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Diafrix The Sign

Jim Steps

Here is a brand new track from Melbourne’s own Diafrix, which premiered on Groupie/Pagesdigital recently. The new track was produced in conjunction with Dustin McLean from the revered Elefant Traks label.  “We wanted to take it back to the basics, so we brought the band in… drums, bass guitar, a beautiful old piano… having so many talented musicians jamming in a room creates such an electric vibe.. We really wanted to capture that and have it reflect in the hip-hop we were creating.” – Diafrix Diafrix released their debut album, In tha Place, in 2006. Between its release and that of 2009’s Concrete … Continue reading Diafrix The Sign

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Diafrix – Rest Assured

Jim Steps

Rest Assured is the sublime comeback single from Diafrix, a serene and refreshing return for the Melbourne duo. Coming off a guest-heavy second album (2012’s acclaimed Pocket Full Of Dreams), Rest Assured is entirely self-produced and performed, relying heavily on the duo’s core strengths – poignant storytelling, aspirational ideals, warm, melodic hip-hop production and soulful undertones. Momo’s heartfelt vocal appearance on the song’s hook best demonstrates the latter. A wonderful new start for one of Australia’s most interesting groups. Rest Assured is available now.  Purchase  ||  Facebook  ||  Twitter Continue reading Diafrix – Rest Assured

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Diafrix – I’m A Dreamer Tour

Jim Steps

Fresh off supporting Macklemore and Ryan Lewis on their sold-out tour of Australia, Melbourne duo Diafrix proudly announce I’m A Dreamer Tour which sees them performing across Australia featuring special guest, emerging Sydney based rapper Miracle. In 2012, Diafrix returned with their new album Pocket Full Of Dreams, with special guest appearances from 360, Dwele and Daniel Merriweather and the majority of the production helmed by Styalz Fuego, the ARIA Award winning producer behind 360′s double platinum Falling & Flying LP. The album saw rave reviews and was named iTunes Best Australian Hip-Hop Release of 2012. The band featured prominently … Continue reading Diafrix – I’m A Dreamer Tour

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Diafrix – I’m A Dreamer feat. 360

Jim Steps

True daydreamers, Momo and Azmarino of Diafrix team with the one and only 360 to present I’m A Dreamer, the standout lead single from Pocket Full Of Dreams, the Melbourne duos acclaimed new album out now through Illusive. Produced & Co-Written by 2012 ARIA Producer of the Year Styalz Fuego, I’m A Dreamer is quite simply a message of positivity over everything, an eternally optimistic anthem in both its sonics and lyrics. The piano driven beat provides a home for Diafrix’s hard knock tales, 360′s post-success narrative and one hell of a catchy group chorus. Diafrix are dreamers in the truest sense, and … Continue reading Diafrix – I’m A Dreamer feat. 360

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Diafrix – Pocket Full Of Dreams (Video Series)

Jim Steps

To celebrate the release of their upcoming album Pocket Full of Dreams (Sept 28th), strikingly unique Melbourne duo Diafrix are proud to present a series of six video shorts detailing the inspirational story of the group. Over each short instalment, the group explore their upbringing as African immigrants in Australia, their families back home, their formation as Diafrix and how these factors influenced their new album. Each episode features a new track from their upcoming sophomore album and are all directed by their long-time video collaborator Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore. Diafrix deliver their finest work yet with Pocket Full of Dreams, … Continue reading Diafrix – Pocket Full Of Dreams (Video Series)