Tag Archive | "something awesome"

Taite Music Prize

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

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Something Awesome has been announced as one of the 5 finalists for the inaugural Taite Music Prize. More info about the prize: The concept for the Taite music prize has taken inspiration from successful international music prize formats such as the Mercury Prize in the U.K., the AMP in Australia, The Prix Constantin in France and [...]

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Drawing Contest Winners

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

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Man, picking winners for this was actually WAY more difficult than I’d anticipated.  In the end I had to go with my gut and pick the three which grabbed me the most. Major thanks again to EVERYONE who entered. Winners will be contacted via email shortly. Mean! First Place: Cat Wedding by Michael Ramirez Why: I just love [...]

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Vodafonage

Friday, January 29, 2010

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Shouts to Vodafone for making life a little easier. All you Vodafone peeps can now simply text David to 5483 to pick up “I Get The Feelin” and a bunch of my other tracks. How mean is that?? Mean as I recks. This is particularly great for people like my Mum, who’s only just grasped the [...]

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Climbin

Thursday, January 21, 2010

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Mean. “I Get The Feelin” is now up to #3 on the iTunes hip hop chart, and in turn “Something Awesome” is sitting at #1 on their hip hop albums chart. Thank you to everyone who’s been supporting the tune! Owe you’s a beer for sure. In other news, we’ll be announcing the winners for the drawing [...]

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The Year End Wrap Up

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

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First things first, I’d like to wish all you folk a Merry Xmas/Happy New Year and also a safe holiday season. Have fun, don’t do dumb shit and we’ll all be fine. Secondly whether you just discovered my music/the site recently or you’ve been holdin it down here since we started – much thanks. I [...]

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Thanks for the Drawings!

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

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Much thanks to everyone who entered the Something Awesome drawing contest. We got HEAPS of entries, and to think I was a bit worried about whether the contest would get a response. I’m so amped on all the stuff we got too – so much cool shit. We’ll be busy trying to pick a winner [...]

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Out Now!

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

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Yusssss. The “I Get The Feelin” single bundle is now available on iTunes, Vodafone, and Amplifier. The bundle includes: I Get The Feelin feat. Niko I Get The Feelin (Instrumental) I Get The Feelin (Acapella) Front To Back Remix feat. Buff 1 I think it’d make for a good xmas present for your loved ones, plus you [...]

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Get Your Drawings In!

Monday, December 14, 2009

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Ha The response thus far to the Something Awesome Drawing Contest has been “awesome” for lack of a better word. Been checkin in on the entries and there’s all sorts of stuff. Some imaginative, some artistic, some straight up funny – exactly what we were hoping for. The deadline is midnight this Sunday so keep them [...]

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Video: “I Get The Feelin”

Monday, December 7, 2009

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Here we have it! Directed by Special Problems. Many thanks to Joel, Cam, Crichton and Che for all their work. Massive props also go out to Niko and Ngahuia for being superstars. Solid. Song is available now from: iTunes | Vodafone | Amplifier | Telecom Tweet This

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Today!

Friday, December 4, 2009

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“World premiiiiiiiiere, world premiiiiiiiiiiere..” © Swizz Beats Yup yup, tune in to c4 Select Live from 4pm today to catch the premiere of the “I Get The Feelin” video. It’s on. Tweet This

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