Hungry Beast Pop Appeal

Adelaide Hip Hop duo Hungry Beast have released a film clip for their new single – Pop Appeal. The track was produced by European super producer Boroda, mixed by Ross Read (Full Tote Odds) and the clip was executed by Sydney film maker DinAlt. Filmed on location at several Adelaide establishments, the clip follows a vinyl record that was cut by an early 1970s band, after being rejected by a radio station, the record finds its way into the hands of a Hip Hop producer 30 years after its release, after being ‘sampled’ and re-released by Hungry Beast, the cycle begins again… … Continue reading Hungry Beast Pop Appeal

Astronomy Class ‘Bong Man Business’ (Khmer rock mixtape)

In the lead up to the upcoming Astronomy Class release Mekong Delta Sunrise. The crew consisting of Ozi Batla, Sir Robbo and Chasm have just released a mixtape featuring music sampled from a recent trip to Cambodia. You can grab the Bong Man Business mixtape as a free download now.  Read on as Astronomy Class discuss in further depth this interesting new release. “These are some of our favourite tunes from the “golden age” of Khmer pop music, a style that meshed the sounds of traditional Cambodian music with soul and rhythm and blues, cha cha, beat music, mambo, jazz, psychedelic and … Continue reading Astronomy Class ‘Bong Man Business’ (Khmer rock mixtape)

Freeds Jetski Blues

Freeds can be found scrawling rhymes relentlessly at all hours of the morning, battling sleep and the monotony of a full- time job. Hailing from the shores of Sydney, now residing in Melbourne, his work ethic lies in his commitment to pushing boundaries and spreading creative music to the people. Combining the old, the new and the undefined, he is by no means bounded by the perceptions of what is and isn’t ‘allowed’, rather aiming to push those boundaries. The past year has seen Freeds chisel a few cracks in the Australian rap scene with the release of his debut EP … Continue reading Freeds Jetski Blues

The Wu – Once Upon A Time In Shaolin

EZCLZIV introduces The Carmen Clandestine Experience, the world’s first private music service. Its first release for private sale is The Wu – Once Upon A Time In Shaolin… a new double Wu-Tang album consisting of 31 new tracks exclusively recorded with the entire Wu-Tang Clan. It includes special guest appearances by Bonnie Jo Mason, Redman, FC Barcelona soccer players and a unique tapestry of guest performers. The album was produced over a period of six years by Wu Tang producer Cilvaringz under the tutelage of The RZA. The album encapsulates the Clan’s legendary dark funk and avant garde sound and … Continue reading The Wu – Once Upon A Time In Shaolin

Paulie P Until That Time

Local MC Paulie P was surrounded by music growing up in Denmark. With muso parents, Paulie picked up drumsticks at the age of 11 before jumping into the hip hop scene as a young teenager – even getting to record his first song with local legend Dazastah of Downsyde fame. “When I was 13, I did my first song with Dazastah from Downsyde. “It was a great being that age and having the opportunity to work with someone of that calibre.” From then, it was game on – he started writing and producing beats and, along with a crew, started … Continue reading Paulie P Until That Time

Thundamentals So We Can Remember Album Release Tour Dates

Just months after romantic first single Smiles Don’t Lie romped to success, spawning sold-out headline gigs in every town on the tour, and proving a crowd favourite at Thundamentals’ 2013 festival appearances — Sprung Festival, Southbound and Falls Festival — the Sydney trio are back in full force.  Having just announced, in a triple j exclusive, a massive run of dates to celebrate the [seriously] long-awaited release of third album So We Can Remember, out Friday May 2 through Obese Records, Thundamentals present second single Something I Said feat. Thom Crawford to stave off some of the anticipation. Safe to say … Continue reading Thundamentals So We Can Remember Album Release Tour Dates

Schoolboy Q Oxymoron Australian Tour

Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) recording artist, ScHoolboy Q has announced a series of dates across Australia this June, with special guest and fellow TDE label mate, Isaiah Rashad. With his debut Top Dawg Entertainment / Interscope Records album Oxymoron opening at number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and being one quarter of revered hip-hop group Black Hippy – alongside Ab-Soul, Jay Rock and Kendrick Lamar – ScHoolboy Q has earned his stripes as one of music’s most exciting, fresh and charismatic talents. ScHoolboy Q drew the attention of a wanting audience with his guest verse on Kendrick Lamar’s “Michael … Continue reading Schoolboy Q Oxymoron Australian Tour

aahh Radio Episode 16: Bam Bam

Australia is unveiling new hip-hop talent at a phenomenal pace, and a name you are going to hear more and more of is, Bam Bam – announcing his debut EP The Good Life, which will be released on Friday March 28, 2014 through Ten To Two Records. Exclusive physical pre-order packages are available here and the digital EP can be pre-ordered from iTunes now! A gifted breakdancer, writer and rapper; over the past few years the multi-talented Bam Bam has shifted his full-time focus from breaking to music – touring with old mate 360 to an army of new fans, and … Continue reading aahh Radio Episode 16: Bam Bam

Joelistics In The Morning (Official Music Video)

Joelistics’ great gift is the crafting of common language into evocative turns of phrase. He opened up a new lane in local hip hop with his debut album Voyager, and 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 ‘80s-era 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 … Continue reading Joelistics In The Morning (Official Music Video)

Jimblah announces album launches

The buzz on Jimblah is getting louder with each month that passes since his acclaimed album Phoenix dropped. Considered by critics as one of the most important and powerful albums of 2013, it was recognised by being shortlisted for the prestigious Australian Music Prize. In the short space of a year Jimblah has emerged from the Adelaide Hills to a growing and dedicated fanbase and glowing endorsements from Australian music royalty. He joined Paul Kelly to record a cover of Hunters & Collectors’ classic True Tears of Joy; performed with Yothu Yindi at the National Indigenous Music Awards and toured … Continue reading Jimblah announces album launches

What Difference Does It Make? A Film About Making Music

What Difference Does it Make? RBMA Film now available to stream or download online. The 96 minute documentary was shot at the RBMA in NYC last year, interviewing a number of guest lecturers who have graced the RBMA couch including Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, James Murphy, Brian Eno, Philip Glass, Giorgio Moroder, Erykah Badu, Nile Rodgers, Rakim, Skream, Q-Tip, Bernie Worrell, Egyptian Lover, Ken Scott, Thundercat, Richie Hawtin, James Murphy, Debbie Harry and more. Red Bull Music Academy has put together myriad projects to mark its 15th anniversary, chief among them a film and a book. What Difference Does It Make? A … Continue reading What Difference Does It Make? A Film About Making Music

GTNBZY The Mixtape Project

Adelaide’s cross-platform collective GTNBZY is showcasing the city’s emerging hip-hop and visual artists. Over the past six months the group, comprised of over thirty members across both music and art, has been developing The Mixtape Project – a diverse compilation of ‘new-wave’ hip-hop from the group’s musically inclined paired with a collection of artworks inspired by each track developed by the group’s visual artists. The Mixtape Project has served as the first official label release of GTNBZY following a number of events held by the group around Adelaide in the past few years. To celebrate the milestone, the group held a launch party … Continue reading GTNBZY The Mixtape Project

Eso – Purple Haze feat. 360

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

Jaytee – Cold Blue EP

Jaytee is an in-demand DJ, with club residencies catering to all genres of music. Jaytee’s great gift is a wide knowledge of pop culture and a finely-tuned ear to the pulse of the dancefloor, knowing intimately what the crowd wants, while also dropping unexpected selections that give his sets true personality. He’s spun sets alongside Yelawolf, Hilltop Hoods, Ice Cube and Diplo — while also performing at Homebake, Groovin the Moo, Field Day and the Big Day Out. His production has appeared on Hilltop Hoods most recent album Drinking From The Sun (platinum sales); as well as Briggs, Funkoars and … Continue reading Jaytee – Cold Blue EP

7’6: Organic Synthesis

7’6 presents debut album Organic Synthesis, a body of work which breathes new life into hip hop as we know it. Citing acts such as J Dilla, Bonobo, Flying Lotus, Hermitude, and Rudimental as his inspirations. 7‘6 prides himself on having an eclectic and unique sound selection spanning across genres. What sets a 7’6 release apart is his ability to set the scene via soundscape. A dexterous musician, 7’6 has composed the album so that each instrument tells its own story to form a cohesive whole. Having either produced for or recorded many recognized artists previously, 7’6 felt that it was … Continue reading 7’6: Organic Synthesis

I AM D – The Daley Grind EP

I AM D AKA Tom Daley is an artist in the truest sense, a man that is unwaveringly dedicated to his craft. The Daley Grind is a journey. The landscape is as diverse as the list of producers that created it, and the story is narrated vividly with D’s impressive lyricism. From the classic boom-bap feel of Mid Mid Life to the ambient/new wave vibe of U-God and the trap sounds of Fools And Kings, I AM D matches the world class production with a flow that is both comfortable and succinct. His talents on the mic haven’t gone unnoticed, … Continue reading I AM D – The Daley Grind EP

SA Connect: Getting A Gig 101 with Mantra

Join APRA AMCOS for a special evening with rapper Mantra. Interviewed by acclaimed singer-songwriter Monique Brumby, Mantra will discuss his hip hop career, influences and songwriting techniques. Presented by APRA AMCOS, Live Solution and Northern Sound System. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity. Come early to ‘meet the locals’ and network with industry reps from Music SA, APRA AMCOS and Northern Sound System. RSVP by Monday 17 March to sa@apra.com.au or 08 8239 2222 Date 19 March, 2014 Start 6:00 pm End 8:00 pm Location – Northern Sound System 73 Elizabeth Way Elizabeth, South Australia Duration Cost FREE! Connect Meetings are open to … Continue reading SA Connect: Getting A Gig 101 with Mantra

Baby Veeno – Pain (Mixtape + Official Music Video)

Sahr Yongai AKA Baby Veeno was born in 1995 in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Yongai did not not have much of a childhood due to the Civil War in his home country. He’s family later moved to Guinea where he would be exposed to local African artists where he learnt to repeat their songs word for word. In 2002 he came to Sydney where he was exposed to Hip Hop and he was instantly hooked. As the years progressed listeners of his music noticed the originality in his music. Baby Veeno has continued to improve and has recently released the Pain … Continue reading Baby Veeno – Pain (Mixtape + Official Music Video)

Classik Nawu – So Tight

Hailing from sunny Brisbane, vibrant 5-Piece Classik Nawu have witnessed their infectious, fun-loving sound capture hearts and minds of listeners Australia-wide. Classik Nawu employ a unique, soulful and carefree sound that has been described as a mixture of De La Soul & A Tribe Called Quest by the likes of Tom Coyne – Senior Master Engineer at Sterling Sounds, New York. With 2012 seeing the release of their debut EP HIPFUNKFRESH, Classik Nawu have received praise from many key industry figures, including Richard Kingsmill , Sarah Howells, Maggie Collins, Lewi McKirdy & have enjoyed the honour of soaring to #7 … Continue reading Classik Nawu – So Tight

Fun Not Fame Mixtape Vol. 3

As the new year slowly kicks in, it is time once again for VC Clothing and Clockwork Records to bring you another instalment of the Fun Not Fame Mixtape – the 3rd volume to be precise! After the first 2 installments of the series heavily featured VC and Clockwork affiliated artists, they are now sharing the love and opening the 3rd volume up to the public to submit their own tracks, with 5 winners to be chosen to feature on the mixtape, along with some of the dopest MC’s from around Australia. Past releases have already featured heavyweights in the scene … Continue reading Fun Not Fame Mixtape Vol. 3

Main Event is back for Round 2!

At Main Event Round 1 local boy Toad was competing among a draw of 8 MC’s that included heavy weights Greeley and The Tongue. When the action wound up just Toad was left standing after defeating The Tongue in the final to take home the $1,000 prize. On March 21st he defends his title at Main Event Round 2. We have 4 MC’s going head to head for the shot at battling Toad in the final for the $1,000 cash prize. To keep things fair the judging panel on the night will consist of Greeley, Manaz Ill and Rates. Battle … Continue reading Main Event is back for Round 2!

Leehahn – Shoulders of Giants feat. Substantial & Steph The Sapphic Songstress

David Hansoo Lee a.k.a Leehahn is a Korean born Sydney based music producer, beat maker, music fan, student of life, husband, son, friend and The Believer. Leehahn has just released a beautiful new single titled Shoulders Of Giants and is described by Leehahn as “…a song I wanted to make to appreciate and remember those who have influenced and inspired me to be an artist and a person I am today”. Substantial delivers quality smooth flows matched with the soulful vocals of Step The Sapphic Songstress, delicately served up to you by Leehahn. Shoulders Of Giants is available for purchase by following the link below. Purchase  || … Continue reading Leehahn – Shoulders of Giants feat. Substantial & Steph The Sapphic Songstress

Exclusive Bliss N Eso Interview JBL Hear The Truth

Brand new interview from JBL – Hear The Truth Zone, a backstage area at the Sydney Big Day Out Summer 2014 where the festival’s hottest acts spilled some of their biggest truths for JBL. JBL caught up with the boys from Bliss N Eso at the recent Sydney Big Day Out held earlier in the year, this was the result. In the clip, the guys talk about their moment of truth (hint – it involves shrooms!) Be sure to check out the JBL Facebook page for more information: http://www.facebook.com/JBLAustralia Continue reading Exclusive Bliss N Eso Interview JBL Hear The Truth

Public Enemy Local Supports

Three weeks out from their hotly anticipated tour kicking off, Public Enemy announce some of the biggest names in Australian hip-hop as their supports, including Melbourne’s Mantra, Canberra’s Citizen Kay, and Brisbane’s Impossible Odds, with Adelaide’s DJ Sanchez and Melbourne’s DJ MzRizk filling out the DJ sets. After a busy 2013 … Continue reading Public Enemy Local Supports

Sietta The Invisible River Out Now

Sietta blossom with their second album, The Invisible River. Their lush breeze of electronic soul now stands alone, as real and as warm as the tropical fruit growing in the maddening Darwin heat. There’s a maturity in their songwriting enriching Sietta’s dynamic, ranging from parading horn arrangements to understated strings and stripped down bass and drums. In-demand producer James Mangohig delivers a sparse and dynamic sound-bed giving Caiti Baker’s vocals space to craft a narrative of inner strength and resilience. Her vocal range is cleverly utilised to walk with the instrumentation, as the tension tightens or eases, builds to a crescendo or … Continue reading Sietta The Invisible River Out Now

Total Eclipse Brisbane

Total Eclipse (X-Ecutioners / ITF World Champ) returns to Brisbane with Deejaye Katch, Calski, Tailor Made, Kryptamistik & Quorum Consensus. Back in the day he was on the turntables for such groups as underground Hip-Hop legends Organized Konfusion (Prince Poetry and Pharaoh Monch) and even worked with fellow Brooklyn native Jay-Z during the birth of Rocafella Records. In November of ’94, Total Eclipse entered his first DJ battle live on the air on DJ Mayhem’s New York college radio show (WNYU), taking first place. His victory caught the attention of X-Men (the original name of the X-Ecutioners crew before obvious legal concerns) member Rob … Continue reading Total Eclipse Brisbane