PETTER | Black Cherry

This week, edm artist PETTER released a striking debut album titled Black Cherry, offering 15 beautifully produced tracks to electronic music lovers from around the world. The young up-and-coming artist impresses with the maturity and quality of his performance, a rare occurrence for someone his age. The harmonious “Midnatt” or …

Lord Payback | All I Want

While Lord Payback is already a household name, the Hip-Hop artist is proving just how versatile he really is. After successfully dropping a few releases these past months, Lord Payback is now venturing out into a new project. He just dropped “All I Want,” his third single this year. The …

NEW MUSIC: Prince & Goddess – ‘Friends’

Colorado based EDM, House, and Pop artist Prince & Goddess recently released a striking track on the airwaves titled “Friends”. The multiple soundscapes are meticulously layered in an almost hypnotic listening experience for all music aficionados. The fantastic story of Prince & Goddess only adds to the charm of this …

Briguel – “Life Is A Lesson”

Briguel announced the release of their latest song titled “Life Is A Lesson”, a Hip-Hop/Electro/Pop fusion, sustaining the momentum they created in the past couple of months with releases such as “Breathe” and “Red Ropes”. Their mission is to make the world a better place by spreading positivity and love, …

Tkay Maidza flexes on new tune

Tkay Maidza has cemented herself as a stalwart the hip-hop scene and after a bit a wait she’s dropped a new release and shown us why she’s got such a name. Flexin’ ft. Duckwrth does just that, it flexes. Her style is super energetic with a flow that is unrivalled and it really shows f …

Fyre Festival founder cops huge fine and potential jail time!

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Throwback Track: Justice – Genesis

It’s that time the year again, the huge album Cross. We’ll never shy away from an excuse to drop a tune by the French duo and for this throwback we’re bringing you Genesis. Genesis was nothing short an absolute classic, next to D.A.N.C.E. it defined the album. Through its brooding and confronting …

Some legend made a video showing some of the most iconic 909 patterns!

The iconic Roland TR-909 has played a part in many a tune, but it’s probably hard to pinpoint in which tracks it really flourishes. From Daft Punk‘s Revolution 909 that was literally named after the machine, to Frankie Knuckles‘ The Whistle Song. There are countless names and tunes that have utilised the patterns and styles the drum …

Hot Since 82, Kerri Chandler and more to play huge Sydney warehouse party

With Sydney sometimes feeling like it’s in decline, warehouse parties have become some the best ones around. With The Warehouse Collective though, it’s never as simple as just an okay party. Their latest event Knee Deep In Sydney will boast Hot Since 82, Kerri Chandler, Carl Craig and Heidi as the headline internationals so you know it’ll …

Puma have revealed another TR-808 sneaker

You might remember that in April, Puma put out a TR-808 inspired shoe as part their RS collection. It was a bangin’ black number with 808 infused branding. This time it looks like they’ve topped it with their RS-100. The sneakers follow a pretty slick 80s design with colouring that mimics the …

POLOSHIRT release tasty debut EP ahead of National Tour

One 2018’s nicest collab projects POLOSHIRT (Winston Surfshirt/Polographia) have dropped a self-titled EP including their latest singles Pinned Upon and All I Do Is Think About You. POLOSHIRT hit the live music scene just last month at Sydney’s Curveball alongside Alison Wonderland and Crooked Colours, and seem to have been busy …

Sneaky poos are happening at Burning Man and organisers are not happy!

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Kiwi veterans Fat Freddy’s Drop return with massive new single

Fat Freddy’s Drop have finally graced us with some new music, releasing the electronically and politically charged number Trickle Down last week. Like us waiting for new Fat Freddy’s tunes, the Kiwi seven piece are “getting short on patience” – voicing their concerns with the false principle trickle-down economics. A solid …

Valentino Khan goes huge on Alison Wonderland remix

It’s hard to believe that Deep Down Low came out three years ago, forever cementing Valentino Khan as a top contributor for OWSLA and Mad Decent releases. Now he’s gone massive on Alison Wonderland’s Good Enough. What has Khan doing so well is his ability to tastefully remix ster songs like in his Rihanna remix and …

Apple Music dethrones Spotify

aresayingthatintheUSAthesubscribercountsfor AppleMusic arehigherthan Spotifyandonlygrowing.Thiscomesafterarticlesearlierintheyearsayingitwasboundtohappensoon. OntopthatSpotify’scampaignfor Drake’s newalbum Scorpion washeavilycriticisedforbeingsoaggressivetothepointitmadebrowsingSpotifyuncomfortable.TorubsaltinthatwoundAppleMusicwouldposthigherstreamnumbersforthealbumby30million,despitetheaggressivecampaignfromSpotify. AppleMusicseemstobeseeingthemostsuccessintheRapgenre,whichisgoodforthembecauseaccordinga ,36.2percentallmusicstreamingisfrom“Hip-Hop/R&B.” WhiletheglobalsubscribercountishigherforSpotify,(includingthefreeservice)iftrendskeepgoingthewaytheyareitseemsonlyamattertimebeforeAppleMusictakesovercompletely! Via:]

Retiree return with lush new joint Magic Eye

Australia’s very own electronic dream-pop group, , return to the spotlight with their latest wholesome single, Magic Eye, featuring Sui Zhen. The East Coast based group, comprised  Tori Holleman, Marco Vella, Matt Crowley, who split their time between Melbourne and Sydney, return to their outstanding best for the 2nd time in 2018. Having …

Throwback Track, Splendour Special: The Avalanches – Since I Left You

Splendour’s around the corner so for our throwback we chose one our favourite acts from this year’s Splendour line up. The Avalanches stunned the music industry when they released their debut album Since I Left You they became the forefront Aussie electronic music through their sample heavy style that kept us wanting a …

UK Festivals to start giving out free emergency contraception

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Ross From Friends comes in hazy with new tune “Pale Blue Dot”

Since his signing to Brainfeeder we’ve been expecting and receiving huge things from Ross From Friends. From more urban filled experimental electronic to the classic lo-fi we know and love, he’s been delivering from track to track. His latest, Pale Blue Dot is part the ever evolving RFF moniker. An ambient soundscape with a driving …

Skrillex and Japanese cycling company collaborate on fresh workout soundtrack

Have you got the winter blues and need some inspiration to start getting your body shredded for summer? Forget the clichéd 8-week summer body transformation program at your local gym and get in shape   new collaboration with Japanese cycling company, . The über successful American dance music producer, whose real …

Boys Noize and Virgil Abloh drop gritty EP

Boys Noize has teamed up with Off-White founder, Virgil Abloh to put together a grimy, tribal techno EP and apparently artistic talents transfer between mediums, because the whole EP bangs. After releasing the “certified club banger”  earlier this year, the follow up EP by the same name holds onto that theme with hollow percussive sounds …

How Rob Swire pissed off an entire scene and more, answered in his AMA

Rob Swire is an icon, from Pendulum to Knife Party and everything in between, what he’s done is nothing short legendary and as a known introvert, this all came as a bit a suprise. Before he’d even started, he expressed his predisposition “I’d like to preface this by saying I sincerely regret agreeing to this …

Getter joins Rudimental, Mallrat and more in second Snowtunes announce!

If you’re toying with the idea hitting the slopes this season, the Snowtunes second round lineup might help with that decision, with the annual festival adding some electronic-heavyweights to lineup for 2018. Taking place from August 31st until September 1st, the event will see LA producer GETTER join the ranks along …

Rick And Morty set to release an album!

AdultSwim haveconfirmedthattheywillreleaseanalbumfeaturing26tracksfromthecultcartoonshow, RickAndMortyalongsidesongsby MazzyStar, BlondeRedheadandothers. It’ssettoreleaseinSeptemberthroughAdultSwimand SubPop,alongsideadeluxeboxsetthatwillfeaturea“portal”coloured(we’reprettysurethat’sgreen)vinylencasedwithledlightstoreallymakeitpop.It’saimedtobeacompletepackagesortideawithacustomposter,patch,sticker,andmostimportantly,abonus7”singlethatfeaturesanextendedmixthescreamingsunfromthefinalethesecondseason. SomethetracksfromRickAndMortyareabsolutelytimelessandwecan’twaittogetourmittsonacopy.YoucanchecktheupcomingtracklistoniTunesandsomethebestonesbelow,whatsongareyoumostkeentogetrelease? Via:]

Red Bull Music are hosting a Warehouse Party and it’s not where you’d think!

Red Bull Music’s creativity knows no bounds in terms venues and this time they’ve really shown it through venue choice. The Overseas Passenger Terminal’s Cargo Hall in Sydney and the iconic Night Cat in Melbourne are set to host their upcoming events. If the venues didn’t have you sold, check out some the artists …

SOPHIE has confirmed working on Lady Gaga’s new album!

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Melbourne’s Luboku shares soothing, emotionally driven new track

Singer/songwriter Luis Kennett, better known as Lukoku has unleashed a serene new single, None Of You. The Melbourne born artist masterfully intertwines his heartfelt vocals amidst an angelic instrumental foundation, all which coming together to create a truly mesmerising sonic experience for the listener and something that is as refreshing …

James Blake opens up on his battle with anxiety and suicidal thoughts

James Blake has opened up on the stigma surrounding mental health in the music industry in the way expressing his personal battles with anxiety and depression. Speaking at the annual symposium the Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA) on a panel called You Got This: Managing the Suicide Crisis in the Arts Population, …

Lobster Theremin founder, Asquith drops new single from vinyl release

Lobster Theremin head, Jimmy Asquith has shared the first cut from his forthcoming self-released white label release, ASQ001. Starting with a fine selection percussion in the beginning the song, you might wonder how this track could get any bigger but it’s just getting warmed up. Summarising his versatility in style, Asquith dips into …

MUTO’s debut ‘Arcane’ EP is a visceral, electronic journey

Sydney producer MUTO has unleashed his long awaited Arcane EP today Of Leisure and it is 7-tracks moving, electronic goodness. Known for his visceral, emotion-driven production, Arcane comes as a musical coming age, with MUTO showcasing his development in instrumental story telling with the help  Sweden’s Novaa, Melbourne’s HVNCOQ and Emerson Leif on the …