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Wane and Ces @ work

2012-01-22T15:26:00.000+11:00

back on track for 2012

2012-01-11T22:34:00.000+11:00

chilling with Pete Rock....legend

well, i think the lens on my nokia is coming to an end, here some flix from the past few weeks

imprint from my phone after someone spilled their coffee all over it

LUSH - Jesus vs Satan

2011-12-13T22:34:00.000+11:00

round one, fight!

JESUS VS SATAN ROUND 1 from Zonk Vision on Vimeo.

Eloquor - Human Condition (official video clip)

2011-12-09T14:57:00.000+11:00

Title track, and first single from his recently released EP ‘Human Condition’, Eloquor explores the notion of reaching a common ground based on the inherent similarities shared by all human beings. The lyrically defiant message is reiterated almost subliminally by the empathy-based concept of his music video, challenging the viewer to see the world from another’s situation.

‘Regardless our financial situation, culture, religion or physical attributes, we are all human beings who share a great deal of common characteristics. My vision for this record is to highlight our similarities and expose our present state of affairs.’
Eloquor

Beat produced by Simplex, mixed by Jase Beathedz

Film Clip Directed by: Carl Allison http://www.carlallison.com/

Rinse - Rapper Tag #46

2011-12-07T21:19:00.000+11:00

Rinse from Sydney crew Bingethinkers brings the goods. props to the Look Up crew on this one
make sure you check out bingethinkers on facebook

ssstrraaaaaaaalia mayyyyte

2011-12-02T20:55:00.001+11:00

in the zone

2011-12-01T11:30:00.000+11:00

ELOQUOR + IN GOOD COMPANY (DUAL ALBUM LAUNCH)

2011-11-30T22:51:00.000+11:00

One of the most persevering, hard-working emcees in the game; Eloquor has earned his stripes performing alongside industry heavyweights such as Pegz, Briggs, and the Hilltop Hoods. With two full-length LPs under his belt, the ethically outspoken emcee has spent much of 2011 slamming hype duties on the Pegz ‘Bombs Away Tour’ still managing to bring his new EP "Human Condition" to life. Eloquor’s live show demonstrates why he shares the stage with Australia’s finest.

Syntax, Breach and Whisper are In Good Company. The dynamic trio are seasoned word-slingers with a partiality for wordplay, stunning punch lines and sonic storytelling. Having recently performed on the Vic leg of the Mantra 'Speaking Volumes Tour', IGC return to the stage with their hyped full length show.

Also joining the line up are Melbourne heavyweights 1/6 & Must,Tenfold and Slap618 spinning tunes throughout the night.

Myspherical Ent. on Soundcloud

2011-11-24T22:32:00.000+11:00

yep, got my soundcloud biz sorted. Will post tracks from the label on here and some exclusive joints...

Eloquor - Human Condition (EP) out now!

2011-11-22T16:18:00.000+11:00

Eloquor possesses the kind of meritable traits comparable to those of a modern-day vigilante. The sentiments strewn through his rhymes promote dignity and the importance of living life by your own design. One of the most persevering, hard-working emcees in the game; Eloquor has earned his stripes performing alongside industry heavyweights such as Pegz, Briggs, and the Hilltop Hoods. With two full-length LPs under his belt, the Melbourne artist has had the time and experience to procure a well-rounded sonic extraction of his world view.

Eloquor thrives as a storyteller, his tracks tell of both hardship and resilience, leaving behind a lingering sense of realistic optimism. ‘Who Cares’ expresses a frustration toward the nonchalant attitude of a society toward the state of its planet. While Simplex produced title track ‘Human Condition’ explores the notion of attempting to reach a common ground based on the inherit similarities of all human beings. In ‘Adamant’ produced by Suffa, Eloquor tells of his hip hop career; through all the obstacles and disillusionment –he is adamant to keep working hard for what he loves.

On the production front, Eloquor enlisted some of the most talented beat-makers elevating Human Condition to new heights. The smorgasbord of sonic delights credits the likes of Suffa (Hilltop Hoods), Simplex, 76 (Briggs), Frank Dukes (Ghostface Killah), Pokerbeats (Hilltop Hoods) and Hattori Hanzo (Bliss n’ Eso).

Thematically Eloquor delves into some of the most pressing issues humanity has to face in the future. Despite the subject matter, his message is a positive one, urging humankind to use what they have and rise above the mindlessness and materialism destroying our international situation.

‘Regardless our financial situation, culture, religion or physical attributes, we are all human beings who share a great deal of common characteristics. My vision for this record is to highlight our similarities and expose our present state of affairs.’Eloquor

Available at selected independent music retailers, itunes and bigcartel

IN GOOD COMPANY - THE ROAD FEAT GINGER VAN ES

2011-11-14T22:42:00.002+11:00

New clip THE ROAD from my boys IN GOOD COMPANY.

Out now on Myspherical Entertainment, distributed by Obese Records. Purchase their new self titled album here: http://www.obeserecords.com/store/index.php

PEGZ - Priceless feat. Dialectrix, Joe New and DJ 2Buck

2011-11-03T21:15:00.000+11:00

A while back I posted some flix I took at the filming for a Pegz video clip. Well, here it is.

Eloquor - "Who Cares" youtube promo

2011-10-31T21:58:00.000+11:00

Third instalment from Eloquor

DIALECTRIX - Rapper Tag #44

2011-10-27T22:36:00.001+11:00

Holy fuck balls!!!! If you don't know who Dialectrix and DJ 2Buck are it's about time you did. Just press play and thank me later.

ELOQUOR - I KNOW promo

2011-10-24T22:27:00.000+11:00

Another promo clip from ELOQUOR

In Good Company - Self Titled LP - available Oct 7th

2011-10-05T22:41:00.002+11:00

In Good Company. Three distinctly unique individuals fusing their respective styles together to produce a hybrid self-titled LP. Consisting of Syntax, Breach and Whisper, the dynamic trio are seasoned word-slingers with a partiality for wordplay, stunning punch lines and sonic storytelling.

Featuring an assortment of impressive vocal contributors including Eloquor, Mantra, Ginger Van Es, Boltz and Skyzoo (USA) and additional production highlights from heavyweights M-Phazes, Jase, J Smith & Dutch, and Joe Lewis, IGC’s dynamic fusion of mindsets and themes of exploration have surfaced with brilliance and retrospect. All Part of the Plan feat. Mantra produced by Whisper, takes a cynical look at big business and political agenda, whilst Peter Pan produced by J Smith and Dutch, is an ode to childhood indulgences.

The Wake tells of the risky allure and lack of sustainability surrounding the rock-star lifestyle by a hasty reality check. Number One takes on a metaphoric exploration centering around three different interpretations. The first single The Road feat. Ginger Van Es also produced by Whisper, is an electronic bounce filled anthem paying homage to the trials and ills of manoeuvring through a sea of love and self doubt, set to a back drop of heavy rhythmic drums, and sweet harmonies from Melbournian songstress Ginger Van Es.

The album is an excellent example of complimentary skill, each member bringing his own set of teeth to the brawl. Whisper’s supreme production skills claiming the bulk of the album, his lyrical poignancy is resonant throughout. Syntax with his venomous wit and fondness for sci-fi references, concocts imagery of other-worldly possibility while Breach tells it how it is, his voice rich with stoic assurance and intelligence.

Dropping nationally in stores and itunes October 7th 2011, the LP proceeds IGC’s 2010 mix-tape and string of live shows.

Release Date: October 7th 2011
Released by: Myspherical Entertainment
Distributed by: Obese Records

Made By People Episode 4 - Eloquor

2011-10-03T21:30:00.000+11:00

Made by People hit the festivals, radio stations and schools in Episode 4 to talk to Rapper, Teacher and all round good guy Eloquor – aka Donny Pelsoczy. Eloquor has been in the rap game for a few years now and tells us how he balances a dream of making a full time living in the music industry, with a young family and teaching troubled youths at Caulfield Park Community School. This guy is energy plus and then some.

http://www.madebypeople.com.au/

Pegz - Priceless video clip shoot

2011-09-13T09:18:00.000+10:00

Hit the city on Sunday to help out with the filming of the next video clip for Pegz. Will post it here once it's released. Here's some behind the scenes flicks.

Discourse working out where the hell his support crew are at

Pegz, Joe New, DJ 2Buck, Dialectrix

Heata briefs the crew on whats going down

MC Whisper looking after the decks.

Decks set up on the corner of Bourke and Elisabeth St. Melbourne

MANTRA - "Got Me Wrong ft. Parvyn Kaur Singh" - video clip

2011-08-27T22:20:00.000+10:00

sghgs

The first single from Mantra's highly anticipated sophomore release is 'Got Me Wrong (ft. Parvyn Kaur Singh)'.
Boasting the masterful production of Mista Savona and the enchanting flourishes of Hindi-style vocalist Parvyn Kaur Singh.

Directed by El Davros
Produced by Katherine Cooke

The album SPEAKING VOLUMES is available Fri 9th September 2011 through Obese Records

The One and Only - IDIOT

2011-08-26T15:20:00.000+10:00

A true master of style, colours, characters and one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. Wollongong's best kept secret....

All photos taken from http://www.flickr.com/photos/andysocial/

vote tiger

2011-08-22T22:29:00.000+10:00

Binngethinkers - Cannon Fodder

2011-08-19T11:42:00.000+10:00

I been bumping this album since it came out in Feb 2011. Here's their latest clip...

Buy the album here

Over the past half-decade, Bingethinkers have built their reputation as one of Sydney’s most dynamic hip hop outfits- electrifying audiences with their remarkable live show. The group is comprised of MC Rinse on the mic, DJ 2Buck (Dialectrix, Gully Platoon) on the decks (and beats) and producers Aeon (a member of Sydney rock/electronica act Decoder Ring) and PSYKEone on the beats. This combination of high energy, boom bap production and razor sharp lyrics create an unmatched collection of individual talent sharing a single ethos.

Following up from the release of their ShelfLife Mixtape (2007), Bingethinkers formed LookUP with fellow Sydneysiders Scott Burns and Thats Them. After various mixtape appearances and an exclusive 12″ vinyl release in 2010, Bingethinkers embark on their long-awaited full length debut, Where Are They Now…

A fusion of classic 90’s hip hop with the futuristic sounds of glitchy electronica, Where Are They Now… is true artistic cohesion, a melting pot of musical influences that includes traditional instruments, soul, electronica, rock, dub, dancehall & funk combined to create a sound like nothing else; the Bingethinkers

SOFLES - Fragments of Consciousness solo exhibition

2011-08-17T22:48:00.013+10:00

Some flix from Sofles solo show at RTIST Gallery 29 St Edmonds Rd Prahran (up the road from OBESE RECORDS)

During the day the gallery transforms itself into a cafe. It's the ideal spot for that low key meeting or getaway from the daily grind.

MÖBIUS - Federation Square

2011-08-11T21:07:00.001+10:00

Chasm & Lazy Grey - Rusty Griz

2011-08-05T11:20:00.003+10:00

Straight up classic from Lazy Grey and Chasm. Swing by itunes and support local talent.

Chasm & Lazy Grey - Rusty Griz by Chasm Beats

Out on Itunes - Aug 5th through Obese Records
Produced by Chasm. Lyrics written and performed by Lazy Grey.
Recorded by Dcide @ The Family Home.
Lazy Grey appears courtesy of Karsniogenics.
Mixed & Mastered by Dan Elleson @ Dan's Dojo Artwork by Dcide

when the streets speak, I listen

2011-07-06T23:01:00.003+10:00

all you see is....

2011-06-18T20:36:00.004+10:00

in black and white

2011-06-16T20:55:00.005+10:00

more ..... http://www.flickr.com/photos/iemza/

it takes two

2011-06-15T21:09:00.005+10:00

blue

2011-06-12T21:09:00.011+10:00

Bias B - Midlife ft Joyride

2011-05-20T11:15:00.002+10:00

Beat by DJ Bonez. New album BIAS LIFE available 27th May 2011

thankyou

2011-05-19T22:08:00.004+10:00

Join the Rebel Alliance...

2011-05-16T21:16:00.002+10:00

Join the Empire

2011-05-15T21:27:00.004+10:00

the "O"

2011-03-25T21:10:00.011+11:00

Koncept x Transformer - More Than Meets the Eye

2011-02-23T10:45:00.003+11:00

Brooklyn emcee Koncept and Cali beatsmith Tranzformer have hooked up with DJBooth.net to bring fans their highly-anticipated collaborative EP, More Than Meets the Eye.
The project features five brand new joints from the Brown Bag AllStar and his production partner, including reader-acclaimed leak "Day Dreaming".
More Than Meets the Eye comes complete with guest bars by UK emcee Jefferson Price, and features co-production by Honey Brown.
Download it for FREE here:

http://www.djbooth.net/index/mixtapes/entry/kon-tranz-more-than-meets-the-eye/

around the way

2011-02-15T23:40:00.005+11:00

saw a trippy cat today

then got back on with it

NGV x graffiti

2011-02-02T23:44:00.004+11:00

raps n graf

2011-01-27T11:32:00.002+11:00

where would i be without my phone?

2011-01-25T09:28:00.009+11:00

Some random thoughts....

This one's for Travis

2011-01-24T09:44:00.014+11:00

Hooked up with Bias B on Sunday to paint a tribute for Travis. More flix coming soon, just waiting on Bias to finish a portrait. The sun was blasting, the neighbours were happy (except for one) and the cops made a late arvo appearance.

Laying down the foundation

Bias B (EPMD styles) and Scotty from Nine High rollin through

A break for some light reading

TRAVIS - Bias B

TRON - Slap618

...and a quick throwie.

Style of music

2010-11-17T20:50:00.005+11:00

Check the complete series here.... http://moxycreative.com

back on the paint tip

2010-11-16T20:44:00.004+11:00

word on the street

2010-10-26T23:23:00.005+11:00

respect the architect

2010-10-25T22:27:00.009+11:00

mellow yellow

2010-10-19T22:08:00.011+11:00

okay, so I'm finally going to get into the habit of uploading my own flix. taken on the nokia e72.

bye bye Mr Hardy

2010-10-14T15:02:00.004+11:00

I wish i could have taken credit for this one....

Obese Records - Block Party 2010

2010-10-13T11:10:00.017+11:00

Here's a few flicks from the Obese Records Block Party. This year Obese celebrated 10 years of distribution and brought artists down to Melbourne for one night of hip hop mayhem.

Jase - getting starting on his sketch

Newsence and Ciecmate - Broken Tooth Ent

Reason - true Aussie icon!

VJ Hurlington - providing live visuals throughout the night.

Deb - getting busy on the sketch tip

Skryptcha and Lotek - food for thought

Bias B - getting busy with it

Bias B and Bigfoot - killing it

Spit Syndicate - reppin Sydney's Inner West

Jase and Deb - increace the peace

Gully Platoon - nothing to loose

Mantra - tore the place down

Mantra - spotlight's on you homie

Jase and Deb - final touches

Illy - cut to the Chase

come fly with me

2010-10-07T22:54:00.007+11:00

Nick Gleis has photographed over 800 private aircraft — ranging from the Lear 20 series to Boeing 747-400s. To date, he has photographed over 200 Gulfstream aircraft alone. Gleis has provided photographic images for Heads of State and Royalty world-wide – including such countries as United Arab Emirates, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Dubai, Cameroon, Johor, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Jordon and China. His expertise lies in photographing the most exclusive, world-class private jet aircraft, including both exterior and interior photographs of a very diverse range of VIP aircraft and helicopters.

Faction Action - studio/gallery fundraiser

2010-10-07T11:11:00.003+11:00

Some good friends are putting together an artist run studio and gallery space. They're throwing a massive fund raiser this Saturday. Perfect hangover cure after the Obese Records Block Party. Head on down and get ya self a nicely priced artwork and listen to some fresh tunes from some of Melbourne's finest.

fact vs fiction?

2010-10-06T22:53:00.009+11:00

you decide

Wu Tang Forever

2010-09-03T17:28:00.001+10:00

True Colors - Old technique, new style.

2010-08-17T15:18:00.000+10:00

Turn ya speakers up and watch the movie in HD Quality. Four months of exhausting hard work in an abonded area, no sun just artificial light. The final result, a stop motion movie with no digital effects at all, everything is handmade. About 5000 pictures are processed with an average by 15 pictures per second. The music is by Pretty Lights from Denver, Colorado.

Gotta get the paper

2010-08-12T21:15:00.002+10:00

Movie Posters from the 50's 60's 70's and 80's

2010-08-11T23:57:00.005+10:00

what u looking at?

2010-08-06T20:54:00.002+10:00

sometimes i think...

2010-08-05T11:29:00.003+10:00

animal instincts

2010-08-02T21:19:00.003+10:00

the art of recyclin

2010-07-31T22:48:00.002+10:00

yes, we kan/gol

2010-07-29T23:06:00.003+10:00

Willy Wonka is da man

2010-07-28T12:03:00.002+10:00

Anything that combines a classic electro beat with Willy Wonka is good in my books

hanging with the kids

2010-07-20T00:05:00.010+10:00

put us up braaaa

chocolate owl

kicking off bad habits at a young age....WTF?

Eloquor - "Keep On" music video

2010-07-16T10:42:00.008+10:00

In 2010 I ventured into Artist Management and am blessed to have ELOQUOR signed to MYSPHERICAL ENTERTAINMENT. Here's the video clip for the first single KEEP ON. A big thanks to Carl form ONTERCORE MEDIA for the dope clip.

Eloquor - Keep On feat. Lauren Gillard from Eloquor on Vimeo.

phone flix (more)

2010-07-15T22:31:00.010+10:00

Mayor McCheese

UP THERE - DOCUMENTARY

2010-06-03T23:55:00.002+10:00

If you have ever painted something on a wall you should watch this. If you ever feel jaded about art and dedicating countless hours, days, weeks on a painting you should watch this.

UP THERE from Jon on Vimeo.

lead the way

2010-06-01T22:16:00.006+10:00

straight off the nokia...

Geko - Memories feat Fluent Form Crate Cartel

2010-05-18T13:51:00.007+10:00

Crate Cartel are bringing the goods. Geko is about to drop the new album "Crate Cartel Radio" June 18th featuring a stack of guests. If you didn't know, now ya know....

Props to Heata and Discourse for putting out a quality clip on a tight budget.
Discover more Cartelian goodness at www.cratecartel.com

Tea with Tyson

2010-05-11T22:25:00.002+10:00

I laughed several times, there are a few Tracey Jordan moments in here. Mike, you da man.

Caffeine Sketches STEVE CROSS

2010-03-02T11:34:00.000+11:00

Steve Cross is renown for his work on walls, canvas and skin and in 2010 he keeps pushing his styles into new mediums.

His first book CAFFEINE SKETCHES owes its genesis to caffeine. Steve has consumed a lot of it over the years. Hours, weeks, months – what seems like a lifetime – has been spent sitting in cafes reading, writing, drawing and observing.

What you see here is a small caffeinated collection of visual diary pages, a recollection of the past three years of his life. These are not finished works, they’re simply rough caffeine sketches, the results of long hours spent drinking coffee in cafes all across the world.

Available online and delivered to your door.

digital graffiti like no other

2010-01-08T23:03:00.001+11:00

Graffiti Analysis 2.0: Digital Blackbook from Evan Roth on Vimeo.

and alot more at graffitianalysis.com/tags and 000000book.com

welcome to the future, leave ya blackbook at the door

Pharoahe Monch @ The Prince

2009-12-15T21:25:00.000+11:00

No fatcaps needed

2009-12-10T22:07:00.000+11:00

SWEATSHOPPE, 4spots, the landing extras from SWEATSHOPPE on Vimeo.

Stop start motion - freshness

2009-12-09T23:43:00.000+11:00

This is the ESCP Europe stop motion!
316 actors
658 tee-shirts,
9m2 of cardboard,
4198 photos,
123m of gaffer tape for 3645 markers.

Mt first record case 1993 till....

2009-12-06T14:31:00.002+11:00

Back in 1993 I came down to Melbourne to visit some family for a week. It was during this trip I hooked up with some of Melbourne's hip hop pioneers including REASON, MERMA, MAMA'S FUNKSTIKOOLS and DJ KRISY just to name a few. Anyways, they also took me round to a few record spots where I picked up a stack of hip hop vinyl. I needed to buy a record case to get these records home safe n sound durring the long trip home via train.

This record case has done the rounds and survived many a gig getting thrown around. I guess the stickers themselves have a story to tell aswell but that would take another page and a half....

Whisper - Stand Up Video Clip

2009-12-01T22:36:00.000+11:00

Melbourne MC Whisper is back on the scene, here's the clip for his new single STAND UP. Expect alot more in 2010.

Brett Domino Stylophone master

2009-11-29T23:29:00.000+11:00

I know some of you are gonna dig this...
Check the rest of his work via youtube.

Slug, Murs and Aesop save xmas?

2009-11-26T11:21:00.000+11:00

it's true. 2009 has been a tough year for alot of us for different reasons but Slug, Murs and Aesop Rock are here to bring a little festive cheer

Art(h)writers

2009-11-24T23:47:00.003+11:00

Rust-Oleum 243546 Standard Spray Grip

As you get older some of them "stupid" things become useful. Just like this nifty little SPRAY GRIP from our friends at Rustoleum. You can buy one here

Guido Mocafico likes snakes

2009-11-16T21:14:00.000+11:00

Okay, get ya mind out of the gutter. Check these photos, more info and flix at featureshoot.com

White lightning

2009-11-14T13:01:00.001+11:00

"It's a white one. Somebody made it an A train."

"So, What does that mean?"

"It means tonight after work it's mine"

taken from here Life of a trainspotter...word

THAT'S THEM - STAY UP video clip

2009-11-13T11:44:00.000+11:00

That's Them are a Sydney based crew, make sure you check the album available through your local indi hip hop store or here

here we go

2009-11-12T20:39:00.001+11:00

okay, so I been neglecting this for a while now. time to get into it. here's some pics from around the way...

I wanna shoot the whole day down

2009-09-28T23:36:00.000+10:00

Make waking up Monday morning fun again with Gun O'clock. !

Bloodshed Productions BMX stuff

2009-09-20T16:20:00.000+10:00

One of my beats "Tellin it" used for this BMX segment.

Check out more from the Bloodshed Production crew here. Checkout their online hip hop TV show "Burning Underground"

GZA vs WALDORF vs SWAN ST

2009-09-19T20:38:00.000+10:00

I went to check out GZA the other week and I thought he delivered the goods although it would have been way better if he brought another MC out with him to cover his back up vox and all that.

Before the show I hit up THE WALDORF (Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, near the Medina) to say what up the lovely front of house crew and ever so talented chefs. After a few drinks and a sensational serve of the double cooked pork belly I wondered down the road and hit up The Prince to check out GZA

NICO189 - Pantonecans

2009-09-15T15:12:00.000+10:00

NICO189

Personal project:Pantonecans

2009

There is no affiliation between Pantone, Inc. and the Pantonecans.

The project not intended to be a commercial product.

Mase presents KINGS WAY Melbourne graffiti

2009-09-08T21:52:00.000+10:00

this was originally put together for the launch of KINGS WAY by Mase. Part 1 of this trilogy was removed from youtube so here's parts 2 and 3.

Converse with anonymous peeeps

2009-09-07T22:33:00.002+10:00

A picture tells a thousand and somthin somthins...for real. Time to converse with the good people at analoguesanonymous

60 Minutes vs 1980s Sydney and Melbourne Graffiti

2009-09-07T22:07:00.001+10:00

I remember watching this with my parents one Sunday night...

Don't Ban The Can vs Herald Sun

2009-09-07T12:41:00.000+10:00

leeched from the Herald Sun website.... don't believe the hype.

ANTI-graffiti campaigners have slammed a street-art festival that will give free lessons to wannabe graffiti artists.

Those who want to paint murals will get free tutorials in the CBD next Saturday as part of the Croft Alley Project.
While the organisers claim they are "council supported" and promoting legal graffiti art, protesters say their students will practise their new skills illegally.
Residents Against Graffiti Everywhere spokesman Steve Beardon slammed the five-hour Don't Ban The Can workshop to be held in the Croft Institute in Croft Alley.
Zero tolerance was the only way to curb illegal graffiti: "What's next, a diploma in vandalism, and how to destroy private property?" he said.
"Graffiti is a gateway crime that leads to burglary, drug dealing, gang formation and violence. If this is all we have to offer our youth, it's time we brought back national service."
But Don't Ban The Can and Croft Alley Project directors Jeremy and Matt, who preferred not to give their surnames, said their lessons were for over-18s, "council supported" and would educate about legal graffiti.
"This encourages legal art. If you just do a zero-tolerance policy . . . all that's going to do is destroy the legal graffiti side of things. The only option then if a kid wants to express himself creatively is to go out and do it illegally," Matt said.
"We will be stressing the point of legal art, trying to convince those who come along how good the art can be if you produce it legally."
But Matt conceded they couldn't guarantee that any attendees had not been convicted of vandalism.
Graffiti Hurts Australia spokesman Scott Hilditch said there was no way to make sure the workshop's students would stick to legal spraying.
"The issue with legal walls is that they don't work," he said.
"We don't have an issue with spray cans. What we do have an issue is with how people use them against people's properties without permission."
Last month the Herald Sun revealed graffiti artists from all over the world would travel to Melbourne in January for a $250,000 street art festival being run by Don't Ban the Can.

Things to try this summer #3673

2009-09-06T13:23:00.002+10:00

You know how every summer you get that buzz to try something new? Well, why not give the home made water slide a go.

Merda

2009-09-03T11:14:00.000+10:00

I remember seeing this on my first visit to Melbourne in 1991. It was painted in 1989 and 20 years on is still fresh, just goes to prove that style is king. Props.

Check out Merda's blog

Don't Ban The Can - let the good times roll

2009-09-03T10:39:00.002+10:00

When: 12:00pm - 3:00am, September 12th Where: Croft Alley/ Croft Institute, China Town, Melbourne CBD

September 12th We Make Stuff Good, in collaboration with the Don’t Ban The Can, are bringing Melbourne’s street-art culture into the the world’s view. With artists sourced from across Australia, acclaimed performers and a great inner-city location, 2009’s DBTC is set is make 2008’s event (and most other ‘arts events’) look puny. If last year’s DBTC was all about reaction, then this year’s event is one of action.

Don’t Ban The Can, along one of Melbourne’s most revered underground bars, The Croft Institute, will be holding The Croft Alley Project, Don't Ban the Can 2009. Starting from midday, Croft alley will transform from one of grimiest inner-city back-alleys into a street-art festival. For a gold coin donation, the residents of Melbourne are invited to hit the streets and experience urban culture at its finest as DJs drop the best in hip-hop, dnb, afro-funk and dub-step on the masses.

trainspottttersss

2009-09-01T20:59:00.006+10:00

Horrorshow - new video clip

2009-08-28T14:36:00.003+10:00

Taken from their upcoming album Inside Story, out Oct 2nd on Elefant Traks. You can download it for FREE from www.horrorshowcrew.com Nice cameos from Muph, Illy and DJ Bonez.

Graffiti CLAYMATION - "Mayhem in May Lane"

2009-08-20T20:45:00.002+10:00

NAS to tour Australia in October 2009?

2009-08-07T20:09:00.002+10:00

Place y abets, will this happen? Let's hope so.

Legendary New York rapper Nas will head to Australia this October for his first national headline tour.
The 'low:fi' tour will also feature Chali 2NA from Jurassic 5, as well as Qbert and MC Supernatural.
To add the mandatory confusion needed for every hip-hop tour, the line-up will vary from city to city. Chali 2NA, Qbert and MC Supernatural will play the Summer Break festival in Adelaide on the 24th of October, while Nas will play seperately in that city on the 29th of October at the Thebarton Theatre.
The whole group will play Perth on the 25th of October at the Aberdeen Hotel.
In Melbourne, Nas will play his own show at the Palace Metro Theatre on the 28th of October, while the rest of the crew will play the Esplanade Hotel on the 30th of October.
Sydney will see the whole crew play together at the Enmore Theatre on the 31st of October.
As for Brisbane, Chali 2NA will play at the Island Vibe Festival on the 1st of November, while none of the other acts have QLD appearances scheduled

Big City Freaks

2009-08-06T20:05:00.001+10:00

One of Sydney's finest crews. Follow them here http://bigcityfreaks.blogspot.com/

TRON 2010

2009-08-06T14:43:00.001+10:00

oh...yes....imagine this at IMAX

Urthboy - Spitshine

2009-08-06T11:45:00.004+10:00

Urthboy is back with his third solo release SPITSHINE due 29th August.

„Spitshine‟ is an audacious record packed with punch and finesse: the beats and vocals swagger with breezy rhythm– allowing Urthboy to blaze a trail across a sunset of slamming drums. There‟s a defiant optimism about it: everyone‟s got a story and somehow, anyhow, that story should be told.

Production is handled by the same talent that saw last album „The Signal‟ get multiple award nominations (AMP; J Award; AIR Awards). COUNT BOUNCE; ELGUSTO and HERMITUDE. Guests include SOLO of HORRORSHOW, JANE TYRRELL, LIOR, NAY and MANTRA of ILLZILLA