Class A has finally released her latest clip, 'Fitzroy'. Just wait till that breakdown... That's my shit!! She's got an EP in the works, so stay tuned. You'll be hearing more from this one. Apparently, this track was played on Triple J - snap!
The calibre of clips that are coming out of Aus at the moment is straight fire! Whisper, Jess Harlen (see those two below), as well as Polo Club (just beneath these words), and keep your eyes peeled for KillaQueenz new clip, which is yet to be released. These are the kind of clips that are fit to compete for air-time on an international level. I really hope this trend for quality continues.
I want to move to any one of these countries: Denmark, Sweden, or Norway. I'm telling you, the soulful electronic music coming out of these parts is insane! This point is proven (again) by Danish duo, Quadron. I only learned about them today, but I feel like I should've always known - and I feel a little embarrassed that I didn't... At least I'm not alone in my feelings of inadequacy, it seems like every blog article I've read about Quadron, the author apologises for having slept on them! Well, let's start making up for our ignorance, shall we?
Check out their clip for 'Pressure', and why don't you cop a freebie of 'Horses'?! Other great tracks for me are 'Day' and 'Jeans' (Google ahoy!)
I had this mixtape on repeat last night, folks! If you haven't already had the pleasure of listening to Volumes 1 and 2, I suggest you get on it post-haste, 'cos Volume 3 is where we're all up to now! Cee & Bekah are part of The Movement Fam (click on the image above to check out their blog), which is a Melbourne hip-hop collective. They've been doin their thing for a minute, gigging around Melbourne, going to the States and showing them what's what, and (of course) putting out some fine mixtapes. If you like your hip-hop soulful, then you've come to the right place.
Click on the image below to be taken to a magical place on the interwebs where you can download The Soul Movement Volume 3: The Final Chapter!
I know I'm a bit behind the 8-ball with posting this video, but here it is! If you haven't already, check out Jess Harlen's new single/video WATCH THE WATER. It was filmed by Joske films, so you know it's gonna be a classy operation.If you're a bit of a fan of Melbourne's local soul scene, check out some of the ladies in the background, you may recognise a face or two. Watch the Water is taken off her forthcoming album, NEON HEARTACHE. So far, I've heard two recordings off the album - this one and 'Diamond' - and I gotta tell you that, if these tracks are anything to go by (and they are), her album is gonna be like some kind of awesomeness!!
Whisper is the triple threat. He’s an experienced emcee and producer, plus, the boy can sing! Whisper has been steadily producing beats for over 7 years and rapping for over 10, but he has only just begun to unleash his melodic vocal stylings, at the insistence of those who have worked with him.
In 2005, hip-hop crew Equills, consisting of Whisper, and his partners in crime, Mantra and DJ Wax Vandal, released an LP ‘The New Threat’ to wide critical acclaim. ‘The New Threat’ shows Whisper’s talent as, not only an emcee, but as a producer, with a large proportion of the beats being Whisper productions. Equills played at numerous festivals, such as, Livid and Kiss My Grass, and shared the stage with artists such Looptroop, Hilltop Hoods, Bliss N Eso and The Roots. Following the success of ‘The New Threat’, Whisper was inspired to pursue other creative projects - and to complete a degree in design - but has not ruled out a future Equills album.
His production can be found throughout the Australian hip-hop scene, as he has worked with the likes of Skyzoo (USA), M-Phazes, Pegz, Count Bounce (TZU),13th Son, to name only a handful!
Whilst he does have his roots in the urban music scene, his production work has extended throughout genres of music not usually equated to a hip-hop producer, such as soul, folk and pop, with artists such as Amiel, and Nomi (Hercules and Love Affair).
In between producing, writing and recording for other talented musicians, Whisper has been on his grind putting together a free album, In Good Company, which is due for release in early 2010. This album will feature a plethora of established and up-and-coming emcees, vocalists and producers.
As a preview of things to come, Whisper has released a video clip of ‘Stand Up’, the first single off his upcoming album. With production by M-Phazes and vocals by Lee Sissing, this anthem is sure to get people on their feet!
After four years of heating things up in the studio, Whisper is ready to step back on to the main stage and get crowd screaming!
For images, mp3s, and interview requests Please contact mcwhisper@gmail.com
I recently had the pleasure of having a bit of a chinwag with songstress, Laura Jean, and her partner and multi-instrumentalist, Jen Scholakis. They were about to embark upon their most recent 'New Songs' Tour. They'll be travelling up and down the east coast for the next little while, road-testing their new material, in the lead up to recording the next album. They'll also be selling a limited edition EP of unreleased tracks - if you needed another reason to go along ;-)
Even after hearing her songs 20+ times, they still give me shivers!
>>>listen to interview with Sally Dastey<<< Sally Dastey is an amazing woman with an amazing voice. Anyone who is familiar with the work of Tiddas, the all-female trio who first burst onto the Australian music scene back in the early 90s, will also be familiar with Sal's emotive and mesmerising voice.
Tiddas are no longer together, but you can still catch Sal gigging around Melbourne.
The first time I saw Sal live was at a Sorry Day gig at the Collingwood Town Hall several years ago. Such was the power of her performance that, from memory, it was the next morning that I went out and 'Half A Moon, Half A Wish'
Girly is Good was lucky enough to have a chat with Sal recently. She came into the studio one wintry Sunday afternoon and had a bit of a singsong too.
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