Let me just simply state it – Maddie Zahm’s debut album “Now That I’ve Been Honest” is a must listen record of 2023. This confessional body of work celebrates queerness, self discovery, and growth in the most liberating and comforting way possible. Immediately from the first listen you’ll feel like you’ve discovered pages of her…
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LIVE REVIEW: Lauv – Enmore Theatre
Over the years something I’ve always said about Lauv is that he knows how to put on an incredible masterclass of a show. From seeing him on his debut run of Australian shows in 2018, to his upgraded production tour in 2019, he showed a lot of signs of growth and levelling up with an…
INTERVIEW: Chelsea Cutler
As you reach your mid-twenties you start to realise so many things about yourself that it almost feels like a second coming-of-age era. You begin to look around and notice the growth and understand things that maybe weren’t so clear beforehand. You also find yourself wanting to connect more and become more present in the…
Single Reviews Of The Week: Omar Apollo, Illy, Kenya Grace, Tkay Maidza, Noah Kahan, Jude York
Omar Apollo – Live For Me Omar Apollo is genuinely sitting on top of the world at the moment. There is an excitement that feels electric behind his discography that is finding its way into mainstream culture thanks to some major artist co-signs, tour supports and festival slots. Following his critically acclaimed and Grammy nominated…
INTERVIEW: Caity Baser
Caity Baser is bringing back the playful and cheeky pop songwriting that saw Lily Allen, Kate Nash and Kesha ruling the mid 2000’s pop-space, and bringing a new 2023 perspective to it. There’s a brash directness that shine’s through the British singer-songwriter’s tone that is addictive and relatable. From her first couple of releases in…
INTERVIEW: LANY
A month and a half ago, LANY were in Japan and had a sudden realisation they needed to change the album name and artwork of their forthcoming fifth studio album. The promo for the record was already in full swing and pre-orders were already up with the name “I really, really hope so”, but they…
INTERVIEW: Brenn!
2023 has been a really exciting year for Alabama based artist Brenn! The 19 year old singer-songwriter has had massive breakthrough success with the honest “4runner”, which connected with a large audience through TikTok. Since then he’s continued introducing himself to listeners with the warm “Valapriso”, and is now ready to show an angsty side…
INTERVIEW: Cate
Cate has always been an artist who has impressed me with her honest lyricism and smooth melodies, and right now she’s found herself in a confident new era of her artistry. The Canadian raised and currently London based artist has just dropped her new single “One Hit Wonder” which hears her comparing a boy to…
SINGLE REVIEWS OF THE WEEK – Empress Of, Ed Sheeran, PinkPantheress, Del Water Gap, Mike Sabath, NEIKED, Two Door Cinema Club
Empress Of (feat. Rina Sawayama) – Kiss Me Last year Empress Of delivered one of the best pop songs of 2022 with “Save Me”, and following the accompanying EP she’s kept a little quiet on the new music front during 2023, but she’s ready to reclaim her throne. “Kiss Me” hears her teaming up with…
ALBUM REVIEW: Chappell Roan – The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess
It’s been a little while since we’ve had an amazing pure-pop record. And Chappell Roan is single-handedly bringing back that standard with her debut album “The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess”. The nostalgic feeling that is embedded in this record is reminiscent of Lady Gaga’s “The Fame” as it introduces us to someone…
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