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Moving to Australia at the age of two, Ethiopian-born rapper Yippy is slowly cementing himself as one of the more diverse voices in the Sydney hip/hop scene. His latest EP, Lost in translation, consisted of five varied tracks that incorporate a range of influences to create bright, electronic-based rap music.
The 212’s most infamous female rapper has returned with a radical departure from everything she is known for. Azealia Banks has developed a reputation for dance ready beats and memorable hip/hop lyrics, but none of that is present in this week’s mix. Instead, this week’s mix, YUNG RAPUNXEL PT II, is one of the strangest but most interesting releases of 2019.
New from the Perth punk scene is Sly Withers, a four-piece consisting of dual frontmen Sam and Jono, bass-player Shea and drummer Joel. Drawing influences from the American Midwest emo/Philly punk/indie rock scene, the group aims to use Sly Withers as a platform to challenge standards and behaviours in the punk world.
Four of Australian hip/hop’s fastest rising talent have joined forces for this week’s release. “A.S.M.R” features the unholy combination of Sydney’s fastest rising rappers, being Nerve, Raj Mahal and Triple One’s Obi III Terrors and Marty Bugatti.
This week’s mix comes from two young DJ’s who seem to have defied all odds and actually gained momentum in Sydney’s struggling clubbing scene. Peter Semrany and Andrea Calogero, also known as HIJCKD & SEMO, started their careers in the post-lockout era and have since found themselves travelling the world to hone their craft.
The King Street Crawl is an annual event that celebrates the Sydney music scene. Last Father’s Day, over 30 venues along King St, Erskineville Rd and Enmore Rd played host to a massive 130+ artists. With no entry fees and hours of live music, it was a testimony to the volume of talent that Newtown houses.
The King Street Crawl is an annual event that celebrates the Sydney music scene. Last Father’s Day, over 30 venues along King St, Erskineville Rd and Enmore Rd played host to a massive 130+ artists. With no entry fees and hours of live music, it was a testimony to the volume of talent that Newtown houses.
Graeme Pogson and Ella Thompson are GL, a Melbourne based electronic duo who haven’t had a release since their 2017 double A-sided 12” Destiny/Reflect. That was until the release of “Night Habit” last week, marking the long-awaited return of GL. The single also marks their first headline show in over two years at Howler in Melbourne on Friday October, 18.
Kojaque has exploded beyond his home of Dublin over 2018 following the release of his Deli Daydreams project in February of last year. As this success has taken him to sold out shows and festivals across Europe, Kojaque has worked with Luka Palm, a Swedish-born and Dublin raised rapper who is a member of the Kojaque live show.
This July, cult eyewear Bailey Nelson launched a brand new concept called After Hours, uniting Bailey Nelson’s signature style and creativity with music and pop culture. After Hours will see up and coming Australian musicians perform in the BN flagship stores after they close in the evenings.
Melbourne producer Illstrtd has teamed up with Afro-Aus artist Françoistunes have combined their love of soul with their electronic and hip/hop backgrounds. The result is “Real Love”, a bright, impassioned and groovy track that expertly mixes and melds a variety of genres.
To celebrate their birthday, most people receive gifts from their loved ones. To celebrate his birthday, Lil Yachty gives gifts to everyone else. The young rapper turned twenty-two last Friday and released his fourth annual birthday mix
In 2013, a group of high school and university friends from Brisbane formed a band. Last Friday, that band released their highly anticipated debut album Big Grief. Described by lead-singer and frontwoman Maz DeVita as “a mixture of post-punk and alternative rock”, WAAX are the latest in a long list of nationally beloved Brisbane rock bands.
The Australian hip/hop scene is entering a new era as a wave of talent is rising through the scene. This includes artists like Nerve, Triple One and most significantly, Chillinit. Raised in Hurstville, Sydney, Chillinit has no major industry backing, but instead produces and distributes his music independently through his own 420 Family label.
