Drillmatic: Documenting The Game’s Latest Mission
This 30 track opus from the legendary rapper is all frenzies with no filler, as he embarks on an ambitious exploration of internal struggle, and silencing the naysayers.
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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: HALFQUEEN
A quick playlist curated by some of our favourite creative people — this edition is curated by Aotearoa DJ Halfqueen.
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A Rotation of the Sun With Arlo Parks
With Glastonbury and Coachella, a Mercury Prize, and a debut album added to her resume, we caught up with British songwriter Arlo Parks on the week of her 22nd birthday to talk about growing up, tour life, nostalgia, and significance of the last year.
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MAMMOTH on Finding Self-worth in the Wilderness
Finding focus from a cabin in the woods alongside producer Silentjay, MAMMOTH’s latest project dives into the depths of reflection. He talks us through how he landed in this state, and the impact of looking inward.
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bbno$ and His Blinding Drive to Become ‘sophisticated’
The Vancouver rapper celebrates the success of his grinding musical journey on his latest single, stopping by to tell us about its creations culminating in fame, and why his next album is his best.
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ThatKidMaz Celebrates His Debut EP With an Insightful Display of Self Awareness
Three years on from dropping his first single, Melbourne artist ThatKidMaz returns with the release of his debut EP, Lil Eritrean Boy.
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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: NERVE
A quick playlist curated by some of our favourite creative people — this edition is curated by Brisbane Rapper and Producer Nerve.
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Joey Bada$$: The Testaments of 2000
The East Flatbush rapper has clocked 10 years in the game at only 27 years old. His latest album celebrates his timeless style and serves as a tribute to the ones lost along the way.
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5 Years of Flower Boy: Tyler, The Creator’s Coming-of-Age Opus
The 4th studio album from this influential music renaissance man serves as a turning point in an already impactful career, allowing him more freedom emotionally and creatively, and setting the tone for his transition to megastar status.
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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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Gemini Rights: An Outspoken Display of Duality
Delving into the sounds and themes of multi-talented musician Steve Lacy's newest album.
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Acclaim x MESS Producer Series: Hugh Lake
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: Vv Pete Launches Onto the Scene With Her Debut Track ‘Bussit’
The Mount Druitt artist delivers a strong debut with her club-ready single and leaves us keen for more.
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Living in Between the Sun and Shade With Aries
Before embarking on a world tour of his album 'BELIEVE IN ME, WHO BELIEVES IN YOU', Californian artist Aries came through for a chat whilst in Sydney to talk Youtube, Dragonball Z, and searching for balance in life.
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