Following the release of his second EP ‘Conversations’, rising star Budjerah has kicked off his first world tour in Australia with a run of highly anticipated East Coast dates. Marking the first tour he’s done with a live band, he’s leaned into his RNB-pop sonic with his soulful vocals taking the spotlight. Building the upbeat…
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SINGLE REVIEW: The Kid LAROI – Thousand Miles
The Kid LAROI is in superstar mode, and he’s quickly become one of the biggest Australian exports before even releasing his debut album. ‘Stay’ featuring Justin Bieber was undoubtedly one of the biggest (and best) tracks of 2021, and he’s ready to continue that trajectory with his first release of the year. ‘Thousand Miles’ comes…
SINGLE REVIEW: Sigrid feat. Bring Me The Horizon – Bad Life
I did not have a Sigrid and Bring Me The Horizon collaboration on my 2022 bingo card, but I’m very glad it happened. The Norwegian pop singer-songwriter and the British rock band have joined forces for a mental health anthem, that you will soon become obsessed with. ‘Bad Life’ is taken from Sigrid’s forthcoming sophomore…
SINGLE REVIEW: PinkPantheress feat. WILLOW – Where You Are
After teasing this song back in January, PinkPantheress and WILLOW have finally dropped ‘Where You Are’ in its glitchy pop entirety, and it doesn’t disappoint one bit. Produced by Skrillex and Mura Masa, this song flawlessly gives you a 2 and a half minute punch of pop perfection. Interpolating a sample from Paramore’s 2005 track…
SINGLE REVIEW: Yorke – Next Life
Yorke is stepping into a confident new light where she feels like she’s truly found who she is as an artist and as a woman. The talented singer-songwriter invited listeners into her coming of age moments with her magical debut single ‘First Light’ and the anthemic following tracks ‘Thought I Could’, ‘Wake This City’ and…
LIVE REVIEW: Methyl Ethel – Fortitude Music Hall
Methyl Ethel has been trying to tour for the past two years, but leaving Western Australia proved to be an issue with all of the lockdowns. So his Brisbane show at Fortitude Music Hall marked Jake Webb (aka Methyl Ethel) and his band’s first gig out of the 6000 postcode, and it felt like a…
INTERVIEW: Hector Morlet
Hector Morlet is a cheeky and undeniably talented rising star who you really need to have on your radar. The Perth based singer-songwriter has been quickly building momentum since the release of his impressive debut single ‘Picture Frame’. With releases like ‘Surprise!’ and ‘Party…ahaha’ following suit, he’s captivated listeners with expansive soundscapes that bridge the…
INTERVIEW: Hatchie
Hatchie has found a cinematic flair in her songwriting that has in-turn created this visual backdrop for her highly anticipated sophomore album ‘Giving The World Away’ (out now, via Ivy League Records). The confident twelve track collection is a bold exploration of her artistry that asserts a confidence within her production and songwriting that hears…
GALLERY: SIX60 – Riverstage
New Zealand favourites SIX60 really do belong on the live stage. The dynamic five piece are currently in Australia for their biggest headlining Australian tour yet. With multiple sold out dates and early acclaim rolling in, they kicked off the tour in Brisbane at The Riverstage for an open-air night of euphoric singalong’s. Bringing their…
LIVE REVIEW: DMA’S – Fortitude Music Hall
In 2020 DMA’s released their critically acclaimed third studio album ‘The Glow’, which saw them honing a pop-rock sonic that was destined to be heard in big venues. Packed with big singalong hooks, these tracks are anthemic at their core and have finally been taken on the road for their biggest run of headline shows…
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