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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A Night With Genesis Owusu and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Accompanied by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Genesis Owusu, took to the Concert Hall of Sydney’s Opera House for the Red Bull Symphonic. Together with his Black Dog Band, Goon Squad, and backing vocalists, they performed an hour of spellbinding renditions of some of Owusu’s most stunning cuts from his discography. Catch our recap of the night below.
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PHOTO RECAP: Acclaim x Mercury Event
Photos from our recent event with Mercury at Melbourne's iconic rooftop bar featuring some of the country's finest DJs.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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