Melbourne’s Purgatory Release 16mm Fashion Film: Eternal
Teaming up with Melbourne filmmakers Khushi Patil and Joshua Barreno, the short film showcases Purgatory's style and explores life's subtle moments.
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BAYANG (tha Bushranger): Cascading Toward Hope
We shared a beer with the Sydney artist before his first headline show in Melbourne, to learn more about the pillars of the pandemonium he incites as a rapper, performer, and beacon of optimism.
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Travis Scott’s UTOPIA: Build Your Own World
The Houston Juggernaut’s latest opus is one of chaotic production, A-list features, and career-best performances, leaving the meaning of this world entirely in your hands.
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Mahalia’s Tales In Real Time
After a 4-year album hiatus, British singer-songwriter, Mahalia, has found love in all the right places. Finding independence and strength through personal hardship on her new album IRL, we caught up with the artist to lay all our cards out on the table.
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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: ATARANGI
A quick playlist curated by some of our favourite creative people — this edition features Tamaki Makaurau artist and DJ, Atarangi.
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PawPaw Rod Finds Authenticity in Vulnerability
We get to know Capricorn cowboy PawPaw Rod and the man behind the artist; Rodney Husley.
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Picked Last: How a Collective of Melbourne Underdogs Foundtheir Pack
The Melbourne collective unites like-minded creatives with a common goal of representing their city on the world stage. We caught up with members of Picked Last to hear more about their origins, what keeps them pushing forward and why they should be on your radar.
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Davido’s Timeless Vision: A Lasting Legacy on the Global Stage
The 'King of Afrobeat' speaks on his legacy as well as his new album Timeless, promoting cultural exchange through music, and his vision to nurture emerging African creatives.
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RECAP: CARTOONS by DOCG Exhibition, Melbourne
The latest exhibition from the Melbourne multi-talent 'Cartoons' featured clothing, sculpture, digital art and more.
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Liv.e and the Beauty in the Discomfort
Liv.e’s sophomore album Girl In The Half Pearl is a once unspoken look into her life between the age of 19 and 25. From the first track, you know that she is ready to say what she wants, and no longer lives in fear of the repercussions of it. We spoke to the artist about the freedom of being “negative”, having to be her own big sister, Capricorn tendencies and why night time is the right time.
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Annahstasia on Self-soothing Through Confession
The Los Angeles artist ruminates on artistic freedom, the creation of her EP Revival, and pulling from her heart.
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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: BBYFACEKILLA
A quick playlist curated by some of our favourite creative people — this edition features Auckland-based DJ, BBYFACEKILLA.
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Armani White is Keeping His Glass Half-Full
The Philly rapper talks us through his new EP, creating uplifting soundtracks for people to consume, and learning to take moments to feel himself.
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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: DERA MEELAN
A quick playlist curated by some of our favourite creative people — this edition features Auckland-based producer, Dera Meelan.
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