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World domination is surely imminent.. Following radio-slaying bangers Brontosaurus and Handle My Ego, Tkay Maidza is continuing her killer roll in 2014 with new single U-Huh. Something akin to the stylings of MIA and Azealia Banks (minus the diva bullshit), Tkay has carved a strong-as-fuck name for herself very quickly following some self-assured live shows on the last LV Presents tour, and will no doubt win a buttload of new fans when she takes on Splendour In The Grass this coming weekend. Something about her harder - at times electro -edged take on hip hop tickles me in the right places, and I can't wait to see her dominate the rest of this year and beyond. Follow her on FACEBOOK to watch what will no doubt be a rapid rise to the cream of the Aussie hip hop crop, and enjoy U-Huh below, available digitally via Dew Process from July 21.

This is a guy you're going to be hearing a shitload about for the rest of 2014.. Sliding iPhone sounds into tracks is pretty genius. If your song is playing somewhere and people aren't already listening, that shit grabs your attention right off the bat. Just ask Knife Party. Fortunately, unlike that particularly exruciating slice of electro-house, UV Boi's debut single, Thank U, is an incredibly endearing piece of 808-production, featuring the smooth vocals of Fionn Richards, and properly endorsed by the likes of Nina Las Vegas and Ryan Hemsworth: He's so chuffed with it, he's giving it away for free, and taking around the country starting next Friday. So check one of his cracking live shows at the following dates, and hit up his WEBSITE for more goodness. FRI 25 JULY – VILLA, PERTH w/ DJ Butcher SAT 26 JULY – FATHER, PERTH  FRI 01 AUG – MUM, SYDNEY w/ Atticus Beats, Bambii & Bobby Gray SAT 09 AUG – LAUNDRY BAR, MELBOURNE w/ Baro, DEER & Dugong Jr FRI 15 AUG – ALHAMBRA LOUNGE, BRISBAN

Your mates and our's, Indian Summer are hittin' the road after Splendour.. Like a beautiful flower, we've been watching Indian Summer grow from party club mash-up DJ extraordinaires into one of this country's best and brightest producer duos, and a stellar run of releases has reached a glowing peak with the release of Shiner feat. Ginger & The Ghost. Always refusing to be tied down to genre tags, this track still feels like the twosome have reach something akin to "their sound", and it's epic. The track has been killing it since release, smashing up to number one on HypeMachine, and deservedly so: The EP features a b-side in Closer, which you can now buy from HERE, and go see 'em at one of the following dates, 'cause they are a duo that never (ever) fail to disappoint live. Fri July 25 - Mix Up Stage @ Splendour In The Grass, Byron Bay Thu July 31 - Star Bar, Bendigo Fri Aug 1 - The Back Bar, Hamilton Sat Aug 9 - Chinese Laundry, Sydney Fri Aug 15 - Meche, Canberra Sat Aug 23 - The TB

Finally, and it's free too..

The Love Junkies release the first single off their September due second album.

New Hand Games mixtape up for your listening pleasure....

A serious collection of jersey club, trap, and general bass mayhem.. Melbourne trio Strangeways DJs flicked through this banger mix a couple of weeks ago and it's been on repeat ever since. A seriously rammed one-hour mix of future bass, jersey, trap, Russian ghetto (their words), and some of their own (Lido-approved) edits/mash-ups. Serious party vibes, which isn't surprising given Strangeway DJs have been rocking the clurb for seven years, including residencies at Workshop, Black Cat and Howler. Check the epic tracklist after the stream, follow the dudes out on FACEBOOK // SOUNDCLOUD, and catch 'em in the club at one of the following dates: $TRNGWY$ FOREVER VII: Saturday 19 July, The Workshop (MELB) SPLENDOUR IN THE BAR 2K14: Saturday 2 August, Transit Bar (CANB) THE ASTON SHUFFLE w/ Just A Gent: Thursday 4 & Friday 5 September, The Corner Hotel (MELB)

Andy Bull celebrates his new album with a national tour, plus Kilter drops a sweet remix of Talk Too Much.. Andy Bull last week announced his 'Sea Of Approval' national tour, celebrating the release of his much-anticipated second LP of the same name, out via Island Records last Friday. Sea Of Approval is an open and personal body of work - his unique voice and acoustic piano is backed with a myriad synthesizers, samples, glitches and more, with Bull as always playing every and all instrument on the record. Joined on the tour by a full band to help recreate fan faves such as Keep On Running, Baby I Am Nobody Now, and more recently Talk Too Much (check the new video for TTM below), you can catch Andy Bull at one of the following dates, where Sydney legends New Navy will be joining him for a bunch of shows: SUN 07 SEP | THE SPIEGELTENT @ BRISBANE FESTIVAL, BRISBANE QLD (ALL AGES/TICKETS)  THU 11 SEP | TRANSIT BAR, CANBERRA ACT (TICKETS)  FRI 12 SEP | THE CAMBRIDGE, NEWCASTLE NSW w/ New Na

The people you meet at hostels that aren't rowdy British tourists..

The 2014 Radiothon is taking over four Northbridge venues for an epic pledge drive kick-off.. Perth institution RTRFM is an entirely self-funded enterprise, and each year for 10 days the radio station calls on you, the listeners, to give a little back over the course of a 10-day Radiothon Pledge Drive. One of the many ways you can do it (check HERE for all the details) is simply by attending the 2014 Radiothon Party, going down Friday August 15 across four Northbridge venues - The Bakery, The Bird, Ya Ya's and Flyrite. Each venue hosts four unique line-ups, featuring some of Perth's best and brightest: THE BAKERY - Savoir, Rainy Day Women, Kučka, Davey Craddock & The Spectacles and The Weapon is Sound. YA YA's - Dream Rimmy, Loners, HAMJAM and Hideous Sun Demon.

A unique combination of playful pop art and grotesque imagery..

Meet Perth solo artist FAIT, celebrating the release of her debut EP, Atmosphere.. INTRODUCING: FAIT Tell us about about yourself? I'm a musician from Perth, I play guitar and piano and I write atmospheric soundscapes. I've just released my debut EP Atmosphere, which was recorded in London and produced by Darren Lawson (MBV, Editors).  What kinda tunes we talkin’? Think big walls of sound comprising of reverb-drenched guitars, strings, piano, driving bass and dramatic drums. If you like The Cure, Boards of Canada or My Bloody Valentine then it might be up your alley. Production/writing process: Layering is key! I start with a guitar riff, then think about a bass line or another guitar melody and build from there. I use Logic Pro to write which is great for experimenting with different sounds and textures. Any shows coming up? Yes, I have a very talented live band onboard who have helped me recreate these tracks in a live setting. We had a show last Friday at The Bakery, we're then at