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Citizen Kay A Year Like No Other, Yes!

Jim Steps

On the back of the YES! single picking up plays on triple j and stations around the country, a great response to his debut the YES! EP, an irresistible film clip for YES!, a successful Groovin’ The Moo performance, support spots for Grey Ghost and Matt & Kim we catch up with new comer Citizen Kay, as he prepares to tour the country. aahh: You’ve recently released your debut EP titled YES! How would you describe the YES! EP and what did you want to achieve with this release? Citizen Kay: I guess to answer both questions in one, it was a way to introduce … Continue reading Citizen Kay A Year Like No Other, Yes!

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Natureboy x GMC – Compression Sessions

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Compression Sessions is a free online smoker/dreamer/chill series created by Natureboy X GMC. Tracks are released weekly. Compression Sessions is a weekly series with a new song dropping every Sunday from the Compression Sessions Facebook page. Each track is 420 related, and so far has featured artists 360, Daniel Merriweather, Scribe, Xy, Dialekt, The Sutardy Brothers, Allday and more. You can download each of the tracks as they are released, for free. Sit back, roll up and relax.  Facebook  ||  Soundcloud  ||  Twitter Continue reading Natureboy x GMC – Compression Sessions

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Fun Not Fame Mixtape Vol. 2

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Brisbane’s Clockwork Records & Velvet Couch Clothing are proud to release the Fun Not Fame Mixtape Vol 2 featuring a massive lineup of local and international artists. The mixtape is released nationally via free download from VC Clothing.  The huge lineup consists of local artists such as Tommy Illfigga, Dwizofoz, Rainman, Kel Timmons & Yuni Huzami, Fundamental Elements, Kryptamistik, Def Man Walking, Dunn D & many more, as well as US underground heavyweight Diabolic. VC Clothing  || Clockwork Records  ||  CR Twitter Continue reading Fun Not Fame Mixtape Vol. 2

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Music News: Hyjak – The Light At The End Of The Tunnel 12.07.13

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Hyjak has returned with his first solo studio album since 2009, feeling the pressure of having to stand on his own two feet as a solo artist he returns more focused and lyrically articulate than ever! The Light at the End of the Tunnel is a roller coaster ride of emotions with lyrics painting pictures to make the listener feel the pain and triumph as Hyjak relives past experiences through his music. From the first few seconds of the intro Hyjak lays his cards on the table and it becomes evident he is dissecting his own faults to make himself a … Continue reading Music News: Hyjak – The Light At The End Of The Tunnel 12.07.13

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Citizen Kay – The Vision Shows

Jim Steps

On the back of the YES! single picking up plays on triple j and stations around the country, a great response to his debut the YES! EP, an irresistible film clip for YES!, a successful Groovin’ The Moo performance, support spots for Grey Ghost and Matt & Kim and a bunch of other mighty shows along the East Coast, Citizen Kay gets back out there again with his unique and compelling live show with drummer James. Fast becoming known as the White Stripes of hip hop, if you haven’t seen Citizen Kay yet, then you are missing out on something … Continue reading Citizen Kay – The Vision Shows

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Cozzabags – 808s and Rock Greats

Jim Steps

The latest mixtape by Cozzabags is a 15 track offering, called 808s and Rock Greats. The mixtape is inspired in part by the Kanye West album, 808s and Heartbreak, with the twist of using samples of well known Rock songs alongside the 808 Drum Machine. Where as the Kanye West album mood was melancholic and harrowing, this takes the opposite approach. Several songs have received acclaim prior to the mixtape release, including This Town being featured on well respected Tone Deaf Mixtape (#61), as well as making it to number 2 on the Triple j Unearthed Hip Hop charts. On … Continue reading Cozzabags – 808s and Rock Greats

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Bliss N Eso smash first week sales with massive #1 AIRIA album debut + 2013’s biggest Australian Album Debut

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Bliss N Eso have reaffirmed their position as one of Australia’s biggest acts with massive first week sales seeing them land their second successive #1 ARIA Album Chart debut. The band fought off serious charges from The Voice winner Harrison Craig and Hillsong Live to claim the #1 spot in a hotly contested week of album sales. First week sales of Bliss N Eso’s Circus In The Sky saw the trio become the highest selling domestic artist debut for 2013  but also secure the second highest selling album debut of all releases in Australia in 2013, coming in only second … Continue reading Bliss N Eso smash first week sales with massive #1 AIRIA album debut + 2013’s biggest Australian Album Debut

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Music News: Force [Prod. Zarkov]

Jim Steps

Melbourne born and bred and raised on a diet of traditional hip hop both local and abroad, Force has been steadily building as an artist since his 2009 debut album Clouded, which featured Maundz, Hunter (RIP), A-diction and more. From there it was evident that arespect for the art form reigned true. 
It’s now 2013 and whilst nothing has changed in the respect for the pioneers, the sound 
Force is bringing certainly has. After forming Down For The Count Records and releasing a slew of crew products, Force has now teamed up with Jackie Onassis producer Zarkov (Raph) to release … Continue reading Music News: Force [Prod. Zarkov]

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A$AP Rocky – Long Live A$AP (Finatik’N’Zac Remix)

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Production team Finatik’N’Zac, two of the original co-producers of A$AP Rocky’s – Long Live A$AP release their official Remix to Rocky’s chart topping hit! Long Live A$AP. Long Live A$AP is the title track off the #1 debuting CD on the Billboard 200 Album Chart which was released by Polo Grounds/RCA/SONY. Finatik’N’Zac are a production duo hailing from Perth, Western Australia. They currently reside in Miami, FL, and are signed under super producer Jim Jonsin’s Rebel Rock Music. 2013 has been a busy year for the two producers, getting in the studio with artist such as Waka Flocka Flame, A$AP Ferg, Wiz Khalifa, … Continue reading A$AP Rocky – Long Live A$AP (Finatik’N’Zac Remix)

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The Son – All I Know feat. 360

Jim Steps

The mysterious story of this part comic book hero, part tune master continues… So let’s recap. In issue one More Fire burnt down your discotheques & The Son battled the two-headed Evo virus known as Vitriol (played by Jake & Stav of Bluejuice). Fast forward to Issue 2, which features one of our biggest hip hop names, 360 & Triple j Unearthed winners Jackie Onassis, who were at the helms of this remix. You can check out a preview of issue 2 below, which will be dropping on Facebook sometime this week. You can keep track of that here.  Purchase  ||  Facebook … Continue reading The Son – All I Know feat. 360

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New Music: Peezo – Thanks Heaps

Jim Steps

Peezo is one of the cats leading Australia’s new wave of Hip Hop. Growing up in Byron Bay wasn’t always sunshine for Peezo, and he turned to music as an outlet. Gifted with expression, he started to rap. Peezo moved to Melbourne after an extended trip through North America which helped strengthen his hip hop roots and define his direction. He now brings together his unique flow with custom tailored beats that combine his love for the old school with his new school aesthetic. His mixtape Sunset Park gave him the opportunity to travel and share his words with audiences and … Continue reading New Music: Peezo – Thanks Heaps

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Bitter Belief’s lead single ‘Mr Big Man’ taken from sophomore album The Gallery

Jim Steps

If the name Bitter Belief sounds familiar to you, maybe it’s because you know him from the live circuit as Drapht’s hype-man, or as part of WA’s famous Syllabolix crew alongside the late and great emcee Hunter. Bitter has been an integral part of Perth’s hip hop scene for close to a decade. Having released over ten mix-tapes and one LP already, BB has honed his craft. Lead single Mr Big Man is a sobering look at the obnoxious behaviour typical of young males after drinking a few too many. Produced by long-time friend and collaborator Rob Shaker, the beat is … Continue reading Bitter Belief’s lead single ‘Mr Big Man’ taken from sophomore album The Gallery

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Kimence – One View

Jim Steps

Kimence has been writing for most of her life. As a young person, writing poetry aided her to rationalize and evolve through troubled times. Since then, Kimence’s relationship with the pen has not only become rewarding, but empowering. Testament to Kimence’s knack for networking, One View includes production mastery from some of our country’s best. Including Simplex of Terra Firma, Suffa from Hilltop Hoods, Trials of Funkoars, Admin, Psycho Les of NYC group The Beatnuts. Among the hand-picked vocal contributors are K21, Simplex, Alerts, Psycho Les, Raph A.L., Mnops, Monsta Ganjah, Tana Kingi & Jayde Lowther. Title track, One View sees … Continue reading Kimence – One View

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M-Phazes – The Works

Jim Steps

M-Phazes will be releasing a compilation album featuring some of his all-time favourite collaborative moments from his back catalogue. This sort after collection of production mastery is aptly entitled The Works.  Back in twenty-ten M-Phazes released his ARIA award winning album Good Gracious, which featured an all-star lineup of local Hip Hop artists. With the release of The Works in 2013, M-Phazes will be displaying his international connections, featuring some of Hip Hop’s most elite, and sort after vocalists over his now world famous beats. Boasting pre-released tracks from Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch feat. Jill Scott, Slaughterhouse and CL Smooth … Continue reading M-Phazes – The Works

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Horrorshow – ‘Unfair Lottery’ Video

Jim Steps

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

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Ta-Ku – Dowhatyoulove

Jim Steps

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

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Dialectrix – The Cold Light Of Day National Tour feat. DJ 2Buck

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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

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Seth Sentry – The Vacation Tour

Jim Steps

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

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PackFM – Live In Adelaide

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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

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Sydney’s Only Hip Hop Social – One Day Sundays – Presented by the One Day Crew

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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

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REMi Releases FYG :: ACT 1 Mixtape + Announces National Free Sangria Tour

Jim Steps

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

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The Tongue – Australian Dreaming

Jim Steps

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

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Watch: A$AP Rocky’s Sold-Out Sydney Concert

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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

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Polo Club – Live For Tonight

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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

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Suburban Dark drops first single and video ‘Skeletonne’

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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’

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Paul Kelly Tour – feat. Urthboy

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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

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Yelawolf Announces Melbourne & Sydney Headline shows!

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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!

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Watch: Ironlak Films

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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

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Grey Ghost – The Elixir Tour

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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

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Music News: ZoshPit – Australia’s Premiere Music Focused Crowdfunding Platform

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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