Community Chart

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  Tyler Jenke

  

  5

  REVIEWS

  10

  PROPS
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  Isaac Lewis

  

  11

  REVIEWS

  6

  PROPS
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  Conor Lochrie

  

  2

  REVIEWS

  -

  PROPS
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  Geordie Gray

  

  5

  REVIEWS

  5

  PROPS
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  Poppy Reid

  

  21

  REVIEWS

  2

  PROPS
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  Luke Girgis

  

  9

  REVIEWS

  6

  PROPS

Reviews by DBU Royalty

Been Doin' It For A Bit

Ruby Fields

Obsessed

100%

She's only gone and done it AGAIN! What an album of beautiful proportions featuring relatable ennui and production with a purpose.

Poppy Reid

1 day ago

0

Been Doin' It For A Bit

Ruby Fields

Obsessed

100%

EVERYBODY KNOWS... IT HURTS TO GROW UP! There is SO much depth and duality to this Ruby's long-awaited debut. It strikes a balance between tinnie-crushing larrikinism and hard-earned stoicism.

Geordie Gray

1 day ago

0

Been Doin' It For A Bit

Ruby Fields

Obsessed

100%

Whether you've been a stan from the start, or if you've come to know her work over the last couple of years, it's always a huge moment when an artist like Ruby Fields releases their debut album. The product of many years spent writing, recording, touring, and simply being at the top of her game, 'Been Doin' It For A Bit' is Ruby Fields at her peak. From songwriting that is as relatable as it emotionally cutting, a full-length album like this is the sort of thing that veteran acts spend years trying to achieve.

Tyler Jenke

1 day ago

1

Been Doin' It For A Bit

Ruby Fields

Obsessed

100%

An incredible album, I seriously can't stop listening to Pokies.

Luke Girgis

1 day ago

0

Smashmouth

1300

Obsessed

100%

The Sydney hip hop, rap and RnB pool at the moment is a diverse and refreshing space and 1300 are one of the most explosive and progressive artists going. To follow up their first two singles 'Brr' and 'No Caller ID' they have delivered the genre-bending 'Smashmouth' via NLV Records.

1300 have mastered the bilingual language weaving making it feel incredibly natural for anyone only just discovering this Korean/Australian Rap crew. The flow and bars from this five piece is complimented by the thoughtful and experimental production from Nerdie, pokari.sweat and Tasker. 1300 have been able to maintain the interest through structural experimentation by staying away from a traditional verse, chrous, verse, chrous layout.

They has to be one of most anticipated live acts of the year for anyone who is a fan of Sydney hip hop, and I'm sure tickets aren't going to be sticking around when they go on sale.

Isaac Lewis

5 days ago

1

Where Yuh From

Gold Fang Big Skeez

Obsessed

100%

The collaboration that Sydney didn't know it needed; afro-swing rapper Big Skeez and reggae dancehall newcomer Gold Fang team up on 'Where Yuh From'. This latest offering from the pair hits hard with a dynamic and sharp 808 pattern sliding between notes giving it a real groove courtesy of producers Korky Buchek and Swick.

Gold Fang and Big Skeez deliver unique vocals tones and expression complimenting each other and allowing space to be spotlighted to lay down some honest lyricism, proving Western Sydney is a thriving hub of creativity and culture.

The NLV Records machine has pumped out another belter and I don't think there is any stopping them, especially when the tracks are as good as these!

Isaac Lewis

5 days ago

0

Comfort To Me

Amyl and The Sniffers

Obsessed

100%

Hands down the best true punk record of the year.

Conor Lochrie

6 days ago

0

Hertz

Amyl and The Sniffers

Obsessed

100%

Hands down the best true punk record of the year.

Conor Lochrie

6 days ago

0

Chaise Longue

Wet Leg

Obsessed

100%

The UK based duo Wet Leg have released their debut single 'Chaise Longue', and what a debut it is! The clever and witty lyricism from Rhian and Hester is a highlight on what feels nothing more or nothing less than a well thought out jam session. Released by the legendary indie label Domino records they have some big shoes to fill and for a debut they are doing just that.

The indie guitar tones are a perfect match for the understated and calm vocals that glide through the production with ease. Dynamically, Wet Leg have produced the structural elements to create anticipation for that climax that the listener craves, and the chorus is soaked in a spirited energy.

I'm wearing out the wax on this one and it's only been out since mid June, its an easy listen and the songwriting makes it that much easier to recite. Let's just hope that Wet Leg can repeat the same jest on their follow up single.

Isaac Lewis

1 week ago

0

H3000

H3000

Good

100%

If there's one thing that we've learnt over the past two decades, it's that anything that has the Luke Steele name attached to it is bound to be a groundbreaking exploration into sound. Collaborating with Jarrad Rogers, H3000 looks to the future and delivers an album that is equal parts majestic and progressive, but not too forward-thinking to alienate its listeners.

Tyler Jenke

1 week ago

1

H3000

H3000

Good

100%

The mood of Luke Steele and Jarrad Rogers debut offering is xenon-lit and mechanical. Though beneath the machine-like soundscape, they've tapped into something hopeful and deeply human.

Geordie Gray

1 week ago

0

INDUSTRY BABY (feat. Jack Harlow)

Lil Nas X Jack Harlow

Obsessed

100%

Lil Nas X once again delivers one of the biggest releases of the year with 'Industry Baby', an infectious and catchy summer jam with rapper Jack Harlow. The instrumentation on this one is driven by a leading horns section stepping up in intervals presenting a grand and royal theme, very similar to that of the major labels and music industry Lil Nas is referencing in the lyrics.

Every lyric is carefully crafted and nothing is left to the imagination with the straight to the point and obvious remarks, including that of the chorus; 'I told you long ago on the road, I got what they waiting for, I don't run from nothing, dog'; a commentary on doubters and the early confidence Lil Nas possessed.

Overall, this track is another reason to not right Lil Nas X off as one hit wonder off the back of his 2018 mega hit 'Old Town Road'. From the slick lyricism to the brilliantly balanced mix on the production 'Industry Baby' will stand up as contender for the best in 2021.

Isaac Lewis

1 week ago

0