9 Artists From The Queensland Scene You Need To Be Across
Exciting things are happening up North! We delve into 9 Queensland artists we've got our eye on right now.
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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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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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Sold Out Shows and Esteemed Selections: 5 Essential Joey Bada$$ Tracks
Last month, Joey Bada$$ brought his stature as a timeless rapper to sold-out shows in Australia. In celebration, we delve back into five moments that have made him the hip-hop mainstay he is today.
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Introducing Always Was, Always Will Be — a Collection of Music From First Nations Artists
The ongoing playlist aims to platform storytelling that highlights the creativity of First Nations people, the power of community and the impacts of colonial violence — whilst reclaiming space and paying homage to the very first storytellers.
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Our 25 Favourite Albums of 2022
Kendrick Lamar, Smino, FKA Twigs, and more of the team’s favourite records this year.
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Truth, Understanding, and Immortality with Jean Dawson
On his latest album CHAOS NOW*, the multifaceted artist unleashes a three-headed beast from the underworld of his inner psyche and emotions. He talks us through the truth, understanding, and sense of immortality he’s experienced bringing it to the surface.
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Bad Apple, triple j Host and Yuin Mc Nooky is Continuing to Shake Shit Up
We caught up with Bad Apples signee and Yuin MC Nooky to talk about his latest track Black and White, the growth of the Indigenous hip-hop scene and his upcoming plans for We Are Warriors—a platform he created to inspire, equip, and empower First Nations youth
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adidas Basketball’s 2023 Collection: Remember the Why
The world is full of noise. Cut through it by focusing on what inspired your journey. Learn more about adidas Basketball's new chapter.
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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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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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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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Black Sherif: The Wandering Storyteller
At just 20 years old, Ghana's Black Sherif is steadily capturing audiences around the globe. We spoke to Blacko about his debut album 'The Villain I Never Was', the duality of his artistry and personality, and how his music defies barriers.
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On Rotation: Wizkid – More Love, Less Ego
Nigerian superstar Wizkid has just dropped his massive 5th album - we spoke to some key people in the Afrobeats community down under to get their thoughts on the project and discuss the impact of Wizkid on the global music scene.
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