Selekt Few are a hip hop trio from the south side of Perth who have been working together since early 2009. We are happy to introducing their debut album MD, which is available now. MC Shareef and Producer / MC Percuss (aka Ruxton) made their first mark on … Continue reading Selekt Few MD
Omac has wasted no time since entering the local scene in Perth, releasing numerous mixtapes and free music online, aswell as performing at dozens of memorable shows over the last few years, including opening up for International hip hop acts such as Jeru the Damaja, Naughty By Nature, Obie Trice, Hopsin and Masta Ace. The Psych Ward crew member has twice toured nationally supporting MC Kerser, and is now preparing for his own national tour for the 2nd part of 2014 to showcase The Omaculate’s debut album Inside My Insomnia! The 16 track album was produced by Rob Shaker and is blessed … Continue reading Omac Inside My Insomnia
The Long Time Coming EP is the first official EP from Melbourne based hip/hop artist Fitzy. Fitzy is an up and coming Hip Hop artist whose out to pay music back by sharing his gift. Having first listened to hip hop as a frustrated teenager looking for an outlet to escape family life he formed a bond with music so strong it would eventually evolve into what we see today. Fitzy joined the Military in 2008 providing him the opportunity to visit parts of Australia and the world, writing down his experiences where possible. Over the next five years Fitzy continued writing … Continue reading Fitzy Long Time Coming EP
British rapper turned comedian Doc Brown returns to Melbourne with his tongue-in-cheek take on hip-hop culture. Fresh from supporting Ricky Gervais around the world, and appearances on Russell Howard’s Good News, The Inbetweeners and Derek, Doc Brown is a must-see show. After rubbing shoulders with the biggest names in hip-hop, Doc burst onto the comedy scene with sell-out shows in Edinburgh and London. With a blistering assault on the arrogance of rappers, Doc will delight audiences with his perfectly crafted songs and stories in this brand new show that answers that age old question – what happens to a rapper … Continue reading aahh Radio Episode 17 Doc Brown
Born and raised in Perth, with his unique sound and sometimes controversial subject matter, Complete has been an artist to watch out for since he arrived on the scene. Releasing a plethora of free music, from his infamous street anthem Blood Stained Nikes to his emotional masterpiece Dad, he has caught the attention of hip hop fans all over the country. His YouTube channel has had over 600,000 views and Complete has rocked the stage with some of the biggest names in Australia, including the opportunity to support hip hop heavyweight Kerser on his national tour. Suffering from mental illness since a young … Continue reading Complete The Sound Of Patheticness
World-renowned Grammy winning rapper, 50 Cent, has debuted four tracks off his highly anticipated fifth studio album, Animal Ambition. Video clips for “Pilot” & “Smoke” debuted online recently and are exclusively available on iTunes. Each week you can expect an additional song and video from the upcoming album, Animal Ambition, leading up to the album’s release on June 2, 2014. “The releases of “Hold On” and “Don’t Worry ‘Bout It” officially kicked off Animal Ambition’s launch. This album has been a long time coming, and I am looking forward to sharing this body of work with my fans,” 50 Cent … Continue reading 50 Cent Debuts First Songs Off Animal Ambition
Savo has just released his highly impressive follow-up to his mixtape that dropped back in April 2013. Since then, he has been working hard putting the finishing touches on his first official release for Bomb Squad Presents. The EP titled Focus is a 9 track behemoth featuring production from Cam Bluff and a host of international producers. Despite being a 9 track release, Savo still insists that this is an EP release. A reflection of where this young rapper is at with his music. Savo kicks off his Focus with a pop infused electro banger titled Lost Myself. Savo presents a candid look … Continue reading Review Savo Focus EP
triple j is thrilled to announce that Dig Music, the digital radio station we took over last year, will be re-launched as Double J. From Wednesday April 30, Double J will play you new music and also celebrate the iconic music you grew up with, bringing with it unprecedented access to almost 40 years of triple j interview and sound archives. Former triple j presenter and Spicks and Specks team captain Myf Warhurst will launch the station with a new program 11 – 3pm weekdays. She joined Matt And Alex for the announcement yesterday morning: “It’s going to be a whole … Continue reading Double J is coming!
In news sure to thrill hip hop fans, hip hop heavyweight Xzibit is returning to our shores next month. Xzibit marks his return to Australia after almost three years with a whirlwind tour that sees him cover 9 venues in 2 countries in a just over a fortnight. Alongside capital cities, X will grace Broome & Port Moresby for the first time ever. Recognised as a true West Coast stalwart and ‘one of the most respected rappers in the game’ (Rolling Stone), Xzibit first came to public attention in the late ’90s with his debut album ‘At The Speed of … Continue reading Xzibit Heads To The Espy
Joelistics’ has opened up a new lane in local hip hop with his debut album Voyager, and latest single In the Morning suggests that he’s confidently moving further from the pack. Celebrating the realness of living in the moment without glossing over absent milestones, In The Morning is so much more than a left field indie rap anthem. Drawing on influences from ‘80sera English post punk and ‘90s grunge through to hip hop, the Melbourne-based MC, producer and singer offers us a ride into his trademark excursions into the human psyche. The single is taken from new album Blue Volume, set for … Continue reading Joelistics In The Morning Tour
Mr Hill & Rahjconkas (MHRC) are at it again with their new single Non-Stop. Non-Stop is the new single from the QLD and NSW duo and is also the follow up party track to the highly successful single Telescope. The new track features cuts from DJ Adfu, with artwork from Kurbcreative. Last month, MHRC headed to Brisbane to support hip hop heavyweights Jurrassic 5, for their 2014 Australian Reunion tour. MHRC will also be performing at the Big Pineapple Music Festival May 17. The new single is a cracker, you can purchase the new single Non-Stop now from iTunes.. Purchase || Facebook || Twitter Continue reading Mr Hill & Rahjconkas Non-Stop
Melbourne hip-hop/soul outfit, Mosé + The FMLY, have just announced their debut national tour, with the band set to perform a slew of shows scheduled for May. The FMLY lead by Melbourne rapper Mosé, have put together an energetic live show, that has seen the group play sold-out shows, residencies and supports around Melbourne the best part of the last two years. The crew even took their soulful brand of hip-hop to the U.S. for a 2012-13 five-show tour playing shows in New York City, Los Angeles and San Diego. The tour supports the release of the new single Copper … Continue reading Mosé + The FMLY ‘Copper Dollar’ Tour
More than just a new fashion label, Guerrilla Theatre Brand is the latest Melbourne-born,globally connected brand on the block. Connecting with cultural creatives all over the world, the brand is amped to announce its social launch and debut collection. The … Continue reading Introducing Guerrilla Theatre Brand
It’s been one hell of a ride for Australia’s charismatic rapper Seth Sentry. Releasing his #6 ARIA debut album, This Was Tomorrow completely independently and through his own label High Score Records in September 2012; the following 18 months produced nothing but impressive milestones and achievements for Seth. From sold out Australian tours, to AIR Award wins, ARIA nominations and not to mention becoming the first Australian rapper to perform on US late night TV when he appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Seth has barely had time to stop and take it all in. Last night before hitting the stage at … Continue reading Seth Sentry This Was Tomorrow goes Gold!
Still a month out from the official release date of their third album So We Can Remember Sydney’s Thundamentals’ have already sold out two of five tour dates – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne and Mojo’s in Fremantle – with Brisbane and Sydney selling quickly and a sixth date announced, the second at Melbourne’s famous Corner Hotel. Proudly announcing today that they will be joined on tour by buddies Astronomy Class and Fozzey & Van C, Thundamentals are sharing the love by releasing a brand new clip for Something I Said ft. Thom Crawford – the latest single from So We Can … Continue reading Thundamentals New Clip for Something I Said feat. Thom Crawford
Sydney duo Mind Over Matter return with new single What They Say – featuring the vocal talents of hip hop stalwarts Bliss N Eso. The single features on their forthcoming third album This Way To Elsewhere – set for release on May 30. Recorded locally at Nelson’s Bay and mixed by Craig Bauer (Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West) in Chicago the track has a truly international sound. Bliss N Eso are long time touring buddies and friends of Mind Over Matter and also star in the video. Mind Over Matter are Willow AKA Rowan Lockyer and Smiles AKA Martin Brown. After meeting … Continue reading Mind Over Matter What They Say feat. Bliss N Eso
Fresh off a knockout 2013, Ry gives us Circles – the first single from his upcoming album, slated for late 2014 release. Ry’s witty trademark flow shines on this song with a hook that is as infectious as the guitar riff he raps over. The first of several singles to be released this year through Inertia, and several interstate shows lined up for 2014, Circles is the perfect introduction to what is looking to be a breakout year for Ry. An Unearthed Featured Artist, the Melbourne native was also the winner of the Unearthed x NIDA Music Video Competition for his song Ride For Me. … Continue reading Ry Circles
Mind blowing, socially minded & musically outspoken – the baddest babes of hip rock ‘n roll…proudly present their new video for The Heist. After a triumphant 2013 that saw She-Rex unleash their fiery debut self-titled EP to critical acclaim, wow … Continue reading She-Rex The Heist
Sydney born and bred hip-hop artist, Dialectrix is playing a not-to-be missed gig at The Newtown Hotel this Easter Thursday. Claiming a well-earned presence on the local hip hop scene, Dialectrix has had a stellar career as both a solo artist and as part of several collectives. His rhyming style has been described as multi-syllabic, using beats inspired by artists such as Busta Rhymes – matched with humanistic lyrics in a more down-to-earth style other prominent Aussie MC’s are famous for. Our homegrown MC is a local hero on the Inner-West’s Hip-Hop scene, and will come together to share his lyrics at … Continue reading Gig: Dialectrix & Loose Change Easter Thursday
Uncomfy Beats are pleased to announce their latest release Karnak by Melbourne-based artist Titus 12. Titus left the UK in 2012 and went in search of interesting sounds to record. These travels brought him to Australia, where Melbourne became the new HQ. Since arriving, his combination of found-sound samples, talkative beats, and dub attitude, was welcomed in the local beat scene. In Karnak, Titus 12’s first release on Uncomfortable Beats, the beatsmith juices a heavy blend of easy, back street basslines, twisting the murk of dubstep, with the rattle and fire of reggae. Accidental samples, melodica lines, and renegade 808 patterns dance around … Continue reading Titus 12 Karnak
Dainty Group is excited to announce the all-new live show Mythbusters: Behind The Myths starring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of the 5 x Emmy-nominated series Mythbusters will tour Australia for the first time. Mythbusters: Behind The Myths presents a fantastical 2 hour evening of on-stage experiments, audience participation, rocking video and behind-the-scenes stories. With this show, for the first time, fans join Hyneman and Savage on stage and assist in their mind-blowing and mind-twisting approach to science. MythBusters: Behind The Myths Australian Dates Melbourne – Plenary, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Saturday 16 August – 2pm Matinee Show + 7:30pm Show … Continue reading MythBusters Behind The Myths Australian Dates
Recently named “The Next Big Thing” by The Sydney Morning Herald, Sydney-based soul artist Milan releases the video of her new single Promises taken from her debut EP Glassy Eyes. With the signing of artist management, booking agent and a publishing deal under her belt the future looks bright for the 23 year old. The past 18 months have been eventful for Milan. With a planned trip to the USA in June, fans can expect the release of more music and live shows in the near future. “Both the clip and song really speak for themselves, they don’t sugarcoat the story in … Continue reading Milan Promises
Hailing from NZ and the Young Gifted & Broke collective which also features the likes of Home Brew and Team Dynamite, @Peace bring their brand new album to Melbourne with an exclusive show at The Espy in St.Kilda. Five dudes that can’t shave who spent the majority of science class in the dean’s office have come together to make an album about determinism, singularity and other things they don’t know how to spell. Their first EP was about monoism or some hippie shit like that, then they did a whole load of broken ass love songs about polygamy. They must … Continue reading @Peace and the Plutonian Noise Symphony Live at The Espy
This article was originally posted on December 16, 2009. We thought it was time to bring it out of the archives for those who missed it the first time. It’s time to drop the second edition of our monthly cook up. This time … Continue reading Cooking With Horrorshow (Adit) Momo Recipe (Nepali Dumpling)
After spending a triumphant early 2014 making us all Raise a Glass, Citizen Kay announces a slew of tour dates alongside the electrifying fellow scene-stirrer, Brontosaurus rapper Tkay Maidza as well as the release of his third single, Manage. Off the back of such prestigious live sets and support slots including, Falls Festival, Wiz Khalifa, Earl Sweatshirt & Danny Brown and most recently Public Enemy, CK is ready to hit a city near you with the same energetic stage show this May. Citizen Kay’s new track Manage is an immediate hook, drawing you in with its sparse but fluid verses and … Continue reading Citizen Kay Manage
Featuring Maxwell, D’Angelo, Common, Aloe Blacc, Mos Def, Anthony Hamilton, Angie Stone, Musiq Soulchild, Leela James. Plus Ngaiire, Nathaniel, MS Murphy, Miracle and DJ Trey. I|E|G and Ginnen Group in association with Channel [V] and MAX are thrilled to announce … Continue reading Soulfest Australia’s first annual neo-soul, jazz & hip hop festival
DJ Vame is the man behind some of Australia’s defining hip hop releases. A beat making savant, DJ Vame has created anthems, set trends and helped build some of today’s top artists. The Western Sydney based producer made his debut in 1991 and soon after produced Knights of the Underground Table the Def Wish Cast album often quoted as the defining record for the local hip hop scene. A beatmaker from the days of DIY and limited sampler times, DJ Vame has built a reputation for maintaining the purest of street sounds in his productions. In recent years he has continued behind the … Continue reading DJ Vame Decorus Vulnero Delectatio
Nekta has risen from the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. His journey began wit the Street Science program run by Solomon Theta, J-Red & Son-Zu. It’s there he began to hone his skills on the mic and with a spray can. He would also connect there with future members of the Window Down Crew. Some difficult times in Nekta‘s personal life were channeled into the writing of Dear Diary, his debut solo release. It was written and recorded over a 6 month period at the Pang Productions studio. The result is a personal journey of self discovery, life lessons learned … Continue reading Nekta Dear Diary
Selekt Few are a hip hop duo from the south side of Perth who have been working together since early 2009. We are happy to introducing their first official single from their debut album MD and it’s titled Rights & Responsibilities feat. MD & Charley Caruso. MC Shareef and Producer / MC Percuss (aka Ruxton) made their first mark on the scene with their song Words that appeared on the Australian Hip Hop Supports CanTeen album in released in 2011. You can catch Selekt Few launching their album, May 16th at Mojos Bar, North Fremantle. The night will feature live performances from Wisdom2th, … Continue reading Selekt Few Rights & Responsibilities feat. MD & Charley Caruso
For more than a decade now Prophet Rayza has been a stronghold in the local hip hop scene perfecting his talents across the four elements of Hip Hop as an emcee, breakdancer, graffiti artist and beatboxer. Hailing from Brisbane, a city that often flies under the radar when it comes to recognition of it’s hip hop artists on a national scale, Prophet Rayza has his sights set on changing this trend. Working hard to prove Brisbane has some of the best talent in the country when it comes to hip hop, the imminent release of his debut LP Year Of The … Continue reading Rayza Year Of The Rayza
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