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09/02/2023

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20/01/2023

The WAEVZ Top 50 kicks off in just under 2 hours! We'll be counting down the Top 50 Australian Hip-Hop, R&B, Soul, and New Wave Songs of the Year from 12PM (AEST). Be sure to join us via the livestream on our YouTube!

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/cAeTD_tnUh8

14/12/2022

We spoke with Stewart 'Stewlit' Riesenweber, the leader of Brisbane underground trap collective Spire42 (which is made up of artists Lou Vicious, Deidara Black, UccisMood & NIFFD), to learn more about the group’s journey in bridging the worlds of Brisbane’s trap and band scenes, forming their identity, and embracing musical liberation through anarchy.

The 4K’s very own Spire42 Collective – a collective consisting of artists, producers and creatives UccisMood, Lou Vicious, Deidara Black and

13/12/2022

OUR WAEVZ TOP 50 FOR 2022 IS HERE!!

We'll be counting down the Top 50 Songs of 2022 from the Australian Hip-Hop, R&B, Soul, and New Wave scene.

Vote for your favourite songs from the Aussie scene in 2022 via the link below!

The WAEVZ Top 50 is back! 2022 has been a momentous year for the Australian hip-hop, R&B, soul and new wave music scene, with a stack of mas

12/12/2022

WAEVZ TOP 50 2022 IS LIVE!!!

Our second-ever edition of the WAEVZ Top 50 – counting down the Top 50 Songs of 2022 from the Australian Hip-Hop, R&B, Soul, and New Wave scene – has arrived.

Vote for your favourite songs from the Aussie scene in 2022 via the link below!

VOTE HERE: https://www.waevzau.com/waevztop50

12/12/2022

Melbourne producer pastels and artist Elysia have joined together to deliver 'Raindrops & Intuition', the gooey, slow-jam double follow-up to their 2021 collaboration ‘Cherry Moon’.

Words by Portia Brajkovic

'Raindrops & Intuition', the new double drop from pastels and Elysia, is exactly what the Australian scene is lacking. Sensual, soul-y R&B i

23/11/2022

QRF Babyface Mal's current ambition is to become an artist that lasts the ages - an icon. An artist that keeps it interesting, authentic and real. We spoke with the dynamic Melbourne rapper ahead of his upcoming set at Festival X.

Words by Dexter Saemo

We spoke with Melbourne’s Babyface Mal to break down his career to date, becoming certified within the Australian hip-hop scene, and his pro

10/11/2022

‘We Outside Now’, the 8-track project from Sydney-based producer and multi-instrumentalist Scruffs, is a soundtrack to the ups and downs of the last few years. Elevated by some incredible features, 'We Outside Now' sees Sydney staple Scruffs in immense creative form.

Words by Portia Brajkovic

‘We Outside Now’, the 8-track project from Eora-based producer and multi-instrumentalist Scruffs, is a soundtrack to the ups and downs of the last few years. Created in the context of lockout laws and lockdowns, the EP doesn’t wallow in the difficult and the uncertain, but instead powers forwa...

02/11/2022

With the scene expanding and progressing everyday, we’ve hand-picked pairs that we believe have the ability to take Australian hip-hop and R&B to the greatest of heights.

Words by Violet Murphy

The Australian hip-hop and R&B scene continues to surprise me with the genres and vocal styles our artists aren’t afraid to bend and experiment with. Truthfully, it goes without saying that there’s always something refreshingly new on the table coming out of the Australian scene. In Volume 2 of ...

31/10/2022

November arrives tomorrow and that means our latest WAEVZ Show Guide is here to keep you in the loop about the hip-hop and R&B shows happening across Australia.

SHOW GUIDE: https://www.waevzau.com/show-guide

26/10/2022

With the Australian scene filled with incredible production and engineering talent who are proving themselves week in and week out on a local and international scale, we've brought back our 'Producer Spotlight' segment to highlight a few of these one-of-a-kind talents.

FEATURING: FOURA // Benny Zenn // Liam Thomas // MixedbyEspa

With the Australian scene filled with incredible production and engineering talent who are proving themselves week in and week out on a loca

21/10/2022

In this week’s ‘Artist Spotlight’, we’ve selected four passionate and gifted artists continuing to confidently showcase their undeniable ability within the Australian music scene.

FEATURING: GMC // MIM // Yngfraser // Coley

In this week’s ‘Artist Spotlight’, we’ve selected four passionate and gifted artists continuing to confidently showcase their undeniable abi

18/10/2022

Our ‘New Artist Discoveries’ segment has returned with four inspiring acts who have been pushing musical boundaries within the Australian scene in 2022.

FEATURING: Demetrius.TheTribute // King Ivy // Narakel // LNG

Our ‘New Artist Discoveries’ segment has returned with four inspiring acts who are pushing musical boundaries within the Australian scene. B

13/10/2022

Here are some of our favourite producer-artist duos from around Australia, who have worked together time and time again to create some of the most exciting music coming out of the country.

Words by Portia Brajkovic

FEATURING: Tommy Gunn & 99hurts // MUNG MUNG & taka perry // Drea & Dylan Guy

Here are some of our favourite producer-artist duos from around Australia, who have worked together time and time again to create some of th

06/10/2022

We spoke with GHO$T MAC about his artist journey, the meaning behind his name & hip-hop providing him with a purpose. He also shares the story of his new song ‘Raining Outside’ featuring Boy Boy expected to drop on Friday.

Words by Livdaangel

Perth based rapper and song writer GHO$T MAC®400 has announced he will be dropping his first single in over a year and a half this Friday.

05/10/2022

In what arrives as a significant moment within a massive year for hip-hop, Jesswar has returned with their new mixtape ‘LIFE’S SHORT, LIVE BIG’. Jesswar sat-down with us to chat through the project's themes, their desire to explore their own versatility, and embracing emotion in the moment.

Yugambeh and Kombumerri based artist Jesswar has returned with their new mixtape ‘LIFE’S SHORT, LIVE BIG’. Centred around themes of learning

29/09/2022

Netflix’s new series ‘Heartbreak High’ has stacked their soundtrack with phenomenal local hip-hop and R&B acts, paying massive homage to the talent this nation has to offer!
Check out the full breakdown below.

Words by Violet Murphy

Netflix’s new series ‘Heartbreak High’ has stacked their soundtrack with phenomenal local hip-hop and R&B acts, paying massive homage to the

29/09/2022

In this week’s ‘Artist Spotlight’, we’re focusing on four hip-hop talents and their unique contributions to the Australian rap scene.

FEATURING: 33grey // Saitxero // 1ne_out // Danny Lanke

Words by Livdaangel & Matthew Badrov

Australia is blessed with an increasingly expanding hip-hop community made up of incredibly talented individuals taking the industry to new heights each day. In this week’s ‘Artist Spotlight’, we’re directing focus on four hip-hop and their unique contributions to the Australian rap scene. P...

27/09/2022

Following an intense breakup, several rehab visits & a 20-year hiatus, Australian supergroup Heartbreak in Blue have reunited for a Greatest Hits album.

We sat down for an exclusive, world-first interview with the iconic duo behind Heartbreak in Blue, Mason Dane & Amorist.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmtsXUHaLTA&t=14s&ab_channel=WAEVZAU

22/09/2022

Western Sydney group Planet Vegeta have returned in style on their latest EP ‘Ninety-Two Way’. Leaning towards a greater focus on rap and lyricism on the project, the trio consisting of Jazz NOBODI, LKGD and SVNO have arrived to deliver a clear statement of the group’s intent to be a leader in the Australian scene.

Western Sydney group Planet Vegeta have returned in style on their latest EP ‘Ninety-Two Way’. Leaning towards a greater focus on rap and ly

21/09/2022

We spoke with Perth songwriter and artist Goon about his new mixtape ‘Langley Street Demos’, his journey into the world of making hip-hop music, and the reason he recently changed his name.

Words by Livdaangel

Perth songwriter and rapper Goon has released ‘Langley Street Demos’, a fresh mixtape consisting of 10 hip-hop and R&B tracks. The new body

20/09/2022

Penrith artist Ple$r released his debut EP ‘The Lover Pack’ last Wednesday and took on an unexpected but welcome stylistic evolution.

Penrith artist Ple$r has officially released his debut EP ‘The Lover Pack’. Having delivered the confident and lyrically-savvy ‘Underrated 3

18/09/2022

We spoke to Baby Prince about his new EP ‘Spriteschool Vol. 2’ – breaking down the story behind each track and uncovering what the future holds for the growing hip-hop star.

Words by Livdaangel

We spoke to Baby Prince about his new EP ‘Spriteschool Vol. 2’ – breaking down the story behind each track and uncovering what the future ho

15/09/2022

Sydney’s neo soul scene is bubbling with immense talent. Here’s a look at some of the city’s most promising artists in the genre.

FEATURING: norah // SOMA MUSIC // Maina Doe // LADY KING

Words by Portia Brajkovic

While hip-hop is on the come up in Australia, neo-soul hasn’t received quite the same amount of love and attention, despite the country burs

12/09/2022

Presenting our new segment ‘Collaborations the Australian scene needs’ that sees us pair 2 phenomenal acts that we believe have the ability to evolve the entire scene.

Words by Violet Murphy

Australian hip-hop and R&B is progressing faster than ever and is on an unstoppable route to take over the ears of listeners all over the wo

07/09/2022

From being one of the first Australian rappers signed to Sony, to now mentoring a new generation of Australian hip-hop artists. This is the story of how Lee Monro evolved as a rapper & stayed true to himself despite being shunned by Australian hip-hop.

This is the story of how Lee Monro evolved from Figgkidd and stayed true to himself despite being misunderstood by Australian hip-hop.

06/09/2022

Gamirez has been ingrained in Australian hip-hop for some time now. We spoke with the Perth hip-hop pioneer about his come-up over the last decade and his belief in a potentially self-sustaining West Australian hip-hop ecosystem.

Words by Livdaangel

Artist, manager, A&R, WAVY TRAX co-founder and curator Gamirez has been involved in the West Australian music industry for over a decade. In

05/09/2022

The Australian scene is going from strength to strength each and every week, with artists from right around the country showcasing their immense artistic flair and authenticity on every new release. On this week’s ‘Artist Spotlight’ we’re looking at four varied acts hailing from Perth, Melbourne and Sydney respectively.

FEATURING: KOTA - AUS // Ruby Jackson // Ranges RC // AR the Eternal

The Australian hip-hop scene is going from strength to strength each and every week, with artists from right around the country showcasing t

02/09/2022

Live music has the potential to accelerate the growth of hip-hop in Perth by showcasing the immense, ever-growing talent hailing from the city. We spoke to a few amazing people who are striving to do just that through such live performances.

Words by Livdaangel

We spoke to a few amazing people who are striving to build the Perth hip-hop music scene through such live performances with hopes for WA’s

30/08/2022

We're excited to announce that our WAEVZ Show Guide for September is here! Head over to our website (link below) to check out our new Show Guide tab spotlighting a stack of local shows happening around the country.

Our aim is to showcase Australian Hip-Hop artists to the world. The Australian music scene is growing at an unstoppable rate and we are seeing a variety of talented up and coming artists collaborating with exciting producers to make incredible and unique music.