New 5 Track EP Coming Soon! Sydney rapper That Kid Kearve, has recently released his brand new track ‘This N That’. It’s already racked up an impressive 120,000 views on YouTube in just under a week. Having no label support, … Continue reading That Kid Kearve Continues His Meteoric Rise With New Track ‘This N That’
Less than a month after his debut release on Golden Era Records ‘Any Given D-Day’, K21 has released a brand new song and the companion video ‘Something (one) in the water’ to promote his upcoming tour and boy what a … Continue reading K21 launches #AnyGivenRapChallenge + new single ‘Something (one) in the water’
Hip Hop royalty, the Hilltop Hoods have recently announced that they are stepping down from the record label they started almost 10 years ago. In a brief statement posted to the groups social accounts, the Hoods have stated that they … Continue reading Hilltop Hoods leave Golden Era Records
Following the release of her official debut single ‘Savage’ on Friday, Brisbane-based Fijian hip-hop artist Jesswar has dropped a menacing film clip for the track. At 22 Jesswar is driven, hungry and proving it, having recently signed with Golden Era … Continue reading Golden Era Records signee Jesswar delivers staunch power in ‘Savage’ video
Two of Australia’s most critically acclaimed hip hop artists have released their joint project. A.B. Original is the collaboration between Briggs (Album of the Year recipient at the National Indigenous Music Awards 2015) and Trials, ARIA Award winning producer for Drapht, Illy, Hilltop Hoods, Seth Sentry and Funkoars among others. A.B. Original was born when the two artists were invited to perform at triple j’s 40 year celebration, Beat The Drum, in January 2015. They produced a short but powerful set which also included the special performance of ‘The Hunt’, a collaboration with Gurrummul performed earlier on triple j’s live … Continue reading A.B. Original release the year’s most important album ‘Reclaim Australia’
Goon enthusiasts DC & Dragz live life with there eyes on the silver lining. Seeing each day as a fruity opportunity to squeeze every last drop out of life. Hailing from Adelaide South Australia the duo have just released the first sneak peek of their upcoming release Goon Sack Boom Bap, due late 2016. The new track titled I Remember, features Golden Era Records very own K21, and label mate Trials on the beat. Cuts on the track are handled by the homie Prospeks. You can check out the brand new track in the player below! Stay tuned for more! Continue reading DC & Dragz I Remember feat. K21
Two of Australia’s most critically acclaimed hip hop artists have announced a joint project. A.B. Original is the collaboration between Briggs (Album of the Year recipient at the National Indigenous Music Awards 2015) and Trials, ARIA Award winning producer for Drapht, Illy, Hilltop Hoods, Seth Sentry and Funkoars among others. A.B. Original was born when the two artists were invited to perform at triple j’s 40 year celebration, Beat The Drum, in January 2015. They produced a short but powerful set which also included the special performance of ‘The Hunt’, a collaboration with Gurrumul performed earlier on triple j’s live … Continue reading A.B. Original 2 Black 2 Strong
Nobody calls their mother as much as they’d like to. The last time I called mine was five weeks ago and that was only so she could remind me when my Dad’s birthday was. Adam Briggs seems to have a much more connected relationship with his mum. The Shepparton hip-hop ace has a pretty cool Mum too. Though she may appear on her son’s phone as Agnes Skinner, she’s a woman who cooks damper and ends phone conversations with “later”. After a quick tour of his home Briggs allowed us to film a phone conversation he had with her. Watch the … Continue reading Briggs Calls His Mum
For the last 5 years every act on Golden Era Records have come together to record a track where the rappers have their chance to rap one verse and the djjs have a chance to scratch. For the 5th year they will be releasing this limited edition track on Gold 10” Vinyl. The A side features the Sesta (The Funkoars) produced track with rapping from Hilltop Hoods, The Funkoars, Vents, Briggs & K21 and scratching from Dj Debris and Adfu. The B side is the instrumental of the track for any aspiring emcees to lay down their own verses. Tracklisting: A. … Continue reading 2015 Golden Era Cypher + Gold 10″ Vinyl
Let It Be Known… Golden Era Records Emcee and Shepparton local, Briggs has just posted a picture of a blank 7” vinyl on his social accounts, with the words “Test Press For What?”. What could it mean, what gem will be pressed onto this little blank slate? Well the crew over on the closed Facebook group …Oz Hip Hop Vinyl Heads… put their… heads together to see what they could come up with. Here are some of the guesses we thought were worth a laugh. Atreyu Edgar Hold on. That’s Briggsy’s hand. Which makes it a 12″ Tobi Wrigley 0 … Continue reading It’s All Black & White For Briggs
Sage Francis is returning to our shores in December 2014 and has just announced some quality acts to join the stage with him. Hip Hop and Punk are two concepts that are no stranger to Australian music lovers, from the 80’s and beyond. Sage was even signed to Epitaph Records when he first started out, bringing together the tribes over the years and in his own way making a massive contribution to the melting pot of cross over hip hop music we see today. So with these shows we hope to bring together audiences from all styles of music to … Continue reading Sage Francis Australian Support Announcement
‘Change My Way’ the first single from Any Given D-Day — K21’s second LP and first under the Golden Era Records label imprint. The track, produced by Hilltop Hoods’ Suffa, is available from today via iTunes and made it’s debut on the triple j Hip Hop show last night. Any Given D-Day is due out towards the end of the year. Stay tuned for the official film clip, dropping soon. Purchase the brand new single here. Continue reading K21 Change My Way feat. Joy Sparkles
Celebrating the brand new Hilltop Hoods Cosby Sweater Official Video, our favourite GIF moments. Hilltop Hoods, have just released the brand new visuals for their track Cosby Sweater, which features a heap of Golden Era members in some stylin’ coogi sweaters. The new clip is directed by Richard Coburn, and produced by Anna Bardsley-Jones for Kojo. Find Hilltop Hoods music on iTunes & Google Play here. Get tickets for the ‘Cosby Sweater’ tour here. Cosby Sweater is lifted from the recently released brand new album from Hilltop Hoods, Walking Under Stars. Get it here. Continue reading Hilltop Hoods Cosby Sweater Official Video In GIFS
For the first time ever in Melbourne, Rolling Stone Australia be bringing their own pop-up venue, the Rolling Stone Live Lodge, taking over the iconic Workers Club in Fitzroy Melbourne from September 25 to October 12. There’s more to come, … Continue reading Live Lodge 2014 First Announcement feat. Briggs, Funkoars, L-Fresh The Lion, WZRDKID, Remi & more
You know the Briggs story, indigenous kid from regional Australia. Well, he is just about to drop his sophomore album Sheplife this Friday the 22nd of August. Sheplife is the culmination of generations of observations, experiences and stories. The aggression is there but it’s tempered with a thoughtfulness that is always the separator between the good and great artists. As he said himself: “If The Blacklist was the punch in the face, Sheplife is why I punched you in the face.” With appearances from Ill Bill, Joyride, Sietta and Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, Sheplife is the album by which Briggs will compared to … Continue reading Briggs Sheplife Official Video
You know the Briggs story, indigenous kid from regional Australia (Victoria). if not, let me refresh your memory, from the moment Briggs dropped his self-released debut EP, the brilliant and ground breaking Homemade Bombs (2009), it was obvious to everyone that this marked the arrival of a powerful and unique voice on the scene. His indigenous roots and his rural upbringing in the small country town of Shepparton (Victoria) gave him a perspective like no one else. Powered by a rapid-fire, melodic, direct approach, Briggs was as funny as he was deep. It was this rare combination of characteristics that lead … Continue reading Briggs Sheplife
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
Having just toured the nation with shows and festivals still to come in the coming months the Funkoars have done what they do best, look after the fans. The new EP Dawn of the Head peaked at #3 on the Urban and #18 on the Album ARIA charts last month. Today, we are super excited to announce Dawn Of The Head has been officially uploaded on YouTube for FREE. Check it out below. 2014 has seen a resurgence for the group with the final touches being put on the 5th album In Case of Emergency ready for release later this year. If you haven’t already … Continue reading Funkoars New EP Dawn Of The Head Streaming For Free
ACCLAIM Magazine, in association with Golden Era Records and New Era Australia, present Adelaide artist K21’s ‘Kid Sinatra’ EP. Released exclusively through the Acclaim website, K21 has recently signed with Golden Era Records. The 5-track EP is free for download and features new and previously unreleased tunes in the lead-up to the release of a new full-length album later this year. The Kid Sinatra EP is available for free download below and features Fluent Form, Maundz, Trials, Briggs, Vents and Realizm. K21 Official || Twitter || Facebook Continue reading K21 – Kid Sinatra EP
2012’s Golden Era Mixtape was the second in the series of mixtapes showcasing the talent, depth and skill of the artists on the Golden Era Records label, including artists Briggs, Hilltop Hoods, Adfu and more. Released on the triple j hip hop show with Hau, The Golden Era Mixtape 2012 featured a host of dope tracks including Funkoars – Carl Sagan. As a part of the ‘Funkoars Fam Appreciation Day‘, Carl Sagan has been released as a free download, minus any drop overs. Written by Hons, Trials & Sesta with cuts from DJ Reflux, and production from Trials, this is the … Continue reading The Funkoars – Carl Sagan
Tune into WTF on Channel [V] from 4pm on Wednesday July 11 for the exclusive world premiere of Hilltop Hoods’ – Shredding The Balloon video. They will also have the premiere posted online. Shredding The Balloon is the follow up to the triple platinum single I Love It and airplay hit Speaking In Tongues from the band’s latest number one album, Drinking From The Sun. To whet your appetite for the Shredding The Balloon video, check out these exclusive pics. Hilltop Hoods || Facebook || Source Continue reading Hilltop Hoods – Shredding The Balloon Official Video Clip Preview
The Golden Era Mixtape 2012 is the second in the series of mixtapes showcasing the talent, depth and skill of the artists on the Golden Era Records labels. Released on the triple j hip hop show with Hau, the Golden Era Mixtape 2012 is out now. You can grab it by following the link here. Mixed by ADFU, hosted by Briggs the mixtape features all of the usual suspects the Hilltop Hoods, Funkoars, Vents, Briggs, Hau and K21. Highlights include The Hilltop Hoods Feat. Sia – I Love It (Trials Remix), the new Hilltop Hoods track Rattling The Keys To The Kingdom, Debris, … Continue reading Golden Era Records Mixtape 2012
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
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
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 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
Australian producer Methodz produces a stomper remix of Vents – Marked For Death. The illusive Melbourne producer Methodz is a member of the Cheapskates Crew which include Katchem, Seedy Cest and Vawn A.G on the cuts. Growing up in Melbourne he was always fascinated by the fact that most classic albums started in a bedroom/ basement and he credits Alchemist as his biggest influence among many. Other than his own crew Methodz has worked with Brad Strut, Shawn Lov, Maundz, Raven and Fluent Form to name a few and hopes to expand this list very soon. When describing his sound he says … Continue reading Methodz – Winner of the “Marked For Death” Remix Competition
Congratulations to Vents with news this week his album Marked For Death snagged an ARIA nomination for ‘Best Urban Album’. Vents sophomore release Marked for Death was produced by Trials from The Funkoars, and the album features Golden Era label mates Hilltop Hoods, and Sesta from The Funkoars. Also big congratulations to Trials who not only produced Vents’ – Marked For Death but also primarily produced 7 time ARIA nominee Drapht’s – The Life Of Riley album, including the track, Rapunzel which was also nominated for Single Of The Year. Coming soon from Vents a brand new film clip for the title track … Continue reading Vents receives ARIA Nomination
Tweet to pay and get a free Funkoars – The Quickening bonus track: The Funkoars feat. Vents – The Assassination (Jaytee Remix). Simply click the here or the image below to ‘Pay With A Tweet’ and grab your download of this murderous track. Fresh off the back of releasing their thumping first single Where I Am, the Funkoars are proud to announce The Quickening Album Launch Tour which will see them touring extensively throughout the country from September through November. Visit Funkoars.com for ticketing details. Tour Dates: Fri 23 Sept – NSW – Wollongong Uni, Wollongong Sat 24 Sept – ACT – Zierholz @ … Continue reading The Funkoars feat. Vents – The Assassination (Jaytee Remix)
The Funkoars are back ‘n badder than ever and are set to unleash their highly anticipated fourth album The Quickening on Friday 16th of September through Golden Era Records. Fresh off the back of releasing their thumping first single Where I Am, the Funkoars are proud to announce The Quickening Album Launch Tour which will see them touring extensively throughout the country from September through November. The Quickening features guest performances from Hilltop Hoods, Vents, Ad-Fu, K21 with production from Large Professor, Dazastah, Simplex and Debate. Head the the JB HI-FI website to pre-order Funkoars – The Quickening and get your free GE signed mixtape and listeng to an exclusive … Continue reading Funkoars – The Quickening
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