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Wolverine – Street Music

Jim Steps

Scott Kent, also known as rapper Wolverine, adopted the persona of the famous Marvel comic creation, full of rage and the unbreakable metal adamantium, long before Hugh Jackman brought the character to movie screens. And while Jackman honed his craft at the prestigious Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, Kent also spent years honing his in Perth, except he did it in cyphers, studios and live shows around the city. With the release of his 3rd solo album, Street Music, players nationwide are soon going to need adamantium speakers. Any notions that Wolverine is just another rapper who has thrown … Continue reading Wolverine – Street Music

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Adroit Effusive – The Album (Review)

Jim Steps

The Album is quite a party, your hosts the Adroit Effusive crew. The South Australian massive are set to launch their LP The Album, after years of waiting from eager fans at HQ September 10. Adroit Effusive have been around for years now and many in the scene will recognise the names of one of Adelaide’s hip hop legacies. AE consist of Beats, Conseps, Patti, Blockade, Ad-Fu, Motion, Bornski and Dev…did we miss anyone? The Album is a massive body of work from the past 6 years, so the variety offered here is as vast as central Australia. Ranging from … Continue reading Adroit Effusive – The Album (Review)

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The Optimen ‘The Out of Money Experience’ Album Launch with Rainman, Vegas Aces and Special Guests

Jim Steps

Brisbane Sounds is pleased to announce the next showcase in their series of spin off events to showcase Brisbane’s diverse music artists. The Brisbane Sounds Hip-Hop showcase will take place at the Hi-Fi in West End on Saturday 9 October and will offer a tasty selection of Brisbane’s finest Aussie hip-hop artists that includes the amazing crew The Optimen launching The Out of Money Experience, the esteemed talents of Rainman and fresh newcomers Vegas Aces as well as more guest DJ’s that are yet to be announced. The Optimen The Optimen or The OPees to their friends have quickly become … Continue reading The Optimen ‘The Out of Money Experience’ Album Launch with Rainman, Vegas Aces and Special Guests

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Funkoars – Tour Diary Part 2

Jim Steps

Funkoars hit the snow recently for some shows with Ash Grunwald on his album Launch Tour. Alot of driving and partying was done before they headed back to Adelaide to prepare for The Ultimate Hangover show at Hq on 10th September After a string of sold out tours and festivals, the Funkoars have been taking a well earned sabbatical from what was essentially a two year long hangover. Now after some serious stomach pumping and quality time in rehab, The ‘Oars are ready to deliver their last Adelaide show for 2010. Not only will this mark their final hometown show … Continue reading Funkoars – Tour Diary Part 2

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Koolism – The Umu (Sept. 3)

Jim Steps

Koolism are considered to be one of Australia’s first ever hip hop groups. They formed in 1992, and consist of world-class DJ Danielsan, and equally as impressive emcee Hau. They were the first Hip Hop outfit in Australia to win an ARIA award for their album Part 3 – Random Thoughts in 2004. The Umu is dedicated to the essence of original and classic hip hop. What does the album’s name mean you ask? As Hau puts it: “‘Umu is a Tongan word for an underground oven. It’s a long and tiring process in which to prepare and to cook … Continue reading Koolism – The Umu (Sept. 3)

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A-Diction – Walkin Alone (Review)

Jim Steps

Walkin Alone is the title to Melbourne duo emcee’s Breach and Boltz. Many will recognise these two, with previous mixtape releases under their belt, some may also remember Boltz’ classic Wishlist release from years back. Walkin Alone is an album which combines the observations of city life, relationships, the future and even the 7 deadly sins into a hip hop painted outline of Boltz and Breachs reality. Walkin Alone the title track to the album has Breach and Boltz asking the hip hop community to join them on a journey or they will be going it alone. Lewis One provides … Continue reading A-Diction – Walkin Alone (Review)

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Integer1 – A Thousand Words (Certified Wise)

Jim Steps

Adelaide lyricist Integer1, also known as Artistik Intalekt, (After Hours/Certified Wise/Crackhouse) has quietly unleashed his solo project A Thousand Words on CD. An independently released 9 track album, (One is a secret track which is intended to make you go back and wonder what you missed? Downloadable… just read on). Featuring the likes of fellow After Hours DJ Jugular, (creator of the crazy and comical scratch track My Arm Hurts on The debut A.H release Different Rules Apply) add to the mix some insane scratch artistry by Australian DMC ITF Champion DJ Sum One as well as introducing some fresh … Continue reading Integer1 – A Thousand Words (Certified Wise)

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Bliss n Eso return to America

Jim Steps

Bliss n Eso return to America for the Party Monsters Tour this September! By popular demand Bliss n Eso return to America with their explosive live show and join forces with the Kottonmouth Kings for the Party Monsters Tour! The US tour kicks off in Dallas on August 28th and whirlwinds through 25 cities in less than a month before finishing in Kansas City on September 25th. “We are really excited to be heading back over to tour the USA and see all our fans on the East Coast for the first time. We were stoked to receive an invitation … Continue reading Bliss n Eso return to America

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Syntax – The Musical

Jim Steps

Early on in your rap career you were one third of Queensland mainstays Trace Elements –  featuring hip-hop producer  M-Phazes and also emcee Tactic One. Tell us a bit about how that crew came together? Myself and Tactic One were friends in high school, and we met M-Phazes through a mutual friend called Lee who worked at a local record store. He had heard about myself and Tactic through the grapevine and wanted to know if we were interested in meeting his friend M-Phazes. Being new to the whole music thing we were totally interested, and Lee played us a … Continue reading Syntax – The Musical

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Briggs – The Wrong Brother

Jim Steps

From the moment Briggs dropped his self-released debut EP, the brilliant and groundbreaking Homemade Bombs (2009), it was obvious to everyone that this marked the arrival of a powerful and unique voice on the scene. His indigenous roots and his rural upbringing in the small country town of Shepparton (Victoria) gave him a perspective like no one else. Powered by a rapid-fire, melodic, direct approach, Briggs was as funny as he was deep. It was this rare combination of characteristics that lead to him being embraced by some of the wiser and more experienced heads in the local scene. The newcomer was invited to open for … Continue reading Briggs – The Wrong Brother

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The Tongue – Alternative Energy

Jim Steps

Some are content to watch on as life unfolds: happy to experience the movement from a distance. Others burst into life, like a reptile breaking open its own shell in order to get things happening. The latter would aptly describe The Tongue, and this is his brand new album Alternative Energy. Blessed with an infectious style and charisma, The Tongue has a knack for creating ‘sticky’ phrases that stay with you – wrapped inside hooky flows that suck you in. His style has an elegant complexity, dispatching pop culture references with acerbic wit, speaking straight to true hip hop heads … Continue reading The Tongue – Alternative Energy

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Horrorshow – Walk You Home Tour + Free Download

Jim Steps

Elefant Traks is pleased to announce Horrorshow’s Walk You Home Tour with 8 shows nationwide this August/September. The horse that is Horrorshow’s live reputation has bolted! Their Inside Story tour earlier this year was a smashing success playing to over 4000 people including 2 sellout Sydney shows (the first selling out 3 weeks in advance) at the Factory. The buzz around Horrorshow keeps growing: their evocative, ego-free hip-hop continues to strike a chord with a diverse and growing legion of devoted fans. They were recently featured in J-MAG for the tattoos fans have made out of their lyrics. After appearances supporting Hilltop Hoods in England … Continue reading Horrorshow – Walk You Home Tour + Free Download

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Dialectrix – Audio Projectile (Sept 17)

Jim Steps

The unique synergy created between artists was a defining character in the creativity and success of hip hop during the 1990s. Hip hop crews were bound together by their ideas in the moment and this interaction, at times tense, marked an incredible era in the genre’s history. Dialectrix, along with Mercury Prize winner Plutonic Lab and prolific Sydney DJ 2buck have taken this historical approach to produce Audio Projectile, the second album from one of Australia’s most talented wordsmiths. The album is the work of collaboration in the truest sense. Aiming to capture the vivid sounds of the classics, Audio … Continue reading Dialectrix – Audio Projectile (Sept 17)

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Everfresh Interview – Everfresh: Blackbook

Jim Steps

His notorious paste-ups have been spread far and wide across high traffic areas of inner city Melbourne, often dominating the environment with their crude graphic approach. The monotone, larger than life female faces bare down upon passers-by. We catch up with street artist Rone of the Everfresh Studios, as they prepare to gear up for the launch of the highly anticipated Everfresh: Blackbook. Dropping in September, The Everfresh: Blackbook provides a pictorial insight into the life of the iconic Melbourne studio, spanning from 2004-2010. With candid photography and rare and exclusive imagery, the book explores the artists and culture of … Continue reading Everfresh Interview – Everfresh: Blackbook

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Skryptcha – The Numbers Album Launch

Jim Steps

Skryptcha – The Numbers Album Launch! Supported by True Vibenation & Johnny Utah – Sept 4th Heralded as one of Australian Hip Hops best up and comers, Skryptcha brings his debut album The Numbers to the live arena. Debuting at Number 28 on the ARIA Urban Charts, Skryptcha has delivered what MAG describe as an an uncannily mature debut. Featuring production from world-class beatsmiths such as; Chasm, M-Phazes, Domingo (US) & Jase, Skryptcha has provided a glorious mix of soulful beats and intelligent lyricism. After supporting some of the nations biggest names (Pegz, Muph & Plutonic, Drapht, Hyjak N Torcha) … Continue reading Skryptcha – The Numbers Album Launch

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Train Of Thought Productions Presents – Full Tote Odds

Jim Steps

Check and download the first Full Tote Odds drop Step Up below. Full Tote Odds consist of: Levelheaded (Train Of Thought) – Emcee Slats (Train Of Thought) – Emcee Eslev – Emcee Hacksaw (Train Of Thought) – DJ Debate (Train Of Thought) – Producer The track Step Up is written by Slats, Levelheaded and Eslev, cuts by Hacksaw, produced by Debate. The track is mixed by  R. Read and mastered by N. Clark at Disk Edits. Recored at the Slab. Cover design by Darren Lock Design. More free goodies to come… Continue reading Train Of Thought Productions Presents – Full Tote Odds

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NJE – From The Outside Looking In – Adelaide Album Launch

Jim Steps

Sydney city solo hip hop artist NJE makes his return to Adelaide to launch his brand new album From The Outside Looking In (out now on itunes). This album has been well received, especially on the single/video for the track Appetiser (The Entree) (As seen on RAGE) & the new video Blackout (above). The album features artists such as Mind Over Matter, Phatchance and Torcha. Over the years NJE has worked hard to gain respect in the scene. This has paid off and seen him support artists such as Xzibit, Public Enemy, Phrase and Forthwrite over the years. His live … Continue reading NJE – From The Outside Looking In – Adelaide Album Launch

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The Funkoars Update (Live Streaming Show!)

Jim Steps

The Funkoars are excited to announce that on Friday 10th of September, the guys will be streaming their final Adelaide performance of 2010 LIVE! Tune in at 9PM CST on Friday 10th of September by simply clicking this link: FUNKOARS USTREAM WATCH PART 1 OF THE FUNKOARS TOUR DIARY Take a ride with Hons, Sesta, Trials & DJ Reflux as they make their way from Adelaide to Melbourne to Falls Creek and beyond in this 3 part mini-series of Funkoars debauchery! Parts 2 and 3 coming soon! THE FUNKOARS PERFORM LIVE @ HQ COMPLEX – TICKETS ON SALE NOW! FRIDAY … Continue reading The Funkoars Update (Live Streaming Show!)

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Pagen Elypsis – One Way Ticket: Release Details

Jim Steps

Pagen Elypsis – One Way Ticket will be available on itunes & the following stores nationwide: SA – Clinic116 – Wax Department – Krypton Discs – Da Klinic – Blackwood Sound – Cold Krush – Leading Edge Rundle Mall – Real Store – Leading Edge Munna Parra NSW – Nurcha Records – Villain WA – Butchershop – Blue62 QLD – Butter Beats Fortitude Valley – Butter Beats Gold Coast – Butter Beats Broadway on the Mall VIC Obese Records Pagen Elypsis Online JJJ Myspace Facebook Bookings/Management Continue reading Pagen Elypsis – One Way Ticket: Release Details

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The Morning Sun EP – Herb

Jim Steps

The Morning Sun EP Late last year Herb approached old friend Ivan Lisyak to help him produce an EP. This led to the creation of The Morning Sun EP, a five track journey through life in Herb’s home town of the Blue Mountains and current home Sydney. The EP was recorded at Fames’ The Bank Studios in Haymarket and mixed in Ivans’ bedroom in Glebe and mastered by Adam at Sonamax Studios, also in Glebe. Around the time of recording the EP, Herb entered a competition held by Sydney’s LookUp Crew called the Leg-Up. There were about 20 acts involved … Continue reading The Morning Sun EP – Herb

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Bliss N Eso – 25 Date USA Tour

Jim Steps

While in the midst of their sold-out national Australian tour, Bliss N Eso have announced that they will be taking their explosive live show across the United States throughout September. This follows on from their sold-out 21 date North American tour in late 2009 alongside Canadian hip-hop legends Swollen Members. Their upcoming 25 date American tour sees them join forces with cult heroes Kottonmouth Kings, who approached Bliss N Eso with the concept after catching their scorching live show during their last US tour. Bliss N Eso’s presence outside the Australian market has steadily grown since the release of 2008’s … Continue reading Bliss N Eso – 25 Date USA Tour

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Cairns 2010 | Ironlak Family featuring Phibs and Shem

Jim Steps

Members of the Ironlak Family traveled to Cairns, North Queensland (Australia) to paint at the Taste-y Graff Jam. Phibs and Shem from Melbourne made the journey too. Thanks go out to Josie and the crew from Taste-y for making it all possible. Much respect, Taste-y have been holding it down for the hip hop heads in QLD since we can remember. Links: Shot: Luke Shirlaw Cut: Selina Miles Ironlak Taste-y Continue reading Cairns 2010 | Ironlak Family featuring Phibs and Shem

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Another M-Phazes Produced Banger!

Jim Steps

August 10 marked the official digital release date for Hall Of Justus member Chaundon’s debut single Yall Don’t Want It. This M-Phazes produced banger which features songstress Carlitta Durand is taken from Chaundon’s long awaited LP, No Excuses, which drops in the 4th quarter. This record has already been getting extensive play throughout college radio stations and mix-shows throughout the US. Feel free to stream Yall Don’t Want It below & If you like what you hear, please support by clicking here or on the iTunes link below to purchase. itunes link here. Continue reading Another M-Phazes Produced Banger!

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Spit Syndicate – Starry Eyed Video

Jim Steps

The video for Starry Eyed. From the acclaimed new Spit Syndicate album Exile. Out now from Obese Records. The clip is directed by Artifact Digital, the incredibly talented crew that are behind the Jess Harlen, Gully Platoon, Illy, Ozi Batla, Dialectrix, Horrorshow, Mantra film clips..they’ve done a whole lot of crazy shit before, check out their website here. Behind the scenes at the Starry Eyed video shoot. Continue reading Spit Syndicate – Starry Eyed Video

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Vinyl Palooza – Adelaide Aug 21/22

Jim Steps

Music enthusiasts unite and celebrate. This is the return of Adelaides favourite music fair. Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd of August will feature Vinyl, CDs and DVDs for the serious collector and casual browser alike.  There will be thousands of titles, including new releases, out-of-print, rare and pre-loved. Pick up a bargain, a long lost gem or replenish your library with a fabulous reissue. The fair will have Record Revirginzer for sale along with the amazing LP Flattener on show too – so if you have a warped record, bring it with you. If you have been to record fairs … Continue reading Vinyl Palooza – Adelaide Aug 21/22

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Melbourne – Got Beef? #3

Jim Steps

Meta4gasmz vs Cryptic & Blue Newcomers to the Got Beef? circuit Cryptic and Blue take on everyone’s favourite drunkard scouser Sprungy, and Got Beef? president Decoy in a promo 2 on 2… Melbourne – Got Beef? #3 Performances: NoCanDo FLO w/ Philip Drummond Choose Mics Emcee Battles Line up includes: NoCando vs Greeley FLO vs Anecdote Mike Hunt vs Cryptic Aikers vs Planz Dunn D vs Fluence Kerser vs Mellowdramatik Jay Legend vs Sprungy Dribbles vs Karni Chase vs Mandle Broadkast vs Mr. MeenR Rowdy vs Dunks Vampts vs Ilyak Greeley vs Defron Dliver vs Kale Plus: 16 Bar MC … Continue reading Melbourne – Got Beef? #3

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The Three Up Tour

Jim Steps

Showcasing three of the country’s most talented emcees, the nationwide Three Up Tour brings Illy, 360 and Skryptcha to cities and towns across Australia starting this September. Fresh from the success of his Triple J Hottest 100 listed single (#66) Pictures and stints on the most recent Groovin’ The Moo festival, Illy is set to showcase hits from his debut album Long Story Short alongside brand new tracks from his much anticipated second album. Slated to hit stores later this year via Obese Records, the Three Up Tour will be your first opportunity to hear his latest material. Melbourne rapper 360 … Continue reading The Three Up Tour

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Bliss N Eso – Running On Air: Debuts #1 on ARIA chart

Jim Steps

Illusive are excited to announce that Australian hip hop trio Bliss N Eso’s latest album Running On Air has knocked Eminem from his six week reign at the top of ARIA Album Charts. It is the band and Illusive’s first ever number one album making the debut doubly special for all involved. Currently on a sold out Australian tour the band are gearing up to announce a US tour very soon. Previous releases Flying Colours (2008) debuted at #10 and won the boys an ARIA Award, while Day of The Dog (2006) reached #43. Bliss N Eso’s fourth album release, … Continue reading Bliss N Eso – Running On Air: Debuts #1 on ARIA chart

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The Tongue – Alternative Energy Press Conference

Jim Steps

It’s safe to say that this past week has been more, err interesting than most, and we respectfully request you keep in mind Elefant Traks’ generally good reputation as we pass on some less than flattering news. The internet chatter circulating from an ‘incident’ that took place at The Tongue’s album announcement press conference has forced us to make a public statement addressing the issue. Elefant Traks has footage from the press conference that we have made available below in the interest of transparency. We unequivocally condemn any musician resorting to violence against music journalists and The Tongue has been … Continue reading The Tongue – Alternative Energy Press Conference

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Indent 10 Year Tour

Jim Steps

Indent, a project of Music NSW, has been providing all-ages events and opportunities for young musicians for 10 years. Indent dates back to the 1996 Drug Summit where one of the many outcomes was the development of a Youth Entertainment Pilot (YEP) project to promote developments in government policy relating to the staging of under 18’s and all ages events and drug and alcohol free entertainment. This excellent program is now 10 years old so in celebration of ten years of live all-ages drug and alcohol free events MusicNSW has just announced the Indent Ten Year Tour, supported by NRMA … Continue reading Indent 10 Year Tour