Burn Gently Enterprises Drop the Trailer for Upcoming Australian Hip Hop Documentary
Burn Gently is an exploration into the ins and outs of the Australian music industry, its growth, pressures, expectations and hardships, its success and failings; all through the lens of some of the most influential artists in Australian Hip Hop.
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Saint Side Shows Off Autumn ’23 Collection
The Melbourne streetwear staple returns with some fresh threads for Autumn, with a lookbook featuring rappers Nerve and Babyface Mal.
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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: MISTAH CEE
A quick playlist curated by some of our favourite creative people — this edition features Sydney DJ and radio host, Mistah Cee.
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Russ Millions: Drill Designed to Make You Dance
The Lewisham rapper made waves with tracks like ‘Gun Lean’ and his iconic Tion Wayne collaboration ‘Body’. Now, with his latest mixtape One Of A Kind, he’s solidifying himself as a bohemian in the world of drill, and creating art that’s designed to make you move.
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Bawo’s Legitimate Cause
The West London rapper explores the trials of following music as a genuine career path on his latest EP Legitimate Cause. We caught up with Bawo to talk music, finding inspiration in daily life and moving with purpose.
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The Price of Being Real: Introducing Dreams 2 Reality, Sydney’s Most Controversial Record Label
Dreams 2 Reality fights to give rappers an environment that is shaped by the streets. The only trouble is keeping their stable in the studio and out of prison. At the moment, they have more rappers locked behind bars than on the outside.
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Libianca Embarks on a Journey of Healing
Cameroonian artist Libianca is undoubtedly someone you’re going to be seeing more. Having hit instant virality with her track ‘People’, the artist has best been acknowledged for her heartfelt lyricism, relatability, and rawness. Her next big steps are to happen in due time, but to relish this remarkable period in her journey, we jumped on a Zoom call to talk all things music, home, and the power of healing.
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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: MIKEQ
A quick playlist curated by some of our favourite creative people — this edition features legendary Ballroom DJ and producer, MikeQ.
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Lara Andallo: From Stone and Rubble to Diamonds and Crystals
Lara Andallo’s journey of self-discovery throughout COVID lockdowns has seen her trudge through unfamiliar territories. Battling doubts, insecurities, and uncertainty around the unknown, we see her authentically display the power of deep soul-searching that manifested itself into her latest EP Diamonds & Deja Vu. Talking about the project and all its in-betweens, we caught up with the artist in Sydney to discuss the process.
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Photo Recap: Laneway 2023, Melbourne
This year's Laneway lineup was stacked with acts like Fred Again..., Knucks, Slowthai, Turnstile and more— photographer Manny Sarweh was there to capture the action!
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Turnstile’s Globe-trotting Glow: Illuminating Hardcore’s Limitless Appeal
The band’s combination of dreamy soundscapes with distorted heaviness has lead them on a worldwide frenzy of festivals and full-capacity headline shows supported by Sydney’s spin-kick masters SPEED. In celebration, they talk us through maintaining genuine enjoyment in their globe-trotting touring schedule, and how hardcore serves as safe place for everyone.
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Discipline and Dedication: AntsLive on Becoming the Number One Candidate
The London-based rapper is forming multi-faceted waves with his breakout single ‘Number One Candidate’ and new EP Just A Matter Of Time. He talks us through the creation of the project, the importance of cracking on, and how London breeds positive competitiveness.
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The Perspectives of Pardyalone
With his debut full-length on the way and constant motivation to connect, the Minnesota artist talks us through his diverse influences, unabashed vulnerability, and how he always seeks substance within his music.
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Rolling Loud Unveils Massive Lineup for Debut Thailand Event, Teases Australia Could Be Next
It's been 4 years since Rolling Loud graced our shores but after their foray back into Asia with April's Thailand Event, could
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