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Review: Juñor weGOTthis

Jim Steps

A brand new track landed on our desks last month from the R.E.A.L Music Families artist Juñor. Juñor is an up and coming emcee/producer and DJ hailing from Melbourne. His brand new track titled weGOTthis is an absolute burner. Drawing inspirations from artists such as Kid Cudi, Flatbush Zombies, JMSN and DJ Shadow, Juñor fucks with a vibey landscape, seamlessly blending reality and dreams into a singular landscape. weGOTthis is a track reinforced by it’s themes and concepts, a song about believing we’ll achieve our dreams and over come obstacles in our path. All this written under the guise of a love … Continue reading Review: Juñor weGOTthis

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Lucky Luke 1Day

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Joseph Luke Dargan aka Lucky Luke is an Aboriginal man of the Waanyi, Mitakoodi, Ringa Ringa and Kalkadoon tribal groups. He was born in Cloncurry in North West Queensland, and currently lives and works in Mount Isa in Youth and Community Service roles. Lucky Luke started his obsession with hip hop as a fan at a very young age, and then transitioned to freestyling at parties and putting up free mixtapes and youtube videos. Luke has refined his craft over the past 18 months, and with the help of Joe Ave (The Winnie Coopers, Born Fresh, Eloquence and Truths) and … Continue reading Lucky Luke 1Day

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Sydney support acts for R.A The Rugged Man National Tour announced

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Sub and Creep, N3 and Azmatik Drastik and Demise from Skrew Loose Records, will be supporting the legendary MC R.A The Rugged Man Manning Bar in Sydney in June. R.A The Rugged Man is a New York native and will be touring across Australia with his “Shoot Me In the Head” tour.  N3: N3 is a MC that is part of the infamous duo Smacktown, since 2007 the duo Smacktown has been pioneering their earth rendering fusion between hardcore hip-hop and heavy electronica, capturing the hearts of their loyal fan base of the self-titled “Smacktillians.” Their indescribable sound and performances … Continue reading Sydney support acts for R.A The Rugged Man National Tour announced

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[CANS WORKSHOP] Expressions of interest now open for graffiti art workshops

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Join Lady Poise, Sear and Store at Carclew for hands-on graffiti art workshops. Carclew’s CANS returns during May 2015 with a cohort of artists of international calibre, whose works feature in spaces and streets across Australia. CANS workshops provide local artists, from beginners to the more experienced, with the opportunity to develop their design skills and practical techniques under the guidance of professional artists. This year workshops offer technique development and design support with POISE, SEAR, and STORE in the lead up to each participant painting a temporary wall in Victoria Square. The works will then be on display in … Continue reading [CANS WORKSHOP] Expressions of interest now open for graffiti art workshops

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Bitter Belief Classixxx MixtaEP

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SBX artist Bitter Belief has just released a brand new 6 track mixtape titled Classixxx MixtaEP. The mixtape is available now for the measly price of $5. The tape features a remixes of some of Bitter’s all time favourite classic tracks. Including tracks by Phil Collins (In The Air Tonight), Bruce Springsteen, Al Green and more. Dropping alongside the tapes release is brand video clip for the track Is It Fair Tonight, which you can peep above. The video was shot by Cortext. You can purchase the new mixtape here. Continue reading Bitter Belief Classixxx MixtaEP

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aahh Radio Podcast: Thundamentals

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Thundamentals’ reputation as a band of party starters with a loud egalitarian streak is obviously resonating with Australian music fans as demand has pushed the rap crew to double the number of Elephant In The Room tour dates.   What’s more, taking a leaf from the legacy of support that legends like the Hilltop Hoods [among others] have given Thundas, the Sydney-via-Blue Mountains group are announcing Melbourne’s 18-year-old rap wunderkind BARO as tour support, taking the up-and-coming rhyme-smith on the road for 15 of their 24 Elephant In the Room dates.   The good vibes couldn’t have come at a … Continue reading aahh Radio Podcast: Thundamentals

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Tyler, The Creator Shares New Video. New Album ‘Cherry Bomb’

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After launching his new media platform earlier today in the form of the Golf Media app, Tyler, the Creator is back to share a new music video for two new tracks, ‘Fucking Young’ and ‘Deathcamp,’ as well as announce that his forthcoming album Cherry Bomb is available for pre-order now and will be released digitally this Monday, April 13th.Cherry Bomb is available for pre-order now, and will be released physically on May 1st. The Golf Media app is now available for download via Apple and Android app stores, though users who register for the app via golfwang.com prior to downloading from either … Continue reading Tyler, The Creator Shares New Video. New Album ‘Cherry Bomb’

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Ivan Ooze Social Alien

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With a stream of viral Friday freestyle videos catapulting him into the spotlight, Melbourne indie rapper Ivan Ooze cemented the hype in 2015 with singles ‘Trippin’ and ‘Jimi Hendrix’. Now, he’s ready to drop his latest mixtape ‘The Social Alien’, and is heading out on a headline tour to celebrate. “‘The Social Alien’ mixtape is a reflection of the good, the bad and the ugly from my life on this planet so far and how I feel about it all. Some will love it, others won’t, but fuck it, we’re all human…or so we think.” Collaborations with producers WZRDKID and … Continue reading Ivan Ooze Social Alien

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El’ Jistos Full Tilt Boogie Mixtape

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After being active on the hip hop circuit for the last 6 years, Blue Mountains rapper El’ Jistos has released a mixtape to fire up for his first studio release scheduled for spring this year. 20 year old El’ Jistos was previously in the prolific ‘A Blank Canvas’ Crew. The trio supported household names such as Thudamentals, The Tounge, Spit Syndicate, Rappaport, Hermitude, Urthboy, Dialectrix, and Joe New. The ternion shared the stage as part of the infamous ‘Blue Mountains Hip Hop Alumni’ at the gargantuan Bushfire Benefit gig at Katoomba RSL in 2013. El’ Jistos’s verbal and thematic form … Continue reading El’ Jistos Full Tilt Boogie Mixtape

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Dyl Thomas & Flu Deep

Jim Steps

Dyl Thomas & Flu’s upcoming Idol Hands EP is now available for pre-order over at the Pang Productions website. During the week we also caught a brand new video drop for the track titled Deep. A gritty and raw clip filmed throughout Melbourne and it’s suburbs. The new track has the boys spittin’ some dope bars over the top of a crazy nice beat. This is the second track we’ve seen drop from the album, following on from the track Red Wine Bars Shine. The Idol Hands EP pre-order pack includes: 12″ vinyl EP Idol Hands A3 poster Pang Productions stickers … Continue reading Dyl Thomas & Flu Deep

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Red Pill (of Ugly Heroes) Releases Solo Album + Stream

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The newest signee from Mello Music Group, Red Pill’s debut full length album is finally here. The Detroit native has been described as “unflinchingly grim” and “hilariously self-deprecating.” The new album, Look What This World Did To Us, is an introspective journey, revealing intimate details through unabashed honesty and satirical absurdity. Self-analysis and loathing may come through initially, but what truly impresses about Red Pill is the talent and control of a veteran rhymer. Having found success in his group Ugly Heroes with Apollo Brown and Verbal Kent, Red Pill’s new album is a project that strives to establish his … Continue reading Red Pill (of Ugly Heroes) Releases Solo Album + Stream

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Roots Manuva returns with Four Tet produced track ‘Facety 2:11′

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Rodney Smith is arguably the greatest rapper ever to emerge from British shores and after two years locked in the studio brewing up brand new music, he returns now with Facety, a stunning single produced by fellow UK maverick Four Tet. ‘Facety’ is patois slang for someone being rude – a barefaced cheek referenced by the insistent, cockney rhyming lyrical snip – ‘boat race’ – that makes up the chorus. Another of electronic music’s most exciting voices, NYC producer Machinedrum, provides the beat for the B-Side, ‘Like a Drum.’ In his inimitable words, the single is ‘a wee Spring warmer … Continue reading Roots Manuva returns with Four Tet produced track ‘Facety 2:11′

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Allday’s ‘I Should Be Working On My Album But I’m Doing A Tour’ National Tour Is Selling Out Fast

Jim Steps

Allday’s phenomenal debut album ‘Startup Cult’ debuted at #3 on the ARIA charts last July, and his October national tour sold out in 48 hours. Since then, Allday landed two tracks from the album in the triple j Hottest 100, and played to swarms of enraptured fans at festivals all summer. Now, in the midst of making Album #2, Allday is taking out two of the country’s best up and comers – Asta, whose recent collaboration with Allday “Dynamite” was added to triple j last week, and Gill Bates, who makes rnb sounds that are as fresh as f*** – … Continue reading Allday’s ‘I Should Be Working On My Album But I’m Doing A Tour’ National Tour Is Selling Out Fast

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360 Debuts “Early Warning” Acoustic Video feat. Chris Cheney

Jim Steps

The Retopia Tour Kicks Off This Week 360 has been busy in the studio writing and recording new material in Sydney over the last couple of weeks. Chris Cheney from The Living End joined 360 in the studio just hours after touching down from LA to collaborate on a new track​ ​”Early Warning,” their live acoustic performance showcasing a rarely seen side of 60 – raw, emotional and stripped back. 60’s national Retopia Tour kicks off in Queensland this Thursday and with 24 shows over six weeks alongside local stars Coin Banks​ ​and LEVA, plus local supports in each state, … Continue reading 360 Debuts “Early Warning” Acoustic Video feat. Chris Cheney

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Paper Diamond Touring with A$AP Ferg in April and May

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Niche & Live Nation are pleased to announce that acclaimed US producer Paper Diamond will join A$AP Ferg as support on his headline shows throughout Australia in April and May. Championed by his peers as an unparalleled talent, Paper Diamond’s style is rich with experimentation – combining soaring melody and dusty hardware to create a wildly individual sound. With the recent release of his Rain Drops EP and a 35-date headline tour of the United States already completed, 2015 is already looking like a triumphant one for the Los Angeles-based beatmarker. As noted by Diplo, “every festival in the world is not complete … Continue reading 
Paper Diamond Touring with A$AP Ferg in April and May

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Oscar Key Sung Australian Tour

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One of Australia’s most unique producers and Melbourne’s most vital voices, Oscar Key Sung will release his second EP, Altruism on May 1 and in celebration will be hitting the road this June. The EP features lead track Premonition and new single Skip, available now as an instant grat when you pre-order the EP.  Altruism further explores the ever-growing polarity in Key Sung’s sound. His sound winds simultaneously through RnB’s golden past and pop’s near future. The signatures of Key Sung— its panoptic production and lyrical exposition— are underscored on Altruism, deepening his sense of conflict; its glacial beauty and modern dread. … Continue reading Oscar Key Sung Australian Tour

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R.A The Rugged Man announces ‘Shoot Me In The Head’ Australian National Tour 2015

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The legendary rapper R.A The Rugged Man will be back in Australia for a national tour ‘Shoot Me In The Head’ starting June 2015.  An emcee who needs no introduction, R.A is as controversial as he is influential. Hailing from New York,  he flawlessly combines the authenticity of his undeniably rugged life with his undisputed mic skills and understanding of the genre as a hip-hop historian.  R.A. pioneered the truly independent indie-rap hustle, pressing his own vinyl singles and racking up one of the most impressive resumes in Rap history. From Wu-Tang and Mobb Deep to Biggie and Kool G. … Continue reading R.A The Rugged Man announces ‘Shoot Me In The Head’ Australian National Tour 2015

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aahh Radio Podcast: Jurassic 5

Jim Steps

Jurassic 5 formed in the early nineties and quickly became known as one of the soulful and socially aware Hip Hop groups of the LA underground scene. They weren’t throwback or old school, but they embodied a nostalgic sound that was also at once fresh and has remained the benchmark for original Hip Hop ever since. The group gave us timeless tracks such as ‘Quality Control’, ‘What’s Golden’ , ‘Day at The Races’ and ‘Thin Line’ featuring Nelly Furtado before they parted ways in 2007. Although the band was out of sight they were certainly not out of mind and … Continue reading aahh Radio Podcast: Jurassic 5

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Hau Unleashes New Single Kill.I.Am

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With 20 years of writing and performing under his belt (best known as the front man for ARIA award-winning duo, Koolism), Australia’s Hau is building up the release of his debut solo album, with first single ‘Kill.I.Am’. No stranger to the airwaves, Hau’s prolific career has already seen him provide vocals for huge talents including the Hilltop Hoods, Hermitude, Rodney P and Oddisee, head up the Hip-Hop show on Australia’s leading youth network triple j and launch his solo career with the release of mixtape Football, Feasts & Funerals in 2014. The first single title off his debut LP The … Continue reading Hau Unleashes New Single Kill.I.Am

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Masters Of Max: The Air Max Icons

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The Air Max family spans numerous generations. With the Air Max 1 leading the charge, the family’s various iterations have taken on personalities of their own. None will be forgotten but some have come to stand apart, becoming known for their bold colors, spirited designs and pivotol roles in the evolution of visible air. As the countdown to the second annual Air Max Day continues, Nike takes a look back to remember the Icons of the Air Max Family: The Masters of Max. AIR MAX 1 Innovation isn’t always visible — but when it is, its impact can be immeasurable. … Continue reading Masters Of Max: The Air Max Icons

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The Evolution Of Visible Air #AirMaxDay

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AIR MAX NOT JUST A SHOE — A REVOLUTION Leading up to the 28th birthday of Air Max on March 26, Nike shares the untold story of a cultural icon — from its cutting-edge construction to its adoption around the world. In 1987, Nike Air was not a new proposition. Runners were already familiar with the benefits of the cushioning technology, which first appeared in the Nike Tailwind in 1978. But seeing is believing. Nike Air hit a high when it became more than a feeling. Nike designer Tinker Hatfield set out to make the breakthrough technology visible so runners could … Continue reading The Evolution Of Visible Air #AirMaxDay

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Soda’s Screaming Success Two years never looked so good…

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Last night, hundreds of Soda lovers came out to celebrate 2 years of good times, late nights, epic tunes and gourmet dogs at The Soda Factory in Surry Hills. From the Sweet Gal’s Blush to the Birthday Special, Soda’s strong spirited cocktails warmly welcomed guests at 6pm with circulating gourmet dogs, crispy hot wings, fried onion rings and sweet potato fries from the American diner inspired venue. DJ Yella, former member of the World Class Wreckin’ Cru along with Dr. Dre and a founding member of the pioneering gangsta rap group N.W.A, was the night’s shiny red maraschino cherry. Hitting the … Continue reading Soda’s Screaming Success Two years never looked so good…

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Call of Duty Lands Down Under

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The First Ever Australian-set MP map in Call of Duty History Second Epic DLC Pack for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Comes to Xbox One and Xbox 360 Players on April 1. New Offering Delivers Four New Multiplayer Maps, Bonus Weapon, Custom Weapon Variant and New Exo Grappling Ability All-Star Hollywood Cast John Malkovich, Bill Paxton, Rose McGowan and Jon Bernthal Star in the Next Chapter of New Exo Zombies Saga Prepare to rise to a new level of Call of Duty® DLC with the release of Call of Duty®: Advanced Warfare Ascendance. On April 1, the second massive DLC … Continue reading Call of Duty Lands Down Under

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Come Together 2015 Early Bird Tickets!

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Come Together 2015 tickets are now on sale and it’s looking like a sell-out! Get your early bird-price tickets while the gettin’ is good! Limited two-day passes are also available! Each ticket includes an unlimited rides pass so everyone can enjoy the attractions of Luna Park by the harbour before hitting the Big Top for this amazing feast of music. It all goes down on the long weekend, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th of June! Official  ||  Facebook Continue reading Come Together 2015 Early Bird Tickets!

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Jurassic 5 Announce Australian Tour Supports
  


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Jurassic 5 are back with a vengeance and have blitzed Glastonbury and Coachella festivals among others recently. The full 6-member tribe will be undertaking a huge national tour around their 2015 Bluesfest performance, kicking off in Newcastle on 26th March – less than a week away!  Jurassic 5 formed in the early nineties and quickly became known as one of the soulful and socially aware Hip Hop groups of the LA underground scene. They weren’t throwback or old school, but they embodied a nostalgic sound that was also at once fresh and has remained the benchmark for original Hip Hop … Continue reading Jurassic 5 Announce Australian Tour Supports
  


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The Funkoars Announce National Australian Tour!

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The Funkoars are pleased to announce their forthcoming National ‘Below Average’ headline tour this coming May/June, proudly presented by Tone Deaf, Golden Era Records, Cassette Entertainment and Premier Artists. Tickets for all shows on the ‘Below Average’ Tour are on … Continue reading The Funkoars Announce National Australian Tour!

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Full Tote Odds Announce New Single & beyondblue Campaign

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One Of Australia’s premier Hip hop groups, Full Tote Odds, today announced the upcoming release of their newest single, You Don’t Know, And major funding raising campaign for beyondblue. You Don’t Know featuring Purpose & Prime, due to be released on April 10, is musical driven through rich sultry guitar and live string section of brass, piano and bass; while lyrically the single highlights the social and personal realties of living with mental illnesses and aims to encourage others struggling with anxiety and depression to speak up and seek help. “You Don’t Know, is about each and everyone of our … Continue reading Full Tote Odds Announce New Single & beyondblue Campaign

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Vursafied Break The Mould

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Break The Mould is the second EP from upcoming Sydney rapper Vursafied. Vursafied hails from the Hills District in Sydney’s North West and has been steadily building a following over the last couple of years. His latest effort titled Break The Mould features production from Cam Bluff, youngster Hamley, Koolta, SBX’s latest addition Rob Shaker, Castar and Stainz. The features list is just as impressive with Emilio Rojas, 316, DJayne & A-BINNIE. Break The Mould is available now, for the cheap price of $7. Head here to purchase the EP now. allaussiehiphop.com are giving away some signed copies of Vursafied’s … Continue reading Vursafied Break The Mould