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Bliss N Eso Reveal Details Of ‘Off The Grid’ Album Out March 2017

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A few weeks back Bliss n Eso joined triple j’s Veronica & Lewis in studio to premiere their brand new single ‘Friend Like You (feat. Lee Fields)’ and reveal the title to their highly anticipated sixth studio album, Off The Grid. This morning MC Bliss, MC Eso and DJ Izm are thrilled to announce that Off The Grid will drop Friday 10 March with the vinyl release set for Friday 7 April. Pre-orders for all forms of the album are now available. ‘Friend Like You’ features legendary US soul singer Lee Fields and is a raw reflection of the hard … Continue reading Bliss N Eso Reveal Details Of ‘Off The Grid’ Album Out March 2017

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Bliss n Eso – Dopamine Feat. Thief Official Video Clip

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Bliss N Eso reveal new visuals for Dopamine feat. Thief ‘Dopamine’ is the first taste of Bliss n Eso’s highly-anticipated sixth studio album (due for release in 2017) and their first output since 2013’s ARIA #1 album ‘Circus in the Sky’. ‘Dopamine’ features stunning vocals from rising Sydney artist Thief alongside some of the most candid verses ever laid on a track by the group’s two MCs, detailing some of the personal demons they’ve been battling with. “We have been hard at work in the studio for the past couple of years working on this new album, it’s exciting to finally … Continue reading Bliss n Eso – Dopamine Feat. Thief Official Video Clip

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Eso Announces Solo Project Releases Debut Track ‘Sunny Days’

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It’s Eso time.   As one-third of hip-hop powerhouse Bliss N Eso, Max MacKinnon (aka Eso) has become one of the most recognisable voices and loved personalities in contemporary Australian music. After ten years in the spotlight with his two partners in crime, Eso has delivered his first solo material. The release of Eso’s debut single comes some 18 months after he kicked a decade-long heavy drinking habit while on tour overseas. The trip set a chain reaction in motion which has given birth to Max v2.0. The new Eso has clear vision and an animal-like drive which now sees … Continue reading Eso Announces Solo Project Releases Debut Track ‘Sunny Days’

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Eso – Purple Haze feat. 360

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It’s been coming for a moment now and it’s finally landed this morning. A brand new track from Eso of Bliss N Eso featuring the Utopian, 360. The track titled Purple Haze, dropped as a free download today alongside a killer film clip. The clip was directed by Allan Hardy, the agency in charge was The Dreamers and photography was handled by Shanks aka Snappatronik. Did we mention you can download it for here? Well you can download it for free!! Right here actually.  In the comments section below, let us know your favourite line from the new track, there are … Continue reading Eso – Purple Haze feat. 360

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aahh Radio – Episode 13: Bliss N Eso [Eso]

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In the wake of debuting at #1 on the ARIA Album Chart with their fifth studio effort Circus In The Sky, Bliss n Eso now find themselves with the highest selling Australian album of 2013, and a revered Gold plaque after only 10 days of release. Between the multiple number one charting albums and chart records, various awards and accolades, an unprecedented live presence and the most loyal music fanbase in the country, the Sydney trio continue to push not only themselves, but hip-hop, forward in Australia. Bliss N Eso are stoked to announce that they are joining Big Day … Continue reading aahh Radio – Episode 13: Bliss N Eso [Eso]

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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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Bliss N Eso – House Of Dreams

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Bliss n Eso release their official music video for House Of Dreams, the first taste of their fifth album Circus In The Sky (Due May 2013). Shot on Cockatoo Island in Sydney Harbour the music video follows up on the band’s recent release of their epic trailer for Circus In The Sky. Bliss N Eso will be playing at Movement Festival coming to Australia soon. The tour will feature legendary rapper Nas, 2 Chainz, Iggy Azelea, Spit Syndicate and more. Rumours of a Nas x BNE collaboration is already a hot talking point, more information to come on this. For … Continue reading Bliss N Eso – House Of Dreams

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Interview: Alex Williamson (The Loosest Aussie Bloke Ever)

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If you don’t know the name by now, you need to check yourself cunt. Alex Williamson aka The Loosest Aussie Bloke Ever is taking not only the internet by storm, but also carving his way to becoming one of Australia’s most in demand stand up comics. With upcoming shows at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and also The Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Alex’s loose brand of comedy is proving to be a juggernaut.   aahh: With over 25 million views on YouTube and over 150,000 subscribers, it’s hard to imagine YouTube without your video’s. What has it been like becoming a famous face on … Continue reading Interview: Alex Williamson (The Loosest Aussie Bloke Ever)

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Solo – Rapper Tag #37 (Horrorshow)

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Rapper tag #37 live from Brooklyn, NYC – The Rapper Tag Jagganaut marches on with MC Solo from Horrorshow, chilling it back a minute in Brooklyn NYC.  Horrorshow recently performed at the One Day at The Basement show earlier this year. The gig featured all acoustic sets from Joyride, Spit Syndicate and Horrorshow and was based around the guys reimagining their songs using the talents of their musician friends from other inner west bands like Made In Japan and Milan. If peeps are interested in tracking down some more recordings from the night, acoustic versions of two songs – Waiting For The 5:04 and a cover of American Girl – are available on the bandtag … Continue reading Solo – Rapper Tag #37 (Horrorshow)

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Pez – Rappertag #35

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Melbourne emcee Pez drops 80 bars in the latest edition of Rapper Tag. Who gets tagged next? Watch to find out.  Pez, 360 and the lovely Maya Jupiter are hitting the road in May/June, in support of The Line – promoting respectful relationships among young people. Pez will be performing with a full band so this is one tour not to be missed! Ticketing details are on the poster, or you can find more info here. The Line ||  Soulmate Records  ||  Rappertag Continue reading Pez – Rappertag #35

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Aussie hip hop in the media…

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An interesting article appeared in the Sydney Morning Herald today, titled ‘Phat Of The Land’ written by Craig Mathieson featuring comments from Eso, Pegz, Diafrix and mentioning crews Hilltop Hoods, The Herd and Killerqueenz. Now I say interesting article, not for the content, as it’s a story we’ve all heard a million times over, but more interesting for the reaction that it caused throughout the Australian Hip Hop community. From the comments raised on twitter, we see some interesting points of view on the article and hopefully some good buzz for those involved.  Read the reactions below. Urthboy: urthboy ozhiphop … Continue reading Aussie hip hop in the media…

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BLISS N ESO – GOLD!

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Well done to the guys, a great effort. On the weekend of the release of their highly anticipated Flying Colours Live deluxe edition, the original version of the Sydney trio’s hugely acclaimed third album has gone GOLD after 58 weeks in the ARIA charts. The deluxe edition of the album features the Flying Colours LP plus their brand new single On Tour (currently in high-rotation on Triple J and Nova nationwide) along with a DVD which features their intimate performance at Sydney’s sold-out Metro Theatre in February of this year. In addition, the DVD also includes MTV’s Out of Africa … Continue reading BLISS N ESO – GOLD!