Anna Lunoe: Acclaim Sound Guide
This week’s Sound Guide is brought to you by artist and producer Anna Lunoe.
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Larry June: Freedom vs Fear
We caught up with the San Francisco-born rapper ahead of his upcoming AUNZ tour to speak about freedom, meantime money, and the pursuit of peace.
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ARIA to Celebrate History of Hip-Hop in Australia with Upcoming Segment
As part of the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop celebrations this year, ARIA is producing a segment that aims to tell the story of Australian Hip Hop for the 2023 ARIA Awards.
Culture Music
Beyond the Beat: The Many Hats of SPINALL
Known to many as the ‘Top Boy’, SPINALL is more than just a DJ with a signature cap; he's an influential artist, producer, songwriter, and record label executive.
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On His Soul: J-MILLA
The First Nations artist speaks on the meditation of music, fatherhood, and creating a legacy to ignite joy
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Finding Joy in the Little Things With Jorja Smith
With her new album Falling or Flying out now, we caught up with the UK artist to find out more on the process of creating her sophomore album, moving back to her hometown and giving back to her community.
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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: SOVBLKPSSY
A quick playlist curated by some of our favourite creative people — this edition features Ngarrindjeri, Ramindjeri & Walkandi–Woni DJ and artist SOVBLKPSSY
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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: BBYFACEKILLA
A quick playlist curated by some of our favourite creative people — this edition features Auckland-based DJ, BBYFACEKILLA.
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Enter The Void With Labrinth’s Ends & Begins
Back with his third studio album, UK artist, Labrinth goes to every extent on ‘Ends & Begins’ to showcase his standout production and otherworldly vocals that have shone in several ways over the course of 20 prominent years in music. In light of the release, we take a trip through the album’s many courageous twists and turns.
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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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Saint Side Shows Off Autumn ’23 Collection
The Melbourne streetwear staple returns with some fresh threads for Autumn, with a lookbook featuring rappers Nerve and Babyface Mal.
Style
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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ACCLAIM SOUND GUIDES: MIKEQ
A quick playlist curated by some of our favourite creative people — this edition features legendary Ballroom DJ and producer, MikeQ.
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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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