Destiny has always represented a new beginning for our team. It was born from brave possibilities. We dreamed of a renewed and independent Bungie. We found partners willing to bet big on some crazy new ideas with us. We first … Continue reading Destiny Launch Date
A mix of Perth’s sneaker and sporting scenes joined former NBA superstar and Olympian – Luc Longley to celebrate the launch of the first House of Hoops store in Australia last Wednesday night. Located within the recently refurbished Perth City … Continue reading Stellar Line-up Gather for House of Hoops Launch
Northern Territory hip hop artist Requiem has a unique sound inspired by his tropical home in Australia’s north. Combining the head-nodding production of beatmaker Mdusu with Territory R&B singer Abbey Rose, Requiem has created a song for night owls with … Continue reading Requiem – Early A.M. feat. Abbey Rose
Sydney based powerhouse artist/producer Miracle releases the first single Never Gets Old off his upcoming debut album. Having toured Australia solidly over the last 12 months supporting artists including A$AP Rocky, Childish Gambino and Tyga, Miracle has been steadily honing his craft and exploring the musical boundaries, which is apparent on his new single. Teaming up with 2012 Aria Award Winning Producer Stylaz Fuego (360, Wiley, Illy, Diafrix), has helped Miracle make the transformation from being categorised as a rapper, to an artist. This musical growth has seen him deliver a stellar track featuring a fusion of hip hop, dance and … Continue reading Miracle – Never Gets Old Official Video
Homeboy Sandman is a musician. His genre is hip-hop. An emcee that prides himself on musical growth and evolution. Raised in Queens NY. With academic stints in New Hampshire, Philadelphia, London and Long Island. One semester short on two different graduate degrees. A couple of years of NYC Public School teaching thrown in there in between. 9th and 10th grades. Some bartending too, at the legendary Lennox Lounge in Harlem. That’s where Shaft used to drink. December 2006 he decides to cut all that miscellaneous nonsense and follow his passion. His first album came the following year. Before signing to Stones … Continue reading Homeboy Sandman Australian Tour
This is the debut single from Perth hip hop artist Coin Banks – Hatches and features Ta-Ku, ATOM from C2C and LIKE from PAC DIV. The track is available on iTunes now. The track Hatches features a sample of MCA from the Beastie Boys on the hook. … Continue reading Coin Banks – Hatches feat. Ta-Ku, Atom, & Like
It’s no secret that dirty kicks get you dirty looks in our world. Quite frankly, there’s no excuse for shabby shoes when you can keep ‘em clean and mean with a minimum of elbow grease. Recently we met Mr Black, … Continue reading Snkr Frkr x Mr Black Cleaner Kit
Claude Monet is a departure for an artist who’s brought us songs like So Good, Sick Sad World and Steezed Out. It’s a more introspective Allday on this new tune of his, and the film clip matches the vibe. In the … Continue reading Allday – Claude Monet Official Video
Maud and Marcs have collaborated with ARIA on a marketing initiative to celebrate Australian music, uniting five music acts with five visual artists from around the world to promote homegrown Australian talent. Designed to celebrate Australian music and to support … Continue reading Marcs x ARIA x Bliss N Eso x Beastman
Hip hop stalwarts and leaders of the Juggalo movement Insane Clown Posse have announced they will be breaking their Australian drought, heading Down Under for their first run of headlining shows in more than a decade. Currently sitting on a cool 11 million album sales, it’s no surprise that ICP seem unfazed and, in fact, take pride in their label as one of the world’s most hated outfits. Making headlines for all the wrong reasons, ICP have been declared leaders of an FBI recognised criminal gang and most recently slapped with a sexual harassment lawsuit by a former lawyer, but … Continue reading ICP (Insane Clown Posse) Australian Tour 2013
Collaborations between musicians may not be a totally new idea, but when the heavy-weight skills of two of Europe’s premiere acts collide like this, you just have to take a step back and plug yourself in. Made up of the … Continue reading aahh Radio: I Am Legion [Noisia x Foreign Beggars]
Briggs is gearing up to drop his new album Sheplife next year. For those who can’t wait for the record, he’s compiled a mega mixtape featuring a number of collaborations he’s done with friends throughout the years along with some exclusive … Continue reading Briggs & Friends Vol. 1 – Culture Kings Melbourne In-Store
Beastside were born to be formed. This six team collective hailing from East Sydney is applying old techniques of fast flows, powerful hooks and catchy instrumentation to appease hip hop fans of new and old. Although showcasing an undoubted relationship with … Continue reading Beastside – The Prelude
To celebrate the launch of the Brooklyn Nets range to Foot Locker last mont, adidas and Foot Locker have joined forces to bring bring New York turntablist, DJ Neil Armstrong to Australia. In episode 8 of aahh Radio, we chat … Continue reading aahh Radio: Episode 8 – DJ Neil Armstrong
Suburban Dark are Sydney boys Chris Irvine and Ryan Wilmott. Meeting at university the duo came together in the late 00’s, with the intention of making grimy bass music. Hugely influenced by dark hip hop, grinding drum n bass, electronica … Continue reading Suburban Dark – Mind Reader feat. Jeswon
Today we are treated to another taste of the upcoming Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino release which is due to drop in Australia on December 6th, his sophomore album is titled Because The Internet. Todays leak comes in the form of the the track ‘Telegraph Ave‘, and features a remix from Perth’s very own beatsmith Ta-Ku. Gambino isn’t too happy about the recent streak of leaks that have surrounded the album. Following the leak of the track Sweatpants feat. Problem late Sunday night, Gambino responded by tweeting the following ‘pissed’ tweet. https://twitter.com/DonaldGlover/status/404838406808551424 You can download the brand new track Telegraph … Continue reading Childish Gambino: Telegraph Ave (Ta-Ku Remix)
In Episode 7 of aahh Radio we are joined by US artist Jonwayne, who has just released his debut rap album titled Rap Album One. He is also currently in Australia for a huge run of dates. The massive single The Come Up Pt. 1 is the only track on Rap Album One to feature a vocal guest, Scoop DeVille – best known as producer for the likes of Kendrick Lamar, The Game and Snoop Dogg. Scoop also produced two tracks on the record, Black Magic and The Come Up Pt. 2. The rest is pure Jonwayne, from the meandering, jazzy Reflection to the contemplative After The Calm. In fact, there’s more piano than drums on Rap Album One – … Continue reading aahh Radio – Episode 7: Jonwayne (Rap Album One)
To celebrate the release of The Gentleman Trilogy, Joyride sets off on his first solo tour hitting sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane this December. The quietest achiever and loudest personality in the One Day Crew (Horrorshow, Jackie Onassis, Spit Syndicate) has been prolific, releasing three EPs (The Gentleman Trilogy): Honourable and Chivalrous, with Valiant dropping shortly. From love and drug-fuelled lust to poignant self-reflection, it’s all written, produced and performed by Joyride, presenting the untold perspective of a young, handsome man in the guts of the city. The social media mogul recently killed it supporting Spit Syndicate’s national tour but it’s time … Continue reading Joyride: First Solo Tour This December
For our first ever Community Series episode, which aims to highlight those who are heavily involved in the local hip hop scene, but may not receive the recognition they deserve. We catch up with the creative director of April77 Creative, … Continue reading aahh Radio – Community Series Episode 1: April77 Creative (Ben Funnell)
In a landmark year for the group, this past week has been particularly huge for Sydney’s Bliss n Eso. In a trio of major live announcements, BNE began the week announcing a very special performance at the upcoming 2013 ARIA … Continue reading Bliss N Eso Release ‘My Life’ Music Video Announce BDO + ARIA Awards Appearance
The past two years have been a rollercoaster for Dallas. He signed to underground powerhouse Duck Down Music NYC in 2011, releasing second album The Rose Tint in the US soon after, and touring throughout North America with hip hop duo … Continue reading David Dallas – Falling Into Place goes Gold plus Australian Tour Dates
Indent is delighted to announce the support acts for the 2013 Indent regional tour, headlined by hip hop group Spit Syndicate. Keeping with the spirit of past Indent tours, the 2013 support band program is designed to provide young bands … Continue reading Indent announces local supports for Indent Tour with Spit Syndicate
One of the hip-hop scene’s earliest pioneers & best-loved artists, DJ Jazzy Jeff is commercially best known for his chart-topping collaborations with Will Smith – DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. The duo shot to worldwide acclaim through multi-platinum hits such as ‘Summertime’, ‘Boom! Shake The Room’ & ‘Girls Ain’t Nothing But Trouble’. In 1988, the duo gained the honour of being awarded the first ever Grammy for a hip hop/rap song (for Parents Just Don’t Understand). Worldwide TV acclaim soon followed courtesy of seminal US Sitcom ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’– with Will Smith playing the lead and … Continue reading DJ Jazzy Jeff & MC Skillz to play at The Espy
It’s no secret that something in the Blue Mountains water has meant that over the last ten years, its musical alumni has produced more influential hip hop / electronic artists than any other region outside of Australian capital cities. The devastating fires that swept through the Blue Mnts area have brought together some of its most celebrated artists for a massive ONE OFF SHOW to raise money for their friends, family and the Blue Mnts community at large. Featuring Hermitude, Urthboy, Thundamentals, Dialectrix, Tuka, JONES Jnr, Joe New + locals Tenth Dan & Grub and A Blank Canvas – with … Continue reading Blue Mnts Artists Announce Bushfire Benefit Show
In Episode 6 of aahh Radio we are joined by Kerser, who has just released his 3rd studio album S.C.O.T, in as many years. Produced entirely by Nebs, S.C.O.T (Sickest Cunt Out There) has been out for a moment now debuting at #1 on the ARIA Urban Charts and a top 5 position on ARIA album charts. Kerser talks about his new album, his recent chart topping DVD release. His battle with 360, why the re-match hasn’t happened. Plus an exclusive announcement of his plan’s for the next 10 years. We also touch on the subject of the ABK 225 label. Check it out now. Official || Facebook || Twitter || … Continue reading aahh Radio – Episode 6: Kerser (S.C.O.T)
In Episode 5 of aahh Radio we are joined by ONETWO artist Illy, who has just released his 4th studio album Cinematic. Illy speaks about working with executive producer M-Phazes on Cinematic, Thomas Jules of Rudimental, Drapht, the almighty Hilltop Hoods, Kira Puru, and planning triple j’s Like A Version performance from last week, plus a whole heap more. Official || Facebook || Twitter || Purchase Continue reading aahh Radio – Episode 5: Illy – Cinematic
Fresh from touring across Australia with Horrorshow, New Zealand’s Home Brewwill perform their own headline show in Sydney, at The Basement. Despite what people might tell you about Home Brew being burdens on society, or advocates for drug dependency, you’ve got to respect the integrity of … Continue reading Win A Double Pass To Catch Home Brew @ The Basement – Sydney Nov 9
To celebrate the launch of the Brooklyn Nets range to Foot Locker yesterday, adidas and Foot Locker have joined forces to bring bring New York turntablist, DJ Neil Armstrong to Australia. Playing two exclusive adidas x Foot Locker parties in November, … Continue reading adidas and Foot Locker bring Brooklyn to Australia with an exclusive party
It’s Spring time and N’fa Jones is back with a vengeance! It’s only been a minute since his Babylondon release, with that crazy stop motion video for March On, and now the guy from Oz’s ol-school beloved multi genre band, 1200 Techniques, is finally delivering a full LP of new collaborative music. Having appeared on Drapht’s singles Bali Party and 1990’s the duo have worked together to deliver the forthcoming album entitled Black + White Noise to be released through Drapht’s label The Ayems in early 2014. Black + White Noise is a diverse and dynamic scope of music, journeying through the dark … Continue reading N’fa Jones – Life’s A Game Official Video + Remix
Universal Music Publishing Group – Australia (UMPG) has signed ARIA Award winning Melbourne-based songwriter and producer M-Phazes to an exclusive, world-wide publishing agreement. “M-Phazes is a songwriter and producer of the highest order – a creative visionary with serious technical ability. I am excited and proud that Mark has chosen to sign with UMPG on a global basis. M-Phazes‘ already impressive list of credits will no doubt continue to grow with UMPG on the team,” said Heath Johns, Director of A&R, UMPG. Born on the Gold Coast and now based in Melbourne, M-Phazes has worked with a diverse range of … Continue reading UMPG sign M-Phazes to worldwide publishing deal
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