SINGLE REVIEW: Kota Banks – Big Bucks 

We are heading into the thick of summer and we are in desperate need of some anthems to get us through all of the pre-drinks, BBQ’s and parties of the season. And there is one rising Australian singer-songwriter whose body of work perfectly embodies that energy and playfulness you will need to hype your friends…

SINGLE REVIEW: CXLOE – Devil You Don’t

For the past two years I’ve been calling CXLOE the newcomer you need to watch, and the Northern Beaches singer-songwriter has continually rolled out hit after hit proving why she deserves that status.  2019 has been a big year for CXLOE. Following the release of her DIY singles ‘I Can’t Have Nice Things’ and ‘Sick’…

SINGLE REVIEW: Selena Gomez – Look At Her Now

Heartbreak can be soul crushing and it can be hard to pick yourself up off the ground after you’ve been knocked down by love. But it can also be empowering as you learn to grow and you find a strength inside you that you may have not known you had. And that’s the emotion that…

SINGLE REVIEW: Boo Seeka – Moonlight Run

Fresh from touring with SAFIA on their massive national tour, Boo Seeka are closing their year with an extensive NSW tour that will then see them flying over to Indonesia for some exclusive shows in Bali. With these new shows quickly approaching, it only seems appropriate that they have some new material to play. ‘Moonlight…

SINGLE REVIEW: Selena Gomez – Lose You To Love Me

Sometimes we just need to find hope within a bad situation instead of focusing on the hurt and pain. Even the smallest amount can go far and in this case, that is what Selena Gomez is hoping will be ignited from her new single. ‘Lose You To Love Me’ is the lead single from her…

SINGLE REVIEW: San Cisco – Skin

It’s been a little while in between releases for indie-pop trio San Cisco, but after having some time out of the spotlight they are curiously itching to get back in front of crowds and deliver more dreamy vibes. The Fremantle favourites will be hitting the road this November and December for some exclusive intimate shows…

INTERVIEW: Thandi Phoenix

Thandi Phoenix is on the rise, and she’s ready for people to get well acquainted with her soulful approach to RNB, dance, pop and house music. Creating a polished fusion that has become quite signature of her, the Sydney singer-songwriter has continually grown her sound and accompanying live show by a desire to continually better…

LIVE REVIEW: The Grass Is Greener – Gold Coast

2019 has seen the birth of some brand new festivals to the Brisbane and Gold Coast region with Sandtunes, Festival X, Wildlands, Scene And Heard and One Electric Day adding some vibrancy to the growing live music scene. But another festival that has welcomely expanded their reach to the Gold Coast is the Cairns annual…

GALLERY: The Cat Empire – Fortitude Music Hall

Delivering a whole lot of soul, jazz and ska-rock elements, The Cat Empire delivered yet another engaging and energetic live show. In support of their new album ‘Stolen Diamonds’, the Melbourne collective hit the road for a series of shows that celebrated the new music that they drip fed to their fans throughout 2018 as…

EP REVIEW: Sasha Sloan – Self Portrait

Sasha Sloan knows how to articulate her inner dark thoughts in the most beautiful and honest way. Never compromising her artistic vision, the Californian singer-songwriter draws from a raw place where she’s overcome heartbreak and self-loathing by growing from the situations that have arisen in life. But by also just being authentically herself and allowing…