SINGLE REVIEW: Arlo Parks – Softly  

Arlo Parks had breakthrough year in 2021 which saw her becoming one of the most praised rising British singer-songwriter’s. Her debut album ‘Collapsed In Sunbeams’ received global acclaim and received two Grammy nominations, while also winning her a BRIT Award for Best New Artist. Ahead of her world tour, which will see her reaching Australia…

SINGLE REVIEW: Tate McRae – she’s all i wanna be

With her debut album slated for release later this year, Tate McRae wants to show listeners the many different sides of her artistry. Over the past couple of years she’s highlighted dark, pulsating, and dreamy tones intertwined with her soft and slightly raspy vocals that create this immediately soothing feeling. But now she’s ready to…

SINGLE REVIEW: Flume feat. MAY-A – Say Nothing 

It was honestly about time we got a new Flume album. We’ve been patiently waiting, and our prayers are about to be answered. His third studio album ‘Palaces’ is slated for a May 20 release, and will hear him collaborating with artists like Caroline Polachek, LAUREL, Emma Louise, Kučka and Oklou.  For the lead single…

SINGLE REVIEW: Mallrat – Your Love

In 2020 Mallrat teased the release of her debut album with the definitively charged lead single ‘Rockstar’, which not only became a fan favourite, but also came in at #13 on the triple j Hottest 100. But since then she has been really quiet on the new-music front with 2021 seeing her touring where she…

SINGLE REVIEW: Joesef – It’s Been A Little Heavy Lately

Scottish rising star, Joesef, is ready to give listeners a different side of his artistry with one of his most experimentally charged releases yet. ‘It’s Been A Little Heavy Lately’ is a psychedelic leaning soul-pop track that intertwines instant funk vibes into your airwaves.  Reflecting on the art of bad decisions, he acknowledges that when…

SINGLE REVIEW: BENEE – Beach Boy 

Following the release of her debut album ‘Hey u x’ in 2020, BENEE has a brand new EP for you that’s ready to be soaked in with its ultimate summer aesthetic. ‘LYCHEE’ is slated for a March 4 release which comes just in time for her 2022 World Tour which is scheduled to kick off…

SINGLE REVIEW: Bugs – In The Middle (Of It)

Bugs are a band who’s trajectory is very much on the rise. With the big success of their previous singles ‘Seriously’, ‘Instant Coffee’, and their triple j Like A Version cover of Mallrat’s ‘Charlie’, they’re breaking through the airwaves and connecting with a rapidly growing fanbase. With their third studio album ‘Cooties’ slated for a…

SINGLE REVIEW: Peking Duk feat. Slayyyter – Honest 

Peking Duk know how to create a festival and club ready anthem. Their discography is full of them. Their live show has almost become a greatest hits affair with the amount of chart topping singles they have under their belt, and they’re ready to add another to the mix. ‘Honest’ hears the Australian duo teaming…

GALLERY: The Paper Kites – The Princess Theatre 

The Paper Kites have a unique way to capture the most vulnerable emotions through intricate and beautiful soundscapes. Their fifth studio album ‘Roses’ was a body of work inspired by collaboration. With a different feature vocalist on each track, they were able to tell retrospective and versatile stories like they had never done before. Bringing…

GALLERY: Hockey Dad – Fortitude Music Hall  

It’s been two years since Hockey Dad released their third studio album ‘Brain Candy’, and the New South Wales duo are only just becoming able to tour the record in its entirety due to the ongoing touring restrictions. But the appropriately titled ‘Re-Re-Re-Re-Scheduled Dates’ saw them finally making their way to Brisbane for their biggest…