Shock Records have announced the signing of Sydney hip hop duo Mind Over Matter to their imprint label Permanent Records.
Mind Over Matter are: Willow AKA Rowan Lockyer and Smiles AKA Martin Brown. After meeting as year 7 classmates in the school yard at St Pius X College, the duo began practicing their freestyle skills together and have been putting in the hard yards ever since touring with the likes of Bliss N Eso, 360, Pez and Drapht and releasing two LPs. Renowned for their narrative wit, smooth moves and dynamic live shows, Willow and Smiles have recently spent time in the studio together working on the release of their third album.
The duo’s forthcoming and might we add, highly anticipated album features triple J airplay smash and lead single ‘Real Life’. The track features Melbourne’s K.I.K.I on vocals and was the highest selling Australian Hip Hop track for two weeks running in June, peaking at #8 on the iTunes Hip Hop charts.
Second single ‘Somebody’s Love’ sees Mind Over Matter follow up with yet another infectious and playful beat. Check out the 70s themed video – featuring roller skates and moustaches galore, a visual nostalgic feast for the eyes and ears!
View the video for ‘Somebody’s Love’ here.
Mind Over Matter are set to bring their party to a town near you on their upcoming ‘Somebody’s Love’ national tour. Smiles and Willow hit the road late next month and kick the tour off in their hometown.
MIND OVER MATTER – ‘SOMEBODY’S LOVE’ TOUR – September/October 2013
Sunday September 22 – Wilbar Lane, Cronulla
Tickets via Oztix
Friday September 27 – The Workers Club, Melbourne
Tickets via Bands In Town
Friday October 4 – Spectrum, Sydney
Tickets via Q Bar
Saturday October 5 – Small Ballroom, Newcastle
Tickets available on the door
Sunday October 6 – Captains @ Mariners, Batemans Bay
Tickets available on the door
Wednesday October 9 – The Causeway, Perth
Tickets available on the door
Thursday October 10 – The Dusk Lounge, Joondalup
Tickets available on the door
Saturday October 12 – The Beetle Bar, Brisbane
Tickets via Oztix
MIND OVER MATTER
New single ‘Somebody’s Love’ – available via iTunes now
New album set for release in 2013
http://www.mindovermattertv.com/