Chela is giving us another hard-hitting queer pop song and it’s one you’re going to find yourself obsessing over and continually pressing replay on. “Hard 4 You” is an infectiously driven pop song that comes off the back of the synth led and timely “Cool 2B Queer” which was widely praised. But there’s just something…
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SINGLE REVIEW: Charlotte Lawrence – Boys Like You
I love hearing queer pop songs becoming front and centre in the spotlight, and Charlotte Lawrence’s new track “Boys Like You” is an important one to note right now. It’s an honest exploration of her queer experience, and it’s one that a lot of queer people can relate to. “I can’t help it, I like…
SINGLE REVIEW: Icona Pop – Where Do We Go From Here
It’s been ten years between records for Icona Pop, but the Swedish hitmakers are finally releasing their sophomore record “Club Romantech” on September 1. *Screams in pop*. Featuring recent singles “Feels In My Body”, “Spa”, “Off Of My Mind”, “You’re Free”, “I Want You”, “Faster” and “Shit We Do For Love”, they are already promising…
SINGLE REVIEW: Leigh-Anne – Don’t Say Love
The idea of Leigh-Anne going solo following Little Mix’s hiatus always excited me. There’s just always been something about her that has hinted at a fierceness her own material could embody, and she has certainly not disappointed with her debut single. “Don’t Say Love” is the official first glimpse of what is to come from…
SINGLE REVIEW: Lime Cordiale – Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is something we all deal with, and the more successful you get in your own area the worst it becomes. Even with the sold out tours, ARIA nominations, and heavy acclaim, it’s something that Lime Cordiale are finding themselves dealing with more than ever before. To try and find some perspective and understanding…
SINGLE REVIEW: The Rions – Minivan
Following their recent sold out national tour, Northern Beaches pop-rockers The Rions have returned with a new single, as well as the announcement of their debut EP of the same name, “Minivan”, which will be released August 11. Teasing the song while on the road, this track cements their already rapid growth as songwriters and…
SINGLE REVIEW: COBRAH – SUCK
COBRAH has opened a new chapter by signing to a major label, but the Swedish raised electronic-popstar is firmly staying in her lane. Keeping her vision to be as futuristic, bold, and brash as ever, the lead single “SUCK” brings the listener immediately into the COBRAH world. “Suck my clit, you’ll love it” she proclaims…
LIVE REVIEW: Blackpink – Qudos Bank Arena
Hearing the refrain “Blackpink in your area” live just hits different. The global K-POP megastars are in Australia for four sold out shows across Sydney and Melbourne, and the hysteria surrounding their arrival is very real. It’s been four years in-between visits, and their stardom is at an entire different level than it was before. …
INTERVIEW: Hemlocke Springs
Late last year hemlocke springs came out of what seemed like nowhere and dropped one of the most surprising breakout tracks of 2022. “girlfriend” was a fresh perspective in pop that we had been holding out for. It’s a song that sounded like absolutely nothing else, and ran to its own beat with its sonical…
LIVE REVIEW: Ella Mai – Sydney Opera House
Over the past three weeks VIVID LIVE has offered so many incredible and unique live performances that have left audiences in awe. Wrapping up the 2023 season at the Sydney Opera House, Ella Mai delivered one of the most compelling shows of the festival with her soulful and fierce taste of RNB. With a platform…
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