Hip Hop Artists From Australia make the FIFA 20 Official Soundtracks

Sampa The Great and Ivan Ooze Feature on EA SPORTS™ FIFA 20 Soundtracks Electronic Arts Inc., recently unveiled the official EA SPORTS™ FIFA 20 soundtrack that includes new music from Major Lazer, which is featured in the all-new VOLTA FOOTBALL* … Continue reading Hip Hop Artists From Australia make the FIFA 20 Official Soundtracks

Melbourne MC Clue teams up with Sydney Candy Pop producer PachiSquid for a unique collaboration

Melbourne MC Clue returns after his sophomore EP, Australian Famous with B-Side. B-Side sees the lyricist team up with Sydney Candy Pop producer, PachiSquid, uniquely bridging the divide between Pop and Hip Hop. Clue speaks as a listener and an … Continue reading Melbourne MC Clue teams up with Sydney Candy Pop producer PachiSquid for a unique collaboration

Baskiat X Juju – Mr Carmack Throw Your Chains Off (Remix)

Hailing from Sydney’s Northern Beaches, 23 year old concept rapper Baskiat (who also plays sax and produces his own beats) joins forces with emcee Juju to release a brand new remix tack of Mr Carmacks Throw Your Chains Off. In 2012 Baskiat released his first single “Wisdom,” co-produced by Flume, to a great reception online and rotation on triple j. Since then he has expanded as an artist, performing regularly throughout Sydney as both a solo act and with Golden Island Collective, consisting of Decypher Us, Nonne MC AND 316. Recently Baskiat teamed up with Australian Hip Hop pioneer DJ … Continue reading Baskiat X Juju – Mr Carmack Throw Your Chains Off (Remix)

This Kids Got Beats For Days

Little Wonder Productions release’s Oath – 2wenty8days By now, you may have heard of a little independent label based in Victoria doing BIG, BIG things. Little Wonder Productions is a hip hop, funk and soul label involved in the production, manufacture and distribution of its products on various audio formats. Headed up by Doc Felix, the label specialises in small run and limited edition music. Their latest project, an absolute ground shaker. The beat scene in Australia has seen massive changes over the past decade. Artists such as Katalyst, Pasobionic, Hermitude, Plutonic Lab and more lead the way with their … Continue reading This Kids Got Beats For Days

Baskiat Sophisticated Fiending

In 2012 Baskiat released his first single Wisdom, produced by Flume, to a great reception online and a brief rotation on triple j. Since then he has matured as an emcee, he has started working with more local talents, and holds down residency once a month at BRKLYN bar in the Sydney suburb of Manly. 2013 saw Baskiat and his collective, Menace Clique, open for renowned local acts such as Spit Syndicate, Kerser, Diafrix and Pez. Now in 2014, Baskiat sets his sights on the throne of local hip hop. He has recently released a brand new mixtape which features a large contribution … Continue reading Baskiat Sophisticated Fiending

Hermitude x Flume – Hyperparadise (GANZ Flip)

This Song Is Sick has premiered the Hermitude x Flume – Hyperparadise (GANZ flip) this morning, and its a banger. The growing talents of Dutch native GANZ are on display as the Amsterdam based producer made a bold choice in flipping Flume’s sensational remix of Hyperparadise by Hermitude.   You can grab a free download of this track by following the link through the player below. Or heading over to GANZ’s Facebook page here. Source  ||  GANZ  ||  Flume  ||  Hermitude Continue reading Hermitude x Flume – Hyperparadise (GANZ Flip)

aahh Radio Episode 12 Hermitude

The HyperParadise LP is Hermitude hitting the bullseye of their artistic vision, a beautifully inventive record of future beats and electronica. It’s not just their meticulousness in production and musicianship, it’s the passion and love they have for instrumental music that makes them so special.  The songs are bubbling with personality: choruses leap out of songs demanding an emotional response, differing for each listener. It wouldn’t be hard to imagine the more notably adventurous R&B/soul vocalists wishing they could get their hands on the likes of All of You and HyperParadise. Fresh from their overseas success Hermitude undertook some high-profile … Continue reading aahh Radio Episode 12 Hermitude

Review: 2013 Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards

Just under a fortnight ago, the city of Melbourne hosted the independent music scenes night of nights, the 2013 Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards. Held at the unique Revolt Melbourne Artspace, an old warehouse dawned with projected images taken from … Continue reading Review: 2013 Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards

Ta-Ku – REϟTWERK VOL​.​II

Fresh off the back of his latest release DoWhatYouLove, available through Jakarta Records, Perth based beat-smith and founder of Sunday Records, Ta-ku drops the second in the series of originals, re-works, and remixes titled REϟTWERK VOL​.​II. The Red Bull Music Academy alumni quickly captured the world’s attention and with the amount of releases he has clocked up for labels like Brownswood, HW&W, Soulection and Project Mooncircle as well as collaborations with Chet Faker and remixes for Justin Timberlake, Flume, The Presets, Hermitude and Snakadaktal, Ta-ku looks set to continue with a crackling schedule set for 2013 already locked in. REϟTWERK … Continue reading Ta-Ku – REϟTWERK VOL​.​II

Tour News: Groovin’ The Moo – Bendigo & Maitland Sell Out!

Groovin’ the Moo (GTM) Maitland has officially SOLD OUT! Following directly on from GTM Bendigo selling out in less than two days last week, 2013 is the fifth consecutive year the flagship Maiitland show has sold out! Stephen Halpin, Cattleyard Promotions said today, “Thanks Maitland! We are so grateful for all your support over the years. Feels that this year will be something special. Apologies to those who missed out, but we have a limited capacity and just can’t fit anyone else into the showground!”  With half the eastern seaboard events now sold out, GTM fans have the perfect reason to … Continue reading Tour News: Groovin’ The Moo – Bendigo & Maitland Sell Out!

Groovin The Moo 2013

Sun’s coming up on a pure gold Groovin’ The Moo (GTM) 2013! Come the April/May cusp, GTM is looking forward to sharing some of the freshest sonic produce from favourite home-grown acts to international imports when returning to its much loved four regional towns as well as the Nation’s capital. From Flume, Tame Impala, The Temper Trap (who will close the main stage) and Seth Sentry to Example (UK), The Kooks (UK), Tegan and Sara (CAN) and The Bronx (USA), the GTM community of 75,000 from across the country are in for a premium shindig. Just one year shy of celebrating its … Continue reading Groovin The Moo 2013

triple j – J Awards 2012

The first batch of acts vying for Australian Album of the Year at the 2012 J Awards were announced recently on triple j Breakfast with Tom & Alex. The 2012 Unearthed Artist of the Year and The Music Video of the Year nominees have also been announced. Out of the five nominees, two of the acts – The Rubens & Alpine – are being noticed for the debut long-players. Hermitude pick up their first nomination for their fourth album Hyper Paradise. Ball Park’s nomination comes just a year after their first, for their debut Happiness & Surrounding Suburbs and Tame Impala follow … Continue reading triple j – J Awards 2012

Hermitude – Parallel Paradise EP

Hermitudes remix accompaniment to their critically adored album HyperParadise is out now. It features some electrifying remixes from some of Australia’s best and most hyped producers including M-Phazes, Flume, Ta-Ku and Sampology. Flume leads the charge with a kaleidoscopic reinvention of HyperParadise, filled with epic buildups, swung beat work and classy synths – showing why he’s making waves on the international beats scene. Australia’s hip hop production powerhouse, M-Phazes takes a break from his trademark boom-bap, delivering an addictive disco-fuelled take of Speak of The Devil. The ever prolific Ta-Ku takes HyperParadise into dancefloor destruction mode, proving why he’s one of … Continue reading Hermitude – Parallel Paradise EP