What a weekend. If, like us, you were at the biggest party to grace North Wollongong’s Stuart Park, Yours and Owls, then you’ll understand how we feel.
Brand Directory (coming soon)
Review: Bad and Bouj - Hp Boyz
If you are keeping an eye on the extremely dynamic nature that is the Aussie Hip Hop scene at the moment, then you have probably just started noticing Melbourne’s - Hp Boyz. They are Melbourne’s answer to Sydney’s recent obsession with Onefour.
Nafisa
Exclusive Girls & Boys editorial with Photographer Farissan Rahadian Danery @farissanrd and model Nafisa @fisa0227.
Release of the Week 4/10: The Rubens & Vic Mensa “Falling Asleep At The Wheel”
Worlds collide for this week’s release as the unlikely combo of The Rubens and Vic Mensa collaborate for “Falling Asleep At The Wheel”. Written by the Rubens earlier this year in LA, the band strove to push their limits out of rock.
A Conversation With … Tim Swallow
Notoriously established in the fashion world, Tim Swallow is also an avid escapist in his personal, creative works, and strives to deliver something that will push our perceptions of why nudity should always be acceptable.
Mix of the Week 3/10: Jay Silva “Tutti Frutti”
East-London rapper Jay Silva has released hit after hit in his short career, beginning with the 2015 breakout single “See Me Now”. Last Friday he released his highly anticipated debut mixtape Tutti Frutti, earning its place as this week’s mix of the week through its musical versatility.
Romantiques
Exclusive Fashion Editorial with Photographer Aaron VIII, Styled by Deni Todorovic, Beauty by Helen Samaryan and muse Niamh Dwyer.
Boy and Bear: Finding the Light
Last Friday, Boy and Bear released their first studio album after a four-year hiatus. In 2015, no-one thought Suck on Light would be released. However, from these turbulent times comes the band’s strongest album to date.
Release of the Week 27/9: Dom Dolla “San Frandisco”
The artist behind “Take It” and “Define” is back with a fresh new track to get feet moving out on the dancefloor. Dom Dolla is one of Melbourne’s best and fastest rising DJs in recent memory, becoming a global name with his heart-pumping style of electronic dance music.
Mix of the Week 26/9: Brian Fantana @ Burning Man 2019
A lot happened at Burning Man this year, from Flume’s antics to dozens of musical performances. The annual culture festival, held at the Black Rock City in the Nevada desert, produces some truly unique pieces of art, including music.
Premiere: Riley Pearce - Elephants (live)
If you haven't heard of Perth based Alt-Folk artist Riley Pearce, it is nothing to fret about however the songwriter is about to release a series of songs that will leave you feeling cheated if you don’t get around them.
Savannah
Exclusive Girls & Boys editorial with Photographer Aaron VIII @aaron__viii and model Savannah Laine @savannahlaineeve_ from NEUE.
Yours & Owls Festival 2019 Full Set Times Revealed
With a crazy lineup for 2019, the Yours & Owls Festival is coming to Stuart Park, Wollongong in less than two weeks. On Saturday October 5 through to Sunday October 6, expect to see some of the biggest Aussie artists for an insane long weekend.
Interview: Thea Elder
We caught up with photographer Thea Elder to chat about her work, style and what inspires her.
Release of the Week 20/9: Yibby “Poke” ft. Raj Mahal
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.
Mix of the Week 19/9: Azealia Banks – YUNG RAPUNXEL PT II
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.
EP Review: Sly Withers – Gravis
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.
Shiloh Magnolia Savage by Aaron Viii
Shiloh’s was named after a number plate her mother saw in Vermont, USA just before giving birth.
Hip Hop and Headwear
In modern fashion all the way back to Shakespeare in the 15th Century, the Hat, has been a staple of style and class. The perfect top to anchor an outfits sensibility and consideration. Now it would be remiss to consider the hat a piece of clothing fitting just one purpose.
One of my favourite things about the Hip Hop scene in Australia is the idea of inclusion and support. The bands scene is great but it is every person for themselves. Everyone wants to be Kevin Parker. Everyone wants to play Glastonbury.