The Resurgence of Miguel: From ‘Sure Thing’ to ‘Give It To Me’
13 years since its release Miguel’s classic song ‘Sure Thing’ still upholds its banger status. Looking back on the track and its ongoing virality today, we delve into the song’s current success, and how it pairs with the foreseeable future for Miguel.
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A Decade of Long. Live. A$AP: How Rocky Paved The Way and Prospered
With 10 years of excellence under his belt, we explore how A$AP Rocky’s debut album resulted in a reinvigorated New York City, a reshaping of mainstream hip-hop, and the normalisation of creating without fear.
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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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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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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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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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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: DJ PGZ
A quick playlist curated by some of our favourite creative people — this edition features DJ and producer, DJ PGZ.
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MAVI: Grinning Through the Grim
The North Carolina rapper’s sophomore album is an internal journey of tragedy, traversing adversity through food-for-thought raps. He talks us through the grief that guided him to this point, and how it’ll propel him to his penultimate destiny.
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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: MOWGLI
A quick playlist curated by some of our favourite creative people — this edition features Perth selector Mowgli.
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Mistakes and Growing Pains With 24kGoldn
Grappling the music world at just 21, LA-based artist 24kGoldn reassures us that this is just the beginning. On his first visit to Australia for the Listen Out Festival, we caught him in the midst of it all to discuss shoeys, struggles with vulnerability, growing up, and being your authentic self.
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Midwxst’s Manifesto on Being Yourself
The Indiana rapper talks us through his latest EP Back In Action 3.0 and finding comfort in displaying your true self to the world.
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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 x MESS Producer Series: HAMLEY
In collaboration with Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio, we introduced some of our favourite local producers to some iconic analog gear for the first time.
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PREMIERE: Zretro Keep it Smooth on ‘Superpower’
The Melbourne R&B duo drop a clean visual to accompany their slick new release.
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