There’s nothing better than a homecoming show, and after embarking on their biggest headline tour yet with 17 dates, Bugs returned to Brisbane for a huge final show at the Princess Theatre. Celebrating the release of their third studio album ‘Cooties’, they intertwined all of their fan favourites like ‘Seriously’, ‘Instant Coffee’ and ‘Neighbourhood’ with…
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WEEKLY NEW MUSIC WRAP UP REVIEWS: Carla Wehbe, Baby Queen, The 1975, morgen, Hope D, Ciara, Bipolar Sunshine, & ioakim
Carla Wehbe – is forever off the table? Sydney based rising singer-songwriter Carla Wehbe is back with her most defining pop moment yet. ‘is forever off the table?’ is what I like to call a “journey song”. It’s one of those tracks that immediately guides you through a vivid exploration of lyricism and production that…
INTERVIEW: Karin Ann
Karin Ann is a breakout artist you definitely need to discover ASAP. The Slovakian singer-songwriter has already had a whirlwind year that has seen her touring Europe with the likes of My Chemical Romance, Imagine Dragons, YUNGBLUD, and receiving well deserved critical acclaim and attention. And she’s ready to let it keep building with the…
WEEKLY NEW MUSIC WRAP UP REVIEWS: RAYE, Rina Sawayama, Sabrina Carpenter, Noah Dillon & Sampa The Great
RAYE – Hard Out Here RAYE is finally free from her major label deal and has gone independent after a public battle where she pleaded release from her contract. ‘Hard Out Here’ marks the beginning of a new chapter for the British singer-songwriter, as well as acts as the first song she’s released in over…
INTERVIEW: MOTHICA
“Look what I’ve made with my tears” MOTHICA poignantly sings during the final song on her sophomore studio album ‘Nocturnal’. It’s a track that reflects on the pain and hardships she’s been through, and how it’s led her to releasing songs that comfort others in their dark moments, and empower them to keep fighting. She’s…
GALLERY: Short Stack – Fortitude Music Hall
It’s officially Short Stack season again, and it’s time to party like its 2009. With their reunion tour set for 2020, things quickly got derailed. But in the time they waited to get back on the road they wrote and recorded a new album. Their fourth studio album ‘Maybe There’s No Heaven’ is the record…
WEEKLY NEW MUSIC WRAP UP REVIEWS: Dayglow, WALTA, Darcie Haven, Tove Lo, Gorillaz & FLETCHER
Dayglow – Then It All Goes Away Dayglow is bringing the funk back to pop. With a colourful and synth led soundscape intertwined with lots of guitars, ‘Then It All Goes Away’ is a bold return for the Texas based singer, songwriter and producer. Taken from his forthcoming third studio album ‘People In Motion’ which…
INTERVIEW: MUNA
MUNA don’t want to say they’ve “arrived” as such, but they’re at a point in their lives where they’re finally looking after themselves the way they always should’ve been. Through self reflection, time, and growth; Katie, Josette, and Naomi have made an album that perfectly represents where they’re at right now. Their self-titled third studio…
Beyonce returns with BREAK MY SOUL
Ring the alarm because it’s officially Beyonce season! It’s been six years since our mutually agreed upon queen of the world released her highly acclaimed sixth studio album ‘Lemonade’, and we’ve been patiently waiting for her to serve us some fresh new music. In-between that period she released a collaborative album with husband Jay-Z, and…
INTERVIEW: Example
Example is a global superstar who over the years has found himself relocating from the UK to Australia. His icon status is very much still in-tact with songs like ‘Changed The Way You Kiss Me’, ‘Kickstarts’ and ‘We’ll Be Coming Back’ still dominating in clubs and festival circuits alike. With the release of his eighth…
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