Elefant Traks

11/07/2025

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the passing of Juanita Nielsen, a young and wealthy socialite who was also a fearless independent journalist who stood against powerful developers trying to bulldoze heritage housing in King Cross in 1970’s. Despite decades of theories and witness statements, her body was never found and her case remains unsolved. Notorious crime boss Abe Saffron appeared to hint at property developer Frank Theeman, but he died in 1989. NSW has long had a shady history of cover-ups, police corruption and dodgy real estate dealings. Nielson may have assumed her social status would protect her, but nothing gets in the way of money and power in this city.

Urthboy's track ‘Hey Juanita’ pays tribute to her life and legacy. Taken from his captivating 5th record, ’The Past Beats Inside Me Like a Second Heartbeat’ (2016).

Urthboy reflects that "Juanita Nielsen's story is really interesting, and speaks to the hope that people in the wider community will fight for each other. It seemed like the real estate business in Sydney was like the wild west back in the 60s and 70s and they were just turfing out poor folks en masse and sending em wherever without any consideration for their lives and communities. Juanita stood out because she was young, beautiful and from a wealthy family, but she symbolised a bigger story of defiance and humanity that is worth holding onto."

27/06/2025

Jane Tyrrell's debut solo album 'Echoes in the Aviary' (2014) is a bold artistic statement from a multi-disciplined creative who is as comfortable in front of the mic as she is with a canvas. The record showcases her eclectic tastes and versatility, effortlessly blending indie, electronic and soul with Jane’s unmistakable voice front and centre.
From the atmospheric “Wild Waters” to the raw honesty of “The Rush” and the evocative “The First Stand,” inspired by Malala Yousafzai. Jane’s songwriting is as visual as it is musical. With collaborators like Pip Norman, the Pike brothers (PVT), Dustin McLean and J.Walker, the soundscape is rich, detailed and utterly transportive.

20/06/2025

'Forever Sky’High’…the bold debut record from Sky'high. It announced her as one of the most fearless, unique and exciting voices in the local hip hop scene. Bold, cheeky, unfiltered and completely her own voice. Urthboy described it as a “kaleidoscope of joy and pain, love and life”. Produced by NZ legend P-MONEY, his first Aussie collab, Forever Sky’High dropped 13 years ago and still sounds as fresh as ever.

17/06/2025

14 years ago Joelistics released his stunning debut solo album, ‘Voyager’. Part travel diary, part sonic dreamscape, Voyager blended hip hop, shoegaze, electronica and folk into something truly special.
From the infectiousness of ‘Days’ and ‘Head Right’ to the euphoria of ‘Glorious Feeling’. It culminated in the Heart Remains Open Project, which invited people across Australia to contribute video content in response to the evocative ‘Heart Remains’. 142 videos were submitted, clocking in more than 8hrs of footage. The video contributions were expertly and meticulously edited into a beautiful music video by Tim Parish. Joelistics has continued his prolific creative output - writing, producing and collaborating with artists such as Tim Rogers, Emma Donovan, Ecco Vandal and Haiku Hands to name a few. Be sure to check out his latest project, BILLIONS.

05/06/2025

We're celebrating the 15 year anniversary of Ozi Batla's 'Wild Colonial' album. A cinematic celebration of the complexities of life, love and hip hop culture. From radio gems like ‘Put It On Wax’ (video directed by Prad Sen) to deep cuts like ‘Joyride’, ‘1000 Drummers’ and the stunning ‘Distant Shore’. Expertly produced by crate-digger Sandro, this release came out between two other records OB was heavily involved with: Astronomy Class's Pursuit of Happiness (2009) and The Herd's 'Future Shade' (2011).

28/05/2025

Can you believe it's been 17 years since The Herd released Summerland? The album captured a cultural turning point, celebrating the end Howard's conservative era with hit single ‘The King Is Dead’. This record captured The Herd in full flight, the first album with Jane Tyrrell fully involved. It ended up being one of the most important records for the label,
cracking the ARIA Top 10 and winning a J Award for Australian Music Video of the Year (‘2020’ directed by Mike Daly).

26/05/2025

Flashback to 2018 when Okenyo dropped 'The Wave EP', led by the powerful anthem, 'Woman’s World'. A bold, brilliant release from a multi-talented force of nature. Actor, director, songwriter, performer - Okenyo does it all.

09/12/2024

"From charismatic crooning and playful lyricism to brazen and direct proclamations of self-assuredness, Bad Habits is ANESU at his most unshielded. Peeling back the layers, we see ANESU as who they are destined to be: a star." - Adele Luamanuvae

You can listen to it now, it's in your phone baby!

The Boorloo-via-Sydney artist lays all of his cards on the table through an evocative, defiant and vulnerable debut project.

02/12/2024

It's ANESU week here at ET!

His debut EP Bad Habits is out this Friday!!!

28/11/2024

One of the greatest music and culture festivals in the country is Woodford Folk Festival. Ever since the herd first played all those years ago we understood how great it is. It always delivers the unexpected but one of the best things about it is the audience - always passionate music fans.

I read that only 20% of festivals that were happened 5 years ago are still around. That's WILD. Woodford has been going since the 70s and must be protected!

Are you going this year? Have you been before? We can't wait to go again.

21/11/2024

What do you think of ANESU's latest jam Waiting? His debut EP 'Bad Habits' comes out in a fortnight

ANESU WaitingMusic Produced by:I.am.soloWritten/ Performed by: ANESUMixed & Mastered by:I.am.solo & Drew BissetVideo Credits Creative Director: Minori UedaDO...