For so long, emotions were hidden deep in pop music by metaphors with artists so worried about what people would think if they showed a little vulnerability and questioned if they would receive any radio-play if they didn’t do a song about partying. However those times have changed with songwriters like Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter,…

Over the past year, Normani has become the collaboration queen. While she was preparing the release of her highly anticipated debut solo single, she strategically kept up appearances and kept the hype building as she featured on tracks with artists like Khalid, Sam Smith, 6lack and Calvin Harris. Making sure she was introducing herself to…

In one week Taylor Swift will release her seventh studio album ‘Lover’ which has arguably already become her most controversial record yet. Following the politically charged ‘Reputation’ which was all about her taking control of her own narrative, Swift has gone down a very cliche path. From releasing the ultra-cheesy ‘ME!’ to exploiting pop and…

For any emotional gay out there, a Charli XCX and Sky Ferreira collaboration is the ultimate dream. So with the announcement of ‘Cross You Out’, the expectations were high as people anticipated to see what the two strong songwriters from their own unique lanes came up with together. And it’s safe to say this song…

The evolution of Gabrielle Aplin as an artist is wildly captivating. First introduced as this timid singer-songwriter with a magical voice, she has evolved over time and found the personal confidence that has also been reflected in her new saturated pop stylings. At first I wasn’t sure how to feel about her pure pop EP…

It was a 107 degrees Fahrenheit day in Las Vegas at Vans Warped Tour when I was cheering on fellow Australian’s Tonight Alive and Chase Atlantic on the legendary final cross country tour when I was introduced to a band with a brightly coloured hair lead singer. Waterparks were a pop-punk band whose name I…

Following the release of his debut EP ‘Correspondence’ late last year, Royal And The Southern Echo is returning with a vibrant indie pop-rock song that holds an anthemic touch. ‘Don’t Think About Me’ is one of those songs that upon a first listen will have you immediately drawn into the whole emotive storyline.  Reflecting on…

Earlier this week you read the headlines that Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth had split and now you better be ready to hear about the heartbreak through Cyrus’ take on the situation. The timing is quick, but the heartbreak is obviously real and instead of letting the tabloids talk, she decided to take control of…