November 2018

Gig News! Zoo Twilights - Sampa The Great + Remi Supported By Thando An artist in every sense of the word, Sampa The Great is one of the world’s most soulful rappers. Motivated by “a search for creativity, laughter, purpose and rhythms”, the poet and neo-soul performer is blessed with the ability to weave dense, lyrical mazes with her verses. The instant...

Mr Ruckman All Of Them Things Melbourne Single Launch Mr. Ruckman is a Sydney-born, Melbourne-based Hip Hop Artist of 15 years experience, cementing himself in the industry as one of Melbourne’s most skilful underground lyricists. This year saw Mr. Ruckman touring around Australia to get a buzz going for the release of his massive new trap-influenced single All of Them...

Album Review! Jygantix - Dangerous Goods and Services   The tone of this album is set right out of the gate. A dark, raw story of the falsehood of our monetary idols and a journey into the underworld. I like to think you can tell when an emcee produces their own work, it brings an autobiographical flavour to both the...

Defenders Of Style Announce New Release "Nosedive EP" Out Via Pang Productions December 14th 2018 Fresh off the back of their Upper Echelon LP earlier this year, Leeds’ premier Hip Hop crew Defenders of Style are dropping a new gem before the year’s out. Joe Snow, Jack Danz, Prys & Disgust take a depraved trip all the way south for...

Hermitude Drop Brand New Video "Stupid World" Featuring Bibi Bourelly Photo By Cole Bennetts   The opening chords of "Stupid World" depict the final stages of a fire burning out and the rising of a new era. It’s an image that feels appropriate, as Hermitude return to the spotlight, after experiencing the grand success of their last album Dark Night...

Gig News: Baker Boy Live At Howler Melbourne It's been a phenomenal 12 months for the artist commonly referred to as the "fresh new prince from Arnhem Land" Baker Boy. The rapidly rising star catapulted into 2018 with two of his songs - Marryuna and Cloud 9 - winning their place in triple j's Hottest 100. He has supported International...

Kudos The Paradox Tour Brisbane Show   Doors at 7:30pm Local supports: Trigz, Jamie-Rose Can you say existential crisis? No? Well, how bout you come on down and listen to Kudos’ new single “Paradox”. As he wades into the paradox of his own mental health, you can be at the forefront of witnessing that which he fears most. Experience the different view...

Toasted Loops Presents Otherside - Smoke Mics Launch Ft Dialect & Must Volkoff, 3G Network, Helix Toasted loops is back! With a massive line up and heaps of local releases, as well as interstate kings Nelson Dialect & Must Volkoff with their NSW leg of the Magnetism tour. Otherside will be launching their new single "Smoke Mics" on 7" vinyl...

New Zealand's Raiza Biza and Melbourne's hip hop front runner REMI Drop New Ep "Black Hole Sun" New Zealand's Raiza Biza and Melbourne's hip hop front runner REMI today share their new EP Black Hole Sun via their respective imprints Low Key Source and House of Beige Records. With the record's beat-making in the hands of Detroit’s legendary hip hop and production maestro Black Milk, the 6-track masterpiece flows between infectious grooves...