It’s been a long time coming but 2005 Australian Idol winner Kate DeAraugo has finally returned to music. Openly battling her inner demons she has turned those experiences into a kick ass pop/rock song that sees her returning to her roots. Co-penned by DNA “Shut Your Mouth” is the perfect sequel to her infectious hit “Faded”…
Month: May 2015
ALBUM REVIEW: Shawn Mendes – Handwritten
Shawn Mendes is the newest teen discovery from social media in the hunt to find the next Justin Bieber. And have they found him? No. What they have discovered is an extremely talented sixteen year old who with the right exposure and guidance could grow to become something special. For a debut release “Handwritten” has…
LIVE REVIEW: Backstreet Boys – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Look, I wasn’t so excited about this one. I knew Backstreet Boys would deliver some old school bops and would have me reminiscing to my school discos but I kind of prepared for them to be average. Boy was I wrong. They might be men now and not the baby faced teens that the world…
ALBUM REVIEW: Ciara – Jackie
Over the past 2 years Ciara has been on a rollercoaster ride of emotions with leaving her record label, to giving birth to a beautiful baby boy and separating from her fiancé Future all while writing and recording her sixth studio album. She’s tried to stay very private while going through these life changes and…
LIVE REVIEW: Charli XCX, Tkay Maidza – The Met
With a quick rise to mainstream fame last year Charli XCX stood out of the underground indie pop music scene and dominated the charts with “Boom Clap”, “Break The Rules” and featured on Iggy Azalea’s smash hit “Fancy”. She’s currently touring Australia for the first time with the Groovin The Moo Festival as well as…
LIVE REVIEW: Anastacia – Jupiters Casino, Gold Coast
Anastacia is one of a kind and Australia has been pretty patient waiting for her to tour for over 15 years and that time is now. Her first national wide tour sees her playing intimate theatres allowing her to get up close and personal with her “fanily” while delivering a show full of hits. Joined…
SINGLE REVIEW: Britney Spears Feat. Iggy Azalea – Pretty Girls
It’s quite possibly the most anticipated collaboration of the year and these girls know how to bring it. Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea serve sass, attitude and empowerment on “Pretty Girls” that sees this Pop/RNB track revisiting an older style of Spears’ repertoire. Instead of the one verse feature this song is actually a duet…