UPDATE: Always Was, Always Will Be — a Collection of Music From First Nations Artists
A new update to the ongoing playlist which aims to highlight the creativity of First Nations people, whilst reclaiming space and paying homage to the very first storytellers.
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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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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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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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DJ Nino Brown’s Trailblazin’ Triumph
The DJ, curator and producer arrives at his debut album after a 20+ year journey in the music industry, using it to highlight Australian talent and enhance the memorable moments of a night out. He talks us through being independent, producing for some of the best in the country, and the essentials you need to create a good club song.
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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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Tony Shhnow, and his Plugg Pursuit
The Atlanta rapper’s latest project is a return to his roots, paying homage to the hip-hop subgenre his consistency helped popularise. He talks us through the escapism of plugg, how music can educate, and why he’s in no rush to be a poster boy.
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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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A Moment With Masego
In the middle of his world tour, Masego talks us through translating his experiences into the language of music and draws stark parallels between the music industry and a video game.
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Denzel Curry’s Melted Eyes and Clear Vision
The Florida rapper talks us through the weathered world he walks through in his latest opus, and how new sounds, growth, and therapy helped pave his path.
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Siala: Drowned Surface
In celebration of her debut EP, Siala talks us through the motions behind her latest project—finding comfortability in self-hatred, and empathy birthed from adversity.
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Elsy Wameyo: Drawing from Within
Fresh from releasing her debut EP Nilotic, we caught up with The Adelaide-based artist to speak on the new project, the importance of knowing yourself, and more.
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Triple One: Creating in Uncertainty
Celebrating the release of their new mixtape A Dangerous Method Vol.1, Marty Bugatti and Billy Gunns talk us through facing their demons, reinventing their formula half a decade into the game.
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BOY SODA: The Distance Between Thinking and Feeling
Sharing his debut EP, BOY SODA takes us on a hypnotic journey of self-discovery, loss, and reflection, and allows us to revel in the magic era of early 2000’s R&B.
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