15 Acts You Don't Wanna Miss At Splendour

Hey buddy ol' pals, IT BEGINS! Start scheduling up your plan of action, maybe get a boyfriend so you can utilise his Ute and not cram 5 girls things, plus 2 tents into a small hatchback :) :) :).Just an idea. Most importantly though, get familiar with all the golden eggs on the bill this year.

Yes, this year the Splendour in The Grass lineup is massive in every sense of the word. With over 100 artists on the bill it means its time to practice running from stage to stage in your gumboots because i'm predicting clash galore. So obviously everyone's main priority will be seeing Blur, Florence, Mark Ronson and Tame Impala who will 100% not clash with each other, largely due to the fact 3 or those 4 are on different days, good times, can't wait!

But what about all those other acts, so many, overwhelming, how will you fit everyone in, you probably won't :(. So I have put together a list of the 15 acts you may not know just yet, but you damn well should because you're gonna love being able to say "yeah I saw them/him/her at Splendour in 2015" when they start to peak, and they WILL peak soon.


MØ - CHRIST ALMIGHTY. Finally, I have been waiting almost 2 years to look at MØ in the face while she sings Dance With Nobody and Pilgrim and every other song she has ever done live. She will also be bringing a bit of Major Lazer to Byron when she performs Lean On and I am dying to see this to happen. We can also  expect her and her m8 Elliphant to join forces in either of their sets to perform their gr8 tune One More FUN TIMES AHEAD!







George Maple - Future Classic's token female has been killing it lately, first with Talk Talk then with Where You End and I Begin and more recently with her flawless feature on What So Not's Gemini, which  came out a couple of weeks ago. She is amazing, go see her if its the last thing you do.







Elliphant - You know, YOU KNOW how much I am obsessed with Elliphant so you can imagine my reaction when I heard the boys Matt and Alex announce her name on Wednesday morning. I have been aching to see her live, I think she is one of the most baddass girls out and nothing will get in my way of cutting shapes during her set.







Meg Mac - Everyones favourite soul sister. Meg just killed it at SXSW and is now the talk of the town after blowing everyone away. Her debut album is heavily anticipated and will drop sometime soon. To see her perform it live at Splendour will be unforgettable, I've seen what she can do in a speigltent so to see her belt out all her hits to the people of Splendour will be breathtaking

Client Liasion - I have been championing these retro funk lords for some time now and after seeing their small show at The Black Bear Lodge a couple of months ago and seeing how much they got the floor to LITERALLY SHAKE, these guys are going to murder their set, I can feel it.







Eves The Behaviour- I have been following this talented young girl since Zen, when she was performing as just "Eves." Since then my biggest regret is not getting to Laneway Festival early enough to catch her set this year :'( I had it highlighted on my timetable and everything. Thankfully we get a do-over and its only at freaking Splendour In The Grass







Jarryd James - Do You Remember saw JJ sore to all kinds of success. He is Joel Little's latest hit maker since Broods and Lorde so expect huge things from this guy. I've seen him open for Broods in Brisbane and not even Matt Corby on the keys could pull my attention from his performance.







Mansionaire - These young lads came out strong this year with their bloody ballad of a song, Hold Me Down, which they followed up with Second Night. A warm afternoon setting on the amphitheatre hill would be perfect for this band, be there.







GL - Make time in your schedule to see these guys. Girl on vocals, Ella Thompson has recently become my new obsession and this one is her most recent projects out of the many many others she is involved in. 80's inspired pop at a festival setting, what's not to love?







Urban Cone - Sadness Disease got so much love from the Triple J crowd, to see this song played in front of thousands of it's admirers will be pretty amazing. I'm also hoping we see them jump up on stage during Porter Robinson's set to perform Lion Hearted. So excite.







Japanese Wallpaper - This Guy! Between Friends was an anthem last summer, his Piñata remix changed my life and his new track Forces, featuring Airling,  is another heavy feel song. Imagine all the  drunk emotional friend-on-friend embraces that will happen, I'm picturing it now, ahhh amazing.







Ecca Vandal - Last year all eyes were on Tkay Maidza as the pocket rocket to watch and this year, it's Ecca Vandals turn. White Flag and Battle Royal is all I have heard from her so far, but after hearing so much rave about her live shows, I can't wait to see her rip Splendour a new one this July.







Vallis Alps - I'm beyond excited about this Seattle/Canberra outfit. Young has been one of my favourite releases of the year so far. The singer literally purrs into the microphone her voice is so velvet. Do not miss.






Joyride - Anyone who knows me personally or has ever been in my car knows how much I flogged Tongues by these guys and it still hasn't gotten old. I will love it forever and I don't care if I'm horribly hungover or if I lose a foot this year at Splendour I can not miss this happening live in front of my face. (touch wood)






Schlomo - For those who are't familiar with this dude,  all you really need to know is that he is the producer genius behind Banks' Brain, which is arguably one her her best songs ever. I wish I could crawl inside Schlomo's brain for a day just to see what goes on and how the hell he comes up with the stuff he does. I think he will be an unexpected highlight for those who catch him.





So there you have it, personally this is probably the best lineup I have ever seen in all my life, could have even 1 up'd Glastonbury this year, with the exception of their headliners (YEEZYYYY). I'm biased though because there is so much local talent on this Splendour lineup that I have been frothing over lately so it's right up my alley. Good job Splendour you've done it again. Also big ups for not letting ovaries be lineup leprechauns.woohoo cya in July lover.


Love your pal,  Kritty xx.

Meet Hot New Singles!

Oh hi there, are you looking to meet hot new singles in your area, or maybe looking to cross some boarders, test out those long distance waters? I've got you covered, all of these candidates below are newly single and looking for loving, get them while you can.

Into Barbados bbs? - See Rihanna's new trap influenced, dirty bass single 'Bitch Better Have My Money.' It's a big fat anthem. For the people who like a fierce boss lady.





Looking for Australian Boiz ? - Swick's newest track 'Crystal Palace' is essential listening. Swick makes the happiest tracks ever and will always make you feel like rejoicing and celebrating even the smallest of achievements. Also highly recommended for ppl who play FIFA js.




After a USA bae? - LA producer Hoodboi has a new EP and the title track 'Palm Reader' featuring another producer to be watching this year called 'Lido', is an electronic, kind of glitchy, dream come true.





Jamaican me crazi ?¿ - Major Lazer are becoming the godfathers of EDM. This Caribbean flavoured trio know how to make a flaming crowd pleaser. Their brand new track "Roll The Bass" is exactly what you would expect from the title. For those who are all about de gyrate lyf man and like to twerk sum ting.





I hope you find a loving companion.
Love your matchmaker, Kritty xx

Big Ups // TroyBoi

Shut ya pie holes, open ya ears and let TroyBoi open your world. This week i'm taking you to London town, but like a weird side alley of London that kinda freaks you out at first but then you realise you love it and want to hang out down there with all the other freaks on weekends.

TroyBoi is such a breath of fresh air, also making up half of the production team  Soundsnobz, his solo yolo approach to beat making is so innovative and completely unique, he has created a sound that is immediately identifiable and really sets him apart from everyone else. He produces tracks in a range of different genres, making it quite clear that he has a really deep pocket of influences to draw upon when creating his masterpieces.

I've been following this lad for about 4 months after I heard 'The Messenger' and had a big oof fest over it, then 'Remember' came out and I was frothin' a little bit, 2 months later O.G came out and I starting to crush really hard, one month later 'Do You' appeared online with it's spaghetti western intro that turns into a heavy, dirty trap beat, then there's the Flosstradamus track 'Soundclash', the Diplo and Friends BBC 1 guest mix, then the next day he dropped his most recent track 'Zone' that is a flutey, violin, wild banger. What I am getting at here is it's only up and up for this London boi.

So yeah TroyBoi, remember the name and run & tell that. *Major Lazer sirens* *drops the mic* *checks to make sure it's alright* *it is, thank god* PMPN 8 EZ

Kritty owt. xxx

Get Ya Freak On, It's The Weekond?

HOLA CITY OF SQUALA!

Hey baby cakes, have you had a rough week? Can you smell the weekend? Does it taste like smoke machines? Are ya hittin' the town, going to a raging house party? Thats great! Let down your top knots gals and kick of those berkies, dudes you can do the same, this weekend is gonna be a good one, I can feel it.

I am here for the soul purpose of enlightening you about all the new fire that is kicking around right now, so you know, you don't have to feel the shame of whipping out your iPhone 4s, 5 at best, and shazaming "your song" when the DJ drops that shit.

Anyway, how's T-Pain, sorry "Nappy Boy", has a new song that was dropped yesterday and it's actually not too bad! So yeah that made it to the top of this playlist. Also M.I.A's new one that was also in last weeks oestrogen filled playlist is in here along with some creepy new Safia, Kero Kero Bonito and Diplo, as well as a few other tracks that I think are super neato.

Ingredients: Sugar Honey Iced Tea, Constipated Overweight Old Ladies.

!! This playlist may contain traces of nuts !! i.e Counting Sheep (you'll understand)

p.s if you think its a coincidence this playlist has 13 tracks, and it Friday the 13th, think again. g2g illuminati need me. bye.


Love your Kritty Bug xxxxxxxxxxxxx

WE CAN DO IT 2

Hey rubber butts, so yesterday was International Women's Day, and as cheerleader for all the gals out there it was an obligation that I make a uterus-only playlist for you. Obviously today is now Monday and therefore it is no longer Womens Day, but girls gotta werk ya'll and better late then never I say, besides I like to celebrate amazing women every day not just on March 8th :).

So in here are 50 incredibly talented and influential women who have inspired me so much over the span of my 18 years of life. These bb's come from all walks of life, some are producers some are vocalists and some are the whole package. If you actually listen to the music I post about on this blog then you will recognise most of these girls (shout outs to M.I.A who dropped a new song yesterday morning!), however some of them may be new to you, especially the ones down the producer end of the woods.

The whole boy:girl ratio in the EDM world is kind of the elephant in the room, I mean it's a bit ridiculous how male dominated it is. However, there are so so many amazing, game changing, trail blazers that are leading the way such as SOPHIE, Alison Wonderland, Grimes, UNIIQU3, Anna Lunoe, and Australia's #1 tastemaker, queen of the showcase, Nina Las Vegas, who is starting to remix and produce some wild bangers herself (with the help of old mate Swick). So take that Coachella ( a.k.a Bro-chella) and pretty much every festival everywhere.

So girls, make sure you're supporting your fellow ovary bearers and guys don't be afraid to champion these fabulous females as well.

Love your girl scout, Kritty xx

p.s Qrion, if you are reading this, just know that your instagram is legendary and also my secret wish was to cross paths with you when I was in japan, next time fair maiden :'(

These Aren't Old, Or Bad

Hey blossoms, this is what i've come home with this week. I've got a nice little variety pack for you and there is a 100% guarantee you will like this one (not refunds). In said 'variety pack' there are brand newies from the likes of Major Lazer - feat MØ (YAAAS), George Maple and A$AP Ferg; as well as a whole lot of others that will tingle all your different taste buds this weekend.

I always like throwing in a lot of local stuff and this weeks featured Aussie bb's are your mates, George Maple, Swick, Lucid, Anna Lunoe, Nina Las Vegas, Sable, Polarheart, Act Yo Age, Chux, Young Franco and KLP!! Be v proud of your fellow aussie battlers because they are all pumping out some A grade tuuuuuUUunes!

But thats enough polly waffle for ya this week, pre-heat your ovens to 180 (fan-forced) and get ready for a good feed.

Love from your pal Kritty xx