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Bliss N Eso To Headline Red Bull X-Fighters Oct 6th In Sydney (Win Tickets)

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The eyes of the action sports world turn to Australia as Red Bull X-Fighters returns to Sydney Harbour on Cockatoo Island on Saturday, 6 October, with local Sydney trio Bliss n Eso taking stage as the headline entertainment. The Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour pits the best freestyle motocross (FMX) riders from around the globe in a competition of skill and progression as they vie for the richest purse in the history of the sport. From the glittering beaches of Dubai, to the homeland of freestyle motocross in the Southern California foothills, to the history-steeped Neuschwanstein Castle of Germany, the … Continue reading Bliss N Eso To Headline Red Bull X-Fighters Oct 6th In Sydney (Win Tickets)

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Dr. Seuss Meets Elefant Traks

Jim Steps

Featuring over 25 musical performers onstage from The Herd, Hermitude, Sietta, Joelistics, Unkle Ho, Urthboy, The Tongue, Jimblah, Jaytee of The Last Kinection and more, Australia’s renowned musical collective Elefant Traks are taking over the Graphic circus with a tribute inspired by the whimsical spirit and imagery of Dr. Seuss. Throughout over 60 years of children’s classics such as The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, the wildly imaginative and surrealist universe of Dr. Seuss has enthralled generations. He continues to be one of the world’s most instantly recognisable and best loved visual … Continue reading Dr. Seuss Meets Elefant Traks

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The Last Kinection – Next Of Kin: New Video Clip ‘Are We There Yet?’

Jim Steps

The Last Kinection have created one of the most positively energetic records of 2011, the confronting; the passionate; the inspiring Next Of Kin. Fiercely proud of their culture and history, The Last Kinection are extraordinary: uncompromising in their worldview, but with optimism and an outstretched hand. From the self-assured Find A Way (‘Ngai Wudhim Marigurim Ngai Yirinbu: I am afraid but I’m still strong’); to the commanding Together (‘If you could only spend a day in my shoes, maybe then we could talk, maybe then we could walk together’), Next of Kin is strikingly insightful. It’s the second album from the trio … Continue reading The Last Kinection – Next Of Kin: New Video Clip ‘Are We There Yet?’

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The Last Kinection win two ‘Deadlys’ and release new track ‘Are We There Yet?’

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No strangers to the music industry, The Last Kinection have had significant success and experience for years before the group formed. Naomi (MC Nay) was one half of R&B Pop group Shakaya and signed with a major multinational label at the age of 16, quickly climbing the ARIA charts and selling platinum singles and a debut album.  Joel Wenitong (Weno) and Jacob Turier (Jaytee) were on the rise as part of the infectious group Local Knowledge (Music Oz’ Best Indigenous Artist in 2005; Best Group in the 2005 Deadly Awards) before it folded. Disheartened and frustrated, all three quickly moved on to form The Last Kinection, … Continue reading The Last Kinection win two ‘Deadlys’ and release new track ‘Are We There Yet?’

Got Beef?

Got Beef? – War Of The Worlds Pt. 1

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Got Beef? is one of Australia’s most viewed rap battle league, and considered by many to be the best! Established in March of 2010, Got Beef? has already seen an array of international guests, and is increasingly doing bigger things for the Hip Hop scene in Australia. Got Beef? has brought high calibre MC’s such as 360 (AUS), Anecdote (AUS), Justice (AUS), The Saurus (USA), Madness (USA), Dirtbag Dan (USA), NoCanDo (USA), FLO (USA), and many more to compete together. Providing the fans with a sense of worldwide competition as we have also had guests from the UK, and Canada perform … Continue reading Got Beef? – War Of The Worlds Pt. 1

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2nd Show Announced: Official 2011 Winter Block Party In The Snow

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This year we’re heading to the SNOW!! Obese Records invites you to the Official 2011 Winter Block Party. Grab your gear, load the car and get your mates into action for this year’s biggest road trip!! Proudly presented by Obese Records and The Station, tickets to these special events will sell out fast so be sure to get in quick. The line-up boasts the cream of the Obese Records crop, over two massive nights; Illy, Phaze One, Dialectrix, Pegz, Spit Syndicate, Thundamentals & Skryptcha who’ll be rocking The Station until it’s time to hit the slopes. This massive celebration of … Continue reading 2nd Show Announced: Official 2011 Winter Block Party In The Snow

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Eso – Rapper Tag #36 (Bliss N Eso)

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MC Eso’s Rapper Tag (#36) filmed live and direct during Bliss n Eso’s show at the Old Mount Gambier Gaol which took place on Saturday June 18. For everyone that missed it, don’t stress the guys recorded the entire show which will feature on a new live DVD they’ll be releasing later this year. Fri June 24 The Warehouse Devonport, TAS 18+Tickets through: Oztix.com.au / Ticketek.com.au (132 849) / Mojo Music (6334 5677) / Red Hot CDs (6424 9816) / Collectors Corner (6431 6616) / Ruffcut Records (6234 8600) Sat June 25 City Hall Hobart, TAS Licensed & All AgesTickets … Continue reading Eso – Rapper Tag #36 (Bliss N Eso)

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Bliss N Eso – Running On Air Tour 2011

Jim Steps

Brisbane’s historic show: Last weekend marked an historic moment for Bliss n Eso & local hip hop with the 8000+ strong crowd at Brisbane’s Riverstage making it the biggest ever show for an Australian hip hop act! For everyone that missed it, don’t stress the guys recorded the entire show which will feature on a new live DVD they’ll be releasing later this year. The Running On Air Tour hits Adelaide and Mount Gambier this weekend: Friday night’s show at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre (Theatre room) is completely sold out – so be prepared Adelaide, this is going to be … Continue reading Bliss N Eso – Running On Air Tour 2011

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Come Together Fest – Limited Tickets available!

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There are only a limited number of tickets remaining for this years all Australian Hip Hop Come Together Fest. Come Together will be headliner Drapht’s only Sydney appearance and with a brand new, fully live show in tow, Drapht is set to showcase tracks from his amazing No 1 ARIA chart topping album Life Of Riley as well as all the faves from his previous releases. Joined by special guests Urthboy, Illy, M-phazes, Muph & Plutonic, The Tongue, Mantra plus Triple J unearthed winners Daily Meds, this years Come Together is a smorgasbord of the best of up and coming Australian … Continue reading Come Together Fest – Limited Tickets available!

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Wu-Tang Clan Australian tour

Jim Steps

Emerging in the mid 90s, New York City’s Wu-Tang Clan proved to be one of the decade’s most intense, popular and revolutionary rap groups selling millions of albums worldwide. The nine-MC Clan is considered one of the most critically and commercially successful hip-hop groups of all time, and rose to fame with their uncompromising brand of music. Not only was the group extremely successful as a collective, many individuals within the Clan went on to become solo stars in their own right. Within the inner sanctum of the Wu, dwell the core members of the clan consisting of Method Man, … Continue reading Wu-Tang Clan Australian tour

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Red Bull Wreckers Yard (Sydney)

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Red Bull Wreckers Yard is taking street art culture from dark back alleys and the train tracks to the people. The best graff artists across Australia and New Zealand have been hand-picked to showcase their creative skill in a legit location. This unique competition consists of a seven city qualifiers: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Auckland and Wellington. Each qualifier will host eight of the best graff artists from that region to battle it out against one another, displaying their artistic flair, whilst spraying against the clock. Artists will be provided with just a blank canvas and cans of spray … Continue reading Red Bull Wreckers Yard (Sydney)

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The Last Kinection set to perform at the SCG as a part of the 2011 AFL Indigenous Round

Jim Steps

Elefant Traks artists The Last Kinection are set to perform at the SCG before the much-anticipated Sydney Swans versus Hawthorn match on Sunday. Heralding from Newcastle, The Last Kinection  perform a mix of hip hop, reggae, and R&B combined with traditional Indigenous chants, lingo and instruments. Their song, I Can feat. Radical Son  forms the backdrop to the 2011 AFL Indigenous Round TVC. If you live in Sydney or surrounding areas, be sure to get down to the SCG this weekend to support not only the Sydney Swans but also The Last Kinection. The Last Kinection featuring Radical Son – … Continue reading The Last Kinection set to perform at the SCG as a part of the 2011 AFL Indigenous Round

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Sofles Exhibition: Adelaide Oct 7

Jim Steps

Ironlak and Bull and Bear are proud to present the South Australian debut of Russell Fenn aka Sofles, with a four-day exhibition in the heart of Adelaide city. Notorious graffiti figure. Prodigious talent. Sofles has been both reviled and embraced by the media over his ten-year career, which began as a graffiti artist in Brisbane, Australia. After a well-publicized conviction in 2009, Sofles burst onto the scene with various sold-out exhibitions, collaborations with artists such as Anthony Lister, Ben Frost and Revok, and contracts with the likes of Red Bull, Myer, Adidas, and Toohey’s. Returning from a tour of New … Continue reading Sofles Exhibition: Adelaide Oct 7

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Massive ‘Born Renegades’ Show + Free Mixtape DL

Jim Steps

This month the Judy Breaks Competition teams up with Brisbane’s Hip Hop labels Born Fresh Records and Red Tape Entertainment to bring together a collective of Queensland bred emcees, turtablists, beat boxers, DJ and beat makers. Taking place during Valley Fiesta, this FREE event includes some of Brissie’s best. Performing on the night will be: The Optiment Eloquence and Truths Prue Product Seven Vegas Aces Prophet Rayza Hosted by The Crate Creeps. Set Times: 4:00 Prophet Rayza 4:30 Seven 5:00 Vegas Aces 5:30 Eloquence and Truths 6:00 Tommy Illfigga/Crate Creeps 6:30 Pure Product 7:00 The Optimen In celebration of this … Continue reading Massive ‘Born Renegades’ Show + Free Mixtape DL

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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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Melbourne – Got Beef? #3

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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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Indent 10 Year Tour

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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

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Obese Records – Block Party 2010 (10 Year Anniversary)

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This year Obese Records proudly announces a very special 10th anniversary edition of Block Party. Inviting you back to the place where it all began, this hometown show will landmark a celebration of over 70 releases as well as the labels many successes during its 10 year reign within Australia’s flourishing music industry. In addition to the ARIA Awards, the Gold and Platinum albums, Obese Records has pushed Australian hip hop into the mainstream music conscience. Block Party 2010: Obese Records 10th Anniversary will feature live performances from Mantra, Dialectrix, M-Phazes, Illy, Spit Syndicate, Pegz, Bias B, Skryptcha plus many … Continue reading Obese Records – Block Party 2010 (10 Year Anniversary)

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M-Phazes – Good Gracious album launch tour

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On March 27th in Melbourne’s Espy Gershwin Room, Australia’s #1 Hip-Hop producer M-Phazes brought together some of Australia’s finest emcee’s and performers to help him launch his debut album Good Gracious and allaussie hip hop were lucky enough to be there. Drapht, Phrase, Pegz, Illy, Muph with Candice Monique, Mantra, 13th Son, Dialectrix, Delta, Nine High, Haunts, a full band, mini choir and even a marching band made up the 35+ crew performing as part of M-Phazes unforgettable show! Catch M-Phazes from August through September 2010 on his official Good Gracious album launch tour – This is one not to … Continue reading M-Phazes – Good Gracious album launch tour

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Butterthief presents V.High.P Jam X – Return of the Funk Movement

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If you are looking for something to do in Adelaide this Friday night, Butterthief presents V.High.P Jam X – Return of the Funk Movement. On the night catch Social Change performing with a live band, emcee Requiem from Victoria, Alter Reign, Inkswel (VIC), One Above (Beat Showcase), and Fat Pockets (Funkwig & DJ Snair) spinning Funk and Hip Hop. Details in short: Friday 30th July at Electric Light Hotel 235 Grenfell Street Adelaide $10 Entry 8pm. $15 after 10pm 18+ Butterthief webpage Butterthief twitter roster Continue reading Butterthief presents V.High.P Jam X – Return of the Funk Movement

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Dialect & Despair – The Vortex Album Launch (ADL)

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Dialect & Despair Album Launch Saturday August 7 – Rocket Bar Adelaide. Door sales only, $10 before 11pm, $15 after 11pm. Doors open at 9. Lineup: Dialect & Despair Social Change Motion Alter Reign Special surprise international guest After supporting some of the biggest names in hip hop, the guys have decided to put together a little launch party for the new album, The Vortex (out now on UKNOWHO Records), along with some of their friends who happen to be featured on the album, not to mention a surprise international guest. The Vortex has been receiving great reviews from Triple … Continue reading Dialect & Despair – The Vortex Album Launch (ADL)

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Stolen Records Gala Ball – Ozi Batla Clip

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Returning after a sellout show last year during last year’s Save FBi, Sydney’s hip hop community is banding together and donning their finest to bring you the Stolen Records Gala Ball. Hosted by FBi’s own Shantan Wantan Ichiban, dust off your tux and grab a date, we promise a night you won’t forget. Line up: Koolism Thundamentals Ozi Batla The Optimen APSCI Daily Meds Phatchance feat. Coptic Soldier Loosechange + DJ sets from; Katalyst and Stolen Records Skrillionaires $12 supporters / $17 non supporters / $22 on the door. All proceeds go to FBi Radio. Shantan Wantan Ichiban (aka Emperor … Continue reading Stolen Records Gala Ball – Ozi Batla Clip

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Bliss N Eso – Running On Air (July 30)

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In 2008 Bliss N Eso released their 3rd studio album Flying Colours. It went on to receive critical acclaim and broke many records in the Australian Music industry. In 2010 Bliss N Eso return with their highly anticipated 4th studio album Running On Air! Over the past 6 months BnE have been writing and recording in a secluded location in the middle of the Victorian mountains to produce a highly diverse and organic record following a natural evolution from the strength of Flying Colours. The album features production by Hattori Hunzo, Matik, M-Phazes & Bliss as well as guest appearances … Continue reading Bliss N Eso – Running On Air (July 30)

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Impossible Odds Records – Official Label Launch

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Impossible Odds are one of Brisbane’s, and indeed Australia’s, stand alone acts. Fred Leone aka Rival MC list of credits are impressive: The Artist · Winner of the inaugural JB Seed “Speak: Indigenous Hip Hop” Competition (2007) · Nominated for the 2008 Deadly Awards (“Most Promising New Talent in Music”) · 2 Tracks have received full rotation on Triple J · Triple J’s Aus Music Months feature Artist November 2009 · ‘Feature Album of the Week’ on ABC Asia Pacific · ‘Release of The Week’ & ‘Single Off The Week’ in both Time Off and Scene Magazines · Sat at … Continue reading Impossible Odds Records – Official Label Launch

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V8 Supersounds – 600 Sounds featuring The Funkoars

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There is a new music festival circuit, V8 Supersounds, part of V8 Supercars Australia. The first of these V8 Supersounds events is 600 Sounds part of the Armor All Gold Coast 600 (from Friday 22 – Sunday 24 October 2010). Sunday night will feature Australia’s hip hop heavyweights The Funkoars. Based in Adelaide, they have had record-breaking attendance all over the nation……Gold Coast get ready. Consisting of three emcees – Trials, Hons and Sesta – plus DJ Reflux, they have produced some of the best hip hop known to Australia. Also appearing is Australia’s Sneaky Sound System. Ministry of Sound’s … Continue reading V8 Supersounds – 600 Sounds featuring The Funkoars

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OXFAM Australia – The Hip Hop Approach

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You may ask – “Why is Oxfam Australia mucking around with Hip Hop music?”. Well, hip hop is an obviously diverse culture, and what we’ve found is that: Hip Hop is an inherently political and vocal culture. It is an innovative culture that couples respect with a progressive outlook on social life and politics. Hip hop is ground-breaking, boundary-pushing and is not afraid to ask the big questions or to suggest the alternatives. Hip hop has a long history as an inspirational force within disadvantaged urban environments. It talks to the people, and is created by the people. Aussie Hip … Continue reading OXFAM Australia – The Hip Hop Approach

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Uncensored Conversations – The Herd speak out!

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The third and final event of the Uncensored Conversations Speaker Series, ‘Freedom of speech and censorship: How free are we?’ will be held at 6pm in King’s Hall at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Canberra on 15 June 2010. Three members of Sydney hip hop group, The Herd, (Urthboy, Ozi Batla and Traksewt) and will share their thoughts alongside Professor Dr Julianne Schultz. The Herd have used music as an outlet to express their opinions on a variety of issues. Their song ‘77%’ – which features the line ‘77% of Aussies are racist’ – refers to … Continue reading Uncensored Conversations – The Herd speak out!

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Stolen Records Gala Ball

Jim Steps

Returning after a sellout show last year during last year’s Save FBi, Sydney’s hip hop community is banding together and donning their finest to bring you the Stolen Records Gala Ball. Hosted by FBi’s own Shantan Wantan Ichiban, dust off your tux and grab a date, we promise a night you won’t forget. It all goes down on Friday July 16 @ Gaelic Theater Performing: Koolism Thundamentals Ozi Batla The Optimen (QLD) Daily Meds Phatchance Feat. Coptic Soldier Katalyst (DJ SET) and more to be announced. $12 supporters / $17 non supporters / $22 on the door. All proceeds go … Continue reading Stolen Records Gala Ball

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Got Beef? 360 & Justice Vs. Madness & TheSaurus

Jim Steps

Here we have the highly anticipated official footage taken from the recent Got Beef? event. This is the final that sees Australia’s own 360 and Justice Vs. TheSaurus and Madness (US). This is what Decoy, organiser of Got Beef? had to say about the league and the Got Beef? final. Decoy on Got Beef? Got Beef? is a league that I designed, kind of as an answer to the likes of GrindTime, King Of The Dot, Don’t Flop etc. It’s something I’d wanted to do for a couple of years now to be honest. I’ve wanted to set something up … Continue reading Got Beef? 360 & Justice Vs. Madness & TheSaurus

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Muph & Plutonic Headline HiFi Birthday Bash

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Iconic live music venue The HiFi are celebrating their birthday in June and have lined up Muph & Plutonic to headline shows at both their Melbourne and Brisbane locations. After touring the nation as part of this year’s Groovin’ The Moo festival, Muph & Plutonic will hit the HiFi June 11th in Melbourne before heading to Brisbane June 12th. Labelmates Chasm & Vida-Sunshyne will feature at the Melbourne show while Jess Harlen will perform at both dates. The Optimen and Rainman will feature in Brisbane with more to be announced shortly for Melbourne. Tickets for both shows are on sale … Continue reading Muph & Plutonic Headline HiFi Birthday Bash