In the final episode of SHADES season 1, non-binary and political rapper Racerage opens up about their track 'Diamonds and Sapphires', written during a dark period filled with both physical and mental health issues, as well as the re-discovery

SHADES Ep 5: 'Brown Skin' with Philly

Dec 22nd, 2019 4m 4s

Ain't God a black woman? The penultimate episode of SHADES is an uplifting ode to black women - a celebration of their strength, intelligence & style in a society where they’re so often overlooked & appropriated. Philly talks us through his son

SHADES Ep 4: '17 Again' with Adrian Eagle

Dec 15th, 2019 5m 23s

The fourth instalment of SHADES takes another look at toxic masculinity, this time focusing on mental health and the challenges of embracing emotional vulnerability. ARIA Award-winning musician Adrian Eagle takes us through his track '17 Again'

SHADES Ep 3: 'Shook' with Daniel Elia

Dec 7th, 2019 5m 27s

The third instalment of SHADES features Daniel Elia and his track 'Shook', a look at the very real and tangible impacts of the media's "African gangs crisis" on Melbourne's African communities.The SHADES podcast is an exploration of social i

SHADES Ep 2: 'Awomen, Amen' with Genesis Owusu

Nov 30th, 2019 4m 25s

And the congregation said? Awomen. This week's episode of SHADES features Genesis Owusu and his track 'Awomen, Amen', a melodic deconstruction of misogyny and toxic masculinity.The SHADES podcast is an exploration of social issues through

SHADES Ep 1: 'Australia Does Not Exist' with DRMNGNOW

Nov 23rd, 2019 5m 7s

Introducing the SHADES podcast, an exploration of social issues through the lens of Aussie hip hop music.The weekly series delves into everything from the impact of the media’s “African gangs crisis”, to the journey of unpacking misogyny and t

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