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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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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Hau Latukefu: A King’s Journey
From Queanbeyan, to Sydney, to the Triple J airwaves, Hau has successfully allowed his voice to traverse across different music plains for decades. Pioneering an authentic Australian sound in hip-hop, we sat down with the Tongan musician to reflect on his life in the industry and the bits in between, as reflected in his memoir KING: Life, Death & Hip Hop.
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Joy Crookes: the Blessing and Curse of Living in Your Skin
With a Bloody Mary in one hand, and her heart in the other, Joy Crookes handed over the insights of some of her most intimate moments on her debut album ‘Skin’ to us whilst on her tour stop in Sydney. She speaks on the gentrification of South London, music as a remedy, and the state of flow that keeps her afloat.
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Acclaim Digital Cover 020: Cordae
Hype is no thing to the Maryland rapper, as he toggles through his experiences with food-for-thought lyricism, and annihilates the sophomore slump with his goal-oriented vision. In this interview, he talks us through the creation of From A Birds Eye View, finding balance, and more.
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Mahalia Is Only Getting Started
Signed at 13, yet still going strong at 22, we chat to the UK artist about young beginnings and her steady climb into fame.
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Here is a list of resources and ways you can help the ongoing situation from Australia.
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Premiere: Lover Goes Film Noir on ‘Waiting Up’
The singer enlists Sydney rap duo Cult Shotta for an emotional video shot in an old pill factory.
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DC Is Holding It Down By Himself
The UK rapper speaks on his featureless debut, touring with J Hus, and trusting his instincts.
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Good Things Come in Threes for Kelsey Lu
She’s on the precipice of releasing her debut album—thanks to one little gummy bear.
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Stephen King just sold his film rights to two Welsh teenagers
For one dollar. Just one!
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London-based duo Lola & Pani hit up the Aus east coast
Capturing the Australian Dream
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BBE is the touring company bringing the world’s most dynamic acts to Australia
Including Kaytranada, Skepta, Flosstradamus, and more
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No Country for Old (Rap) Men: When K-Pop gets rapping (sorta) right
Who knew that Korean pop music would make such good use of 808s and sax samples?
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