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Earl Sweatshirt, Danny Brown & Run The Jewels hit Australia

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Presenting the Hip Hop triple bill of the year as Laneway acts Earl Sweatshirt, Danny Brown and Run The Jewels take over the Sydney’s Enmore and Melbourne’s Palace Theatres for one night only! Earl Sweatshirt’s debut solo album Doris charted upon its release earlier in 2012 thanks in part to his high-octane co-headline shows with fellow Odd Future member Tyler, The Creator. The album, flanked by the single ‘Hive’ was an instant success, building on the rise to prominence Earl and his OFWGKTA members have enjoyed as they continue to dominate and pave new paths for Hip Hop. Danny Brown’s first … Continue reading Earl Sweatshirt, Danny Brown & Run The Jewels hit Australia

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Seeking Great SA Hip Hop Acts For Bands On Track AT Clipsal 500

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Music SA and Clipsal 500 are providing the opportunity for two South Australian Hip Hop artists to share the Clipsal 500 Concert Stage with Bliss N Eso and Horrorshow on Friday 28 February 2014. A total of six SA artists will be selected to play over the three night concert series. All details can be found here. Submissions close midnight Monday 6 January. Get involved.  Bands On Track  ||  Clipsal 500  ||  Music SA Continue reading Seeking Great SA Hip Hop Acts For Bands On Track AT Clipsal 500

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aahh Radio Episode 12 Hermitude

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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

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2014 Headspace BDO National Band Competition Winners

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We are pleased to announce the winners for the 2014 headspace Big Day Out national band competition. 25,000 votes were cast in support of over 460 applicants from all over the country for a place on the headspace stage at their local Big Day Out 2014. After the public-voted shortlist was created, a panel of music industry experts and Big Day Out 2014 headspace stage supporters Triple M came together to choose the winners in each state. Now, without further ado, we present your 2014 headspace Big Day Out national band competition winners. On the Gold Coast, The Royals were … Continue reading 2014 Headspace BDO National Band Competition Winners

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Official Call of Duty®: Ghosts Season Pass Trailer

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Get ready for a full season of amazing content with the Call of Duty®: Ghosts Season Pass. With the Season Pass you’ll get four epic downloadable content packs: Onslaught, Decastation, Invasion and Nemesis – providing brand new multiplayer maps, bonus weapons, and a unique four-part episodic Extinction experience for one great low price. Upon purchasing the Season Pass, players now get instant access to the downloadable multiplayer map, Free Fall, as well as the Team Leader Digital pack, complete with a unique MP character head, weapon camo, reticle, player patch, player card and player background. Upgrading to a next-gen console? … Continue reading Official Call of Duty®: Ghosts Season Pass Trailer

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Hopsin – Knock Madness Adelaide Show

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This Month, Hopsin, one of the biggest and best Independent rappers today, will be heading to Australia to promote the release of his highly anticipated new album Knock Madness. From the days of $8 microphones from Walmart, to growing into a worldwide success story, Hopsin has risen from ashes and soared into glory, but that hasn’t happened overnight. Despite lack of support, Hopsin knew that his raw talent to rhyme would one day allow him to spit in the face of all of his critics. Hopsin, with the help of friends, has released albums, booked tours and played in front … Continue reading Hopsin – Knock Madness Adelaide Show

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Cooking Vinyl Australia announce partnership with Kate Miller-Keidke

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Melbourne-based Indie Cooking Vinyl Australia (the local office of esteemed UK label Cooking Vinyl) is proud to announce a newly formed partnership with Platinum selling Australian artist, Kate Miller-Heidke, to release her fourth studio and first independent album,’O Vertigo!’ on March 14, 2014. ‘O Vertigo!’ is Miller-Heidke’s first independent release and was successfully launched in September via a crowd funding campaign on Pledge Music. Under the terms of the agreement, Miller-Heidke will enjoy 100% creative control with Cooking Vinyl Australia overseeing all label services including marketing, PR, project management and distribution throughout Australia and New Zealand. Cooking Vinyl UK will … Continue reading Cooking Vinyl Australia announce partnership with Kate Miller-Keidke

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Netflix announce Better Call Saul

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Netflix Inc. and Sony Pictures Television today announced Better Call Saul, the highly-anticipated spin-off of Breaking Bad, will be available exclusively to streaming members in Europe and Latin America shortly after its airing in the U.S, beginning in 2014. In the U.S. and Canada, the complete first season of “Saul” will be available to Netflix members after its season finale on AMC Networks. The deal makes Netflix the exclusive subscription television service in all its territories for “Saul,” as it is in certain territories for the recently concluded Breaking Bad. Starring Bob Odenkirk and co-created and executive produced by Breaking … Continue reading Netflix announce Better Call Saul

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aahh Radio – Mix Master Mike

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Revered master of the 4th element. Musical DJ and collaborator with the Beastie Boys. Three-time undefeated winner of the DMC World DJ Championship. Mix Master Mike is one of the most towering and influential figures in hip hop. His body of work equals flawless. Skill behind the decks equals best of the best. He is the Dream Team. A party-rocking vinyl magician who effortlessly switches between gob-smacking scratch acrobatics and cold-dropping the biggest dancefloor erupting bombs ever written. All with a flick of the finger. Originally from San Francisco, Mix Master Mike is one of the pioneers of turntablism. Having … Continue reading aahh Radio – Mix Master Mike

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Childish Gambino – 3005 (Paces Remix)

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Mikey Perry, aka Paces, has been a busy guy. Whether he’s being named a ‘Top New Producer to Watch‘ by inthemix; receiveing national airplay love on triple j; remixing the likes of Parachute Youth, YesYou and Sampology; supporting beat-maker extraordinaire Lunice; or having his bootleg of “Angels” (The xx) receive over 20,000 plays on Soundcloud (cracking the ‘Top 20 Most Popular‘ tracks on HypeM).. He certainly shows no signs of slowing down. Paces‘ unique sound, a moody combination of 808 drums, chopped vocal samples, synths, wonky pianos and harps could sit at home amongst any of his musical idols. Think … Continue reading Childish Gambino – 3005 (Paces Remix)

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Amin Payne x Ben Bada Boom – Collision

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In this day and age distance, time and space no longer present the barriers that they previously did. Collision the brand new future beats and instrumental Hip Hop EP from Amin Payne (AUS) and Ben Bada Boom (GER) is testament to this. Having never met in person yet sharing similar and different views of music have collaborated on a musical journey encompassing sound bytes swapped over the digital landscape into a product. This journey showcases the strengths of both of these producers and aims to deliver a unique style. Collision, is the result of two producers, from two different parts of the world. … Continue reading Amin Payne x Ben Bada Boom – Collision

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aahh Radio – Episode 10: David Dallas (Falling Into Place)

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The past two years have been a roller coaster for David Dallas. He signed to underground powerhouse Duck Down Music in 2011, releasing second album The Rose Tint in the US soon after. He also short listed for New Zealand’s highest songwriting accolade, the Taite Prize. Not wanting to rest on laurels, the start of 2013 saw Dallas enter the studio with production whizz kids Fire & Ice; note book in hand. Diamonds are made under pressure and in four months, Dallas had twelve unparalleled finished tracks to put his name to. D.Dot talks a big game but he’s still a storyteller. Themes on the new … Continue reading aahh Radio – Episode 10: David Dallas (Falling Into Place)

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7 Days of Funk – Dam-Funk and Snoopzilla Premieres Exclusive Stream and Bonus Track For Their Self-Titled Album on Rdio

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On December 10, funk-duo 7 Days of Funk (Dam-Funk and Snoopzilla – aka Snoop Dogg), release their highly anticipated self-titled album, 7 Days of Funk. Streaming exclusively on Rdio through December 24, the sophisticated modern funk release features guest appearances from Daz, Kurupt, Bootsy Collins and Steve Arrington. In addition, the Rdio edition of 7 Days of Funk will feature bonus track “Wingz,” which will continue to be available only on Rdio after the streaming exclusive. The exclusive stream, including bonus track “Wingz,” is currently available on Rdio and easily embeddable via the Rdio player. “I’m excited to bring the funk … Continue reading 7 Days of Funk – Dam-Funk and Snoopzilla Premieres Exclusive Stream and Bonus Track For Their Self-Titled Album on Rdio

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Sietta – Agree To Disagree

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Sietta step sideways and out the front door slamming it shut with Agree To Disagree, an intoxicating collision of boozy, swinging chainsaw horns and that deep bottom end the duo are known for. Another group would have used the moment of walking away from a confrontation to sketch a song of wearied frustration—Sietta capture it by amplifying the drama and fireworks, as if the heat begins once your back is turned. It’s menacing and rocking. It’s perfect. There’s a newfound confidence and purpose to the staunch straight talk lyricism of Caiti Baker and she gives no ground while the song … Continue reading Sietta – Agree To Disagree

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Sinks, Mol One & Biko ‘Ode To The Culture’

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Determined to finish the year off with a bang Sinks, Mol One & Biko combine with Carl Allison to release the Ode To The Culture single and video. Sinks & Mol trade verses over a Biko production inspired by old favourites, with a modern twist. This combined with Carl Allison on the visuals results is a great way to wind down a productive 2013. The three have been busy this year with live shows opening for Action Bronson, Dialectrix, Kerser & Maundz. Sinks released his debut LP ‘Backlash‘ and also won a spot through triple j Unearthed for the Melbourne … Continue reading Sinks, Mol One & Biko ‘Ode To The Culture’

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Plutonic Lab – Look Alive 7” feat. Dialectrix

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This friday marks the launch of Plutonic Lab’s brand new solo limited edition 7″ release It’s his first solo release since 2005’s Codes Over Colours. Here he joins forces with wordsmith Dialectrix and together they work their symmetry. Very limited and out on green vinyl. The flip side contains the instrumental at which you can hear Pluto stretch out. This is the third release on the sporadic but always quality Plutonic Lab imprint Shark Repellent. Artwork by April 77 as featured in their new book A Decade Of Album Cover Design. Official  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter  ||  Purchase Continue reading Plutonic Lab – Look Alive 7” feat. Dialectrix

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Chasm – Summer feat. Blak Twang, Hau & Ozi Batla

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Summer, the new single from Chasm features world renowned UK rap legend Blak Twang, and Australian Kings of hip hop Ozi Batla (The Herd/Astronomy Class) and Hau (Koolism/triple j hip hop show). Summer is an insight from Chasm’s upcoming fourth EP which is to be released in early 2014. A chilled out track; Summer is set alight by its warm strings and laid back beats. The three emcees trade verses on their Summer vibes, complementing each other with differing styles. “‘Summer was written one night at my studio, earlier in the year. From memory Blak Twang was just vibing on being out … Continue reading Chasm – Summer feat. Blak Twang, Hau & Ozi Batla

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Kerser S.C.O.T National Tour 2014

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In the next chapter of one of the greatest success stories in Australian music history; Kerser returns with third album S.C.O.T. Proving to be his most popular release yet, chart results shocked critics nationally during the day of release. S.C.O.T maintained a strong position at #2 on the overall iTunes charts, second only to international pop superstar Katy Perry. A week later it was announced that S.C.O.T had secured #5 on the main ARIA Charts and #1 on the ARIA Urban Charts. With a national tour ahead of him across four states including a revised date for Newcastle, Kerser will … Continue reading Kerser S.C.O.T National Tour 2014

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?uestlove Exclusive MELB DJ Set

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Illusive is absolutely thrilled to announce that ?uestlove, founding member of The Legendary Roots Crew, will perform an exclusive DJ set in Melbourne at Roxanne following the band’s performance at Festival Hall on Sat 28 December. As one the world’s most famed music lovers, producers, tastemakers and DJs (who played over 200 sets in 2012 alone), his crates carry an almost mythical quality. Along with the rest of The Roots, this is his first appearance in Melbourne since the band’s sell-out 2007 Australian tour due to nightly commitments as the much-celebrated house band on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. This … Continue reading ?uestlove Exclusive MELB DJ Set

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DukeBox Bailey – Big Kitty Life

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Straight outta Inverell, making good on the promise he’s been touting for years, hip hop artist DukeBox Bailey is psyched to announce the release of his debut LP Big Kitty Life. As the news breaks that he’s been invited to play this year’s Woodford Festival, and freshly signed with respected Queensland Indigenous label Impossible Odds, DukeBox spits his original rhymes with trusty side man Terse MC, unafraid to ruminate on the largess of capitalism and materialism and the microcosm of life in a small town. His lyrics speak of a man much older than his 23 years, dealing with issues affecting … Continue reading DukeBox Bailey – Big Kitty Life

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Justice & Kaos – Superfly

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A classic coming of age tale from the babyfaced and bearded J&K. Superfly is a vibrant, urgent tune with pop and drum’n’bass influences melded together in perfect synergy to present a pristine, polished product. This is unashamedly hip hop with a pop sheen.  Superfly is taken from their weekly music series The Home indVasian 2, which has seen J&K release a song a week for the past 16 weeks (and counting) online at justiceandkaos.com/hi2. And yes the ‘2’ means this is the 2nd time they have done this. You can download Superfly here.  Official  ||  Facebook  ||  Soundcloud Continue reading Justice & Kaos – Superfly

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Urthboy feat. Jane Tyrrell – Live At The City Recital Hall

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Joined by Jane Tyrrell and band, Urthboy takes a different tact reworking songs from Smokey’s Haunt, The Signal and Spitshine, as well as the show-stopping Letters From Jamshed. Taking a lead from the (stupid/hilarious/bizarre/ off-beat) tour diary blog, this recording features a 20-page booklet with Urthboy’s observations travelling around the country playing in classic Australian theatres performing rap music to a Paul Kelly crowd. Urthboy will be supporting The Roots, Friday December 27, Horden Pavilion Sydney and also Saturday December 28, Festival Hall Melbourne. Urthboy feat. Jane Tyrrell – Live At The City Recital Hall is out now. Urthboy  ||  Elefant … Continue reading Urthboy feat. Jane Tyrrell – Live At The City Recital Hall

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True Vibenation release first single ‘Dressed To Chill’

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Dressed To Chill featuring Pukz is the first taste from True Vibenation’s upcoming sophomore album. The song is an infectious summertime tune over a laid-back beat featuring the charismatic, fluid flows of Verbaleyes and Native Wit and ‘smooth as butter’ vocals from Sydney soul-singer Pukz, along with True Vibenation’s trademark horns played by the guys themselves. True Vibenation are Dressed To Chill but there will be no relaxing for them in the coming months as they take to the road for the Dressed To Chill Tour while also locking down in the studio to put the finishing touches on their second … Continue reading True Vibenation release first single ‘Dressed To Chill’

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Moka Young – Young N Restless Out Now!

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Moka Young grew up in Cabarita Beach NSW, and now lives live on The Gold Coast and has been passionate about rap and hip hop music since he was 15 years old. For the last twelve months Moka has been working on his debut album with a range of producers and other artists. Moka’s unique sound has been heavily moulded through his love for melody driven soul music, along with his passion for hip hop. His lyrics are inspired by his life experiences and tell the story of life as he sees it. Moka has supported local and international acts … Continue reading Moka Young – Young N Restless Out Now!

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Heliosphere – Uncomfortable Beats

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Uncomfortable Beats presents it’s 5th Australian Beats Compilation titled Heliosphere. Uncomfortable Beats is an Australian-based music label dedicated to showcasing emerging beat-makers with an innovative, off-kilter sounds. This 13 track release showcases a diverse selection of beats from producers across Australia, with emphasis leaning towards the more mellow spectrum of electronic music. Compiled by: Able8 & Ghostsoul. Mastered by: Ghostsoul. Heliosphere is available now as a name your price download here. Official  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter Continue reading Heliosphere – Uncomfortable Beats