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.
Read moreReview: Nerve - A.S.M.R
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.
Read moreRelease of the Week 13/9: Nerve’s “A.S.M.R” ft Raj Mahal, Marty Bugatti, Obi III Terrors
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.
Read moreKing Street Crawl 2019: Marlborough Hotel
The first of September was a monumental day. The festivities of the King Street Crawl had started to take its toll on the patrons. Every kebab, pizza and pie shop in Newtown now played sanctuary the lost souls of a big Sunday session.
Read moreMix of the Week 12/9: HIJCKD & SEMO – Remember September
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.
Read moreKing Street Crawl 2019: Kelly’s on King
A crowd favourite in the King Street area and the Newtown scene is Kelly’s on King. The traditional Irish bar is home to a slew of live music and karaoke nights, bridging the gap between community and performers.
Read moreKing Street Crawl 2019: The Duke Hotel
While named after the prominent King Street, the crawl extends well beyond that one road. Down past the heart and soul of Sydney live music, the Enmore Theatre, lies the Duke Hotel, aka The Duke of Enmore.
Read moreKing Street Crawl 2019: The Newtown Hotel
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.
Read moreKing Street Crawl 2019: The Town Hall Hotel
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.
Read moreRelease of the Week 6/9: GL – “Night Habit”
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.
Read morePremiere: Bo Jo Jones - Back In Time
We are proud to be Premiering the Debut release from Sydney’s newest edition to it’s growing Hip Hop scene - Bo jo Jones. The project of Sydney locals - James Hancock - Bojo Jones and Jack Townsend - The Great Lummox.
Read moreMix of the Week 5/9: Kojaque & Luka Palm - 'Green Diesel' Mixtape
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.
Read moreRelease of the Week 30/8: Illstrtd - Real Love (ft. Françoistunes)
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.
Read moreMix of the Week 29/8: Lil Yachty BIRTHDAY MIX 4
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
Read moreAlbum Review: WAAX – Big Grief
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.
Read moreRelease of the Week 26/8: Chillinit – “Freedom”
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.
Read moreMix of the Week 22/8: Carl Cox - Live from The Rabbit Hole's Funkingham Palace - Glastonbury 2019
Last month at the annual Glastonbury festival, Carl Cox demonstrated why he’s a master at what he does. This week, he has released the near three-hour set for the public. This mix, specially mixed and mastered for at home listening, demonstrates two key things.
Read moreEsmè Premiere
Sydney Songstress Esmè, is bringing herself well and truly into the spotlight with her most defining release yet - Ella. A track filled with mature and considered songwriter that finds itself in a space between world beats, RnB and jazz so smooth it’s almost slippery.
Read moreThe First-Timer Splendour Wrap-Up
A haze of sunshine beats down onto a hill covered in alternating patches of downtrodden grass and dirt. Remnants of glitter are everywhere: scattered on the ground, plastered to the canvas floors of tents, and somehow, inexplicably, dotted on your face.
Read morePeople of Splendour
At the closest festival Australia has to Coachella, it's as much about the music as it is about the fashion. This year at Splendour in the Grass, neon pinks and greens, body harnesses, and crochet flares, skirts and dresses abounded on the hills and fields of North Byron Parklands.
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