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With lockdown restrictions finally lifting throughout Melbourne, music fans can look forward to events (slowly) making their way back to normal. And with it, the return of live music! To celebrate and continue the wave of good energies in Victoria, KINGSWOOD have announced their first shows in eight months; with the band making their return to Melbourne’s Corner Hotel.
These upcoming shows hold special significance for the band, as they will be the first music shows hosted by the iconic Melbourne venue post-lockdown, while also being a fitting return for the band, who coincidentally played their and the venue’s last show pre-pandemic at The Corner as part of their Juveniles album tour in March.
As of this point in 2020, KINGSWOOD have delivered two stunning records in Juveniles and Reveries, albums that stand strong on their own as well as presenting themselves as two unique sides of the same coin. The band have also announced A Kingswood Christmas to be released Friday 27th of November with all profits going to Beyond Blue. With the ability to return to live performance now, the band will be able to introduce audiences to the music in an intimate show format that not only will bring the fans closer to the group as musicians, but will do it in a safe way.
The November shows will roll out in a COVID-safe format, with The Corner’s band room transforming into unique cabaret mode, bringing their capacity down to a maximum of 50 and ensuring all attendees can enjoy the music in a safe environment.
KINGSWOOD LIVE AT THE CORNER HOTEL
Friday 27 November – Sunday 29 November
Early Show (7pm) and Late Show (9.30pm)
GA tickets: $45 Inc BF
Entry & Signed Limited Edition Reveries LP: $85 +BF inc postage
*NB shows will proceed pending restrictions, rescheduled dates will be announced if require
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28 November 2020
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‘Reveries’ is out now!
‘A Kingswood Christmas‘ is out Friday November 27th
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Returning with another strong release for 2020, Wellington-based rock act Voodoo Bloo presents the chaotic new single, ‘Ha Ha Ok Ok’.
Cut from his forthcoming debut album JACOBUS, ‘Ha Ha Ok Ok’ continues to explore some frenetic punk rock territory, as listeners get the opportunity to get further acquainted with one of New Zealand’s urgent young voices.
‘Ha Ha Ok Ok’ exists as one of the oldest recordings that is featured on the Jacobus album, and one that still holds great weight and significance for Voodoo Bloo. As the Jacobus album is an intensely personal one, the music the listener hears on it each has a specific collection of memories attached.
For ‘Ha Ha Ok Ok’, we hear a frenzied and angry narrator unleashing on records. As Voodoo Bloo describes of his music, the artform is a powerful tool and the way it is channeled on this project amps it up to 11.
“This is actually the oldest song on the album, but still very much felt like a story I wanted to tell. This track is about those egomaniacs who you can see are struggling on the inside, but push their emotions away for the chance of popularity and climbing the social ranks.” Voodoo Bloo
Recording the single at PlasticGroove Studios in NZ, Voodoo Bloo and talented videographer Alex Hargreaves decided to bring ‘Ha Ha Ok Ok’ out to life with visuals filmed in Auckland. A strenuous shoot and process to put together, Voodoo Bloo employed the talents of some special friends and guests to bring the energy of ‘Ha Ha Ok Ok’ to the visuals with precision.
“I’ve never been so exhausted, excited and sweaty in my life. All the crew really put themselves through the shit to bring this thing to fruition. We had 10 hours to get all the shots we needed and I honestly still felt like I was in the back of a moving truck for hours after we finished, but it’s an experience I will never ever forget.” Voodoo Bloo
Musically, Voodoo Bloo’s work takes in inspiration from across a wide range of sounds; from more indie stylings like Neutral Milk Hotel and Car Seat Headrest, to the harder sounds of System Of A Down and Marilyn Manson, the foundation of sounds Jacobus has been built upon is a strong one.
PRAISE FOR VOODOO BLOO
“If you’ve got an appetite for alt-rock done right, then your new favourite band might just be Wellington’s exceptional outfit, Voodoo Bloo.”
Tone Deaf
“Driven by growling guitars and vocals to match, the new single from Wellington based artist Voodoo Bloo proves a hectic introduction to this young talent.”
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VOODOO BLOO LIVE SHOWS
Saturday 28 November MEOW Wellington
Supported by Curlys Jewels, Miss June
‘Ha Ha Ok Ok’ is released Friday, November 20th.
Jacobus is released Friday, December 4th.
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Title: Nights With You EP (Festival Mix + Harrison Remix)
Label: Universal Music
Following Nicky Romero‘s debut on Universal Music with “Nights With You,” the dance music mogul has released additional versions of the milestone single – his own festival mix as well as a special remix by UK producer Harrison. The alternative interpretations explore Nicky‘s famous progressive house sound and Harrison’s deep and cinematic style. The festival mix incorporates an energetic, bouncy bassline that begs to be played at the mainstage, evoking fond memories of live events for every dance music fan. In Harrison‘s rendition, deep undulating sounds add an element of darkness to “Nights With You,” while dreamy instrumentals give it an emotive feel. Nicky Romero and Universal Music come together again to enhance and increase reach on Nicky Romero‘s sound around the globe.
After taking the world by storm with early hits such as ‘Legacy‘ (with Krewella) and #1 single ‘I Could Be The One‘ (with Avicii), Nicky Romero quickly proved that his talent is ever-evolving and here to stay. After launching his Protocol Recordings imprint in 2012, the renowned performer, producer, and label head continued his personal successes with a string of high-profile releases, ranging from collaborations with David Guetta, Mike Williams & Amba Shepherd, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, W&W, DallasK & XYLØ, Timmy Trumpet and Steve Aoki & Kiiara to remixes for the likes of Kygo, Rita Ora, Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix, Jess Glynne and more. While showcasing his label’s roster via his weekly Protocol Radio show, Nicky Romero continues to innovate and evolve during these unprecedented times in the music industry. He recently debuted his ultra-modern “Another World” live stream concept this summer and now has proved again his ability to turn into gold everything he touches.
UK talent Harrison had his breakthrough in 2013 when he worked with David Guetta and Glowinthedark on “Ain’t a Party” single and has been going full speed ahead ever since. His dynamic style has earned him support from the biggest names in dance music, such as Martin Garrix, Steve Aoki, and Avicii. With over 2M monthly streams on Spotify alone, Harrison is ready to join the ranks of electronic music’s finest. Keep an eye out for more new music from both Nicky Romero and Harrison.
Title: Our House EP
Label: Kyngdom Records
Canadian duo 401 WST throws it back to the ’80s with the epic debut of their 3-track “Our House” EP, composed of recently released “Do The Damn Thang” and 2 brand new songs that fuse hip-hop sounds and house music. The DJ/producer partners create a seamless fusion of genres on “Real Quick” and its accompanying music video; classic hip-hop rhythms are complemented by a deep rolling bassline and kickdrums to add an electronic flair. “Alive” follows suit of “Do The Damn Thang” and is perhaps the more house-influenced of the two new tracks, melding a tech-house bassline and deeply reverberating synths with hedonistic lyrics about partying and hitting the dance floor – a novel concept in the global pandemic. The “Our House” EP evokes memories of Chicago in the ’80s when hip-hop and house were at their heyday in the underground. As Black musicians, the duo places very high importance on taking it back to the essence of where house music began and paying homage to the originators of it all. 401 WST‘s sound is raw and unfiltered, providing a breath of fresh air in the age of autotune, and we can’t wait to see what they come up with next.
International DJ 4Korners and emerging producer Ashton Adams come together to form 401 WST, which is named after the highway that connects their Canadian hometowns of Toronto and Cambridge. Prior to the project, 4Korners experienced global success and has performed at the Cannes Film Festival, London Fashion Week, Formula 1 in Abu Dhabi, and the Olympic Games, among others. He has also been awarded the prestigious titles of Canadian DJ Of The Year and an NBA Championship as Official DJ of the Toronto Raptors. Ashton Adams‘ production versatility stems from his exposure to a wide variety of genres. From the classic hip hop sound of 50 Cent and Lil Wayne, all the way to heavy metal bands such as August Burns Red and Under Oath. As 401 WST, the two artists have set out to create music that focuses less on commercialization and more on the old school values of bringing people together and having a good time. With such a unique sound and feel-good approach, “Our House” is the beginning of an exciting journey for 401 WST.
DUE OUT DECEMBER 4 VIA BIG NOISE
Punk-rock icons Goldfinger have announced their highly anticipated album Never Look Back will be released December 4, 2020 via Big Noise. This release marks the official return of original guitarist Charlie Paulson to the band, joining John Feldmann, Mike Herrera, Philip Sneed and Nick Gross.
It can be pre-ordered/pre-saved at http://ffm.to/gfneverlookback.
Fans got an early taste of this forthcoming album with last month’s release of “Wallflower”, which can be streamed today here: https://ffm.to/gfwallflower.
“’Wallflower’ was the last song I wrote for our upcoming album,” Feldmann shared in an exclusive interview with Alternative Press. “It’s coming out later this year on my own label (Big Noise) and that just is a very full circle moment that I am so proud of.”
Goldfinger formed in 1994 and has since been regarded as a contributor to the revitalization of ska music’s popularity in the mid-1990s before leading the charge on the 2000’s pop-punk movement. Outside of their music, Goldfinger has always been active and outspoken about a variety of political and social issues, especially animal rights.
Fans can stay tuned to Goldfinger’s socials for more information very soon.
On April 24 and October 16th, 2021 there will be simultaneous youth-led global climate concerts in over 40 countries, led by members of Fridays For Future youth climate groups who organise the school strikes, with artists, activists and scientists taking to the global stage to fight for climate justice.
7.6 million in 7,500 cities across the world took to the streets to demand climate action in September 2019, yet leaders still fail to act with the necessary urgency. Music has the power to unite people. Climate Live will harness the universal language of music to:
ENGAGE: enlarge the global movement by engaging a new audience through music.
EDUCATE: raise awareness of the challenges faced today by people on the frontlines of ecological breakdown, as well as those forecast by scientists for the future.
EMPOWER: pressure world leaders to take action to combat the climate crisis with a focus on COP26.
Each concert is being planned with sustainability as a top priority, working with events professionals, venues, artists and local authorities to strive to make the events as sustainable as possible. Mirroring the strikes, events will be on both large and small scales.
The race to safeguard the future of this planet has begun, so now we must come together. As Greta Thunberg, 17, from Sweden declares, “To change everything, we need everyone.”
Founder, Frances Fox, 19, from the UK said, “I started Climate Live in Spring 2019, after being inspired by an interview in which Brian May said there should be a Live Aid for the climate crisis. I thought this was a brilliant idea to engage more young people in the movement, with our own spin, so immediately started messaging activists from all over the world!”
Audiences attending Climate Live will come away with a feeling of empowerment and the tools to engage in the climate movement. 2021 is a key year for climate action. We have exactly one year until the UN COP26 conference, when governments will have to renew their Paris Agreement pledges. Climate Live calls for these to be more ambitious to meet the necessary 1.5°C targets.
Their question to world leaders is – “Can you hear us yet?”
Christiana Figueres, former Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC who played a key role in the 2015 Paris Agreement, states, “there is no doubt that young people, informed by science, have brought the climate crisis to the attention of leaders from all sectors. It is now our generation’s responsibility to protect what we love from the damages of climate change by following up on promises with the necessary actions in this decade, to fulfil the goals of the Paris Agreement. I applaud our brilliant young people for stepping up again to hold leaders to account in the lead up to COP26 in 2021, when countries must come together to show we are on track for a resilient future. Our young people have asked whether we can hear them. It is time to demonstrate that we are truly listening.”
Glass Animals’ Joe Seaward urges, “time is running out for the planet as we know it. We must act now if we’re going to save it. The youth activists who are standing up need help and those with a voice have a responsibility to use it”
Climate Live is an opportunity for young people across the world to make their voices heard.
Mitzi Jonelle Tan, 23, from the Philippines (Convener of Youth Advocates For Climate Action Philippines) says, “we have just experienced four typhoons in the span of a month. I had to sit in the dark without electricity, not able to go home because the roads to our house were flooded up to the second floor of houses. This is the climate crisis, this is why we need action. We are the second most vulnerable country to the impacts of the climate crisis in the world. It’s a scary thing and we desperately need more people out on the streets if we want to see change. Climate Live is the perfect way to do that.”
“Climate Live is beyond just music. The climate crisis isn’t just an issue of the far-off future, it is today and we are experiencing the impacts right now. We need to act now.” Kevin Mtai, 24, Kenya, Founder of Kenya Environmental Activists Network.
“Climate Live will give a voice to those most affected by climate change and to the millions of young people concerned about the future of our planet.” Timi Barabas, 17, New Zealand.
“Climate Live is critical at a time when the climate crisis has become less prominent in the public eye.” – Andrea Manning, 22, USA.
“Hope is in the people, in the movement, which is getting bigger and bigger, but we need more people, and Climate Live is the opportunity for this to happen.” Nicole Becker, 19, Argentina, Co-Founder of Jóvenes Por El Clima Argentina.
Climate Live is supported by NGOs including Music Declares Emergency, REVERB, Greenpeace (UK, Brazil and New Zealand), Friends of the Earth (UK and Australia), Oxfam International, 350 International, Extinction Rebellion (UK and Brazil), My Eco Resolution, Stop Ecocide, YOUNGO (youth constituency of the UNFCCC), Client Earth, The Climate Coalition, Earth Rise, Bye Bye Plastic Foundation, Vision 2025, Green Music Australia and Ecolibrium.
Stay tuned for more exciting announcements coming soon including the lineup!
As climate activists we listen to the science and treat every crisis as a crisis, so each country is planning concerts adhering to social distancing guidelines and we have contingency plans.
Side A reveals the true meaning of “Violence”, a song title Iero has teased on bass drums in all his Future Violents music videos. Indeed, it’s opening gambit of “You got so sick, I thought I’d die, you got so down, I couldn’t get high” before the chorus refrain of “Your violence feels like kisses to me, your silence makes it harder to breathe, your distance feels like I’m not enough…I need your touch” sees Iero at his most scathing and damaged. Never have these words felt more relevant as they do now. This ferocity and redemptive anger continues into “Sewer Wolf “ where in the chorus Iero professes, “I come alive forged in fire, My love will break these chains built from pain, they can’t hold me down.”
In total contrast to side A, side B finds the band more delicate and thoughtful, complete with soaring soundscapes before the final crescendo of ‘Record Ender’. All while paying beautiful tribute to Iero’s journey with The Future Violents and its members musical fortitude.
In 2016, Iero and his guitar-playing brother in law, Evan Nestor, were involved in a brutal motor vehicle accident in Australia – one they barely survived. During the process of recovery, the REM song, ‘Losing My Religion‘ started making pivotal appearances in unusual places / weird circumstance and the mantra repeated itself as time went on.
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Iero notes: “From the first show I was completely impressed with her musicianship and by touring together I realised she was also a rad human being who I desperately wanted to write and play music with. In my mind she was already in my next band, I just had to write the music, name the band, find the other musicians, oh and of course ask her. But during that first tour together we got to talking about how she played the mandolin and how we shared a love for R.E.M., and more specifically ‘Losing my Religion’. So, on the last night of tour in San Francisco we found an empty room/hallway/stairwell type place and made an iPhone voice memo demo of the song. It felt like magic and that was the moment I was convinced this couldn’t be the only thing we did together.”
Goldsworthy’s band was subsequently invited to tour the UK & Europe and in London, a BBC session at the legendary Maida Vale studios culminated in Iero, Nestor, and Goldsworthy recording their unique take on ‘Losing’ amidst analogue history and English rain. The magic in the air was palpable and despite being on a sold out tour for an existing album (Parachutes) everyone in the room knew that this was the starting point of something new and truly great.
Iero has always employed a new band name for each stage of his solo career (The Cellabration / The Patience / The Patients / The Future Violents / The Future Violence) and there surely can be no doubt that as ‘Losing My Religion’ is the start of the band then ‘Record Ender’, the closing track, is the bookmark conclusion as Iero sings “Maybe we fooled them all, at least I hope we did.”
Originally tracked at the same time as Barriers by Steve Albini, Heaven was finished and mixed by long-term friend and collaborator Steve Evetts in late 2020. Describing the Steve ‘squared’ sound as sonic perfection for these songs, Iero is quick to point out that this is not merely leftovers from Barriers but very much a main course.
“The Future Violents was the perfect band at the perfect time for me. The creativity flowed through us like rapids and we didn’t stop writing because we ran out of inspiration…it was just time to go to the studio. In fact I was still writing at the studio, but I allowed myself the luxury of 14 songs on the record leaving 3 to survive in the shadows. Lying in wait. I knew I wanted them to see the light, it was just a matter of how and when.”
Elaborating on the origins of the EP, Iero comments, “The title of the EP actually comes from the night before we started recording Barriers at Electrical Audio in Chicago. The band went out to eat and get drinks at a local Tiki bar called, Lost Lake. On the menu that night there was a drink called Heaven is a place/This is the place.” shares Iero on the meaning behind the EP title. “I love when the universe gives you gifts like that. You just have to be in tune to your surroundings. The name struck me as clever and I started to think about how changing one word in that title meant something way more profound to me. Heaven is a place, if you believe in that sort of thing…It is the reward at the end of a long hard journey of fighting the good fight and living your life to whatever standards you hold dear. But it’s just a place. And so is this…This is a place, the earthly realm, miraculous on so many levels but also just a place. The difference is you and your perception.”
EP TRACKLISTING:
1. Violence
2. Sewer Wolf
3. Losing My Religion
4. Record Ender
Heaven Is A Place, This Is A Place is out in full Friday January 15, 2021 via UNFD.
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN TRACKLIST
1. 10SPEED
2. 65 ft. Wire MC & Gamirez
3. CONFIDENT
4. THESE DEVILS
5. ANSWER ft. Parissa Tosif
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World’s most immersive festival – EPIZODE has just launched a record label EPIZODE RECORDS. The imprint will be releasing music on both digital and vinyl formats, featuring emerging artists from around the world. EPIZODE RECORDS will correspond with the festival’s eclectic concept that brings a wide range of electronic music genres, from groovy techno and micro house to atmospheric and experimental sound. The first release is planned for early 2021 with three more releases and collaborations to follow in the same year. All releases will be featuring the sound that matches four Epizode stages: Main Stage, Frisbee, Eggs, and Shell.
EPIZODE RECORDS now invites all artists to send their demos to the email: demo@epizode.asia.
“We started Epizode festival with a vision to unite people from around the world through quality music. Now, five years later, we’re happy that our initial idea got materialized as a label as well. We’re proud to present our brand new platform which will be showcasing various talents and bringing the special sound and vibe Epizode is well known for. We’re looking forward to listening to all your demos and to feature the best ones”, said Epizode team.
EPIZODE5 will be held on Vietnam’s blissful Phu Quoc island, from December 29th 2021 to January 9th 2022. The 11-day cutting-edge festival will be featuring electronic music legends such as RICARDO VILLALOBOS, JAMIE JONES, LOCO DICE, DEBORAH DE LUCA, DUBFIRE, [A:RPIA:R], APOLLONIA, NASTIA, SONJA MOONEAR and MR.C, to name a few. They will be playing alongside the greatest Europe and Asia’s talents including FIDELES, VLADA, MICKEY ZHANG, LOUISE CHEN, OUISSAM, ROUSTAM, SUNJU HARGUN and YAYA. All these artists will bring their grooves to Epizode’s iconic beach dotted by mind-blowing stages and art installations, for an unforgettable NYE extravaganza. Additionally, Epizode’s 24hr program will present exciting wellness experiences and plethora of day activities, all wrapped into colorful sunsets and tropical landscapes.
In a short span of four years, EPIZODE has made an impressive mark internationally by pushing the Asia-Pacific music scene forward. With the vision to unite people from around the globe, the festival has become a top destination to ring in the New Year, gathering music enthusiasts, art lovers, experiential seekers and music industry professionals together. Sunset Sanato beach in Phú Quốc offers an immersive festival experience, surrounded by lush jungles, heavenly food, and awesome people.
More information on the following links.
Epizode Website (www.epizode.asia)
Epizode Facebook (@epizode.official)
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Prior to stepping into the spotlight as one of Australian music’s breakout stars of 2020, the 27-year-old Jerome Farah was an APRA-Award winning, ARIA nominated songwriter and a much-sought-after collaborator, having previously worked with Tash Sultana on ‘Willow Tree‘, Baker Boy (‘Marryuna‘, ‘Mr La-Di-Da-Di‘, ‘Meditjin‘), KIAN on ‘Waiting‘, Tkay Maidza‘s ‘You Sad‘, plus Adrian Eagle and Dallas Woods. A stylistic polymath, Jerome’s fusion of neo-soul, R&B and alternative rap threads together styles and influences informed by his multicultural upbringing.
His first two solo singles landed like dynamite across the Australian music landscape, receiving full rotation on triple j, as well as garnering praise from NME Australia, Acclaim, Pilerats, Purple Sneakers and more, Jerome Farah’s debut singles have so far amassed a combined over one million streams worldwide and featured on playlists ranging from RADAR AU & NZ to Alt Rap, Breaking R&B, Fresh Finds and more.
‘Vibrate‘ by Jerome Farah is out now, buy/stream it here.
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The team at Thick as Thieves is synonymous with dance music events in Melbourne. Still, over the past decade, they added another page to their portfolio: organising charity drives for The Fred Hollows Foundation. Despite their efforts raising over $800,000 for the foundation, their current Quick As Thieves campaign might be their most ambitious drive to date. On Saturday, 5 December, a team of 140 music industry creatives will run a half or full marathon (42,2 km) spanning the coastal loop. (Six of those contestants will complete an ultra-marathon which is 63,3 km). Not only has everyone involved pledged to fundraise $1000, but for many, it will be their first time competing in an endurance race.
Since 2015, we’ve had a small team doing an annual charity drive by entering various fitness events like Coastrek,’ explains Mike Toner, the Thick as Thieves Director. ‘We’ve probably run, cycled and swam over 1,500km so far – all in the name of charity.’ This year, when Toner cast the net to assemble a team, he was blown away by the interest. One hundred and forty willing participants came forward, eager to take on the challenge of fundraise $1k each by completing a half or full marathon. ‘It was an incredible response, and a lot of the interest came from the music industry sector’. Marathon fit DJs? Prepare yourself for early morning DJs training for a marathon instead of leaving Revolver. ‘Ha, all the team members are very excited. We started a wholesome WhatsApp group where everyone is highly supportive of each other’s efforts.’
The interest has indeed come from very surprising quarters. Included in this year’s race is Benson, Melbourne’s festival conquering and the self-confessed bad boy who ‘your parents love to hate’, global club chart-topping producer Torren Foot, and Thick as Thieves family members Jacob Malmo and Mike Callander. Information about the campaign even reached Sydney, bolstering local creatives to join the cause. This lead to many early morning runs amongst industry insiders Ming Gan, Scott Robertson, Paul Stix, Graham Cordery and Ben Ashton.
However, due to COVID uncertainty, the Sydney chapter completed their marathon on 22 September. ‘None of us had ever done a full marathon before,’ recalls Fuzzy
However, as Mike explains, the charity drive’s most famous supporter hails from Frankston. ‘I started jogging with a good friend Chris Coe who happens to be a studio engineer working with Carl Cox. When he told Carl about the project, the legend was immediately interested in helping out. So we asked Carl if he would be up for delivering the prizes on the day which he agreed to.’ Further fundraising motivation comes in the form of technology brand Pioneer. The DJ industry global leader will award the biggest fundraiser with a brand new V10 mixer valued at $6,000.
Current estimates have this year’s event set to raise over $250,000 of which 100% of proceeds will go to the Fred Hollows Foundation. Aside from raising money for such a great cause, Mike notes that a by-product of past runs has been the significant benefits to mental health and physical well being for participants. ‘Especially during COVID, this run has given many participants something to focus on.’
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For the Boston born rapper, relocating to Australia was a decision made to find himself both emotionally and musically. Inspired by his uncles, key members of Boston’s small hip hop scene, Raj Mahal began rapping as a teenager, but his primary focus was on pursuing a career in football. Before long, with his family’s influence and an unsuspecting introduction to a producer several oceans away, Mahal put football on the backburner and took the plunge. No longer holding back with his drone laced blows, Mahal hopes to craft a lane for hip hop’s formidable storytelling origins to return to the local spotlight.
Reflecting on his journey with the release of this EP, Raj Mahal shares: “RAW DAWG was a self care mechanism that helped get me out of a dark place this year. It made me remember who I am and what I’m about to do and I don’t plan on forgetting that ever again.”
RAW DAWG is Raj’s first major release since 2017’s, Neva Safe, following on from a string of standalone singles that has seen his stock skyrocket in his adopted country’s hip-hop scene. In between then releases Mahal has collaborated with Triple One, Nerve, Dro Carey, Yibby and more, has performed as one quarter of Savour the Rations, his group with Gibrillah and Domba, and has opened for Wiley, YG and Smokepurpp on their Australian tours. Now with RAW DAWG, Mahal arrives with guts and soul-baring faith, in an exercise of zero restraint.
RAW DAWG EP is out now, buy/stream it here.
TRACKLIST
GET THAT
GUARANTEE
2DOECOO
CARTRIDGE
KAPPA (FT. DANTÉ KNOWS)
BRAKES
GLIMPSE (FT. DANTÉ KNOWS)
GET ME FROM
PASTRANAK
EZAQLEE
DUCHOVNY
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Lastlings today reveal their lush twelve track debut album First Contact (out now via Liberation Records). With anticipation heightening from one single to the next over the past year, siblings Josh and Amy Dowdle have finally revealed the LP in its entirety. First Contact explores the senses and emotions that arise when encountering experiences for the first time.
Coinciding with the release of the album, the duo also unveil the epic live performance film for their latest single ‘Out Of Touch’. Shot on location at a series of stunning landscapes throughout South Australia and Queensland, and working alongside Sydney-based director and creative Dylan Duclos, the video sees Josh and Amy exploring an otherworldly realm.
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