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Sam Octigan

Visual Agenda

Sam Octigan, a Melbourne-based illustrator, is one hardworking guy. Having recently moved back to Australia after a stint in Europe, he’s jumped straight back into the swing of his hometown’s...

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Gotham Green

Out Of The Haze

Now 3 volumes deep, The Haze Diaries mixtape series has slowly but surely paid off for MC Gotham Green, just look at his current list of collaborators for evidence, Buff1, Myka 9, Percee...

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Kon

For Keeps

Kon is one half of super crate digging duo Kon & Amir. So you know the odd sample here and there? That’s nice. These guys have been doing it for a real long minute and are the definition of...

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Haroshi

The Impossible

Back in 2003, skater pals and good mates Harumaki and Hirosher, both jewellery makers, began to wonder what they could do with the ‘tower’ of broken skate decks they were collecting. Unable to...

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E Reece

Universal Organic

E Reece has moved vocations almost as much as he’s moved locations, with a past that includes jazz, modeling and a life on both coasts of the US. And although The East is where he first learnt...

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Suff Daddy

Happy Drinker

Suff, it must be said, sounds similar to Puff, however that is where the similarities end between this Berlin-based producer (whose affinities lie more with the West’s Alkaholiks and King Tee)...

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Lola

Ipsum Factum

If childish escapism is your thing, then Lola is your lady. Most art is an invite to take a trip into the artists mind, but Lola encourages you to make one into your own imagination. Lola uses...

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Shag

The Jetsetter

There’s something oh-so-super-cool about pop artist, Josh Agle. His art is fun: the sort of stuff that makes you want to be transported back in time to a 1960s mod house in Malibu, sipping...

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Dan Baldwin

Mistaken Identity

From his sell-out fine art shows, to the delicate cups and saucers designed for This Is A Limited Edition, UK-based illustrator and artist, Dan Baldwin is an incredible force of nature. Currently...

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Now & Then

One of the most influential hip-hop groups of all time are making history again by visiting Australian shores for the first time ever. We say we’re glad the wait is up. It’s been a good two...

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Jeff Staple

Leading By Example

In street culture circles the Staple name holds iconic status. Having applied his design touch to some of the most hyped sneaker releases in the past five years not to mention numerous clothing...

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Jean Grae

Choose Jean

In a genre that no one needs to be told is male dominated Jean Grae has been an artist that has always held her own better than most regardless their gender. She may bake cakes and prefer heels...

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Dj Dexter

Legit Music

Starting from May 2010, renowned Australian DJ Dexter will be starting the XX World Tour. The tour marks two decades in the music industry, other the course of which he has achieved, created and...

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Andrew Hem

Standing Out

Being of Cambodian descent but growing up in a mostly Hispanic community in LA meant Andrew Hem was always used to standing out, and as his career continues to grow and his work and creative...

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Rob Swift

Build & Destroy

With a new concept album The Architect to promote, Rob Swift is heading down-under for his first solo tour of Australia. ACCLAIM spoke to the legendary DJ about his new album, his...