape available May 29 from – REALmusicfamily.bandcamp.com Facebook || Bandcamp || YouTube Continue reading Exclusive: Juñor – ‘Skinny Jean Dreams’ from REAL Music Presents – Live.Write
Debuting at #1 on the iTunes Album Charts Thundamentals’ third record So We Can Remember has just cemented the trio as the ‘new benchmark for local hip-hop’, explaining solidly why their entire tour is on the brink of selling out. With the headline tour already sold out – Melbourne, Fremantle, Perth, Brisbane – and Sydney, the group kicked off their run of dates with a sold-out, fans-only, warm up at Melbourne’s Corner Hotel last Thursday, having already premiered their excitement to massive crowds as part of national Groovin The Moo festival. Album singles ‘Smiles Don’t Lie’ – which debuted at #5 … Continue reading Thundamentals wrap up album launch tour in Sydney tonight!
Allday will release his debut album Startup Cult on July 4 via ONETWO. After a string of successful singles, EPs and free mixtapes, the Melbourne-via-Adelaide rapper has created a massive underground buzz for his debut, which is in turn one of the most anticipated Australian records of 2014. The first single from Startup Cult is Right Now, which hit the airwaves via triple j last month just in time for appearances nationally on Groovin The Moo Festival. Today, the music video for Right Now is released to fans via YouTube just in time for the tour of the same name … Continue reading Allday Announces Debut Album ‘Startup Cult’
Carclew is offering local musicians and enthusiasts a rare opportunity to work closely with some of Australia’s leading Hip Hop artists to explore music production, lyric writing and live performance. Back to Basics is a suite of master classes, one-on-one … Continue reading Back to Basics – Hosted By Jimblah
Melbourne hip-hop/soul outfit, Mosé + The FMLY, have been crunching their debut national tour, with the band performing a slew of shows throughout May. The FMLY lead by Melbourne rapper Mosé, have put together an energetic live show, that has … Continue reading Mosé + The FMLY ‘Copper Dollar’ Tour (Adelaide)
Converse Australia recently announced the first ever Australian Sneakers Clash Wall in Fremantle, part of a series of artistic installations across the world. Designed to disrupt and clash against a grey world, Sneakers Clash Wall is directly inspired by the … Continue reading Gallery: Converse #SneakersClashFreo
WOW what a ride. The recent long weekend brought many joys, not only did you get Friday & Monday off from work, school or university. If you were anywhere in South Australia chances were you or someone you knew attended the inaugural Groovin The Moo event for Oakbank. If you didn’t, well we hate to say it but you missed out big time. The Oakbank leg of Groovin The Moo kicked off proceedings just before lunch on a perfect Autumns day. The gumboots were out in force but were not at all needed. A lot of people dressed up in costumes ranging … Continue reading Groovin The Moo Oakbank 2014 Review + Photos
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