PEDESTRIAN.TV‘s throwing together a mini-festivalat Sydney’s Metro Theatre on May 21 to raise much-needed money for Youth Off The Streets. Gird your loins for a night of bonafide bangers from acts such as Sophie Lowe + Collarbones, and embrace the generally good feels knowing all donations on the night are going towards youth homelessness. RSVP HEREand help us give back.
We’ve all got the one mate who, when listening to music, constantly barrages us with the question, “haven’t you heard these guys?”.
No, you tit. No I haven’t.
To avoid looking like a disconnected member of our generation, we offer up statements like, “their name rings a bell,” or, “yeah I think I’ve heard this one before,” just to deny them the pleasure of oneupmanship. Get the jump on your wanker friend (and enjoy some decent bangers while you’re at it) by adding the below acts to your rotation.
SIDE NOTE: A couple of ’em are doing their thang at our mini-festival at Sydney’s Metro Theatre on May 21 – grab a ticket HERE to show your douchelord friend who truly, musically speaking, reigns supreme.
VENUS COURT
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Any enterprise that’s a family affair is sure to deliver decent results, especially in the realms of music. Brothers Jake and Sam O’Brien have an extremely busy year ahead of them after the release of their self-titled EP launch in January. Check out Venus Court on Soundcloud HERE.
IVAN OOZE
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Jacking his signature mantle from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers character, Ivan Ooze is delivering a form of Australian hip hop that, not only doesn’t make you want to vomit, but is also extremely enjoyable. Get around him HERE.
SOPHIE LOWE
It’s all happening for 25-year-old slashie babe Sophie Lowe. After supporting sold-out shows for Meg Mac and Montaigne, featuring in Flume‘s ‘Never Be Like You‘ music vid and scoring an acting gig alongside Willie Nelson in feature film Waiting For The Miracle To Come, the multi-faceted artist has also dropped ‘EP 2’ – a seven-track album boasting her personal, captivating and seductive sound. Even with a heccas schedule, Sophie is chuffed to be involved in P.TV and YOTS’ gig. “I’m excited to be a part of this special event. Youth Off The Streets is a wonderful cause and I cant wait to sing my heart out for it.” Check her Soundcloud HERE and Facebook HERE.
STRICT FACE
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The last place one would hunt for anything remotely close to grime would be Adelaide, but alas, the city of churches has somehow produced an extremely talented producer of the genre. Listen to Strict Face’s thumping bangers on Soundcloud HERE.
SAMPA THE GREAT
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Sampa The Great opened for Kendrick Lamar. Sampa The Great is good. Listen to her on Soundcloud HERE.
GREEN BUZZARD
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There’s a hell of a lot of buzz buzzing around about Green Buzzard including Rolling Stone Australia, who described their debut EP Eazy, Queezy, Squeezy as, “an eclectic seven song sampler held together by the best glue available — pop sensibility.” Check ’em out on Soundcloud HERE.
SABLE
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While it’s easy to allot Sable‘s sound in the same vein as that of Wave Racer or Cosmo’s Midnight, it really is entirely its own. For dank drops and supple sounds to enjoy while bent out of shape, head over to Sable’s Soundcloud HERE.
LUEN
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Pint-sized Brissy babe Luen Jacobs is a permanent fixture on Sydney’s local music scene with her spin offering full of hip hop, trap, electronica, dancehall and all things groovy, baby. LUEN’s industry know-how extends to music editor at Sneaky Mag and sometimes-event runner for VICE Aus. Listen to her tunes on Soundcloud HERE and follow her on Facebook HERE.
THE HARD ACHES
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South Australian Duo The Hard Aches are punny. We like punny people ‘round these parts, almost as much as we enjoy unadulterated talent. Resident P.TV wordsmith/legend, David Adams, reckons the band’s, “for fans of The Smith Street Band, Luca Brasi, sleeveless flannel-shirts, yelling love songs, and skateboarding.” If that’s a collection of elements you can see yourself enjoying, check out The Hard Aches on Bandcamp HERE.
A.B. ORIGINAL
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A.B. Original is a pretty epic collaboration between rappers Briggs and Trials. Operating under Hilltop Hoods’ label Golden Era Records, and Briggs’ own Bad Apples Music (Australia’s first indigenous hip-hop label), A.B. Original is set to deliver some fire music this year – having already dropped three songs from their album in March. Check out 2 Black 2 Strong below.
JULIA JACKLIN
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Julia Jacklin’s sound is comparable to that of Sharon Van Etten, Gillian Welch and Angel Olsen – and just like those compared, it’s v decent. Head to her Soundcloud HERE for all the indie/rock/roots vibes you’ll ever need.
GILL BATES
Thanks to Gill Bates (not to be confused for the Microsoft magnate), Australia’s modern and always-growing RnB Hip Hop movement is stronger than it’s ever been. Hailing from Brisbane, the man has an energy that borders sensual and abrasive, plus background beats that let his lyrics slay. Needless to say, we’re completely into it. Check his Soundcloud HERE and Facebook HERE.
In addition to adding these primo acts to your musical rotation, you may as well see a few of them live. Sophie Lowe, Gill Bates and LUEN (+ Amateur Dance, Australia, Bad Deep DJs, Collarbones, Peals, Polographia, ROOF and Wax Witches) will be playing our first ever Pedestrian HELP event at Sydney’s Metro Theatre on May 21. RSVP below, frands.
