New Sydney-based hip-hop artist, Imcpayne, has just unveiled his debut single ‘Therapy’ – recorded and produced by Michael McGlynn (L-FRESH The LION, Little May) and the rapper himself at Vienna Studios, Sydney. Payne describes the creative process and motivation behind … Continue reading Imcpayne unveils debut single ‘Therapy’
It’s been over two years since Californian rapper Earl Sweatshirt appeared at Aussie festival Splendour In The Grass along with a handful of club shows. Now, Frontier Touring and Handsome Tours are thrilled to confirm his return for a must-see … Continue reading Earl Sweatshirt Announces Melbourne Headline Show For January 2018 + Supporting The XX On East Coast Headline Tour
Rockstar Games and Mass Appeal Present: Welcome To Los Santos. The album is a genre-spanning collection of new music for Grand Theft Auto V, which debuted exclusively inside the PC version of the game earlier this year, and as a standalone … Continue reading Welcome To Los Santos
American rapper-producer EARL SWEATSHIRT will make a welcome return to Australian shores for a series of headline shows in July, delivering his fiercely cerebral brand of hip hop to audiences in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth along with his previously announced appearance at Splendour in the Grass. Earl released his highly anticipated debut LP DORIS in 2013 to wide critical acclaim – receiving perfect scores from The Guardian and LA Times and debuting at #1 on the Australian iTunes album charts. DORIS featured appearances from Odd Future compatriots Tyler, The Creator and Frank Ocean; as well as RZA and legendary production … Continue reading Earl Sweatshirt Australian Headline Shows
Sony Music Entertainment Australia is pleased to announce that Earl Sweatshirtis back to surprise fans with his new record I Don’t Like Shit, I Don’t Go Outside and the release of his latest video ‘Grief’. Fans didn’t need to wait … Continue reading I Don’t Like Shit, I Don’t Go Outside: An Album By Earl Sweatshirt
We recently peeped the release of The FADER + Sonos‘ second installment of the “At Home With…” video series, this time it features rapper Earl Sweatshirt. The solo artist and member of the collective Odd Future took our cameras into his home in Hollywood where friends Taco, Lionel, Jasper and Dash were crashing, to show us a few of his favorite home-goods: candles made by someone named “Hennessy”, exfoliating gloves, his hand-crafted closet (so he has a spot for his clothes), and an exquisite trash collection. We’ll be releasing a new video and unreleased track each month for the eight-part … Continue reading The FADER + Sonos: At Home With… Earl Sweatshirt
For the first time in Sydney, local audiences can now see Jeff Broadway’s 2013 documentary about forward-thinking hip hop label, Stones Throw and hear/see the full story from label co-founder Peanut Butter Wolf as he takes viewers on a journey from forming the label with Charizma, through flagship acts like Madlib and J Dilla to present day successes such as Mayer Hawthorne. With a soundtrack by Madlib, this full-length feature film draws on over 100 hours of footage from filmmaker Jeff Broadway, live concert footage, never-before-seen archival material, inner-circle home video/photographs, and in-depth interviews with the folks who put Stones … Continue reading Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton – This Is Stones Throw Records: Sydney Screening
Presenting the Hip Hop triple bill of the year as Laneway acts Earl Sweatshirt, Danny Brown and Run The Jewels take over the Sydney’s Enmore and Melbourne’s Palace Theatres for one night only! Earl Sweatshirt’s debut solo album Doris charted upon its release earlier in 2012 thanks in part to his high-octane co-headline shows with fellow Odd Future member Tyler, The Creator. The album, flanked by the single ‘Hive’ was an instant success, building on the rise to prominence Earl and his OFWGKTA members have enjoyed as they continue to dominate and pave new paths for Hip Hop. Danny Brown’s first … Continue reading Earl Sweatshirt, Danny Brown & Run The Jewels hit Australia
We’re psyched to present the 2014 Laneway Festival Australia line-up! Programming director and co-founder Danny Rogers says: ‘We’re exceptionally proud of this year’s line-up. As usual, the artists have been chosen on the strength of their music and their ability … Continue reading Laneway Festival 2014: The Line-Up Is Here
Following Thuggin and Shame this is the final 12-inch vinyl EP before Freddie Gibbs & Madlib release their collaborative album, Piñata. On the Deeper EP, Gibbs showcases the yin and yang of heartbreak and anger on the title track, in a lovelorn narrative that meshes perfectly with the weepy strings and insistent rhythm of Madlib’s beat. The B-Side, Harolds – exclusive to this EP – gives Gibbs a chance to ride some low down Beat Konducta-fueled funk in a nostalgic ode to the Chicago chicken-shack that served as the backdrop to many of his seminal life experiences. Piñata is scheduled for … Continue reading Freddie Gibbs & Madlib Deeper EP + Australian Tour
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