Kehlani – Vegas Kehlani has just dropped their fourth studio album “Crash” which is a departure from the stripped back melodic sound of “Blue Water Road” and steps into a more upbeat rhythmic leaning soundscape. The whole record as a body of work is impressive, and will be an instant favourite for any fans of…
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BLEACHED PICKS OF THE WEEK: Ashton Irwin, Tove Lo & Sg Lewis, Tayla Parx & Tkay Maidza, Nina Nesbitt, Toby Hobart & HANNI
Ashton Irwin – Lose You After surprising everyone with the announcement of his sophomore studio album “BLOOD ON THE DRUMS” last week, Ashton Irwin has shared the first half of the record in it’s shiny pop-rock glory. “Lose You” is one of the stand out moments from Part 1 with its pulsating production that is…
BLEACHED PICKS OF THE WEEK: RAYE, Soft Launch, Sabrina Carpenter, Balu Brigada, Ashton Irwin, Royal & The Serpent
RAYE – Genesis RAYE has just cemented herself as an artist of a generation. Following the success of “My 21st Century Blues” and “Prada” it would’ve been easy for her to drop a commercially palatable single and safely kept the momentum building. But instead she’s taken a big risk and released a seven minute masterpiece…
BLEACHED PICKS OF THE WEEK: Ryan Woods, Somber Hills, Fred again.., Beth McCarthy
Ryan Woods – Garden It’s been a little while in-between releases for Ryan Woods, but the Tennessee raised musician is ready to open a new chapter following his recent signing to Fearless Records. “Garden” is a bold reintroduction to listeners that hits you hard with an infectious melody that won’t leave your head. The shiny pop…
BLEACHED PICKS OF THE WEEK: Clairo, Nelly Furtado & Tove Lo & SG Lewis, Charlie Puth, Jeremy Zucker + Lauv + Alexander23, BLOKBSTR
Clairo – Sexy To Someone It’s been three years in-between albums for Clairo, but the New York based indie-pop artist is returning with her third studio album “Charm” on July 12. Alongside the exciting announcement, she’s dropped the first taste of new music with the sultry “Sexy To Someone”. The confident track hears her returning…
BLEACHED PICKS OF THE WEEK: Orla Gartland, Billie Eilish, Sasha Alex Sloan, Omar Apollo, CXLOE, Chris Lanzon, Laci Kaye Booth, Daphnie
Orla Gartland – Little Chaos Orla Gartland knows how to get a hook stuck in your head immediately, and she’s returned with her first new song of 2024 which is unsurprisingly already one of my personality traits. “Little Chaos” opens a new chapter for the Dublin-based artist and comes via her own label New Friends….
BLEACHED PICKS OF THE WEEK: Macklemore, Charli XCX, Megan Thee Stallion, Dua Lipa, Gracie Abrams, Role Model, Meghan Trainor, Charlie Pittman
Macklemore – HIND’S HALL If there’s only one new song you listen to this week, make it Macklemore’s pro-Palestine anthem “HIND’S HALL”. Calling out the music industry for being quiet and complicit, for politicians failing the innocent, for Drake and Kendrick beefing over themselves in a time where their words could be so powerful, to…
SINGLE REVIEWS OF THE WEEK: Tiny Habits, Lauv, Foley
Tiny Habits – Wishes Boston-based trio Tiny Habits wowed Australian audiences earlier this year with their intimate stylings when they supported Gracie Abrams on her sold out tour. One of the clear standouts in their set was an unreleased song called “Wishes”, which captivated with its stunning lyricism. They’ve finally released the track alongside the…
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Taylor Swift – THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT
There’s no disputing that Taylor Swift is the biggest artist in the world. Her eleventh studio album “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT” comes off the back of her record breaking tour “The Eras Tour” which has somehow propelled her career even further into stardom. As a Swiftie myself I truly wanted to love this record with…
SINGLE REVIEWS OF THE WEEK: Oliver Cronin, Nick Ward, Nina Nesbitt, Alfie Templeman, Eves Karydas, The Rions, Wafia
Oliver Cronin – Burning House Following his sold out debut Australian headline tour, rising dark-pop artist Oliver Cronin has dropped another new banger for you to obsess over. “Burning House” is Oliver’s biggest pop moment yet. Reminiscent of “Purpose” and “Justice” era Justin Bieber, meets “Waffle House” by Jonas Brothers, he hits you hard with…