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I swear on my life, if, in a year, I am Sid is not sleeping on a whatever flight home after a successful overseas tour, I think I’m gonna drop out of the music business. I mean, it’s already a crime that, with his forward-thinking vision and talent, he’s not on everyone’s radar when instead some garbage so-called producers or…

This is part 2 of a 2-part interview with YOOKiE; check here for Part 1 of the overall interview. Last time, we shared some of our conversation featuring Anthony and Christopher Alfaro, who make up YOOKiE. The duo has imparted some insight on how they feel about food, their plans for next year (which consist of a tour on the…

2017 was one hell of a year for music. From crazy collabs, to the return of greats, to new stars coming out of nowhere. As the year comes to a close, it’s become tradition that we cap it off with our Top 50 Songs Of The Year list. It’s a collective effort from our writing team that ranks the year’s…

Australian band Pnau have released their fifth album, and it’s an eclectic journey of an LP! Five years in the making, Changa boasts an uplifting dancefloor aura to it, with band member Nick Littlemore (1/2 of Empire of the Sun) describing it as “our last hurrah to the dance floor”. This disco-centric yet genre-blending album has a ton of surprises…

Anna Lunoe has been pretty hot the last few years. After exploding out of Australia and into the American DJ scene, she has a had a nonstop year of shows, festivals, remixes, and hot tracks. After setting the scene on fire, she sings about breathing it on her new single ‘Radioactive,’ which she released five months ago. Following the release comes…

Whenever I write or talk about IshDARR, I can’t help but feel a little like a fake fan. I’ve been saying such over the top things about how talented he is, but a couple months ago I hadn’t even heard his name. With that disclaimer out of the way, let’s move on to the part where I talk about how…

I’ll never forget the day I realized how badly I want to visit Australia. It’s my sophomore year of college and I’m driving around with my buddy Chris, complaining about how all of the rap in our frat house sounds the same. He agrees, and puts on a song that opens up a whole new world for me: ‘Chase That…

Carlos Coleman, aka “Los” or “King Los,” has been active since 1999. He’s put out more than ten mixtapes and albums in that time. And I’ll bet that a good portion of our readers have never even heard of him. I’m here to change that. I first heard about King Los in an interview with one of my favorite rappers…

Shambhala 2016 is almost here, and the hype is building significantly as the days count down! Selling out in record time this year, the festival caters to almost every type of electronic palate with its six diverse stages, ensuring that there won’t be a single dull moment down at Salmo River Ranch. Here’s what each stage has to offer, as…