Merry Koolismas!

Just thought I'd have some fun in the ol' spirit of Christmas. A little present for all the supporters and crew. Wrote it while coolin' with my fam' in Bega.
Recorded in the car using the lap top so, you know... it's on some lo-fi business. Haha. The beat is from RUN DMC's, 'Christmas in Hollis'.
A few random shout outs at the end... so if you didn't hear your name and think I should've mentioned it, catch you next time.
Anyway, nuff talking and have a listen.

Stay safe!

Koolism - Merry Koolismas! by HauieBeast

Just In Case You Missed It!

Big up Greg @ Blisterfinger for the art work

SYDNEY Album Launch Announced

That's right, my Sydney crew. See your boys do it up proper live and direct for you and yours playing tunes from the new album plus some good ol' classics.

December 9th @ Melt Bar, Kings Cross

Keeping it intimate and gangsta at the same time. Tell a friend to tell a friend.

Show Business

What's happening folks?

Hoping all is well in your neck of the woods.

We've been added to more festivals and have announced more launches in support of the album. So far there has been great responses to "The 'Umu". Have you got a copy yet?

Anyway, here is how it is shaping up so far...

Nov. 19 : "The 'Umu" album launch - Hotel Gearin, Katoomba

Nov. 27: The Foreshore Festival - Canberra

Dec. 04: "The 'Umu" album launch - Republic Bar, Hobart

Dec. 28: Blah, Blah, Blah Festival - Riverlife, Brisbane

Dec. 30: Pyramid Rock Festival - Philip Island, VIC (w/ our mate, Plutonic Lab)

So yeah... if around any of those places at that time, would be good to see you. Easy folks. Stay safe!

Who's Hungry?

What it is, blog crew? By now you should have the album, yeah? Yeah? I thought so. If you don't... well. You don't want to be that uncool kid who listens to what everyone else is listening to, right? You want to be that kid who has that unique taste in great music, true? Well, having this album in your collection will take you to that status. Trust me.

Anyway, we're starting up with the shows and you know we gotta look after our people first - our hometowns of Queanbeyan and Canberra. Folks, come see your boys tear the Transit Bar a new exit door Oct 8. In support will be fellow local chaps, The WholeSheBang. A three-man cre consisting of MCs Axe Aklins and Carts2Deadly with Goldfinger on the ones and twos. It's going to be a cracker of a night.

Check the flyer for details.

GV 2011: We in There like Swim Wear

We've been included on next year's Good Vibrations tour. Read the list of who else is playing and yeah... pretty much don't have to say much else.

It's Finally Here. "The 'Umu". In Ya Face!

Available at all good music stores and iTunes not now, but RIGHT NOW!!!

"Koolism are indeed the underground heroes..." - inthemix.com

"It is truly a monster" - rhum.com.au

"They're back and they're better than ever" - Sun Herald

"About f*cking time" - Hau's wife

Inspiration Sensation

New Roots Manuva? Always a bloody good thing. The guy just keeps getting better and better. Proper nut.

Oh, by the way... "The 'Umu" Sept. 3rd!

"The 'Umu" September 3rd

Get ya grub on! photo by Cole Bennetts

That's right, folks! It's official to the damn bone gristle. All those years of slogging it out have lead to this. The release of our fifth studio LP, "The 'Umu", September 3rd. My gosh. Can't believe it's finally here. Big up all involved in helping this project see the light. My peoples like Sam Cameron, Katalyst & Ingrid, Ankia from Remote Control, my wife (Shani) and our family and friends. Maaan...

Big Bad City Shit

They woulda looked maaad fly back then, trust me

Greetings, earthlings. I trust all is good.

I thought I'd link you all to a great read. But first let me set the scene...

If you don't know, our tune, 'Jam Hot', 'borrows' the hook from the Johnny Dynell classic (peep here) of the same name. Some may have thought we snatched it from another classic, Norman Cook and Beats International's 'Dub Be Good to Me' (peep here) ...which is partly true. It's a blend of the two. In any case, we salute both artists as they inspired one of our most popular tracks.

Here is Mr. Dynell chatting about his tune in a very interesting interview conducted by DJ & writer, Finn Johannsen. Even gives ya boys a little nod. Wow... respect due. Check it out HERE

Behind-the-Scenes of 'Can't Stand It'

Some visuals of how we get down in the studio. In this particular case, the recording session of our new single, 'Can't Stand It' (available from iTunes, July 2). Who wears a bloody scarf when doing vocals??? I do, buddy, I do.

New Single 'Can't Stand It'

It's about that time, folks. The new single is here. Titled, 'Can't Stand It', it is the musical equivalent to a swift kick in the throat. Danielsan on the beat, Plutonic Lab on the drums and Hau on the microphone all combining to take a stand against racism, ignorance, mediocre music and pretty much all round fuckery.

Lifted off our forthcoming album, 'The 'Umu', it will be available for purchase off iTunes from July 2nd. So for all those who are trying to hold down positivity, hold down hope, hold down love... take cover cos these boys aren't having it.

Peep the steez:

Koolism - 'Can't Stand It' (radio edit) by HauieBeast