ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: HALFQUEEN
A quick playlist curated by some of our favourite creative people — this edition is curated by Aotearoa DJ Halfqueen.
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A Rotation of the Sun With Arlo Parks
With Glastonbury and Coachella, a Mercury Prize, and a debut album added to her resume, we caught up with British songwriter Arlo Parks on the week of her 22nd birthday to talk about growing up, tour life, nostalgia, and significance of the last year.
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MAMMOTH on Finding Self-worth in the Wilderness
Finding focus from a cabin in the woods alongside producer Silentjay, MAMMOTH’s latest project dives into the depths of reflection. He talks us through how he landed in this state, and the impact of looking inward.
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bbno$ and His Blinding Drive to Become ‘sophisticated’
The Vancouver rapper celebrates the success of his grinding musical journey on his latest single, stopping by to tell us about its creations culminating in fame, and why his next album is his best.
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ThatKidMaz Celebrates His Debut EP With an Insightful Display of Self Awareness
Three years on from dropping his first single, Melbourne artist ThatKidMaz returns with the release of his debut EP, Lil Eritrean Boy.
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Acclaim x MESS Producer Series: Hugh Lake
In collaboration with Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio, we introduced some of our favourite local producers to some iconic analog gear for the first time.
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Blxst Sets His Sights on Australia and New Zealand
The Californian artist is set to hit our shores for the first time in September as part of his 'Before You Go' tour.
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64 Questions: Masked Wolf
Red Bull wraps up their sixth season of 64 Bars with a new episode featuring Masked Wolf. We caught up with the Sydney-born rapper to ask 64 rapid fire questions.
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Giveon’s Give Or Take: A Study of Growth
The Long Beach Singer started as an enigmatic crooner we all wanted to know more about. With his debut album, he’s giving us everything.
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Speed: Redefining Sydney Hardcore
Offering a new philosophy for hardcore, the Sydney band are combining elements from the past with their stranglehold on the scene's future.
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Arz and the Art of Storytelling
From acting to music, the East London artist details his passion for storytelling and walks us through his swift come up.
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Ziggy Ramo: an Ever-evolving Storyteller
As a storyteller who channels the strength of 50,000 years, Ziggy transcends many mediums and is creating much more than music. He is creating a platform of change and autonomy.
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Ruger and the Second Wave of Afrobeats
Stopping in on his first Australian tour, the 22-year-old speaks on his Second Wave Deluxe EP, the influence of Bob Marley, and taking aim for the top spot..
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Delving Into the History and Mind of Sudan Archives
Equipped with her violin, iridescent vocals and solid production skills, US musician and artist Sudan Archives offers a beautifully captivated celebration of hair in her latest single, Selfish Soul.
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