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The Vine Intervention: Friday May 17

Our picks from social media's newest player

When it comes to Vine (or in its gerund form, Vining), we’re all still finding ourselves. There are people creating great moments and others creating ones we wish we didn’t …

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Shooting from the Hip: You’re a virgin who can’t drive

The Obnoxious Owl's online dating site membership is the gift that keeps giving

Today I caught up with someone via the internet dating scene. I am beginning to think it is a bit of a ‘scene’, you know. For one, I see that …

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Interview: Checking in with Chippy

We catch up with ACCLAIM cover girl Chippy Nonstop

Our friend Rosie Simmons just sent us through these snaps of ACCLAIM cover model Chippy Nonstop, which made us realise that we hadn’t checked in with the tumblr princess in …

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No Country for Old (Rap) Men: White rap privilege

Robbie of Unkut with a rallying cry for all the funny-looking, marginally talented white rappers out there

White privilege remains a highly sensitive topic in America, as this week’s episode of The Combat Jack Show proved, as Premium Pete voiced his frustrations with Toure’s blanket statements about …

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Ears up: Four uncool Australian producers (you need to listen to)

These musos are flying under the radar with flying colours

It occurred to me in the half-light of a sticky beer garden on Friday night, while a bearded dude was slurring to me about how much he loves trap, that …

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Interview: Naysayer and Gilsun

"We wanted it to be an experience to get lost in." The duo talk about their mindbending audiovisual live set and more

A psychedelic journey through Tokyo. Samples of the latest dance tracks. Remixed episodes of Seinfeld. Pop culture and ’70s Coke…

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Exclusive Mix: Preacha – New Position Vol 2

One of Sydney's foremost house/bass DJs selects a mix with a difference

In the second instalment of Preacha’s exclusive mixes for ACCLAIM, the Sydney DJ drops a summer-smooth mix of ’80s R&B, …

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Review: Azealia Banks, Melbourne

The Liquorice Bitch turns out a cheeky performance for fans at The Palace

There is hardly a week that we’re not talking about Azealia Banks. Whether it’s her latest track, fashion collab or…

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Interview: Andy Watson from Adelaide denim store RHD

Unfolding a few casual truths on denim and distinction in today's brand game

In the grilling daze of a South Australian summer, the leafy canopy of Ebenezer Place offers tranquil repose for the…

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Interview: Pictureplane

"Let’s make some art; let’s have some fun." ACCLAIM spends the day with the DIY dance favourite

Travis Egedy’s particular brand of electronic music is fuelled by his love of performance art and the DIY punk ethos.…