Acknowledged as one of the up-and-coming artists to watch in 2018, Lil Xan has amassed an army of dedicated fans, including his 1.4 million Instagram followers, known as the Xanarchy Gang. HypeBeast named Lil Xan one of ten rappers you … Continue reading Triple One Announced as Support For Lil Xan’s Splendour In The Grass Sideshows
Fresh from finishing up a 12 week tour around regional Australia with Thundamentals, B Wise offers a new vibe track called ‘Flex On’, another taste of what is to come from him this year. The official video paints the picture … Continue reading B Wise Drops A Vibey New Track ‘Flex On’
One of the most critically acclaimed and successful hip hop artists of our time KENDRICK LAMAR has today announced an Australian tour in support of his fourth album DAMN.. The 2018 Pulitzer Prize and twelve-time GRAMMY Award winning artist will make his highly … Continue reading Kendrick Lamar Announces The DAMN. Australian Tour – July 2018
B Wise glides through a vibrant wonderland in new video, touching on themes of loneliness and our common need for human connection. ‘The Key’ is a visual feast of colour and the joys of togetherness. Working again with the undeniably … Continue reading B Wise Drops ‘The Key’ Video Plus Announced On Splendour In The Grass Line-Up
Already announced for Splendour In The Grass 2017, rap’s next big thing LIL YACHTY will play a string of sideshows, his very first headline shows in Australia. Wrapping up a sold-out, headlining North America tour this past summer, Lil Yachty will play Sydney’s Big Top July 20 ahead of his appearance at Splendour the following day. The Atlanta rapper will continue on to take over Melbourne’s Prince Bandroom July 22, Metro City in Perth July 23 before crossing the pond to Auckland’s Powerstation July 25. Tickets for all shows will go on sale at 10am Thursday, April 13. My Live … Continue reading Lil Yachty Headline Tour 2017
Allday’s phenomenal debut album Startup Cult debuted at #3 on the ARIA charts last July, and his October national tour sold out in 48 hours. Allday is now set to release his breakthrough album on a limited run of vinyl exclusively through 24Hundred. This will be limited to 250 copies printed in clear vinyl and 250 copies in transparent red. Preorders will be live at 24Hundred from 12pm tomorrow and all orders will be shipped by May 29. Startup Cult has spawned two tracks that have been featured in the triple j Hottest 100 and Allday spent most of summer playing … Continue reading Allday to release Startup Cult on vinyl exclusively through 24Hundred
Thundamentals’ reputation as a band of party starters with a loud egalitarian streak is obviously resonating with Australian music fans as demand has pushed the rap crew to double the number of Elephant In The Room tour dates. What’s more, taking a leaf from the legacy of support that legends like the Hilltop Hoods [among others] have given Thundas, the Sydney-via-Blue Mountains group are announcing Melbourne’s 18-year-old rap wunderkind BARO as tour support, taking the up-and-coming rhyme-smith on the road for 15 of their 24 Elephant In the Room dates. The good vibes couldn’t have come at a … Continue reading aahh Radio Podcast: Thundamentals
From sky diving into his Splendour In The Grass show last month to crisscrossing the country this next few months on a huge regional tour, Illy shows no sign of slowing down with the recent announcement of his national One For The Cities tour. Illy’s recent LP, Cinematic landed at #4 on the ARIA album chart, the Cinematic single Tightrope achieved platinum sales and two tracks hit the triple j hottest 100. Recorded with Executive Producer M-Phazes (Eminem, Kimbra, Bliss n Eso), Cinematic is a genre-skipping record that pushes outside of the usual musical boundaries while also delivering Illy’s trademark biting lyricism. A tale of a … Continue reading Illy One For The Cities Official Video
The most divisive and successful man in local rap, 360 has continued his unparalleled chart run with his new single Price of Fame featuring Gossling reaching Gold status. The preceding single Live It Up feat. Pez has also been certified Gold. Further whetting Australian appetites for the epic forthcoming ‘Utopia‘ tour that will also feature the likes of US rapper Hopsin, UK rapper Lunar and local favourites Pez and Miracle, 360 delivered a stand-out performance at last weekend’s ‘Splendour in the Grass‘ to a rapturous response from the Byron Bay crowd. Utopia tour dates are below- Friday, 5th September Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (Lic/AA) Wednesday, … Continue reading 360’s Golden Run Continues
Tkay Maidza’s radio hits Brontosaurus and Handle My Ego took over dance-floors across Australia last year with their original take on dancehall infused hip-hop and her sassy and chatty rap style. Back with a new startling single U-huh she’s ready to take on the world with the Dew Process family right behind her. From teaming up with Swick and Lewis Cancut for the clubby bass-rattler Arm Up to touring across the country with Nina Las Vegas with Wave Racer, Cosmo’s Midnight, Emoh Instead, and her producer Elk on U-Huh, Tkay Maidza has already been hailed as the hyper new face of hip-hop. Her … Continue reading Tkay Maidza U-huh
Off the back of recent performances at Groovin’ The Moo and triple j’s One Night Stand, Australian hip hop artist Illy has just announced a series of regional tour dates across Queensland throughout September. The dates are the third in a series of tour announcements taking place each fortnight over a 10 week period between now and his upcoming performance at Splendour In The Grass. With dates in regional Western Australia and Victoria already announced, Illy is excited to be bringing his new album Cinematic back to the Sunshine State. Here’s what Illy had to say about this 3rd announcement … Continue reading Illy Regional QLD Tour Dates
Award-winning artist Kelis has recently confirmed JONES Jnr. as supports for her Splendour in the Grass sideshows. The sultry singer sauntered into the charts as a sonically compelling 20-year-old whose infamous track ‘Milkshake’ became a global sensation. But it’s not all boys in the yard, and Kelis has swapped out some sexy for soul on her new album Food, out now, which reveals her at her most frank and vulnerable. Littered with a transcendent, Spector-esque lift, warm bottom ends and vast depth, the music is the perfect backdrop for Kelis’ unique voice. The latter has only improved with time and … Continue reading JONES Jnr. Announced as Support for Kelis’ Australian Tour
Heading down under as part of the Splendour In The Grass Festival, award-winning artist Kelis has just announced a series of side-show performances in Sydney and Melbourne. The sultry singer sauntered into the charts as a sonically compelling 20-year-old whose infamous track ‘Milkshake’ became a global sensation. But it’s not all boys in the backyard, and Kelis has swapped out some sexy for soul on her new album Food, due out now, which reveals her at her most frank and vulnerable. Littered with a transcendent, Spector-esque lift, warm bottom ends and vast depth, the music is the perfect backdrop for Kelis’ … Continue reading Kelis Australian Headline Shows
Childish Gambino, one of the most exciting young talents in music, will perform a headline show at Big Top Luna Park Sydney this July. Heading to Australia for Splendour In The Grass, Childish Gambino will take to the stage of … Continue reading Niche & Live Nation present Childish Gambino’s only Australian headline show
2012’s biggest breakthrough artist, Grammy winner Frank Ocean will hit the stage for his very first Australian headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne this July, following the announcement of his headline appearance at Splendour In The Grass. Tickets for both shows go on sale at 10am, Thursday June 6. My Live Nation Members and Niche Newsletter Subscribers can be among the first to secure ticket during the members’ pre-sale beginning 4pm this Tuesday, June 4. Sign up here or here. In 2012 Ocean delivered his highly acclaimed, five-star debut studio album, Channel Orange (Def Jam/Universal Music Australia), which debuted at … Continue reading Frank Ocean – Announcing Debut Australian Headline Sideshows
The last couple of months have seen Melbourne rapper 360 embark on his massive national Flying Tour, of which all 19 show dates were completely sold out. Huge crowds across Australia crammed into venues to catch the electrifying 360 live show and left the venue hot sweaty and extremely satisfied. Sixty now has his eyes firmly set on some massive festival performances in the months ahead, with his recent set at Splendour in the Grass, his upcoming performance at Fat As Butter in Newcastle, the Foreshore Festival in Canberra and a very special performance at the V8 Supercars Armor All … Continue reading New Video Clip: 360 – Run Alone
After a stellar 2009 in which ribald hip hop duo Low Budget released their sophomore longplayer Laserdisc to critical acclaim, slid their single Tailor Made into the AIR charts and won Triple J’s Unearthed competition to electrify Splendour in the Grass (not to mention notching up high-profile supporting slots for the likes of Nas and Redman & Method Man), the Melbourne pair is back in the laboratory putting the finishing touches on their latest piece of weird science – the forthcoming Poolside EP. A Hard Act to Follow, the lead single from the EP, finds MC Gentleman Gene’s lothario flow … Continue reading Low Budget – A Hard Act To Follow [Free Download]
Presented by Elefant Traks and New World Artist Horrorshow announce One Day At The Basement featuring Spit Syndicate & Joyride Sunday March 6th at The Basement, Circular Quay. Built on humble foundations, the Horrorshow mini-juggernaut continues with a completely unique one-off acoustic show at The Basement with Spit Syndicate and Joyride. The enthusiasm Sydney has shown towards this young duo is astonishing: over the last 18 months every Sydney show has sold out. Adding to that, they’ve been selling shows out left right and centre all over the country, and filling tents to capacity at Splendour in the Grass, Pyramid … Continue reading Horrorshow announce ‘One Day At The Basement’ featuring Spit Syndicate & Joyride
Heath Media, in collaboration with the AU review, is proud to announce the launch of pre-orders for the upcoming Australia’s Year in Music: 2010, with an introductory rate of $59. The book is set to be released on February 7th. Pre-orders can be made at this official website: http://www.australiasyearinmusic.com/ Only 250 copies are being made available during the pre-order period, and we don’t expect them to last. A total of 500 hardcover copies of the 200 page full colour books will be made available in total, each individually numbered. No further hardcover copies will be printed.We are proud to be printing the … Continue reading Australia’s Year In Music – 2010
Back this winter to bring you some fiery, lyrical goodness, ON THE UP 2 once again showcases another plethora of Melbourne’s fledgling wordsmiths! Triple J Unearthed competition winners Low Budget bring it back to the underground off the back of their performance at Splendour in the Grass, as well as highly innovative emcee Blunted Monk, Anon Speak, G Force and Doesa Ive on Friday August 21. Hosted by Grinny n’ T and with resident DJ Blazin Marty spinning wax from 9pm to 3am, this is an absolute must for fans of lyrical hip-hop or those who’ll enjoy some warm beats … Continue reading ON THE UP 2 – TONIGHT
Drapht’s festival run continues, as Coalition Crew is added to The Sounds Of Spring bill. Drapht’s run on Australia’s biggest festivals continues as the Perth MC beefs up his upcoming itinerary with stints at this year’s massive (and sold out) Splendour in the Grass, the Sounds of Spring Festival, and the Blueprint Festival! Along with these dates, several club shows have been announced as well in New South Wales and Western Australia. Tour dates and details are as following: July 23 – Busselton, WA @ Esplanade (w/ Downsyde) July 26 – Byron Bay, NSW @ Splendour In the Grass (w/ … Continue reading Drapht / Coalition Crew Tour Dates
Australia’s reply to Just For Kicks, Sole’d Out premiers in Melbourne on the 31st of July. Low Budget will be performing on the night you can check the trailer here. Since their emergence in 2005, Low Budget has established an enduring presence on the Australian hip hop scene. Following the widespread buzz generated by their self-released mixtape in 2005, the group’s jazzy debut album, Magnasound, was one of the surprise success stories of 2006, drawing universal enthusiasm and praise from critics and fans alike. On the back of the critical triumph and public acclaim of Magnasound, Low Budget quickly solidified … Continue reading Sole’d Out- A documentary on the sneaker craze
Fans of the beat rejoice! In what will be a huge treat for hip hop fans; two of Australia’s favourite acts are joining together for a special appearance at SPLENDOUR 09. Earlier this year, long time west coast kings DOWNSYDE teamed up with new kid on the block DRAPHT, for a take-no-prisoners performance that proved to be a force to be reckoned with. Both acts took their current albums (DOWNSYDE with All City and DRAPHT with Brothers Grimm) out on the road, on the largest tour either act has taken on for years. With a combined set that’s going to … Continue reading DOWNSYDE – DRAPHT, SPLENDID
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