Janelle Monae (they/them, she/her) is ushering their fourth studio album “The Age Of Pleasure” into the world, and this record is truly a celebration whilst also a reminder that so many people are still fighting to be seen and heard. As a pansexual, non-binary, and BIPOC, Janelle channels all of their perspective into a record…
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5 Must Listen Songs On Niall Horan’s New Album, The Show
Niall Horan is now in his third album era, and he is sounding more confident and reassured than ever before. “The Show” is a punchy 10 track collection of songs that celebrates him as a songwriter and musician. The songs are extremely well-written, and have an anthemic tone to them that will explode in his…
SINGLE REVIEW: Mahalia feat. JoJo – Cheat
“Once a cheat always a cheat” Mahalia declares in the opening moments of her new single “Cheat”, and the girl ain’t wrong. The British singer-songwriter is preparing the release of her sophomore studio album “IRL” on July 14, and it promises to be an honest and ear-worm hook filled body of work. Following the release…
SINGLE REVIEW: UPSAHL – WET WHITE TEE SHIRT (SIDE A) & SICK PRETTY MIND (SIDE B)
UPSAHL is back with Volume Two of her “PHX TAPES” project which sees her dropping an “A Side” and a “B Side” every month. Last month she got wild with “GOOD GIRL ERA” and reflective on “CONDOMS”, and she’s ready to turn the heat up with the next two tracks that are going to soundtrack…
SINGLE REVIEW: Kita Alexander – 7 Minutes In Heaven
While it may be the middle of winter, Kita Alexander is transporting us back to the heat of the summer with her dreamy new single “7 Minutes In Heaven”. This nostalgic leaning track follows in the footsteps of “Queen” and her sold out headlining tour, and offers a visual aesthetic of sun-soaked days on the…
SINGLE REVIEW: Madilyn Bailey – Tattoos & Therapy
We all have vices for how we cope with things. Most are unhealthy and can be bad for you over time, but what time if we were all proactive and had healthy vices? That’s a concept that I could be down for, and viral singer-songwriter Madilyn Bailey has written a song that embraces that sentiment. …
INTERVIEW: Katy Steele
“I’m certainly not one to shy away from the spotlight” Katy Steele laughingly admits early on in our chat about her sophomore solo album “Big Star” (out now). The West Australian based artist who captured our hearts in the early 2000’s as the frontwoman of Little Birdy, has found herself in a really confident space…
LIVE REVIEW: Stephen Sanchez – The Metro Theatre
With a line that wrapped around the block an hour before doors, it was clear that Sydney was very excited to see Stephen Sanchez. Packing into The Metro, the sold out crowd were ready to be swooned by the king of TikTok swoon-pop, and singalong to his viral songs that have seen him sell out…
SINGLE REVIEW: Dom Dolla feat. Nelly Furtado – Eat Your Man
2023 is the year of the Nelly Furtado comeback, and I couldn’t be more excited. It all started over New Years when the Canadian icon headlined Beyond The Valley in Victoria, and since then she’s been laying low and preparing new music for what will be an undeniable return. The first taste of what’s to…
SINGLE REVIEW: Cian Ducrot – Heaven
Last month Cian Ducrot wowed at his debut Australian headline shows with a set that already felt like a masterclass of musicianship. Cementing himself as a true performer, he commanded everyone’s attention through fan favourites, the hits, and some unreleased gems. One of the unreleased standouts was “Heaven”, an anthemic track about brotherhood which already…