It’s been three years since Bill Callahan was last in Australia for Vivid Festival, and the Maryland singer-songwriter has finally returned down under for an exclusive run of headline shows and some festival appearances. Performing songs from his six solo studio albums, he gave the Brisbane crowd an intimate night of alternative rock standards. With…
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SINGLE REVIEW: Demi Lovato – I Love Me
Demi Lovato kicked off the next chapter of her musical journey at the start of the year with a jaw dropping performance at the Grammy Awards of the beautiful ballad ‘Anyone’ from her forthcoming seventh studio album. And now the singer-songwriter has followed it up with the official lead single which is an empowering self-love…
SINGLE REVIEW: Merci, Mercy – Fucked Myself Up
Introducing herself to the world with her debut single ‘Fucked Myself Up’, Merci Mercy has immediately turned heads by receiving the coveted cover spot on Spotify’s New Music Friday playlist in Australia and New Zealand. It’s not often a brand new artist gets that privilege but when it does happen it means that it’s something special,…
GALLERY: Hidden Festival – Brisbane Showgrounds
Bringing out all the high energy, big sound and bright lights for a second year, Hidden Festival delivered a packed timetable of hip-hop and electronic acts. Boasting a line up of huge acts like A$AP Ferg, Barely Alive B2B Virtual Riot, Delta Heavy, Eptic, Koven, Shades, Injury Reserve, Saint Jhn and Triple One, they had…
GALLERY: Hot Chip – Fortitude Music Hall
British electronic-pop favourites, Hot Chip, have returned down under for a massive headlining tour of Australia to celebrate the release of their seventh studio album ‘A Bath Full Of Ecstasy’. Compiling a setlist that perfectly highlights the new material as well as intertwines all of their greatest hits, the band know how to get an…
SINGLE REVIEW: Katy Perry – Never Worn White
Following the sporadic release of three songs last year, Katy Perry has kicked off 2020 with a brand new ballad that will have you feeling all the emotions. ‘Never Worn White’ is a romantic pop moment that hears her crooning over wanting an everlasting love that accepts her for her, embraces her vulnerabilities and unconditionally…
SINGLE REVIEW: Dixie Chicks – Gaslighter
It’s been 14 years in-between releases for the Dixie Chicks, but the iconic Texas trio are finally unveiling new music after triumphantly returning to the stage in 2016 for a huge world tour. Their eighth studio album ‘Gaslighter’ will be released on May 1 and hears the Country legends teaming up with Jack Antonoff for…
SINGLE REVIEW: HAIM – The Steps
Following a mysterious drip-feed of singles, HAIM have finally announced that their third studio album ‘Women In Music Pt. III’ will be out on April 24. Returning to their guitar roots, their new single ‘The Steps’ hears the sister trio delivering a slightly harder rhythmic delivery than we’ve heard from them before. The drums are…
SINGLE REVIEW: Cub Sport – Confessions
It’s a very exciting time to be a Cub Sport fan. Following the announcement of the bands fourth studio album ‘Like Nirvana’ which will be released on May 8, the Brisbane indie-pop four piece have announced an intimate club tour as well as released the lead single to the new project. ‘Confessions’ is a vulnerable…
LIVE REVIEW: The Pussycat Dolls – Hit Network’s World Famous Rooftop
It’s been 11 years since The Pussycat Dolls were last in Australia for their Doll Domination Tour, and ahead of their huge return next month to headline So Pop, they’ve made a special little pre-emptive visit. Touching down for a whirlwind three days of press, the dolls kicked off their visit in Melbourne for a…
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