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TOP 20 TRACKS FOR THIS WEEK
The Ripe‘s Top 20 Playlist is always full up on new Aussie content alongside some big-name internationals. This week is no exception. Included in the mix is psychedelic-rockers Cull out of Sydney alongside more new cool
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Introducing Jordan Rakei
Introducing Jordan Rakei is no easy task, it is made difficult by the fact that he assumes multiple personalities. Shuffling through his tracks on Soundcloud proves just how diverse the young Brisbane artist is,
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JAMES BLAKE @ Palais Theatre – July 31st 2013
“Hump Day” at work has definitely gotten the better of me, however I have the ultimate cure in store – James Blake at Palais Theatre tonight. I haven’t made the trek to St Kilda
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VANCOUVER SLEEP CLINIC – Vapour
Well, we just found Australia’s answer to Bon Iver. Vancouver Sleep Clinic is a project recently started by Tim Bettinson this winter and my god is it something special. At first I genuinely thought
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THE HARVEST: Albums Vol. 5
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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VIDEO: FRACTURES – Twisted
Fractures is the moniker of Melbourne gentleman Mark Zito, and we’re super excited by his transcendent tune ‘Twisted’ and its spanking new clip. Maintaining power and a restrained air, ‘Twisted’ has an addictive beat
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OSCAR KEY SUNG – It’s Coming
This isn’t the first time one half of Melbourne’s Oscar + Martin has caught my attention this year after his previous single ‘All I Think About (part 1)’, which was built around a one
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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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MALA – Changes (James Blake Remix)
UK electronic-music powerhouse James Blake has added his touch to Mala‘s quirky dance track ‘Changes‘. The remix actually plays to some of Blake’s earlier, more experimental sounds which to some extent have been excluded on
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JAMES BLAKE – Overgrown
Chilling piano, James Blake‘s spine tingling voice, and soft and building electronic elements feature throughout this wondrous piece of work that is Overgrown. Beginning the album is ‘Overgrown‘, which takes no time at all to throw you
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MKO – Lily Lotus Orchid Sunflower
Lily Lotus Orchid Sunflower is the second EP from Brisbane’s electronic pop-soul band MKO. It features the single ‘Snarly,’ and three other tracks filled with bright, poppy soul samples, beats, and the energetic lyricism of Hannah Macklin. Macklin’s vocal
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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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OVERGROWN – Listen to a preview of James Blake’s new album
Sneaking online is this 15 minute preview of Overgrown, the second album from experimental electronic producer James Blake which is set for release on April 8. This teasing preview features 10 new tracks which are being
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YELLOW OSTRICH – Ghost EP
Seeing as Halloween took place yesterday I’ve taken a peek at the new EP from Brooklynites, Yellow Ostrich. It’s called Ghost and it’s pretty damn spooky. Oooooooh! With the surging nature of a James
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AKIN – Finite EP
Currently in study mode? At a time of year when so many of us are locked inside, awaiting our Christmas holiday release from home arrest; Akin’s new Finite EP could not have had a
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JESSE DAVIDSON – Winter
“Give me something new, betch!” I often find myself screaming at the computer screen while scrambling around for new music to fall in love with. Mr. Jesse Davidson delivered, and this particular package, titled
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THE KITE STRING TANGLE – Commotion
Every time I listen to a track by a solo artist I am always amazed by what one person can do. Brisbane boy Danny Harley, aka The Kite String Tangle, is no exception. Having only started
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HAYDEN CALNIN – For My Help
Melbourne’s Hayden Calnin is one talented guy. The self produced songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist is winning hearts over with his song ‘For My Help‘. Calnin has recently been featured on triple j unearthed ahead of
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JACQUES GREENE – 3024-019
While 3024 may be Wydham Vale’s postcode within Australia, internationally it is synonymous with computer woven audio excellence. 3024 sources artists that herald new age house and bass driven sounds. 3024 is also the
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AVATISM – Constants EP
You know when you just have a great feeling about an artist? Well that was what my little cranium was experiencing the first time I listened to Avatism. That wonderful fist-clenching apprehension of what
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