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Gold Coast alt-rock trio In Eyes have shared their soaring new single “Tripwire“, a heavy new addition to the bands collection, exploring the aftermath of a manipulative relationship.
“Tripwire” experiments with a heavier, thrashier sound while staying true to the trios alt-rock roots. Receiving its first play via triple j Unearthed TOPs on Wednesday evening, host Imogen Hanrahan coined the single “Heavy and dark as hell“, and The Soundcheck affirmed the single as “a compelling foundation for some huge things to come“.
Vocalist Rosie Jacobson rips through a gut-wrenching vocal performance, drawing from her own experiences with past naivety and blindness to manipulative and toxic behaviour. “Everyone was telling me he was bad news pretty early on, and looking back I probably could have saved myself a lot of heartache if I had listened,” Jacobson reflects, “but honestly, I was sixteen and falling in love for the first time. There was a naivety there I think we all experience when we’re young.”
Within the track lies every ounce of pent-up energy accumulated over the last eighteen months of repeated plan changes and live performance cancellations, and shows clearly the potential of the band’s fearless creativity.
In Eyes is vocalist Rosie Jacobson, guitarist Dylan Quigg and drummer Kris Unwin. Dubbed “Queensland’s newest alternative rock prodigies” by Blank GC and forecast for “a glowing career ahead” by Wall Of Sound, Gold Coast three-piece, In Eyes, have been hard at work carving a name for themselves in the Australian alternative music scene. The band come together to create a brand of heavy alt-rock that feels uniquely their own while taking inspiration from heavy-hitters including Tonight Alive, Dream State, and Northlane.
In Eyes roaring sound paired with their energetic on-stage delivery make the trio a force to be reckoned with. “Tripwire” is available and streaming everywhere now.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/InEyesMusicGC
Perth punk champs Dennis Cometti (The Band) are back with their newie “Death Rattle”, lifted from their double A-Side 7” Death Rattle / Limiter out today via Bargain Bin Records.
“Death Rattle” is a charging punk rock tale about three unlikely lads from Freo just trying to get to Albany to play a show, fanging it down the highway in a shit box car and running into the cops along the way.
Dennis Cometti explain: “Imagine piling all your gear into the Camry, hitting the open road and having the constant punish of cops, piss stops and, of course, the fact your car is not likely gonna make it because the steering is fucked, it keeps overheating, the tyres are flat and the stereo doesn’t work. All you can think about is getting to the show to drink the rider.”
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Entry to the event is by donation with a $5 minimum, no online presales. All ticket sales will be donated to GIVIT.
Event organisers and artist time has been kindly donated. The Zoo will provide free venue hire for the night, with a portion of every Young Henry’s schooner and Zooprmeme Pizzeria pizza sold also donated to GIVIT.
Flood relief raffle drawn on the night with prizes donated by Ball Park Music, The Jungle Giants, Bugs, Hope D and more + a $300 tattoo voucher from Jed Fenton Tattoo and a print & photoshoot from Luke Morgan.
About GIVIT
In partnership with the Queensland Government, GIVIT is assisting impacted local government areas including; Brisbane, Fraser Coast, Gold Coast, Gympie, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Logan, Moreton Bay, Noosa, North Burnett, Redland, Scenic Rim, Somerset, South Burnett, Southern Downs, Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba. In NSW, GIVIT is working with the NSW Government to ensure donations are managed to support all impacted communities.
Comedian ANTHONY LOCASCIO breaks free from the tropes of ‘wog comedy’, exploring his relationship with his Greek & Italian heritage through stories, sounds & songs.
Performing across Adelaide Fringe Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Perth Comedy Festival & Sydney Comedy Festival!
DON’T CALL ME A WOG! (AN ETHNIC COMEDY STORY)
Growing up in Australia, Anthony Locascio found himself confined to a prison of ethinic & cultural stereotypes. ‘Don’t Call Me A Wog!’ (An E̶t̶h̶n̶i̶c̶ Comedy Story) is his story of escape, his convoluted encounters with the Greek & Italian heritage that so greatly affected him, and his conflicting relationship with traditional ‘wog comedy’. “Relatably, unrelatable” is Anthony’s motto – spotlighting the unique experiences that affect anyone, from the multitude of cultural backgrounds within Australia.
An emotional rollercoaster, Anthony showcases the broad range of passion & sentiment experienced by Mediterranean-Australians; from deep shame to immense pride. Be warned; ‘Don’t Call Me A Wog!’ is not just an “ethinic” comedy!
Beginning at Adelaide Fringe Festival in March, Anthony Locascio will be performing six shows, before heading back down the Western Highway to complete a run of ten shows at Melbourne International Comedy Festival, appearing April 10th to April 24th. Wrapping up his inaugural run of shows, Anthony will perform at Perth Comedy Festival & Sydney Comedy Festival throughout May. A show for all Australians, regardless of heritage or background, ‘Don’t Call Me A Wog!’ pushes Anthony’s performances further than ever before, incorporating audio-visual, music & lighting components to create an intelligent, dark & vulnerable cultural production
“My relationship with my Greek/Italian background has been a 29 year, on again, off again love story. Growing up in a country as ethnically charged as Australia, I have, at various points in my life, felt both immense pride and shame for the cultures of my grandparents. This show is the story of that emotional roller coaster; my relationship with my background throughout my childhood and adolescence has been mirrored by my use of it for comedy material.”
Anthony Locascio
“I never wanted to deal in stereotypes; that kind of humour dismisses the fact that a person’s relationship with their ethnicity is always deeply personal and unique. We don’t all live the same lives because our grandparents were born on the same rock in the Mediterranean.”
Anthony Locascio
Anthony Locascio is one of Australian comedy’s rising stars. Blending sharp wit with musings on his ethnic background, Anthony has become known for his unique storytelling style. He is a two time NSW Raw Comedy State Finalist (2018/2019), and has had two SOLD OUT runs at the Sydney Comedy Festival, as well as a SOLD OUT run at the Perth Comedy Festival in 2021. Anthony was also selected to perform at the Sydney Comedy Festival Gala 2021 at the Enmore Theatre.
Anthony forged his path in stand-up by writing an hour show after a year of performing, hiring a theatre and inviting 400 friends and acquaintances to watch. The show was posted to social media, giving Anthony a loyal fanbase, selling out shows each year since 2017 and boosting Anthony’s Youtube channel to 12,000+ subscribers, and 1,000,000+ views, with hundreds of comments from angry people in Italy and Greece responding to a video in which Anthony calls them lazy.
He appears weekly at Sydney’s best comedy venues, and has performed with some of the best comedians Australia has to offer; including Dave Hughes, Nikki Britton, Tahir, Anthony Salame, Luke Heggie and many more!
“‘Don’t Call Me A Wog!’ is a show for everyone, and a perspective on ethnicity in Australia that hasn’t been heard before, certainly not in a stand-up comedy format. This is also the first time I’m doing an Australian tour, so I hope plenty of people come out to see it!” Anthony Locascio
“This is also the first time I’ve incorporated AV, music, and lighting components in a show. My shows have previously been straight stand-up, usually with some darker, extremely vulnerable elements. I want THIS show, to be fun. Because finding my cultural equilibrium, as both a person and a comedian, has been fun!” Anthony Locascio
PRAISE FOR ANTHONY LOCASCIO
“Extremely impressive”
Jorge Menidis, Sydney & Perth Comedy Festival Artistic Director
“Anthony Locascio is one of Australia’s brightest young comedy stars. The new generation of funny. I am glad I got to work with him when I did because soon enough, he will be headlining his own big shows.”
Joe Avati, Comedian
“Witnessing Anthony Locascio’s evolution from trying to do stand-up comedy, to being a stand-up comedian, has been one of the most exciting and at times emotional rides of any act we host. This is a whole package situation; Intelligent (sometimes too much so), conflicting cultural backgrounds to draw from, unshakable drive, and of course he’s actually funny.”
Magic Mic Comedy Sydney
“I’ve seen Anthony perform in venues all across Sydney and NSW, and he has reliably proven that he is absolutely one of the best fresh talents rising through the ranks. Not only is he very funny, Anthony is also a hard worker and excellent marketer, meaning he can be relied on to fill rooms with new audiences”
Hugh Inglis, Sydney Comedy Store
“One of Australia’s best new comics.”
Anthony Salame, Comedian
“Inserting himself into an audience of strangers with confidence and loud laughter triggers,
one of Anthony Locascio’s many funny themes is pettily not taking praise very well. Especially people saying afterwards “Great Show”. Unfortunately, hearing that phrase is something he’s just going to have to get used to.”
Chuck Moore Reviews About
(Review from Last Hour Show ‘Confirmation)
ANTHONY LOCASCIO ‘DON’T CALL ME A WOG’! (AN ETHNIC COMEDY STORY)
TOUR DATES
TICKETS: ADELAIDE | MELBOURNE | PERTH | SYDNEY
Monday, March 14th – Star Theatre Two at Star Theatres – Adelaide
Tuesday, March 15th – Star Theatre Two at Star Theatres – Adelaide
Wednesday, March 16th – Star Theatre Two at Star Theatres – Adelaide
Thursday, March 17th – Star Theatre Two at Star Theatres – Adelaide
Friday, March 18th – Star Theatre Two at Star Theatres – Adelaide
Saturday, March 19th – Star Theatre Two at Star Theatres – Adelaide
Sunday, April 10th – Club Voltaire – Melbourne
Tuesday, April 12th – Club Voltaire – Melbourne
Wednesday, April 13th – Club Voltaire – Melbourne
Thursday, April 14th – Club Voltaire – Melbourne
Saturday, April 16th – Club Voltaire – Melbourne
Sunday, April 17th – Club Voltaire – Melbourne
Tuesday, April 19th – Club Voltaire – Melbourne
Wednesday, April 20th – Club Voltaire – Melbourne
Thursday, April 21st – Club Voltaire – Melbourne
Sunday, April 24th – Club Voltaire – Melbourne
Friday, May 6th – Regal Theatre Chorus Room – Perth
Saturday, May 7th – Regal Theatre Chorus Room – Perth
Friday, May 13th – Factory Theatre Main Room – Sydney
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Drawing on the memories of smalltown’s past, now, we look to the future. A new location and fresh energy, a revamped package and an elevated venture. And as we’ve always done, this one will be one to remember forever. Following a massive show hosting Australian luminaries Roza Terenzi and Tornado Wallace, smalltown returns with two mainstays of the international circuit alongside an artist flying the flag for a new generation of tastemakers. We welcome back Âme + Dixon for a special four hour b2b showcase, ably supported by very special guest and rising star Paramida…
Novel
presents
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w/ Dixon, Âme & Paramida
PICA, Port Melbourne
Sat 28th May
Time: 3PM – 11PM
Full Lineup
Âme b2b Dixon (4hrs)
Paramida
Marli
Presale Registrations
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MY COUSIN VLAD RETURNS TO THE STAGE IN 2022 WITH HIS HILARIOUS NEW SHOW ‘PEOPLE HAVE LOST IT!’
“A true comedy renegade, storming onto the scene in the most immaculate way”
Following his SOLD OUT national ‘People Are Gonna Lose It’ tour in 2021, My Cousin Vlad has taken the past 12 months to prepare something even bigger and more shredded for 2022!
Presented by Nolanski Entertainment and The Mrs Pty Ltd, the ‘People Have Lost It’ tour will kick off in Melbourne on 25 March at the Athenaeum Theatre, which is already nearing full capacity with final tickets now available before hitting Adelaide, Canberra, Wollongong and Newcastle. The highly anticipated show has also been confirmed as part of the Perth and Sydney Comedy Festivals in May.
My Cousin Vlad is Australia’s 1st self-proclaimed Official Immaculagent. His online compact 1-minute sketches and videos have earned him a notorious reputation online and in the streets. Inventing new slang words, an All-English clothing swagger, impeccable negotiation skills in Real Estate (his day-to-day career) and a following with incredible support and engagement.
View sketches HERE
Compared to the likes of Sooshi Mango, Sebastian Maniscalco, Guido Hatsis, The 12th Man & SuperWog, My Cousin Vlad highlights European culture combined with modern corporate professionalism in the most unpredictable way.
The ‘People Have Lost It’ tour will feature live music, a screen show, and an hour of unpredictable rants and punchlines – My Cousin Vlad hits the core topics of Modern Society, Technology, Wogs (Euros) Vs Aussies, Family and Marriage. His perspective on the most relatable of genres is unique, evocative, and ridiculous. Expect to come in catastropha and leave immaculate.
In recent months, My Cousin Vlad has performed shows alongside renowned comedians Dave Hughes, Luke Heggie, Aaron Chen & Tahir, My Cousin Vlad isn’t playing games anymore!
“Has to be one of the funniest ‘cousins’ I have seen in a very long time“
– Joe, Sooshi Mango
2022 THE ‘PEOPLE HAVE LOST IT’ TOUR DATES
FRIDAY 25 MARCH ATHENAEUM THEATRE MELBOURNE
SATURDAY 2 APRIL RHINO ROOM ADELAIDE
FRIDAY 6 MAY CANBERRA THEATRE CENTRE CANBERRA
SATURDAY 7 MAY ILLAWARRA PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE WOLLONGONG
SATURDAY 14 MAY ASTOR LOUNGE – COMEDY FESTIVAL PERTH
FRIDAY 20 MAY FACTORY THEATRE – COMEDY FESTIVAL SYDNEY
SATURDAY 28 MAY NEWCASTLE COMEDY CLUB NEWCASTLE
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW AT WWW.MYCOUSINVLAD.COM
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TRACKLIST
Magic Circle
Ghost Track
Freak (feat. Thai Chi Rosé)
The Wizard
Labyrinth
Hidden Fortress
Soft Machines
Royal Court
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Watch: Jean Dawson, ‘P*RN Acting*’ (Official Video)
Sonically, Jean‘s music sees him moving through and referencing generations of rock, via an array of feelings and experiences unique to Jean, but universal to all. The outcome is a sound that goes beyond the pop-punk label he’s often been saddled with, posing Jean Dawson as a figure bound to forever alter the boundaries of pop music in general. Of the release, Jean shares “We are all the same, we are all bags of flesh, tryna prove that we’re not as bad as we know we are.”
Jean is a leader amongst a newly-born generation of kids straddling multiple cultures and worlds, operating comfortably within their own skin. His music serves as a score for the life-and-times of kids like him (us). His one-of-a-kind sound and impact on the current music landscape have caught the attention of notable artists such as SZA, Miguel, and A$AP Rocky, all of whom have worked in the studio with Jean recently. Through his first two projects, Pixel Bath and Bad Sports, Jean has amassed millions of streams and garnered large critical acclaim by NPR, i-D, The FADER, PAPER Magazine, Pigeons & Planes, NME, MTV News, Remezcla, Hypebeast, Essence, Nylon and many more. Stay tuned for more to come from Jean.
‘P*RN ACTING*‘ is out now, buy/stream it here.
Stay connected with Jean Dawson:
Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter
Tickets: https://rb.gy/qdtbca
Cancun Music Week is fast approaching and from April 13th – 17th 2022 promises a unique mix of online and in person offerings. Today, the much-anticipated five-day event announces a first wave of headliners including Audiofly, Carlo Lio, Francesco Lombardo, Eagles & Butterflies, Julian Jeweil, Oxia, Space 92, Rafa Barrios, Technasia, Gaga, Mateo & Spirit and many more speakers from SXM Festival, Jukebox PR, Gigwell, Ostend Beach and more will also line up.
This vital new conference is all about the development of underground music, with a mix of essential day and night pool parties, beach parties, boat parties and exclusive after parties as well as DJ dinners through the five days. There is also a free wellness platform with strategies to run more eco-friendly events, 1-1 networking events, workshops and masterclasses from a carefully curated mix of industry experts, veterans and new thinkers. As well as this, the Technology Trade showcases the latest innovations, all in a fully Covid-19 secure and beautiful resort with hotels and venues operating in line with current restrictions.
The soundtrack to all this will be second to none with house and tech represented by all the key players. These include Eagles & Butterflies, minimal master Julian Jeweil, legendary Frenchman Oxia, much loved Ibiza duo Audiofly, techno star Carlo Lio, cross-genre crate digger Francesco Lombardo and many more, while speakers from XFM Festival, Form Management, Gigwell, Ostend Beach and many more will also line up.
A long list of speakers will bring a wealth of knowledge to the week, with the likes of Hector from Vatos Locos, Gigwell CEO and Co-Founder Jeremie Habi, Alex Jukes from Jukebox PR, Ben Peperstraete, a DJ and Managing Partner for Ostend Beach, and Driss Skali, Co-Founder and Artistic Director of SXM Festival, amongst more names.
The topics covered will include Grow & Monetize Your Label Workshop, How to Market Yourself as an Artist Workshop, The Future of the Live-Events Industry: How the pandemic is changing the way we tour, interact and market ourselves and masterclasses such as Dig for music & prepare your sets using LINK technology and Breathing Life into Audio in a Digital Age.
For more information on Cancun Music Week and to buy tickets, visit http://cancunmusicweek.com
1st Phase Artist lineup
Ae:ther
Audiofly
Blank
Bry Ortega
Carlo Lio
Citizen Kain
Deep Touch
DiViero
Dlers Capital
Eagles & Butterflies
Francesco Lombardo
Gaga
Hector
HEÎK
Julian Jeweil
Just Emma
Mandana
Mateo & Spirit
Nusha
Öona Dahl
OXIA
Pfeffer
Plyrz
POPOF
Rafa Barrios
Savage & SHē
Space 92
Technasia
Ten Systems
The Element
Yannick Baudino
Zetter
More TBA
1st Phase Speaker lineup
AFEM – Members
Alex Jukes – Director of Jukebox PR
Ben Peperstraete – DJ & Managing Partner of Ostend Beach Festival
Driss Skali – Co-Founder & Artistic Director of SXM Festival
Ghayath Dakroub – CEO & Founder of Form Management & Records
Hector – CEO & Founder of Vatos Locos & VL Camp
Jeremie Habib – CEO & Co-Founder of Gigwell
Rolando E. Gordillo Chan – Mexican Event Attorney
More TBA
The Kraken Black Spiced Rum has announced the launch of the After Dark project, a collaboration designed to connect up-and-coming Australian artists, through their stories told through lyrics and melodies.
The Australian arts industry has been decimated by COVID-19 and continues to suffer through ongoing restrictions. To help support the music industry, The Kraken has teamed up with five up and coming Aussie artists to curate the ultimate playlist, After Dark, hosted on Spotify.
Artists including genre-defying Jackson Brazier (@jxn_), Moutaiz Al-Obaidi, (@motez), Jerome Farah (@jerome.farah), Steve Cousins (steve_cousins_music) and Toby Nicholls (@nerve.mp3), have selected a mix of music that represents the moody and mysterious moment of Australia’s twilight.
The playlist imitates dusk with a subtle hint of brightness and melody, engulfed in darker, edgier beats and basslines. It’s moody and auspicious, urging listeners to make peace with chaos and change.
The artists sat down with The Kraken to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the music industry and how the shift in focus created a new source of inspiration.
Motez, Adelaide based record producer, musician and DJ, said his focus shifted when the reality of the pandemic hit. He took that time to create a completely new body of work titled ‘Soulitude’, made up of five emotive, ambient, electronic compositions which stemmed from his newfound state of isolation. Motez’s hunger to give back to his fans heightened as he continued to push the boundaries and explore new sounds and ways to produce, releasing what he calls, his most exciting work yet.
Motez noted: “It was hard to pick only a handful songs for this particular playlist as it’s my favourite time, where the darkness creates the promise of an exciting night. I love how music can reflect that through a melody engulfed in darker, edgier beats and basslines, it’s sensual and filled with promise.”
After Dark features both local and global artists, and includes the exciting new release, Nintendo, from R&B and pop music singer-songwriter-guitarist and internet personality, JXN. His inspiration for the new song drew on how he feels played by a romantic partner. A true reflective moment, drawn from real life events, that was written during twilight.
Brisbane rapper, Nerve, selected music to show how global music can be appreciated all over the world, and how people can connect through great sounds that breaks .
Nerve stated: “It’s awesome to partner with Kraken and celebrate homegrown Australian talent. I think what’s exciting about the playlist is that Australian music is standing on par with international artists. In the next few years, we will see a lot more eyes and ears focus on music from Down Under, especially from the hip-hop space.”
By honouring some of Australia’s hottest up and coming talent, The Kraken hopes to bring people together during twilight, to enjoy their favourite local music and reconnect over an ice-cold refreshing Kraken and Dry or Kraken and Cola premix.
After Dark playlist: https://open.
The playlist has been designed to be experienced during twilight, when the atmosphere is only partially illuminated by the sun. A time when there’s only enough light left to illuminate the surroundings that are slowly fading away and brining the promise of an exciting night. Similar to the twilight occasion, The Kraken has character, independence and mystery.
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About Talent
Jackson Brazier (@jxn_)
Jackson Brazier, who performs as JXN, is an Australian R&B and pop music singer-songwriter-guitarist and internet personality. After making an impressive debut in 2018 with the launch of his first single “Solitude”, JXN followed up with the releases of “Red Lights”, a collaboration with New York rapper, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie in March last year and “Going Off” featuring Bronx rapper, A$AP Twelvyy, followed by breakup jam “Just Okay”. He returned in September this year releasing his undeniably catchy single “Cotton Candy” which received strong playlisting support from Spotify, landing in Get Popped, Fresh Finds, New Music Friday and Pop n’ Fresh as well as New Music Daily, New In Pop, Bedroom Pop and Pop in Spatial Audio from Apple Music.
Moutaiz Al-Obaidi, (@motez)
Moutaiz Al-Obaidi, known professionally as Motez, is an Australian record producer, musician and DJ. Motez was a refugee born in Iraq and moved to Adelaide in 2006. Motez’ soundscape pushes the boundaries of your regular club producer.
As the reality of COVID-19 hit, Motez’ focus shifted to a completely new body of work titled ‘Soulitude’. Five emotive, ambient, electronic compositions that stemmed from his newfound state of isolation. The EP showcased a brand-new side to Motez’ ever-evolving production capabilities and was premiered through a grand sunset live-performance stream. Expect Motez to continue pushing the boundaries as he explores new sounds and ways to produce what is his most exciting work yet.
Jerome Farah (@jerome.farah)
Jerome Farah, is an Australian rapper. Farah co-wrote and co-produced “Waiting” with Kian before releasing his debut single in 2020.
Toby Nicholls (@nerve.mp3)
Brisbane rapper and producer, Nerve, wears many hats and has mastered many sounds. His multi-pronged approach to hip-hop has made him one of the most versatile and talented artists in the space, widely expanding his sonic portfolio with each release. Nerve spent his early days rapping over boom-bap beats, before delving into the world of grime where he spat comfortably in viral cyphers alongside legends like Alex Jones, Fraksha and Diem.
2021 saw Nerve release his most diverse project yet in ‘Tall Poppy Season,’ an EP which saw him further incorporate melodic vocals and vulnerable themes into his repertoire. Lead single ‘One In A Million’ saw him hit high rotation on triple j, while ‘Walk & Talk 4’ also topped the YouTube trending charts.
Steve Cousins (@steve_cousins_music)
Based out of Phillip Island Victoria, Steve Cousins is a new wave loop artist. Specialising in vibrant live multi-instrumental looping with unassuming vocals, sultry guitar and violin solos and an energetic shoeless on-stage presence that is always looking to keep vibes high. With influences ranging from Matt Corby to the Jungle Giants and Ocean Alley to Tash Sultana, his love for music and life shine through in his unapologetically honest approach to song writing and performing.
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RayRay is known as Taiwan’s finest (and loudest) musical exports, undoubtedly one of the hottest rising DJ’s and producers in the world. Cementing her status with explosive releases, bookings and signature work ethic which continuously spans across the global electronic music map. With a proven successful track record, she collaborates once again with the fast rising and respected Rotterdam, Netherlands based duo known as Out of Cookies.
RayRay and Out of Cookies are both commonly associated with the support of Yellow Claw, honing them as members of the Dutch imprint known as the Barong Family. This is where their proven success in joining forces was highlighted in their collaboration on “Watch Out”. Which quickly turned into one of the most hyped tracks on RayRay’s “Alien Mutation EP” previously released through the Barong family.
This time RayRay returns for her second release on the Dutch imprint known as Tribal Trap. Showcasing a new powerful collaboration with Out of Cookies, titled “Keep it 100”.
A hard-hitting hybrid trap banger curated within an array of genre influences. Described by RayRay as “a good balance between hard drop and soft break with a swag attitude”. It also incorporates genre elements of both Dubstep as well as mixing in old and new Jungle/ Drum & Bass sounds. Translating to an unforgettable sonic experience, showcasing the diversity in the production behind these artists.
Pulling the pieces together it features RayRay’s own vocals that she has been diligently fine tuning to incorporate in her own music since 2021. Out of Cookies explains how they were blown away when hearing her vocals and immediately fell in love once hearing them on the breaks of Keep it 100. This is when the track truly fell together.
Making a strong start to 2022, and keeping it 100 in everything they do.
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Photography & Words: Darren Chan @darrenchanphotography
The Forum Melbourne is an iconic venue in Melbourne. Shortly following it’s 93rd birthday the other day, it was filled to capacity for another evening of live music.
South east Melbourne artist Mlbrn opened the evening, passionately expressing his experiences through his music. He even took a brave moment to do a “shoey” from a punter’s work boot.
The crowd waited with excited anticipation to finally see Australia’s premier hip hop artists hit the stage. The atmosphere was palpable when the opener of “The Prophecy” came on with Bliss N Eso making an dynamic entrance onstage.
From start to finish, fans had their hands lifted, chanting and engaging to every track, with Bliss N Eso running through their extensive catalogue. From their latest release “The Sun” including “Send it” , “Good People”, and “OG’s” to the classics “Reflections” and “The Sea is Rising”. As the night heated up, off came MC Bliss’ shirt and on came special guest Fergus James as they performed “Know Yourself” for the first time.
Bliss N Eso go from strength to strength in their live performances and there’s no letting up. Still one the reigning aussie hip hop OGs.
