ALBUM REVIEW: Maroon 5 – Red Pill Blues

Maroon 5 were arguably one of the best modern pop/rock bands in the world. I mean, they did deliver us the absolute monster hits “She Will Be Loved”, “This Love”, “Moves Like Jagger” and “Sugar” which still remain as sing along anthems. But instead of continuing to grow their pop-rock sound they’ve decided to only…

ALBUM REVIEW: Kelsea Ballerini – Unapologetically

In early 2015 Kelsea Ballerini impressed with her country meets pop debut album “The First Time” which was a strong collection of autobiographically honest songs. Since the release she’s extensively toured, grown as an artist and a performer, fallen in love and got engaged. Her sophomore record “Unapologetically” hears her representing all that change and…

SINGLE REVIEW: Kota Banks – Holiday

  Who is Kota Banks? That was the question everyone was asking on Friday when her new single was sitting at the top of the Spotify New Music Friday playlist. The electronic pop songstress is no stranger to the Australian pop scene after featuring on Moza’s epic track “Empty Streets” as well as writing for…

SINGLE REVIEW: Eves Karydas – There For You

In 2015 Eves The Behavior became a name you couldn’t stop hearing about in the Australian alternative-pop scene. She played some massive festivals and headline shows as well as released an impressive debut EP of experimental and dark tracks. For the past two years she has been working on her follow up release and she’s…

SINGLE REVIEW: U2 – Get Out Of Your Own Way

U2 are returning to their pop-rock roots for their upcoming fourteenth studio album “Songs Of Experience” with strong hooks and empowerful lyrics. Their new single “Get Out Of Your Own Way” hears them channeling a softer melody. It returns to their earlier formula and gives you one of their strongest songs in years. It’s catchy,…

SINGLE REVIEW: JOY – Smoke Too Much

It has been two years since we’ve had new music from Brisbane based singer-songwriter JOY. In between releases she has been touring the country with the likes of James Bay and Kehlani as well as working on her forthcoming second EP. “Smoke Too Much” is the first taste of where the new music will sonically…

SINGLE REVIEW:  Vance Joy – Like Gold

Vance Joy has been touring the same record for the past three years so it was about time that he released some new material. His recent single “Lay It On Me” came just in time for his coveted set at Splendour In The Grass and now he’s following it up with the familiar “Like Gold”….

SINGLE REVIEW: Taylor Swift – Call It What You Want

With her sixth studio album “Reputation” finally being released next week Taylor Swift has dropped the final promo track before the massive release. It’s no secret that the songs from this era haven’t had as big of an impact compared to her previous records and that’s probably got something to do with the questionable experimental…

SINGLE REVIEW: Aly & AJ – I Know

Earlier this year your favourite sister duo Aly & AJ made a massive comeback and saved pop music after a 10 year hiatus. The experimental synth-pop track “Take Me” heard them heading towards a DIY influenced production and showcased a growth and maturity in their songwriting and artistry. Continuing this new approach their second single…

SINGLE REVIEW: The Presets – Do What You Want

The Presets are back with their first new song in 3 years. The electronic duo were unsure how their fourth studio album would sound after experimenting with a melancholy direction at the start of the process but instead they’ve opted to create some more synth pop bangers. “Do What You Want” is their strongest track…