I’m a not so secret Carrie Underwood fan. I honestly thought she could do no wrong, but I was incorrect. Her sixth studio album ‘Cry Pretty’ is an unfortunate collection of try-hard empowerment pop crossover with mis-represented emotion. The country singer-songwriter usually delivers big emotional moments shadowed with some carefree and attitude filled hooks. But…

Relocating to Los Angeles may have been one of the best things Jess Kent could have ever done for herself. The Sydney singer-songwriter hit a peak after opening for Coldplay on their massive Australian stadium tour and she could’ve easily just released an album in the moment and did some more touring but she decided…

By now I really do expect a lot more from Khalid. His debut album ‘American Teen’ was an impressive introduction into this very vulnerable and groovy world that Khalid lives in. So really he did this to himself because he set the bar high. Sadly his new single ‘Better’ from his forthcoming sophomore record is…

Australian indie-pop trio Mansionair have returned with the dreamy new single ‘Falling’ which hears them stripping it all back again. This moody track takes away the electronic influence their last couple of singles have fronted and have heard them returning to their simple and moody alternative production. And I’m not complaining because this song is…

And then there were three again. Your favourite 2000’s hitmakers The Black Eyed Peas are back again without Fergie in tow and are trying to re-create the controversial magic of “Where Is The Love?”. The political hip-hop track catapulted them to the spotlight in 2003 and 15 years later is still as relevant as ever…

After strangely cancelling her Australian tour for a second time, Mariah Carey is back with a new single to coincide with the re-launch of her Vegas residency and her upcoming Asia tour. ‘GTFO’ is a sassy track dedicated to an ex-lover which tells them to, well, get the fuck out of her life. It’s a…

For their forthcoming third studio album ‘Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’, The 1975 have released a couple of under-appreciated indie-pop tunes. Joining this list is the tender and reflective ‘Sincerity Is Scary’. Lead by a simple drum beat this song dives into experimental jazz territory with a few similar influences shining through the whole production….

In June last year Lakyn re-launched his music career with an experimental and progressive new sound that heard him taking influences from Ed Sheeran, Drake and Matt Corby. After a 15 month wait and a whole lot of touring he has finally released his reflective EP ‘& Pains’. The six track collection is a great…

Late last year Eliott introduced herself with the stunning debut single ‘Figure It Out’ and then she followed it up with the beautiful and heartbreaking ‘Over & Over’ which cemented her as a voice you need to listen to. After the success of her intimate showcases at BigSound the Melbourne singer-songwriter has finally released her debut EP. ‘Bold…

Janet Jackson is back with her first single in 2 years with the infectious and Latin inspired ‘Made For Now’. The uplifting song hears her delivering a catchy and radio ready hook that pays homage to living in the present. “If you’re livin’ for the moment. Don’t stop, and celebrate the feeling”. The production serves a fresh…