BLESSED’s Home Run and the Journey to Come
Trading the Australian sun for the London breeze, boundless musician BLESSED enters a holistic and spiritual chapter in his new home of the UK. Having described the music to come as the best of his career, the artist speaks on the concept of home, the interwoven message between his latest singles and the journey that awaits.
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66 Records and Champion: Dedicated to the Unknown
Joining forces for a campaign beyond city limits, 66 Records and Champion thrive in the forests, representing the history, ambition, and authenticity of the clothing brand’s Puffer Collection.
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9 NZ Artists You Should Know
The Aotearoa music scene is overflowing with a dynamic range of promising star-talent, pushing the culture forward and beyond New Zealand’s shores, we’ve handpicked 9 artists who have caught our attention, hoping to put you on to more of Aotearoa’s music scene.
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Enter The Void With Labrinth’s Ends & Begins
Back with his third studio album, UK artist, Labrinth goes to every extent on ‘Ends & Begins’ to showcase his standout production and otherworldly vocals that have shone in several ways over the course of 20 prominent years in music. In light of the release, we take a trip through the album’s many courageous twists and turns.
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Doing As De La Does with Maseo
The past 20 years has been a turbulent battle for celebrated hip-hop collective, De La Soul, as they fought for the rights to own and distribute their music. However, as of March this year, that journey subsided, with the group’s music finally gaining an online occupancy on streaming platforms, allowing their fans across generations to relish in music that made a colossal stamp on hip-hop forever. Telling us the tale of it all is DJ Maseo, who sat down with us to speak on longevity, the celebrations, and the legacy of De La Soul.
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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: 700 Feel
A quick playlist curated by some of our favourite creative people — this edition features Sydney-based duo 700 Feel.
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Learning To Be Your Own Hero with Scan + SUS1ER
Emerging from the depths of the Australian SoundCloud underground, MC Scan and producer SUS1ER's debut album, Trying To Do Better, sees them embracing the role of hero in both their individual and combined journeys. We spoke to the duo about the value of community, embracing the learning curve and operating in a music industry that doesn't always embrace sounds outside of the norm.
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Acclaim Digital Cover 027: TiaCorine
For our latest Digital Cover, we spoke to North Carolina's TiaCorine about creating without limitations on her new project I Can't Wait. The 'Freaky T' artist breaks down her come up, proving herself as a serious artist in her hometown and gives us the run down on the illustrious chicken spot Bojangles.
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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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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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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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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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