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Presave/add – Emma Volard – Femininity (Elle Shimada Remix)

Narrm-born, Emma Volard is set to drop her latest project, ‘Deity – Remixed’; the follow up to her warmly-regarded...
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On the hunt for new music and DJs……… Send music...
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Pre-save/add Yung Shōgun’s Brand new single

Recorded in one take, written in a flash, suffused with the grit and energy of the true Melbourne, “This...
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Emma Volard releases new single ‘My Desire’ with The Operatives Records

Today, Naarm/Melbourne based future-soul artist Emma Volard, announces her debut album Deity, set for release Friday 10 June, via...
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Jacob Aedam: Dead Man’s Hand / South Boulevard Vinyl Release Party

Dead Man’s Hand & South Boulevard are getting a special vinyl release just in time for RSD and will...
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Jordan Dennis – Egyptian Lover Out now!

One of Australia’s most distinct voices – Melbourne rapper Jordan Dennis – returns with his new single ‘Egyptian Lover’. Unapologetically catchy from...
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Vote for Emma Volard – Frankie Mag Good Stuff finalist

Emma Volard is a soul artist whose music focuses on gender inequality, body image, ableist culture and inclusion for...
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FOURA: CAN’T GET MY HEAD AROUND IT – OUT NOW

The Narrm/Melbourne-based producer and DJ FOURA returns to NLV Records today with the new single, “Can’t Get My Head Around It”. If you’ve...
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Jacob Aedam’s Dead Man’s Hand is live.

‘Somewhere on the border of South Dakota, Jack McCall anxiously peers into his re-view mirror as the circus of...
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FOURA IS ON TONIGHT WITH NLV RECORDS

The NLV Records roster has just got a whole lot bigger, with the addition of two new signings: Naarm/Melbourne...
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RP BOO BUSTS IT OUT

RP Boo is Footwork and excels the repetitive, polyrhythmic, frantic nature of the music! One of the Chicago OG...
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FOURA paving the road FOR THE RETURN TO DANCE

Enveloping yourself in music can be a precious resource for fellowship. The right point of reverb or an echoed...
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Emma Volard reveals new single ‘Femininity’

Melbourne’s neo-soul powerhouse Emma Volard reveals new single ‘Femininity’ – an empowering anthem that narrates the female experience… a...
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Jordan Dennis sends us the link

Fast moving Melbourne-based hip-hop artist, Jordan Dennis reveals his latest single & video, “The Link”, out today via eponymous...
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10 Questions with Tera Kora

TERA KORA (Melbourne, 23 Feb 2020) Top Yard Rooftop For The Operatives (Jenn C)   “10 Questions with Tera...
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JARREAU VANDAL FOR THE OPERATIVES

For Melbourne Music Week 2019, Jenn C catches up with Amsterdam’s beloved devil on the decks, Jarreau Vandal to...
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J Robb for The Operatives

TLPs Jenn C takes 10 with J Robb for The Operatives… J.Robb’s debut Melbourne show with Jordan Dennis ‘HDMI1’...
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OPERATION SMILEZ EFFECT

Known for his curated sets and infectious vibe, emerging Melbourne artist DJ Smilez has made a name for himself...
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Sampa the Great signals life after death

Sampa The Great announces ‘Final Form’, a triumphant single that sees the MC embrace the struggle of growing as...
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Oisima Drops brand new single with wallace

The music of Adelaide artist Anth Wendt, who performs and records under the moniker Oisima, is difficult to quantify....
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Exclusive Flylo listening party

FlyLo returns from the cosmos with Flamagra, his latest full-length statement and quantum creative leap. Flamagra sweeps up every...
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Ruel enlists Billy Davis for this beautiful acoustic rendition….

RCA recording artist Ruel releases an acoustic version with an accompanying video of his EP track “Not Thinkin’ Bout...
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New ops mix: Space Jams with Kiat from Singapore

Just before his mini tour to AU, performances at Let Them Eat Cake and The D.O.T , Kiat has...
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OM UNIT SETS THE FRAMEWORK IN THIS NEW MIX

Om Unit has forged his own path in light and is now truly a pioneer of his own, it’s...
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Shoulda Known – Billy Davis does it again

Leader in the local R&B and neo-soul scene, Billy Davis has today released his first track with Sony Music...
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Able8 Zig Zags through his repertoire of bass…

Long time Ops Able8 presents his latest mix filled to the brim with broken beats and heavy synths, borrowing...
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New Ops Mix by Hooves!!

Long time Operative and Master Engineer and Producer Johnny Hooves lays out a brand new mix for us here...
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Tentendo tending to our dancing needs!

Melbourne’s Tentendo today delivers the latest addition to his growing catalogue, with his upbeat single ‘Dance With Me’. Featuring...
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Avantdale bowling club moves on up

We’ve always been massive fans of Tom Scott (Home Brew, @peace, Average Rap Band) and his lastest as Avantdale...
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Hooves delivers killer Turtle Jones Remix

Bass heavy, energetic, and original. Hooves’ music is a richly coloured industrial sound scape of driving beats and sonic...
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Swerv blooms the next Ops mix….

Swerv delivers this winter warmer full of that sweet soul nectar and blossoming heavy basslines and textures throughout… Having...
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Jordan Dennis has arrived…..

‘We promise this is an artist who will make a name for himself real soon’ – Okayplayer With his...
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Goldlink Like a version with Billy Davis and The Good Lords

Goldlink rolled through with Billy Davis and The Good Lords on this special live Like a version put together...
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Shümba delivers the latest Ops mix

Shümba has been making waves in both the music and dance communities in Melbourne for a while now and...
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Somersby Musical Shares: Remi vs Billy Davis

Somersby’s Musical shares gets artists to link and remix or collab on a take of an OG tune and...
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Sean Deans and Billy Hoyle drop the funk!!

Easily 2 of the dopest beat smiths in town, this combo is certain to make you feel loose and...
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Brand new Billy Davis Video: Goldfish

Throughout 2017, Billy Davis introduced himself to new fans with his exciting blend of hip-hop/RnB. With support from around...
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Jace XL (Prod Silentjay) Features on CC: Disco’s brand new Comp, First Light.

C:DISCO! has curated First Light, a compilation of new music from Australia and New Zealand. The Melbourne selector, who...
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Upper West SIde Launch – Ops vs Adnate, Sofles, Rone and more

Friday night, we soundtrack some of the best artists in the country…… It is with great excitement that we...
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Tapioca – The Brand new mix from lotus moonchild

Lotus Moonchild has no doubt been one of the most versatile DJs in Melbourne and we were excited when...
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Fatima is back with a brand new single “Somebody else”

Fatima, returns with ’Somebody Else’, the first official single lifted from her forthcoming LP set for release in 2018....
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FLYLO, KUEDO AND MIGUEL ATWOOD-FERGERSON SCORE Shinichiro Watanabe “Blade Runner” Short

Earlier this month, it was revealed that Flying Lotus had written the soundtrack for a new Blade Runner short...
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Able8 aka Raptorhandz drops some mutant bass biz

Getting heavy with Able8s alter ego Raptorhandz. Known for his devastating footwork jams, this is yet another heavy bass...
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Billy Davis’ drop brand new album – A FAMILY PORTRAIT

Over the past 12 months, Billy Davis has been introducing himself to new fans with his exciting blend of...
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Jordan Dennis joins the crew!

We’ve seen him blow away the crowd with his lyrical genius fronting the Good Lords with Billy Davis, but...
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SWEET SWEET RASPBERRY WINE – TRE SAMUELS

We’ve been waiting so long for this one to drop from the family. Tre Samuels sizzles on this stylishly...
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BILLY DAVIS AND DENZEL CURRY ‘GOLDFISH’

Over the past 12 months, Billy Davis has been introducing himself to new fans with his fresh blend of...
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OPIUO DROPPIN’ BOMBS!

Here’s my OPIUOS new remix of @GRiZ’s track ‘PS GFY’ ft CheruB, IT’S AN ABSOLUTE SMASHER!!! Available now!! smarturl.it/PSGFY_OPIUO_RMX...
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It’s your choice!

The Operatives wholeheartedly support this initiative to ensure that we create a safe environment for all of those around...
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FLYING LOTUS’ “KUSO” GETS WORLDWIDE RELEASE ON SHUDDER

We had the opportunity to watch this film with the director himself and it’s certainly one that will go...
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The gaslamp killer drops “Sins” *NSFW

It’s here! The Instrumentalepathy Album Film! Created and Directed by Marielle Tepper and Edited by Phil Nisco + Produced...
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Beatrice goes deep on RBMAs Various assets

Wooed so completely by the Jupiter-8 that they created “Jupiter Jam” in homage to the synth, Beatrice and Shake...
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Lady Banton sizzles with Soca special

Intel and HQ operator Lady Banton rolls thorough with some OG dubplates and a sure dance to move...
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Billy Davis “Ball and Chain”

Image by Renee Stamatis Billy Davis shares his latest single, the smooth, upbeat jam ‘Ball and Chain’, which features...
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JPS Live at rainbow serpent

JPS rolls through with a heavy 50 odd track mix for Rainbow serpent Festival earlier in the...
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The Gaslamp Killer’s Caravan Part 3 Arrives…

The trilogy is complete! GLK digs deeper than ever before into the trippier side of his record collection for...
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Ennio Styles features Billy Davis on Worldwide FM

The dictionary of music and major proponent of homegrown music Ennio Styles has delivered his latest episode on Worldwide...
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GINGER AND THE GHOST DEBUT “GLOW” VIDEO

These guys are the ultimate dreamers and we wish we could enter their minds. Completely bewitched by their debut...
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Herzeloyde joins the Ops!

“Make the shit you want to hear,” is the tried and tested ethos of Australian producer on the rise,...
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FLOAT YOUR BOAT WITH THE NEW OPS MIX

Float delivers the next episode of The Operatives’ mix series. Float digs down, deep down, creating a wild tale...
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silentjay and Mandarin Dreams

Yup we’ve been there, it’s a house of the most rediculously talented cats who seemed to have absorbed the...
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Lady Banton’s brings in summer…..

A brand new mix from OG Operative Lady Banton that is sure to get you up inna...
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Secret Agent High and Rising with the Creative Control

We can’t say too much about him, just listen………  ...
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Silentjay speaks the truth!!

Silentjay is simply one of the most amazing artists to come from the astounding pool of talent that is...
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UP is Up – The place to be every thursday

The only way to know what’s Up, is Upfront, Up-close and personal. Every week we select some of the...
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Brand new Thundercat music!!!!

Earlier this year Thundercat (long-standing member of Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder family) won his first Grammy award for his contribution...
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The Gaslamp Killer teases new LP…

We anticipate the return of GLK to Australia in the near future, but feast your eyes and ears not...
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Fresh Operative: Billy Davis

Melbourne-based keyboardist, pianist & composer Billy Davis, blending the fundamental sounds of gospel, R&B, piano and Rhodes in tandem...
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Average Advice

This week in Average Advice, Tom and Lui of Average Rap Band answer your questions about Drake, salmonella poisoning...
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Lose yourself with Amin Payne

Operative Amin Payne rolls out his latest album of lost beats and remixes. Lost Beats & Remixes by Amin...
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SilentJay and Jace XL – Rockabye VIdeo is hottttt!

Certainly one of the most talented Duos coming out of Melbourne, Producer Silentjay teams up with fellow Hiatus Kaiyote...
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Om Unit mix Red Bull Studios AKL

“The Operatives  are proud to present the return tour of one of bass music’s most forward-thinking producers – OM...
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Remedy no. 6 for Nalauwaki Kindergarten

Yet again it’s amazing to have all the Melbourne crew band together to raise funds for another cause that...
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> Average Rap Band….

Created from 42 degree days in the hell fire of Collingwood, the debut album from the world’s most Average...
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Welcome to Soundboy Mansion

A13 absolutely delivered at Let Them Eat Cake with this killer set in between Com Truise and Jon Hopkins....
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Silent Jay and Jace XL Sacrifice it all

Coming straight out of melbourne with plentiful attitude, Producer/multi-instrumentalist Silentjay teams up with fellow Hiatus Kaiyote backing vocalist, Jace...
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APSD’s Digital Dust making waves in the musical cosmos.

Operatives Amin Payne and Sean Deans have spent a great deal of time putting this one together, years infact....
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Silent Jay plays MMW

Let music break the daily grind as MMW partner Grill’d serve up burgers, with a side of beats. Friday...
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Espionage cup eve: meet the players

espionage_cupeve_fbThis Cup eve we host yet another all Melbourne Local fanfare with some of the best new and old...
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Operatives Slip Mat – Pre-order now!!!

The Operatives are running a very limited run of Slip-Mats – Pre-order now!! Check the store right...
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BOWIE LATE NIGHTS: JPS and BRENDAN HARWOOD

  Seen by over 1 million people worldwide at sell-out shows in London, Chicago, Sao Paolo, Paris, and Berlin, David...
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STAY IN TOUCH WITH NEWS FROM LET THEM EAT CAKE

“Austerity?” she bellowed in a less than regal manner. “What is this proletarian concept! I shall hear nothing of...
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FLYING LOTUS + APPLE

Check the latest Flylo vs Apple ad!...
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I-D vs Nina Las Vegas

I-D magazine catches up with Australia’s favourite prodigal party daughter Nina Las Vegas and showcases a brand mew mix...
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Hooves drops “Character Building” EP

Check the teaser from Hooves’ latest outing on Additech records here:  Check him live at the upcoming event on...
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OPS FAVOURITE NOSAJ THING PLAYS RBMA CLUB TOUR

Red Bull Music Academy are at it again, delivering yet another killer headliner for their monthly Club Night series,...
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GET ‘EM UP!!! DIZZ1 GUNS A BLAZIN’!

Hometown favourite Dizz1 has come through with this latest outing on Tru Thoughts. Serious badman sound on the cut:...
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JPSXHOOVES – THE RITUAL EP FINALLY DROPS

The sounds of sinister city streets and a malfunctioning satellite picking up an otherworldly radio station, JPS X HOOVES...
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AMIN PAYNE SPICES UP OUR LIVES WITH SAFFRON

Our Persian prince has dropped what is easily one of his best pieces of work, and it’s been on...
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10 YEARS STRONG MIX SERIES #5 – A BEAUTIFUL NIGHTMARE BY HANS DC

An icon of the city of Melbourne, Hans DC is no doubt one of the most versatile and skilled...
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OPERATIVES ARTILLERY SUPPORT THE OPIUO LIVE BAND SHOW

Operatives Johnny Hooves (Drums) and Syreney (Vocals) are coming through as part of The world desired Opiuo Band. Tickets...
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REMI SPEAKS OUT LOUD!

The current climate within Australia and it’s government actions has progressively bred monocultralism, steadily ostracised  races and regressed it’s...
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10 YEARS STRONG MIX SERIES #4 – IDENTITY BY FUGITIVE

We manage to track down the Elusive Operative Fugitive for a bit of insight into what makes him tick....
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SILENT JAY GETS I-D CHECK OF APPROVAL

  i-D Mag have listed Silent Jay as one to seriously watch in the coming year, read more here....
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INBTWN OPS EDITION – THU 3 MAR

Get down to Section 8 on Thursday as JPS, Nam and A13 alongside Section 8 Captain Rintrah drop it...
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Ops represent in force at Sydney Road Festival

Howler presents an amazing, fun and FREE lineup for this years instalment of the Sydney Rd Street Party. If...
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10 Years Strong Mix Series – #3 Nam Jams

As part of the 10 Years Strong anniversary, the diverse and different artists from The Operatives collective have carefully...
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Flying Lotus delivers goosebump inducing video for Coronus, The Terminator

Flying Lotus has always broken boundaries and explored a deeper realm and his latest video for for Coronus, The...
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Jamie XX added to Let Them Eat Cake Lineup

Jamie XX has been added to what is already an exciting Let Them Eat Cake bill. If you haven’t...
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Soundcheck with Mr. Carmack

Ahead of his return tour to Australia and New Zealand, The Operatives are proud to present the latest in the SOUNDCHECK series...
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