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THE AUSTRALIAN ELECTRONIC MUSIC TRENDSETTERS: Part I – Fenella Kernebone
Broadcasting is very important for emerging talent. Being featured on radio gives an artist support and credibility, while allowing them to reach a wider audience. The radio format is special, because it doesn’t rely
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SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS – 2013 LINE UP
At last, the day has arrived. Splendour In The Grass have announced their highly anticipated line-up for 2013. Set to take place between the 26th – 28th of July in the sunny (we hope) backdrop
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VIDEO: I’LLS – Plans Only Drawn
I’lls new video clip for successful first single ‘Plans Only Drawn‘, is simple yet effective. From the opening visual we are met with the identifiable figure of Simon Lam’s silhouette on a rear projection
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TOP 20 TRACKS FOR THIS WEEK
It’s Monday again, which means it is time to bring you our favourite tracks from the past week. This week we have had some massive releases from big names, most notably Daft Punk with
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THE HARVEST: Albums Vol. 1
Here’s how this segment works: I’ll listen to as many albums as possible throughout the week, break down buzz worthy choices and then stamp them with either; Unripe (intriguing), Ripening (gratifying) or Ripe (choice
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The Ripe Guest Mix with Sampology
If you have ever been to a Sampology show you have probably left the dancefloor in a sweaty, dazed and confused state wondering: “what just happened in the past hour of my life?” Sampology
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Interview with DJ Butcher
Brisbane based hiphop turned edm artist DJ Butcher is well in to his 5 date tour which comes off the back of his latest $werve EP release. Starting off as a turntabilist, his roots are
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DIY Band Management Series Vol. 2: Getting The Most Out Of Your Release
Paul Grattidge has embarked on a series of Do-It-Yourself guidelines for band management. Volume two of the series is all about getting the most out of your release. *** Releasing an album or EP
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INTERVIEW: Axel Boman
Swedish artist Axel Boman, is one of the hottest exports coming out of Northern Europe. I was left spellbound after both of his performances at Dimensions festival (Croatia) 2012 and couldn’t wait for him to
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DEATH GRIPS @ SXSW Performing With Google Glasses-Type Technology
Watch the first five minutes of the first video and it may only appear to be the Boiler Room team streaming another live set from last months SXSW in Austin with the only unusual
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2013 Quarter Time: Top Ten Debuts
Don’t ask how I’ve found the time to review eighty new albums during the first three months of 2013. I’ve written about albums that have gained high acclaim across multiple publications, anticipated albums from
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RIPE LIVE: STRANGE TALK – Falling In Love
Strange Talk play a special acoustic version of their single ‘Falling In Love‘ at Deluxe Studios in Port Melbourne, where the band first started playing live. FOR MORE VISIT STRANGE TALK ON FACEBOOK: ?fref=ts
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RIPE TV: High Highs Interview @ St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2013
Tom caught up with High Highs at the Melbourne leg of the St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival. They talk about their last three years in New York, Australian music, and the festival itself!
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VIDEO: PHOENIX PLAY THREE NEW TRACKS LIVE
Phoenix have played three new songs off their upcoming album Bankrupt! They performed the new tunes ’Bourgeois‘, ‘Drakkar Noir‘, and ‘Chloroform‘ at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver to kickstart the band’s latest tour in support of
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RIPE LIVE: VANCE JOY – Riptide
Vance Joy dropped by The Ripe to play a very special rendition of ‘Riptide‘. We got on this track early last year, but since being re-released a week and a half ago it has
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DIY Band Management Series Vol. 1: Network, Network, Network!
Guest Post By Paul Grattidge The DIY Management Series aims to give self-managed artists the information they need to take their band to the next level. Straight off the bat, the best advice to
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VIDEO: TULLY ON TULLY – Stay
Tully on Tully have released a video clip for their newest single ‘Stay‘ which features Hayden Calnin. The video clip opens with front woman Natalie Foster singing as she walks towards the camera, insinuating
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RIPE TV: The Rubens Interview @ St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2013
Huw caught up with The Rubens at the Melbourne leg of this years St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival. Sam and Zac talked about recording with super producer David Kahne, Their live show and the dangerous
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Ten Highly Anticipated Albums Due Over The Next Month
1. Daughter – If You Leave Released: March 18th 2013. When I witnessed this London three piece live in the studio, catching the attention of over 100 countries, on David Letterman last October, I knew
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INTERVIEW: Super Magic Hats
Up-and-coming music maker Super Magic Hats is set to drop his new EP next week. After gaining plenty of attention for his production skills and artistic use of melody and sound, the hype about
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