Thelma Plum’s unique charm is her blunt honesty. She’s unapologetic about what she’s passionate about and she isn’t afraid to speak her mind. But the other big factor is her giant heart. She feels a lot and has a lot of empathy which shines through her captivating songwriting. Following the release of her debut album…
Month: August 2019
ALBUM REVIEW: SAFIA – Story’s Start Or End
They’ve worked hard to gain the title of one of Australia’s best live acts and they continue to own that status. In the lead up to the release of their debut album ‘Internal’, they were opening for the likes of Lorde and playing huge sets at Splendour In The Grass (and every other festival under…
ALBUM REVIEW: Half.Alive – Now, Not Yet
The experimental layering of Half.Alive has become extremely captivating. The American three-piece are invading the pop, rock and electronic world in a bold and whole different way. Their DIY approach is compelling and their impact is highlighting that. With the breakthrough success of their single ‘Still Feel’, they’ve topped a lot of the “must watch”…
MIXTAPE REVIEW: Bazzi – Soul Searching
Following the release of his debut album ‘Cosmic’ last year, Bazzi has returned with a bold and impactful mixtape that is just as engaging as his debut record. ‘Soul Searching’ is a very honest affair that hears him baring his pain but also highlighting the contrast of hope and love that intertwines with the nature…
ALBUM REVIEW: Tori Kelly – Inspired By True Events
After winning 2 x Grammy’s for her gospel EP ‘Hiding Place’ earlier this year, Tori Kelly has returned with her most intimate and honest collection of material yet. Her sophomore record ‘Inspired By True Events’ is unapologetically her in the most sincere and raw way. What her gospel side-project allowed her to do was find…
LIVE REVIEW: Dope Lemon – The Tivoli
In classic Dope Lemon style, their sold out Brisbane show felt a bit like a crazy acid trip. With an at capacity crowd filling up The Tivoli on a Thursday night, there were drinks being spilled left, right and centre as the rhythmic swaying to the zoned out stylings began. Soaked in red lighting, the…
SINGLE REVIEW: Katy Perry – Small Talk
It’s the idea that you can go from spending all of your time with someone, knowing everything there is to know about them and ecstatically talk with them into the early hours of the morning without getting bored which is so dream-like. Everyone wants that feeling. Everyone wants to be so infatuated with someone to…
SINGLE REVIEW: Ruel – Face To Face
Ruel is a force to be reckoned with on all possible levels. At the fresh age of 16, the Australian singer-songwriter is showcasing a raw talent that is above and beyond his peers and elders in the industry. Tapping into a soulful sound and production that is missing in the current climate, it’s refreshing to…
SINGLE REVIEW: Love Fame Tragedy – Backflip
It’s really interesting when the lead singer of a band as established and unique as The Wombats, decides to have a side project. At the end of the day, a lot of The Wombats difference in the industry, comes from the uniqueness of lead vocalist, Matthew Murphy. And with the premiere of Love Fame Tragedy…
SINGLE REVIEW: Hazlett – Suncats
Capturing the emotional tenderness of Sufjan Stevens and the anthemic hopefulness of Dean Lewis, Brisbane singer-songwriter Hazlett continues his artistic journey in a strong and captivating manner. ‘Suncats’ is a song that embodies a hopeful moment during it’s most vulnerable core. Finding strength during the self-pity stage that follows a break-up, he was inspired by…
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