| Clubfeet - City of Light Pop, Dance, Electronic | 08/05/2012 |
The Melbourne (via Cape Town) five-piece band is back with a new split single since their 2012 debut album, Gold on Gold.
Clubfeet's ‘City of Light' displays an immense evolution in the band’s sound. Combining mellow synths, driving percussion and a sense of melody that is both compelling and understated, Clubfeet proves why this track is becoming the darling of many a record collection the world over.
| Diafrix - Running It Hip Hop, Dance | 13/02/2012 |
2011 was the breakout year for multi-genre Melbourne duo Diafrix – catapulting them from cult live favourites to a new-found appreciation in the public eye.
First single taken from upcoming album Pocket Full Of Dream out 29 June
| Clubfeet - Bright Lights Big City Pop, Rock, Atmospheric | 08/02/2012 |
Fresh off the boat from CMJ, Clubfeet present their new offering - Last Words - another piece of melancholic pop mastery from the Melbourne (via Cape Town via Biarritz) five-piece.
Clubfeet return with BrightLightsBigCity, their most celebratory and vibrant offering yet, and a fitting way to round out their current Gold on Gold project, which has revolved around a collaborative video project with Sydney’s Alex Goddard.
| Clubfeet - Last Words Pop, Electronic | 14/11/2011 |
Fresh off the boat from CMJ, Clubfeet present their new offering - Last Words - another piece of melancholic pop mastery from the Melbourne (via Cape Town via Biarritz) five-piece.
The track features an incredible remix package headlined by legendary hedonist and French disco icon Dimitri From Paris. It also features remarkable takes on the track by indie superstar Andrew Maury (RAC) and London’s emerging nu-disco champions The C90s.
| Ryan Ritchie - Sweet Sentiment Pop, Soul | 04/10/2011 |
Enigmatic front man of cult hip-hop/orchestral band True Live and avant-garde jazz ensemble The Raah Project, Ryan Ritchie, boldly steps out with his debut solo project The Reds.
Combining tenderness and subtlety with darkness and weigh, The Reds is an EP of emotional modern music produced with Ritchie's quintessential production approach.
Other tracks by Ryan Ritchie: So Long My Love
| Metals - Like/Unlike Pop, Electronic | 30/08/2011 |
Melbourne alternative-pop duo Metals throw down a bold statement with their new single Like/Unlike. Fusing 60's soul riffs, heavy rap drums and brash pop songwriting.
Fusing 60's soul riffs, heavy rap drums and brash pop songwriting, Like/Unlike is like nothing else in the Australian music landscape. Lead singer Candice Butler's defiant stance against hiding behind an online persona quickly turns into a tale of her love/hate relationship with social media.
| Ryan Ritchie - Get Your Soul Down Pop, Soul, RnB, Funk | 19/07/2011 |
Lead vocalist of cult Melbourne band True Live and vocalist/writer in acclaimed chamber orchestral ensemble The Raah Project, Ryan Ritchie is an accomplished songwriter, producer and musician.
Over captivating sounds of percussive rhythms, punching strings, enchanting vocals and thick basslines, Ryan provides some hope to anyone going through the drudgery of daily life with simple optimism: keep your head up and chase your dreams. "Don't let it get your soul down, when the bad times come around"
| Diafrix feat. Daniel Merriweather - Simple Man Pop, Hip Hop, RnB | 30/03/2011 |
Multi genre Melbourne based African refugees and habitual chillers, Diafrix, return with a big sound on the single, Simple Man. As well as roping in internationally acclaimed soulman Daniel Merriweather.
Simple Man is for those who live the simple life and a three-minute long call-to-arms for those who have travelled down the other path of simplicity in a complex world.
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| Metals - Get Yoursself a Gun Hip Hop, Electronic | 07/12/2010 |
Says singer Candice Butler, Metals are ‘A robot android in search of the perfect beat + hip-hop diva biatch venting on the mic = Metals. That is all.’
Metals have come out blazing with this no holds barred indictment on the desensitization to violence and gun
use that has been foisted upon the kids today via mainstream media.
Debut EP Get Yourself a Gun Out December 3
use that has been foisted upon the kids today via mainstream media.
Debut EP Get Yourself a Gun Out December 3
| Lowrider - Round the World (remix) Hip Hop | 08/11/2010 |
Lowrider are a collective, a real band and an indication that musicians still get in a room and jam even in the digital era.
New Single featuring MC Suffa (Hilltop Hoods). The smoky, fractured beats of Round the World complement the entire sophomore album, recognising their distinct style whilst simultaneously surpassing any and every expectation.
Other tracks by Lowrider: Hold On
| Diafrix - Before U Go Hip Hop, Roots | 03/09/2010 |
Diafrix have received huge support through nationwide community radio and are establishing a reputation as one of the country’s most electrifying live acts.
An extraordinarily eclectic group that are expanding their boundaries beyond the roots, hip-hop, funk and reggae fusion that flowed throughout their debut release. Here, the soulful Diafrix sound incorporates a dubstep-esque bassline laced with synth that almost juxtaposes Jane Tyrrell’s beautiful harmonies on the song’s chorus.
| Paris Wells - Through And Through Pop | 19/08/2010 |
With her dynamic debut record in 2008, where she wasn’t shy to express herself with provocative lyrics, and undulating combinations of vintage soul sounds fused with abundances of modern influences.
Exploring a new sonic landscape for Paris, Through and Through is a fierce bite of disco-pop. The sensual up-beat track starts off with a heavy bass before Paris’ sultry vocals break through the layers of strings and pulsating beats with an attitude only she could possess.
Other tracks by Paris Wells: Jenny - Let's Get It Started
| Metals - Drop Your Guard Dirty Electronic, Rock, Soul | 13/07/2010 |
The 'Metals' duo has an air of the clinical about it thanks to the android beats of producer Digital Primate (Melbourne-based Christopher Coe), combined with soul from singer Candice Butler
Lead single ‘Drop Your Guard’ builds upon the foundation of a guitar riff to create a crisp electro-rock banger that could go toe-to-toe with any artist out there (Clean Version)
Other tracks by Metals: Drop Your Guard Clean
| Bliss N Eso - Down By The River Hip Hop | 08/06/2010 |
Bliss N Eso built their fan base from compelling and energetic live performances. Releasing their 4th album in July the boys have become one of Australia's biggest hip hop act.
The verses reference bare-boned mischief in the backwoods – gum tree swings, pig spits and magic mushrooms. Eso says, “Down by the River is a reflection of a lot of youth’s upbringings around the country as well as Australia’s thirst to enjoy the moment and have fun in the sun”.
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Other tracks by Bliss N Eso: Reflections - Addicted (Clean)
| Lowrider - Here We Go Pop, Soul, Funk | 13/05/2010 |
Lowrider are a collective, a real band and an indication that musicians still get in a room and jam even in the digital era.
A dirty-soul, neck-breaking, headnodder of a track. From the outset when the dusty jazz intro gets stomped by the hard hitting beat and the brash, barking brass of New York's legendary Chops Horns, its evident that Lowrider have returned a bigger, bolder, more confident version of themselves.
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| Diafrix - Concrete Jungle Hip Hop, World | 18/12/2009 |
Diafrix’s iconic concoction of African rhythms, dance hall, funk, Australia hip hop and reggae transcends any specific genre to create a totally unique, but entirely harmonious sound.
‘Concrete Jungle’, professes wise words from the lips of two African refugees who have had more than their fair share of individual struggles. Rather than accepting the lay of the cards, this is an anthem for pushing through the hard times and coming out on top.
Other tracks by Diafrix: Let's Go - Crazy
| X&Hell - Jump The Gun Hip Hop, Dance, Electronic | 02/12/2009 |
X & Hell grew up in suburban Melbourne on a diet of shopping centre hanging, BMX racing, video game arcades, dodging school and racking rap and shitty '90s dance music.
From the warm familiarity of the opening synth lines borrowed from Real Life's 1983 smash hit single Send Me An Angel, to the pounding drums and haunting vocals, X&Hell combine nostaligia and innovation to create a truly sinister, unexpectedly melodic slice of club-hop.
Other tracks by X&Hell: Don't Stop Movin - Shades Off
| Downsyde - Fortune & Fame Hip Hop | 28/09/2009 |
Downsyde have been creating uniquley Australian hip hop since 1996. Album number four 'All City,' is probably thier most musically diverse to date.
Fortune & Fame's blaring horns and brain-thumping drum kicks make this an instantly recognisable piece from the crew. The track is headlined by an incredible hook courtesy of, Howling John Stone, and laced with the magnetic charisma and social commentary that has helped make Downsyde such an impeccable unit.
Other tracks by Downsyde: Life Speed
| Lowrider - BeBad Hip Hop, Electronic | 28/09/2009 |
Lowrider's second album 'Diamond Against Theives' is a seamless fusion of hip-hop and soul. It's genre-hopping grooves are sure to appeal to both rap and pop fans.
Lowrider’s music has been described as an immaculate fusion of hip hop and soul – their latest single BeBad is no exception. From the searing string section and layered beats of the intro to the flawless and soulful vocals of frontman Joe Brathwaite throughout - this song has everything!
Other tracks by Lowrider: Friend
| True Live - Something To Be (Media Training) Hip Hop | 28/09/2009 |
Found Lost is classical music that ran away and joined the circus. It's hip-hop's bizarre cousin. It's soul with a supercharged engine. It's the Tarantino remake of funk.
Something To Be is a gleaming, polished diamond in all its unorthodox glory. It's innovative, unpredictable signature sound has developed a new-found maturity and water-tight cohesion while still retaining all of what makes the band so undefinable.
Other tracks by True Live: Look To The Skies (Why)
