Katie Rowley, Journalist

Oddisee, the son of Sudanese immigrants, grew up on New York hip-hop and his latest track is an unashamed celebration of this cultural heritage.

Sydney-based producer Cassius Select (aka Lavern Lee off of Guerre and Black Vanilla), has crafted together a menacing new mix, ‘Crooks’.

MEZKO are Laura Bailey and Kat Harley, a brand new Sydney two piece band with a grimy, punky electronic sound.

Hip hop and house fave, Kaytranada, turns his Haitian-Canadian hand to SBTRKT’s track ‘The Light’ for a dub heavy remix.

Coda Conduct are Erica and Sally, perhaps two of the feistiest women to come out of Canberra for a while. New track 'Pool Room' needs to be played loud.

British duo HONNE offer up a little slice of tropicana with the title track for their new four song EP of the same name, 'Coastal Love'.

Purple Sneakers and Smirnoff give you a round up of the top five acts at this year's Future Music Festival!

Norway's 19 year old Bearson offers an indie-pop influenced take on Tove Styrke's lovely track, 'Ego', just in time for her upcoming SXSW shows.