Hip hoping indie lovers get their goods this week…

Well, we’re well and truly reaching the end of the year now, and it’s safe to say that we’re still up to our neck in local releases. So much so that we have enough fire tracks for another four or five of these articles, which we’re not at all complaining about. And so, let’s not waste any time. Five fire tracks by local artists, coming right up!

Annie Hamilton (Sydney/Eora) – ‘Electric Night’

Annie Hamilton continues to craft worlds that draw you into the ethereal depths on ‘Electric Night,’ the multi-talented creative curating an ode to the natural world in all of its vibrance.

The tune sees the songstress double down on her signature tone through a haze of sonics; pounding guitars and hazy synths helping to set a high-octane pace that sets your heart alight. The intermingling of her vocals with the various layers is perfect for the sonic palette as well, the textures bubbling and brewing with euphoria (particularly on the repetition of “right now” and “just wait”) that drives home the fire and electricity of being alive.

Next time you’re going on a night drive or walk through the bush, we highly recommend bumping ‘Electric Night,’ it’ll amplify your night by tenfold and then some.

Jalmar (Melbourne/Naarm) – ‘Mi Cariño’ feat. Joanny

Genre-meshing artist Jalmar is full of rhythm and fire in ‘Mi Cariño’ feat. Joanny,’ the rising MC continue to bridge the realms of hip hop and reggaeton through his signature Latin lens.

The tune is full of all the classic hallmarks of a Jalmar heater; cascading pianos, swanky horns and bustling drums that are more than ready to soundtrack the rowdiest of fiestas. Vocally the young OG is just as hard-hitting, his tone alternating from laid back and steezy to bursting with energy. He’s also joined by Nigerian vocalist Joanny, who matches Jalmar’s hype with plenty of adlibs and utterances.

Wanna get your groove-fix while stanking the hell out? Jalmar and Joanny are more than up to the challenge on ‘Mi Cariño.’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zdHsVISLao

Jamieson (Sydney/Eora) – ‘Lose Control’

Jamieson is full of heat and rigour on his latest offering ‘Lose Control,’ the rising muso leaning into his soul bag for one of his most gripping releases to date.

The track makes use of indie synths and guitar licks, both of which balanced out by the intricate drums that strike a perfect balance between salient and hard to notice. The hook sees all of the instrumentation come together, the producer sampling all genres under the sun as he drives home the title lyric. His vocals are especially charged in this cut, his recounting of an argument with a close friend playing out right in front of you.

A bit of grit and badass seasoning to start your Friday with, it’s mandatory listening. Dig in:

Gimmmy Flowens (Northern Rivers/Bundjalung) – ‘Trying’

Gimmy Flowens proves she’s just as captivating as a solo artist as she is as part of The Oogars in ‘Trying,’ the garage-rock frontwoman stepping out on her own for her debut EP Trying, which is out today.

The title track of the bop sees Flowens give a call to arms to her fellow creatives and all who dare listen, reminding the listener on lines like “It’s up to you to drive or be driven” that they need to take their destiny into their own hands. The surrounding sonics and Flowens’ vocals really add to the salience of such a message; harmonicas, electric guitars and garage-centric drums flooding the airwaves in a wave of texture. Her vocals are pretty dynamic in this number as well, the ‘Vulnerable’ singer playing with phrasing and pitch on lines like “you should” that keeps you on your toes throughout the four minute runtime.

The final piece of the Trying EP doesn’t disappoint. Dig into the full project this Friday morning.

RAJ MAHAL (Sydney/Eora) – ‘REDICLUS’

RAJ MAHAL is braggadocios and steeze-filled in ‘REDICULOUS,’ the Eora via Boston MC storming out the gates with one of his addictive hits to date.

Inspired by his favourite Gucci Mane tracks ‘Gorgeous’ and ‘Ridiculus,’ the heater is bustling with moody synths and melancholic drums; both of which setting an understated but necessary backdrop for his hard-hitting vocals; the raw intensity of which compounding with each repetition of the title lyric. Special shoutout to that badass music video as well, RAJ helping to personify the inner west into another character altogether; one that matches his realness in spades.

Wanna get a taste of some of the finest hip hop brewing in the Sydney scene? Get ridiculous to ‘REDICULUS’ below.