Djarmbi Supreme Go To Hell

Djarmbi Supreme is like nothing you have heard, unless you have heard him previously, then he is exactly like that, but now, even better. – Djarmbi Supreme, 2015 His latest single “Go To Hell” is the first taste off the soon to be released Djarmbi Supreme “Go To Hell”. Based on the classic album by Alice Cooper (Alice Cooper Goes To Hell, 1976), Djarmbi has enlisted the production prowess of beat-murderer, Paradox to sample the entire original tracklist and recreate the Goes To Hell experience with a new breath of life. Djarmbi takes control of the mic combining lyricism, cadence, … Continue reading Djarmbi Supreme Go To Hell

Dyl Thomas & Flu – Red Wine Bars Shine

Here is a brand new track by Melbourne heads, Dyl Thomas and Flu. The track Red Wine Bars Shine is taken from the upcoming Idol Hands 12” EP. The Idol Hands 12” vinyl will be available on World Record Store Day, which happens on every year around April 18. The new track Red Wine Bars Shine is produced by Flu, mixed by Phil Gektor with the clip shot and edited by Mata & Must. You can check out the brand new clip and track below. Pang Productions Continue reading Dyl Thomas & Flu – Red Wine Bars Shine

Your 2014 Lists Were Bogus…

Settle, we’re back… After a massive holiday period, where we barley had enough time to blow the froth off a few coldies, the dope new music had already begun flooding in. Over the next couple of weeks we’ll do our best to catch up on all the  tracks, albums, videos, and music news that’s broken or has been released since we’ve been away. 2014 was a massive year for hip hop in Australia, and already 2015 is looking the goods. Kicking things off for 2015, is the brand new release from Crate Cartel’s very own Phil Gektor. A.W.O.L 2.0 is a remix album of AZ’s … Continue reading Your 2014 Lists Were Bogus…

Phil & Flu Time Machine Official Video

They just wanted a decent record to play… Not too much to ask was it? It was in 2014 when Phil Gektor & Flu stood on thier Frankston line railway platform looking for something good to listen to on their journey. Their choice was limited to popular albums and poor quality singles. Phil & Flu’s disappointment and subsequent anger at the range of records available led them to produce and record a project – and change the world. “We believed in the existence of a vast listening public for intelligent records at a low price, and staked everything on it.” … Continue reading Phil & Flu Time Machine Official Video

Mata & Must News From The Underground + Vinyl Pre-Order Details

The new Mata & Must full length Get Your Mind Right will be available to order on 2LP this Thursday October 30 from the official Pang Productions Store. The vinyl ships with a digital download card for free download of the album as well as the instrumentals, a GYMR A3 poster, Pang Productions stickers and a GYMR print slipmat for the first 50 orders only. Limited to 300 copies. Melbourne heads get down to the Get Your Mind Right album launch at Revolver Upstairs in Prahran, on Friday December 5th. Mata & Must will be performing with long time friend and turntable … Continue reading Mata & Must News From The Underground + Vinyl Pre-Order Details

Exclusive Premiere Phil Gektor Beats, Blends & Remixes

We are pleased to premiere the first instalment of the Crate Cartel Mixtape Series. The first tape titled Beats, Blends & Remixes (CCMX001) is by the man, Phil Gektor! The tape is 40 minutes worth of dope remixes and beats and will be available as a limited run of hard copies, plus the usual digital download. Beats, Blends & Remixes follows on from Phil Gektor’s recent LP release, Real Heads Don’t Listen. You can pick up Beats, Blends & Remixes as a digital download now, by following the link in the player below or you can score yourself a limited edition … Continue reading Exclusive Premiere Phil Gektor Beats, Blends & Remixes

aahh Radio Season 2 Episode 6 Geko

Enigmatic Geko AKA Phil Gektor makes up one sixth of formidable Melbourne label Crate Cartel. His new album, titled Real Heads Don’t Listen, is out May 30 2014. Entirely self-produced, Geko has poured his contrarian genius into the album, ensuring every detail has purpose. Consistent with his previous work, Real Heads Don’t Listen further explores Geko’s underground ethos and his satirical take on mainstream society and commercialisation. Using samples as his muse, Geko’s production and lyrical themes evolve organically. The album’s overall gritty, trippy feel resembles its creator’s cynical obscurity. Though dark, and sometimes confronting, Geko’s music is a brilliant … Continue reading aahh Radio Season 2 Episode 6 Geko

Geko Real Heads Don’t Listen Out Today!

Enigmatic Geko AKA Phil Gektor makes up one sixth of formidable Melbourne label Crate Cartel. His new album, titled Real Heads Don’t Listen, is out today. Entirely self-produced, Geko has poured his contrarian genius into the album, ensuring every detail has purpose. Consistent with his previous work, Real Heads Don’t Listen further explores Geko’s underground ethos and his satirical take on mainstream society and commercialisation. “I don’t listen to what’s being played on the radio or what’s current, so it’s probably a bit of a time capsule.” – Geko Using samples as his muse, Geko’s production and lyrical themes evolve … Continue reading Geko Real Heads Don’t Listen Out Today!

Exclusive: Geko The Hippies I

“He is a sick man, he is a angry man, he is an unattractive man, there is something wrong with his liver……” That man is Geko aka Phil Gektor. May we present to you an exclusive prelude to Geko’s upcoming full length album Real Heads Don’t Listen, out May 30th on Crate Cartel – The Hippies I. The brand new track The Hippies I spools out over a long intro, the power of the strings warm you while transporting you quickly to another place in time. A time long forgotten, of free love, big buds and great music. The Hippies I is … Continue reading Exclusive: Geko The Hippies I

Sinks – Backlash

2013 marks the debut long player from Melbourne emcee and producer Sinks with this crunching release titled Backlash. Guests on the album include Fatty Phew, Phil Gektor, Sparts, Dazed, Force, Mol One, Olsen, Pompei and Zee.  Production comes from Sinks as well as Ramzee, WIK, Dazed, Phil Gektor, Calski and Batsauce. A brand new clip has dropped coinciding with the release for the track Starts In The Mind. The video was filmed & edited By Jack Shelton courtesy of Finish With The Spinach Productions. You can check that out below. Live 2 Work was the first single to be released from Backlash and … Continue reading Sinks – Backlash

Geko – The Horror EP

He’s an enigma, wrapped in a mystery; immersed in weed smoke. He is Phil Gektor. A purveyor of a sacred Lingua Franca long forgotten. He arrives with a mission, a mission to impregnate the minds of listeners with The Horror. This EP, produced by the elusive Ramzee, ushers in the new age of ‘Philizm’, from the ashes of Geko’s tormented mind state, rises a new anti-hero. Welcome to The Horror. In the time between now and The Horror peep Geko on Facebook here. Geko  ||  Crate Cartel  ||  Facebook Continue reading Geko – The Horror EP