As the Australian hip-hop scene begins to finally gain the recognition it deserves, 3K is on the rise. We were stoked to chat with members Beluga and Benny Lago about their hectic year and what it’s like to be a part of the burgeoning Aussie scene.

Combining Australia’s finest selection of craft beer and cider with some of the best bands to come out of our backyard is far from a recipe for disaster. Beer InCider festival has won the hearts of many by doing exactly that, and as I strolled into the grounds, the appeal of the event didn’t take long to kick in.

Here’s who you can expect to see at Laneway 2020.

As we sit back and watch the rise of Australian hip-hop, expect to see Arno Faraji rising with it.

In the crowded Australian festival scene, Listen Out shines bright. With an undoubtedly hard year to follow, Listen Out have pulled together an unbelievable 2019 lineup that ultimately succeeds 2018 as a result of its distinct diverse edge.

Australian rock icons Grinspoon are gearing up for their latest tour in the best way possible, bringing along modern Aussie underground acts The Hard Aches, Gooch Palms and Bugs for the ride.

As a veteran of the Aussie electronic scene, Anna Lunoe has proven herself as one of Australia’s finest producers and DJs. The release of her ‘Right Party’ EP only furthers this truth.

After honing his craft on his 2017 debut, today sees New Zealand producer and songwriter BAYNK release his highly anticipated sophomore EP, ‘Someone’s EP II’.

Carving your own niche within the crowded Australian electronic scene is no easy task, yet you can look no further than Crooked Colours. With their 2017 debut, ‘Vera’ establishing the Perth trio as a force to be reckoned with, their latest record ‘Langata’ furthers the group’s unique slice of electronica. After an epic summer run at St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival and more recently at Groovin’ The Moo, Crooked Colours’ biggest headline tour to date couldn’t be more timely.

If Crooked Colours’ debut album, ‘Vera’, did anything, it was establishing the trio as a force to be reckoned with in the Australian electronic music space. After an epic summer run at St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival and more recently at Groovin’ The Moo, Crooked Colours are set to kick off their biggest headline shows to date.

Brisbane garage-punk quartet, Concrete Surfers, have paired their latest single ‘My Life on Repeat’ with an accompanying video filled to the brim with the band’s charm and raucous energy.

You can’t listen to Australian hip-hop right now without hearing Kwame. The Sydney rapper has seen rapid growth in the past year, culminating this weekend during the final two shows of his sold out Australian headline tour.

Look into the photo pit during any of Brisbane’s rock gigs and you’ll find Matt Walter. Shooting for the likes of Violent Soho, Dune Rats, WAAX and Skegss to name just a few, Walter has established himself as one of Australia’s finest music photographers. You can probably tell by now that it was an absolute pleasure to chat to Matt about his work and how to survive as an artist in 2019.

Revered dream pop band Beach House are set to kick off their Australian tour at The Tivoli in Brisbane, complemented by the ethereal pop of local artist Hatchie.

Behind the phenomenal HUF skate team lies team manager Tyler Cichy. With a brand intrinsic to the heart of skateboarding and a strong team to further this legacy, Tyler’s role is as vital as it is fulfilling, seeing rising talent flourish and the brand break new ground with compelling videos and apparel.

Within the hotbed of stellar music coming out of Melbourne lies Calum Newton. Going by the name of ‘Candy’, Newton has churned out consistently mesmerising slices of lo-fi pop, a sound that has truly come to fruition on his debut album, ‘Under The Weather’. We had the pleasure of chatting to Calum upon the release of the record.

Take a close look at Australia’s independent music scene and you’ll find GRAIN at the heart of it. Growing from its humble beginnings to the multi-faceted publication it is today, we had the pleasure of talking to one of the mind’s behind it, Chris Langenberg.

Releasing his debut EP, Mover, earlier this month, Jai Piccone is a wildly talented producer out of Byron Bay. With an affinity for art and travel, Jai has crafted a body of work reminiscent of house and soul of years past, transporting you to a world you don’t want to leave.