LIVE REVIEW: Hemlocke Springs – Oxford Art Factory

Hemlocke Springs is the weirdest pop star on the rise currently. And honestly, that is the biggest compliment. The North Carolina singer, songwriter, and producer is a long way from home on her first Australian tour for Laneway Festival as well as two headline shows. For the Sydney date, she had just hopped off a…

LIVE REVIEW: Louis Tomlinson – Qudos Bank Arena

Louis Tomlinson is a true performer, and he always knows how to turn it on and give fans a special moment. His latest Australian tour saw him returning to arena’s where these accoladed venues packed out with die-hard fans excited to see the One Direction member in his solo lane. This tour follows his sold…

LIVE REVIEW: Noah Kahan – Hordern Pavilion

5 years ago I stood at the front of The Tivoli in Brisbane absolutely in awe of Noah Kahan who was supporting Leon Bridges. His debut album “Busyhead” was in the roll out process, and he was finding his stride as a writer and a performer. Walking away from that show you knew that you…

INTERVIEW: Johnny Orlando

Rising star Johnny Orlando is quickly making himself known as an artist you NEED to know. The Canadian singer-songwriter rapidly built a supportive fanbase that have followed him since he was posting YouTube covers of some of their other favourite artists. From there he started releasing his own original music and has evolved over time…

LIVE REVIEW: Becky Hill – Liberty Hall

Becky Hill turned a sold out show at Liberty Hall into the hottest club night over the weekend in Sydney. The English singer-songwriter’s first Australian tour was a sold out affair, with the excited crowd singing every word of every song right back to her for the full hour show. The packed venue was brimming…

LIVE REVIEW: Gracie Abrams – Hordern Pavilion

Gracie Abrams has had an incredible trajectory in the past 4 years. From the release of her debut EP “minor” (2020), to the project “This Is What It Feels Like” (2021) and her debut album “Good Riddance” (2023), she has gone from strength to strength and cultivated this passionate fanbase who relate to every lyric…

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Ariana Grande – yes, and?

The much-anticipated return of Ariana Grande is finally upon us. “yes, and?” Is a playful pop song that hears Ariana returning to the dance-pop soundscape with a “Vogue” sample lifting the production into every gay club where it will be on rotation for the entire year.  There are a few bold production decisions that both…