Hip Hop
Hip Hop Urban
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2016 Groovin The Moo Line-Up
The annual, regional-festival tour, Groovin the Moo (GTM) has revealed a stellar 2016 line-up headlined by: Ratatat, Mutemath, DZ Deathrays, Drapht, Alison Wonderland, The
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DJ Phone Home's Dancefloor Democracy
After a decade of running successful club nights, DJ, comedian and man about town Andrew McClelland is bringing his deck prowess to the Adelaide Fringe
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Vibes On A Summer’s Day @ The Triffid Review
On a sticky and stormy Brisbane summer’s day (23 January), Vibes on a Summer’s Day crossed the border to Brisbane for an all-dayer at The Triffid, featuring a showcase of
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Le1f's Riot Act
In the early ‘90s, the riot grrrl movement gave voice to women that felt sidelined, oppressed and ignored within the realm of punk rock, and allowed them to express concern
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DJ Krush @ Woolly Mammoth Review
The crowd who gathered at the Woolly Mammoth (14 Jan) showed there is still an appreciation for turntablism, with Japanese trip-hop pioneer DJ Krush the headline
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Southbound Fire Fundraiser @ HBF Stadium Review
Following the cancellation of WA’s three-day festival Southbound – due to the Waroona and Districts fires – Sunset Events and VenuesWest came together with a group of artists
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Lyrest: In A City Of Mics
Melissa Gibson, aka Lyrest, is an unsigned hip hop MC from Adelaide breathing new life into the local scene.
Since discovering the listening enjoyment of Tupac and... -
Okmalumkoolkat: South Africa’s Zulu Michael Jackson
Okmalumkoolkat is a man of many identities, described by his fans as a mad-goofy, badass, genius, Zulu Michael Jackson.
He’s also been called ‘the voice of a... -
The Return Of Vibes On A Summer's Day
In its heyday, Vibes On A Summer's Day catered for eclectic dance and electronic tastes fuelled by a wave of interest in British soul-funk inspired acts and DJs.
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Island Vibe Festival's 2016 Dates
After organisers labelled their tenth birthday a “magical event”, Island Vibe have announced dates for their 2016 festival as well as a range of camping
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Earth Frequency's 2016 Venue Revealed
Event organisers of Earth Frequency have announced that the 2016 event will return to Ivory's Rock.
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5 People The Smoke Trees Want To Party With
The Smoke Trees are a no-frills rap group reminiscent of the boom bap/ golden era of hip hop.
With the recent release of new track 'Security', the Sydney group... -
Bringing The Funk To Earth Frequency: Chali 2na Joins The Funk Hunters
The Funk Hunters will return to Australian shores in 2016, and this time they’re bringing with them an old-school crowd favourite to Earth Frequency Festival.
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DJ Krush's Butterfly Effect
It’s been 11 years since the release of DJ Krush’s last album. His new record, 'Butterfly Effect', reflects the turmoil of events that have taken place in that space of
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Seth Sentry Is Exploring His Strange New Past
Off the back of a massive tour after the release of his newest album, ‘Strange New Past’, Seth Sentry is back to do it all over again at OzFest 2016.
OzFest is an... -
First Watch: Illy's Swear Jar Video
'Swear Jar' is the first, new music from Illy since the release of his 2013 gold-accredited album 'Cinematic'.
Produced by Rahki (Kendrick Lamar, Talib Kweli), the... -
RL Grime: Into The Void
Heinrich Steinway founded Steinway & Sons Pianos and made some of the finest pianos in the world.
His great-great grandson, Henry Steinway aka RL Grime is an... -
First Watch: Hilltop Hoods Higher Video
Hilltop Hoods have unveiled the video for their new single, ‘Higher’, featuring James Chatburn.
Filmed in Adelaide and nearby Kuitpo Forest, the clip was directed... -
Wu-Tang Clan Return To Australia In 2016
In 2016 Australian fans of The Wu have the opportunity to experience the amazing Shaolin warriors in full battle mode. So you best protect ya neck, it’s time to
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Chillin' With Big Pooh
Brisbane's coolest New Year's Eve event, The Big Chill Festival is set to be bigger than ever when legendary rapper, Big Pooh takes the stage.
The Little Brother...