Acclaim Digital Cover 026: SoFaygo
For our latest Digital Cover, we spoke to Atlanta artist SoFaygo about wearing his heart on his sleeve throughout his debut album Pink Heartz. He spoke on his approach to creativity and his bigger-picture focus, which have allowed him to be open and candid about his emotions and experiences.
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Curing Insomnia with Chandler Jewels
Lake Macquarie’s Chandler Jewels has worked with Dro Kenji, Manu Crooks, BLESSED and more as a producer, but his debut mixtape Insomnia showcases his many other talents. We caught up with Chandler to chat about Insomnia, the importance of community, embracing mortality and more.
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Rolling Loud Announces First Headliner for Thailand 2023
Better start planning that trip in April. Rolling Loud Thailand is shaping up to be major.
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Fousheé on Unpacking Her Feminine Rage
Fousheé’s latest album softCORE is a stern dive into her journey of balance. Exploring the pretty and ugly, the good and bad, the happy and sad, we caught up with the New Jersey artist in Sydney to discuss the album, touring with Steve Lacy, and embracing her gritty side.
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DJ Nino Brown’s Trailblazin’ Triumph
The DJ, curator and producer arrives at his debut album after a 20+ year journey in the music industry, using it to highlight Australian talent and enhance the memorable moments of a night out. He talks us through being independent, producing for some of the best in the country, and the essentials you need to create a good club song.
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Ravyn Lenae on the Messy, Wonky, and Honest Path to Hypnos
7 Years since signing with Atlantic Records, Chicago's Ravyn Lenae has webbed us into her world of iridescent vocals and captivating storytelling on her long-awaited debut album Hypnos.
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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: YIBBY
A quick playlist curated by some of our favourite creative people — this edition features Sydney rapper Yibby.
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Channel Tres On The Freedom of Feeling
Compton-house trailblazer Channel Tres wants nothing more than to make music that speaks rawly and truly to his emotions. In the lead up to his forthcoming EP Real Cultural Shit, we dive into the idea of feeling and how that has enabled him to explore who he is now as an artist.
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Pip Millett: When Everything is Better, I’ll Let You Know
Ahead of her upcoming Australian shows, we caught up with the UK singer-songwriter to talk about her artistic journey so far, as well as the process behind her tremendous debut album.
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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: NERDIE (1300)
A quick playlist curated by some of our favourite creative people — this edition features producer and 1300 member, Nerdie.
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Pierre Bourne’s Directorial Debut
The producer/rapper extraordinaire is heading down for his first headlining Australian tour next month. In anticipation, he talks us through the film-like structure of his latest album, trying out different directions, and his undeterrable self-belief.
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Uncle Waffles is Flying The Flag for Amapiano
At just 22, Swazi Artist, Producer and DJ Uncle Waffles has become one of the faces of South Africa's rapidly rising Amapiano scene. We caught up during her debut Australian tour to hear about her viral come up, the spiritual power of Amapiano, and how she plans to push the limits of the genre.
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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: TIGGS DA AUTHOR
A quick playlist curated by some of our favourite creative people — this edition features artist and producer, Tiggs Da Author.
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Tony Shhnow, and his Plugg Pursuit
The Atlanta rapper’s latest project is a return to his roots, paying homage to the hip-hop subgenre his consistency helped popularise. He talks us through the escapism of plugg, how music can educate, and why he’s in no rush to be a poster boy.
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