The Herd - Future Shades

So its only been a few days since The Herd dropped their new album Future Shades and we've seen the first 3 parts of an 8 part series where by we get to know the individual artist on a more personal level. Urthboy was first up and we herd about the track Grandmas Song on the album and how it came to be. Elefant Tracks have kindly posted a video for Grandma's Song being rehearsed so check that below as well. Also we now here from Uncle Ho as part 4 of the series.

Illy is King

Illy is back, this time with his rappertagg which saw the first ever broadcast from Illy News Channel. At the start of the year we saw Bias B drop his final album and sign out of the hip hop nation. At the end of the year another hip hop legend is signing out therefore Reason is up next. Check it out

The Herd - Future Shades

Well the wait is over The Herd has finally dropped the new album, 'Future Shade'. Head down to your local record store and grab a copy of it if you haven't already got yours through pre order.

Spit Synicate New Mixtape

After spending the past few months traveling around the globe the boys from Spit Syndicate jumped straight back into the studio. Only this time not to record their next album rather heading back to their roots to record a mixtape. They first became known for the mix tapes after dropping "The Futures Bright" which featured some big names including The Tongue. Check out "The Food" below from "The Futures Bright" mix tape. The new mix tape is a free digital download so make sure you keep an eye out. Due to drop on the 23rd of september so watch this space for the link. 

“This is a way of thanking our fans, both new and old, for their support and patience with something fresh and free. We first made a name for ourselves by releasing mixtapes, this is a return to those roots – banging beats, sharp lyrics.” 

Nick Lupi

Drapht Bali Party Film Clip

Drapht as had a huge week adding dates to his 'Party Party Party" tour for WA and NT as well as adding a gold record to his wall, 'The Life of Riley". And now from his third single of 'The Life of Riley' comes Bali Party and the film clip. Check it out and be sure to head out to his shows when he hits your town!

Drapht – The Party Party Party Tour:
With special guests Muph & Plutonic, Thundamentals and Layla & Dazastah.
Wednesday 14 September – Station Hotel, Thredbo, NSW
Thursday 15 September – Penrith Panthers, NSW
Friday 16 September – Enmore, Sydney, NSW (Licensed/All Ages)
Wednesday 21 September – Bluestone Ballarat, Vic
Thursday 22 September – Chelsea Heights Hotel, Vic
Friday 23 September – Palace Theatre, Melbourne, Vic
Saturday 24 September – Thearton Theatre, Adelaide, SA (Licensed/All Ages)
Sunday 25 September – Mildura Settlers Tavern, Vic
Thursday 28 September – The Discovery Nightclub, Darwin NT – NEW SHOW
Friday 30 September – The Roey, Broome WA – NEW SHOW
Sat 1 Oct – The Pier Hotel, Port Hedland, WA – NEW SHOW
Sat 2 Oct – The Mermaid Hotel, Dampier, WA – NEW SHOW
Thursday 6 October – Players, Mandurah, WA
Friday 7 October – Metro City, Perth, WA
Sunday 9 October – Prince of Wales, Bunbury, WA
Wednesday 12 October – Armidale Uni, NSW
Thursday 13 October – Coffs Ex-Sericeman’s Club, NSW
Friday 14 October – Yamba Bowling Club, NSW
Sunday 16 October – Sugarland Tavern, Bundaberg, QLD
Wednesday 19 October – Townsville Uni Club, QLD
Thursday 20 October – Andergrove Tavern, Mackay, QLD

Fozzey & Van C - Your Heart film clip

Produced by : VanC
Writen by : Fozzey & VanC
Video Writen, Directed & Edited by : Angelo Saliba
Filmed by : Craig McDiarmid of "Twenty Three Frames" & Chris Baker of "The Bakery"
Models Provided by : Venlee Model Management
Venue Provided by : The Attic / Gilligans - Cairns Queensland
Presented by : Evident Entertainment


Download the "Under Pressure" mixtape FREE @
http://www.fozzeyandvanc.com

August Feature Artist - Stories For Nothing aka Kelton Muir

Each month Bottom Of The Atlas will feature an artist or group starting this month. This month we are going to get the ball rolling with Sydney based artist, Kelton Muir (Stories For Nothing). I managed to catch up with Kelton for a brief chat on his institutions, works and aspirations.

Group Name: Stories For Nothing

Members: Kelton Muir 

Releases to date: First Book of Rhymes

Idol: Nick Briant-Smith aka Solo from Horrorshow

BOTA: When did you officially decide to release works under the title “Stories For Nothing”?

Stories For Nothing: There wasn’t a precise date as such when it started, I guess that it was sometime last year during year 12, it just happened. That shit was all a blur really.

BOTA: Your first release, First Book of Rhymes. What inspired these tracks.

Stories For Nothing: First Book of Rhymes is literally that, my first book of rhymes combined into a short album. The inspiration for this collection of songs came from my very early introduction into aussie hip hop combined with my introduction into kidulthood. I was finding my feet in both, and that is strongly represented in the music.

BOTA: Who and or what would you say is your biggest inspiration for you when creating your music?

Stories For Nothing: The biggest inspirations for music would have to be fellow Sydney artists, Horrorshow. I also draw inspiration from Tupac and various other artist.

BOTA: What do you wish to achieve through your music?

Stories For Nothing: My ultimate life time goal would be to make an impact on peoples life. I want my music to inspire people and spread infectious emotions through the audience. If I can achieve that, even if only with a small group of people, I will be a happy man.

BOTA: What best describes your music?

Stories For Nothing: My music is an exhibition of my emotions and the thoughts, feelings and actions of those around me through musical expressionism, poetry and witty lyricism.

BOTA: Why did you start to make music?

Stories For Nothing: I actually wrote a rhyme about that today... “for most of my life-time, hip-hop has been my life-line, so late one sour night-time i picked up a pen to write rhymes”. I guess I just felt the need to express myself and music was simply my outlet. Plus, hip-hop has been so influential to me and my life, I feel like I should give something myself to the genre.

BOTA: Are there any future works and performances planed/in progress?

Stories For Noting: I just finished a string of live performances supporting the likes of Phatchance, Coptic Soldier and the Electric Elements Crew as well as doing a few small shows of just my own work (well, my work and the work of my amazing acoustic band). I have a few shows on the radar including a few local festival slots and the "Hologram" shows, so my schedule is continually busy. My "Second Book Of Rhymes" is going to drop soon, it’s in the mixing process at the moment. It should be considerably stronger than my First Book Of Rhymes and is going to be something that I will be very proud of when I release it. Busy times ahead – stay tuned.

Download First Book of Rhymes for free here and in the meantime check out this track below called What's Going On produced by Jae Moon and mastered by Phatchance.

What's Going On - by Stories For Nothing by Stories For Nothing

Phatchance and One Above's "Somebody I Used to Know Remix" (Gotye/Kimbra)

Its finally here Phatchance and One Above have released their Somebody I Used To Know track. Check it out down below and spread it round. Deffinatly worth a listen its a change from Chance's latest acoustic work. We can see that on this one he really has taken his music further both lyrically and musically. The slow beat and chant like lyrics at the start that slowly progress to build up to the chorus really shows this. Download it now off sound cloud while you can.

Phatchance_Gotye_Somebody That I Used To Know (Hip Hop Remix) Remixed by One Above by phatchance

Horrorshow headline in the Northern Territory

Horrorshow are heading out back this weekend to headline the Take Control Youth Festival. The festival is a drug and achaol free event that is being put on by the Northern Territory and Gove FM. The event is free so if your anywhere close by get down there and check it out. It is the biggest festival day that the NT will have ever seen held at the Hingle Oval in Nhulunbuy. The festival also brings many other artist to the stage both local and from around the country. For more information head to www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=199964670057531 

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Treehouse Mixtape!

Treehouse is a design studio who have worked with many aussie artist over the past years to design and create spectral album covers. The team at treehouse consists of three mates who have grown up and studied design, art and photography together. After working for larger design agencies they decided that they wanted to focus their projects to their love of music. The tree house mix tape sees a range of tracks from artist who have worked with the treehouse boys including featured artist earlier this week Forbes who's album artwork for his ep, Kid Been Waiting. The mix tape also includes tracks form hip hop grates like Hau, Ozi Batla, Phatchance and many others. Check it out now!