“Drinking From The Sun, Walking Under Stars Restrung” goes PLATINUM

Hilltop Hoods release LIMITED EDITION BOXSET and MERCH PACK “Drinking From The Sun, Walking Under Stars Restrung Deluxe Vinyl Boxset” and “Drinking From The Sun, Walking Under Stars Restrung Merch Pack” Today, as HILLTOP HOODS ‘Drinking From The Sun, Walking … Continue reading “Drinking From The Sun, Walking Under Stars Restrung” goes PLATINUM

New Music Hilltop Hoods Pyramid Building

Hilltop Hoods are set to drop their brand new album Walking Under Stars through their own label Golden Era Records/UMA on Friday August 8th, 2014. The album will also be released via Universal in Canada, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, UK, New Zealand, Benelux as well as USA via Fontana. The album is the highly anticipated follow up to 2012’s double platinum album Drinking From The Sun. The band has managed to once again push the envelope for Australian hip hop with the incendiary Walking Under Stars, a release that promises to be unlike anything fans have heard before. MC Pressure – “Walking Under Stars … Continue reading New Music Hilltop Hoods Pyramid Building

Hilltop Hoods & Redbull Mini Documentary Part 1

Through a lot of hard work and belief, the Hilltop Hoods became trailblazers for Hip Hop in this country forging the path for the genre and many acts within Australia at a time when the genre was yet to be widely recognised. With multi-platinum albums, 6 ARIA awards and sold out national and international tours under their belt, their prolific ongoing career has given hip hop heads a local flavour. As the group records their highly anticipated seventh studio album Walking Under Stars (Pt 2 to the ARIA #1 Drinking From The Sun), Hilltop Hoods are giving fans intimate insight … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods & Redbull Mini Documentary Part 1

Hilltop Hoods – Shredding The Balloon

Shredding The Balloon, the third single from Drinking From The Sun and is now available on iTunes. Hilltop Hoods have released the single as a bundle that includes Shredding The Balloon (Radio edit), Shredding The Balloon (Suffa Remix) and Shredding The Balloon (Uncut) video clip. The Shredding The Balloon bundle is now available on iTunes. A teaser of Suffa’s remix can be previewed on Soundcloud here. The Shredding The Ballon official film clip made it’s debut on Channel [V] earlier this month and is now available on Youtube as an uncut version. The crisp video is directed by Selina Miles and was produced … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods – Shredding The Balloon

Hilltop Hoods – Speaking In Tongues Official Filmclip Lookbook

To celebrate the release of Speaking In Tongues, Hilltop Hoods have just published a digital Lookbook to give listeners a glance behind the scenes of the film clip. The track, which features Chali 2na, is the second single taken from No.1 platinum album Drinking From The Sun. The lookbook takes a peek behind the curtains and shows how the film clip’s artwork courtesy of Sofles took shape. View the lookbook here. Hilltop Hoods begin their National tour (their only headline tour for 2012) on Thursday the 28th of June. The Speaking In Tongues Remix, is a free track the Hilltop Hoods have released to celebrate … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods – Speaking In Tongues Official Filmclip Lookbook

Hilltop Hoods – The Good Life In The Sun

To celebrate the launch of the Hilltop Hoods Speaking in Tongues National Australian Tour the Hilltop Hoods are giving away The Good Life In The Sun – the official Drinking From The Sun Remix EP. With all tracks remixed by Suffa, the EP features Black Thought, Lotek, Chali 2na, Classified, Solo, Briggs, Plutonic Lab & One Above. The Good Life In The Sun Remix EP is available from the Hilltop Hoods website as a free download and can be picked up as a hard copy at the Speaking In Tongues National Australian Tour only. After being hailed as one of the major draw cards for The … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods – The Good Life In The Sun

Hilltop Hoods – Speaking In Tongues Tour

Australia’s acclaimed Hilltop Hoods are hitting the road this coming winter for one of the year’s most highly anticipated tours. Supporting the recent release of their #1 Platinum album, Drinking From The Sun, the Hoods begin their National tour (their only headline tour for 2012) on Thursday the 28th of June. Drinking From The Sun was certified Gold on first day of release and reached Platinum status the following week. It also retained the #1 spot on the ARIA charts for 2 weeks, dislodging Adele from the top position.  Drinking From The Sun, Hilltop Hoods 6th studio album, featured as … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods – Speaking In Tongues Tour

Hilltop Hoods – Drinking From The Sun No.1 on ARIA Charts

Hilltop Hoods are officially the first Australian act to land at No.1 on the ARIA charts this year, deposing pop star Adele from her top spot with their sixth album titled Drinking From The Sun. It is the hip-hop kings’ third album in a row to debut at No.1, following on from 2006’s The Hard Road and State Of The Art in 2009. Only Michael Buble, Foster The People and Lana Del Rey have stolen the No.1 spot from Adele’s juggernaut album 21 this year before the Hoods claimed the top spot this week.  The Hoods are now touring the US and … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods – Drinking From The Sun No.1 on ARIA Charts

The Hilltop Hoods release a brand new track ‘Rattling The Keys To The Kingdom’ to a hoard of hungry Facebook fans

Hilltop Hoods have just leaked a second track from their upcoming album Drinking From The Sun. Let us tell you, it’s an absolute banger. Produced by Suffa, the track Rattling The Keys To The Kingdom was released on YouTube after an impressive reaction from the Hilltop Hoods Facebook fans, with a status update reaching over 10,000 likes in just under an hour.  The first single I Love It (Feat. Sia) had a similar reaction amongst fans, reaching platinum status in Australia last week, heralding yet another remarkable milestone for the band.  Set to drop their sixth studio album Drinking From The Sun on Friday March 9th through their … Continue reading The Hilltop Hoods release a brand new track ‘Rattling The Keys To The Kingdom’ to a hoard of hungry Facebook fans

I Love It feat. Sia single goes platinum

The Hilltop Hoods single I Love It (Feat. Sia) has reached platinum status in Australia this week, heralding yet another remarkable milestone for the band.  Set to drop their sixth studio album Drinking From The Sun on Friday March 9th through their own label Golden Era Records / UMA, I Love It Feat. Sia is the first single to be lifted from the forthcoming album, and a taste of what’s sure to be one of the most anticipated releases of 2012. On the International front, Fontana, Universal Music Group’s award-winning independent marketing, sales and distribution company, has signed an exclusive … Continue reading I Love It feat. Sia single goes platinum

New ESPN Commercial with Hilltop Hoods

The ESPN NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl are coming soon to ESPN Australia/NZ. The TV campaign associated with this features the brand new track by the Hilltop Hoods – I Love It feat. Sia. The commercial will run on Foxtel & Austar. In other related news, the Golden Era Mixtape 2012 is due out at the end of Jan and will feature a host of artist, remixes and all that other Golden Era goodness. If you are entering the the HTH Initiative this year you have until February 28, 2012 to get your entries in. You can find out more … Continue reading New ESPN Commercial with Hilltop Hoods

Hilltop Hoods feat. Sia – I Love It (Debate Remix) – Pay With A Tweet

Tweet To Pay and get a free Drinking From The Sun bonus track – Hilltop Hoods feat. Sia – I Love It (Debate Remix). Simply follow the Tweet To Pay link below or click the main image in order to pay with a Tweet and get your exclusive track. You can for a limited time, pre-order the exclusive Drinking From The Sun package. The full details of this package can be found below.  In the package you will find: A signed copy of ‘Drinking from the Sun’. A copy of the 2012 Golden Era Mixtape feat. Hilltop Hoods, Funkoars, Vents, ADFU … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods feat. Sia – I Love It (Debate Remix) – Pay With A Tweet

Hilltop Hoods – I Love It Feat. Sia

The Hilltop Hoods have treated fans to not only one brand new film clip for their lead single I Love It, taken from the upcoming Drinking From The Sun LP, due February 2012. The clips, produced by 3 different production companies each bring a unique take on the track. Check them all out below. Hilltop Hoods – I Love It Feat. Sia – Carl Allison & Nick Kozakis Version Kozakis and Allison bring together a perfect fusion of direction and visuals to compliment any production. Having worked together on high and low end projects they are making a solid impact on the … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods – I Love It Feat. Sia

Hilltop Hoods – Drinking From The Sun – Limited Edition Pre-Order

The new Hilltop Hoods album, Drinking from the Sun will be released on March 9, 2012. A limited Edition Pre-order package is now available! Only 1000 units of this unique package have been manufactured. The pre-order package will come in an 11” round box container. This package contains: A signed copy of ‘Drinking from the Sun’. A copy of the 2012 Golden Era Mixtape feat. Hilltop Hoods, Funkoars, Vents, ADFU & Briggs. An ‘I Love It’ sticker. A 7” of ‘I Love It’ featuring a remix by Trials of the Funkoars. A ‘Drinking from the Sun’ T-shirt An exclusive pair of … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods – Drinking From The Sun – Limited Edition Pre-Order

Hilltop Hoods Super Request Super Farewell

As promised the Hilltop Hoods are putting on two exclusive side-shows in Perth, as they will not be appearing on the Perth leg of the BDO tour. The shows will be held at Capitol on Thursday & Friday the 9th & 10th of February, 2012. After the Hilltop Hoods first Perth side-show sold out in the first few days the guys have added a second due to popular demand. Apart from Vents & ADFU, the Hoods will be joined by Perth’s very own Dazastah & Layla (at both shows). Tickets are now on sale from here! Hilltop Hoods  ||  Twitter  ||  Golden Era Records Continue reading Hilltop Hoods Super Request Super Farewell

aahh spotlight on: One Above

Hailing from Adelaide, Australia, One Above (Andrew Burford, 24) is one of the finest upcoming hip hop producers in the country. His highly accessible, melody driven style fuses a unique blend of sampling and original composition with orchestral and grass roots elements. As both a song writer and beat maker, his ability to cross musical genres has garnered him interest from many in-demand artists. Currently working on the highly anticipated Hilltop Hoods album Drinking From The Sun, and producer of the first single I Love It feat. Sia, 2012 will see him brought to the attention of listeners nation wide. … Continue reading aahh spotlight on: One Above

Hilltop Hoods Perth Side-Show Announced Feat. Special Guest Vents

As promised the Hilltop Hoods are putting on an exclusive side-show in Perth, as they will not be appearing on the Perth leg of the BDO tour. The show will be held at Capitol on Friday the 10th of February, 2012. Joining the Hilltop Hoods will be Golden Era label-mate Vents, with more special guests to be announced soon. The Hoods brand new single I Love It Featuring Sia has just hit #1 on the Australian Hip Hop charts on iTunes. If you haven’t picked up the single yet you can grab it here. There’s an early start for all three Eminem … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods Perth Side-Show Announced Feat. Special Guest Vents

Hilltop Hoods – ‘I Love It’ Feat. Sia

Hilltop Hoods make their highly anticipated return to the airwaves this month with their brand new single ‘I Love It’ Feat. Sia, which is set to drop through their own label Golden Era Records/UMA today, with production by South Australian newcomer One Above. The single features arrangements from Jamie Messenger performed by the Bacchanalia String Quartet. It also features a special guest performance by Sia in her first collaboration with the Hoods. Their first single since 2009 and the first taste of their impending album, Drinking From The Sun, the single release also coincides with the bands first live appearances in … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods – ‘I Love It’ Feat. Sia

Hilltop Hoods announce the details of a brand new track ‘I Love It feat. Sia’

Hilltop Hoods have just announced that they will premiere their brand new single I Love It feat. Sia on Triple J Breakfast next Monday (Nov 21). The new tune, the first off their forthcoming album Drinking From The Sun, will be officially released on Friday November 25. I Love It features the vocal work of fellow South Australian product Sia.  The Hilltop Hoods will also be supporting Eminem on his massive 3 show Lose Yourself Australian tour. Tickets for the 2nd Sydney show go on sale tomorrow. You’ll want to be quick. The Hoods sixth album Drinking From The Sun drops in February 2012. Hilltop … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods announce the details of a brand new track ‘I Love It feat. Sia’

Hilltop Hoods Western Canadian Tour

Hilltop Hoods are hard at it over the next few months with a tour of Canada happening next month, the massive sold out tour with Eminem and a run of festival dates which include the national Big Day Out Tour. The Hoods will play 3 massive dates in Canada followed by the two huge sold out shows in Melbourne and Sydney.  Suffa, Pressure and DJ Debris will then be busy preparing for the launch of their brand new LP titled Drinking From The Sun, due out early February 2012. Crowds will also be pleased to hear that at least 3 tracks … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods Western Canadian Tour