EP REVIEW: Thelma Plum – Monsters

Someone broke Thelma Plums heart and I just personally want to begin this review by saying thank you. Not because I’m some sort of sick person who wishes bad on people but because of this heartache an incredible four track EP was born. Her debut EP “Rosie” received a lot of attention and saw her…

SINGLE REVIEW: One Direction – Steal My Girl

Even One Direction don’t want to be One Direction anymore. With their new single “Steal My Girl” It sounds like they are trying hard to be someone they’re not. The opening instrumental sounds like its come straight out of the 70’s or 80 emulating the likes of Foreigner, Journey Or ABBA. The harmonies are rushed…

SINGLE REVIEW: Fergie – La Love (La La La)

THE DUCHESS IS BACK. We’ve all been patiently waiting eight years for the follow up to Fergie’s debut album “The Duchess” and now we’ve finally got our first taste of what’s to come. “LA Love (La La La)” see’s Fergie coming back strong with one of her catchiest songs to date revisiting the pop/rnb sound…

SINGLE REVIEW: Kaz James – Show Me All Your Love

Kaz James is no stranger to the music industry. First captivating our attention as one of half of The BodyRockers in 2005 with “I Like The Way You Move” before moving on as a solo artist. This DJ, producer and singer found further success in 2008 with his solo singles “Breathe”, “We Hold On” and…

FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT: Stereosonic 2014

Last year Stereosonic trialled a two day festival format to expand their annual successful one day event. Safe to say it was a massive hit. In 2014 they return with the two day format boasting some of dance music’s biggest names. These include Calvin Harris, Tiesto, Diplo, Disclosure, Skrillex, Alesso and Steve Aoki. There will…

LIVE REVIEW: Justin Timberlake – Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Justin Timberlake has been on my bucket list to see for a long time and with “ The 20/20 Experience World Tour” he doesn’t disappoint, not even slightly. Dramatically opening with “Pusher Lover Girl” JT arrives on stage to overwhelming screams and for the next 2 and a half hours he has the crowd eating…

ALBUM REVIEW: Tove Lo – Queen Of The Clouds

Tove Lo is a name you’re going to start hearing more of because this Sweedish songstress is here to stay. “Stay High” peaked at number three on the Australian Aria Charts and has topped charts worldwide with its haunting vocals and infectious melody. Her debut album “Queen Of The Clouds” is a body of intimate…

LIVE REVIEW: Sara Bareilles – The Tivoli

Four years ago Sara Bareilles toured Australia supporting Maroon 5 on their national tour, she has now returned to an unprecedented run of sold out shows. Supported by Melbourne based musician Ben Abraham these intimate sold out shows were quite special if you got to witness them. Bareilles walked out onto the stage alone with…

LIVE REVIEW: Robbie Williams – Brisbane Entertainment Centre

There’s no other showman like Robbie Williams and when it comes to hitting that stage there’s no denying he will deliver bigger than you expected. First thing first, this was not a greatest hits show, it was a celebration of Swing music. Showcasing songs from his two swing albums he invited everyone into a genre…

SINGLE REVIEW: The Collective – The Good Life

The Collective’s last single “Burn The Bright Lights” only just cracked the Top 40 but they’ve returned stronger than even with an infectious pop/rnb track which should see them comfortably sitting in the Top 10 soon. “The Good Life” sees Jayden, Julian, Trent and Will stripping it back with a fun beat, catchy hook and slick harmonies….