Budjerah – Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense

Multi-platinum and 2x ARIA Award winning artist Budjerah has returned with his first taste of new music in 2024 along with a massive Australian headline tour announcement. “Is It Ever Gonna Make Sense” is an anthemic pop song that heralds in one of his biggest hooks yet. Co-written with G-Flip, and produced by Aidan Hogg, this track fuses together some pop-rock influences with gospel harmonies that beautifully gives you an individual soundscape. It’s a great big-pop follow up to “Therapy” which dominated in 2023 following his massive support slot with Ed Sheeran. It’s a relatable track that uses the idea of not being able to quit coffee to represent other things in his life, and finding himself always coming back to it no matter how hard he tries. For all touring details visit HERE.

Griff – Tears For Fun

Griff’s debut album “Vertigo” is finally out in the world, and it’s an immaculate collection of pop songs that cements Griff as one of the most exciting pop stars on the rise. The album is heralded by the new focus track “Tears For Fun” which takes you on this theatrical 3 minute journey filled with pulsating synths, layered vocals, and an earworm hook that will quickly get stuck in your head. It’s a song all about healing and it will hit you right in the chest with lyrics like; “The deepest cuts, well, they heal so slow. I hope they do, God, but what if they don’t?”. The production elevates this big cathartic release in the bridge as she just lets go and will have you twirling around in circles as you embrace all of the emotions. 

JADE – Angel Of My Dreams 

We’ve been waiting for JADE’s solo debut single, and it’s finally here and we are OBSESSED! Produced by Mike Sabath, she gives us an experimentally charged 3 minute track that cites a very exciting direction for the ex Little Mix member. Exploring her love-hate relationship with the music industry, she explains the journey she’s been on to find a healthy balance between fame and art. “Angеl of my dreams. I will always love you and hate you, it’s not fair. It’s so bittеrsweet. I will always want you and need you, you don’t care” she sings. Where this song truly excels is the production and delivery. It begins with this sweeping pop production in the chorus that feels like it’s come straight from a dream sequence before dropping this filthy beat for the verses that are so intoxicating. It’s an interesting flip of production structure that works so well for this song, and will have you going back immediately to listen again. 

Jerome Blazé – Living Room

Sydney based producer, musician, and artist Jerome Blazé has always been someone who has built a world within his artistry, and for his sophomore record “Living Room” out October 11, he’s sharing his perspective of Sydney with listeners. Created entirely in his living room with a bunch of collaborators, the record features recent singles “Is This What I Have Missed?” and “Let Your Heart Fill Up”, as well as the title track which he has shared along with the album announcement. “Living Room” is an atmospheric and stunning song that gives you an instant hit of sun-soaked production. It feels like that first ray of warm light that creeps through your window in the morning and hits you, which allows you to start your day with a little dose of serotonin. The 5 and a half minute track is a calming journey that intertwines different influences and genres with a mix of singing and spoken word. The harmonies of the chorus are so ethereal, and then he hits you with the refrain “Don’t keep making the same mistakes. I keep making the same mistakes”. A stunning listen from start to finish.

Katy Perry – WOMAN’S WORLD

Katy Perry’s return to pop music has been controversial to say the least, but if we take away everything for a second can we just appreciate that this is a GREAT pop song? “WOMAN’S WORLD” is a return to 2010’s pop in a triumphant way. It’s a song that doesn’t take anything too seriously, provides a little satire, and reminds everyone that pop music can be fun. Are the lyrics about female empowerment a little generic? Yes. Has this concept been done before? Yes. But, it’s fun, and along with the shiny bold pop production it provides a full-scale pop return for her which is undeniably strong. The spoken world outro reminds me of “This Is How We Do” from “PRISM”, and as a whole it feels like Katy is leaning into that era of her career again from the style of this song to the campy accompanying video.