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Win a signed, framed print from the artist behind Radiohead's most iconic covers.. We're feeling a bit, um, "Christmassy" so we've taken it upon ourselves to launch the inaugural Pilerats' 10 Days Of X-Mas - a different giveaway will be up for grabs each day leading up to December 25.Yes, we're aware it's supposed to be 12 Days of Christmas. But there's a limit to how much we can suck up to people for free stuff ;) Art is basically the best present you can buy anyone, ever, period. How many presents contain the ability to be something that is seen every single day for the rest of a person's life, and that makes them feel better, or sets off their imagination, everytime they look at it? If you shy away from art as a present because you think it’s too expensive, or you don’t know where to find interesting, non-commercial art – let us fill you in on the awesome Outré Gallery, an independent art retailer making it easy to purchase dope, alternative art at an accessible price.  Outré Galler

A beautifully chilled tune gets the beautifully chilled remix it deserves.. A few weeks ago we INTRODUCED you to Sydney duo La Mar, at the time celebrating the release of their single Anchor - the second release out of the just-launched Stoney Roads Records stable. It followed on from the debut SRR release - Mazde's Shifted Thoughts feat. La Mar again. Anchor has since been remixed by Mazde and also Hatch, along with the one you're about to hear from Pile-fave GRMM. If you read Pilerats you've probably seen us extolling the virtues of GRMM for a while now (try HERE and HERE to get up to speed), and with all of this background info it should come as no surprise the combination of GRMM and La Mar makes for an absolutely killer remix, and even better - one that's free as a thankyou from La Mar for all the early-adopters out there who've gotten behind them since the start. Folllow GRMM: FACEBOOK Follow La Mar: FACEBOOK

Shot in Bulgaria it continues a trend of intriguing videos from Seekae.. Seekae have just released a beautifully shot, haunting video clip for their current single The Stars Below. The connection between clip and the track itself is limited but conceptually the melding of shadows and varying hues of blues reflect the overall melancholy as Alex Cameron states, 'Do you even know what real men do?' And throughout the track bounces a CGI metallic ball which reflects the fast-paced percussion. But it's the scenery that makes the clip stand-out with it's high-vaulted ceiling and flowing buttresses that are highlighted through the clever use of angles. The location in question is Bulgaria with the town of Bankya chosen for the shoot and while it is not stated where in Bankya it was filmed it could be the Mineral Baths as the town is famous for it's mineral springs.   Seekae play next year's St Jerome's Laneway Festival - info/tickets HERE. Follow Seekae: FACEBOOK

Volume three from Stoney Roads highlights producers who are pushing boundaries.. Electronic music blog Stoney Roads and recently stamped Stoney Roads Records have released the third volume of tracks that showcases the ever-evolving electronic soundscape across the globe. In particular, volume 3 can be seen as an introduction to producers who are pushing the envelope. Stoney Roads have put those that they thought best displayed this into one sweet mixtape featuring B I N G I L, Set Mo, Feki, Bengal, CLN and LOLO BX. Furthermore it's up for a free DL so if you want to catch those that Stoney Roads think are most intriguing in trap, house, 8 bit and more then have a listen below: Stoney Roads Records have also just released the debut single, Feel It, from Melbourne house producer Sweetland. Not just to be seen as a house track it infuses elements of bass, vocal cuts and some fiery kicks which sees it become a taste of the blur that is midnight clubbing. Although it doesn't quite posess t

A seamless conversation between musician and photographer.. Create & Explore 005 - Loston x Adam Borello is the fifth collaboration to emerge out of Ta-Ku's creative project that brings together beatmakers and photographers in one seamless conversation. Both producer Loston and photographer Adam Borello hail from Western Australia. The clip shows initial footage Perth before it merges into more natural shots of Indonesia creating a beautiful balance between urban landscapes and natural beauty. And the almost instrumental track from Loston with it's skittering drum beats and steady percussion perfectly suits the stop-start motion footage. It's truly something to behold and if you're interested you can watch the other four collaborations HERE.  Follow Loston: FACEBOOK Follow Adam Borello: INSTAGRAM

These artists could knock the socks off some unsuspecting punters come April.

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