SINGLE REVIEW: The Rubens – Heavy Weather

With the current COVID-19 pandemic affecting The Rubens big plans for 2020 with their upcoming Australian tour being rescheduled and their fourth studio album being pushed back until 2021, they are trying to stay positive throughout all of the unknown.  Citing this calm hopefulness, their new single ‘Heavy Weather’ explores embracing positivity in times where…

SINGLE REVIEW: Kira Puru – Idiot

Kira Puru is one of Australia’s most unique pop acts with her sassy and imaginative attitude that shines through her confident pop melodies.  Her discography is full of catchy tracks with ear worm hooks like ‘Molotov’, ‘Say Something’ and ‘Tension’ that have all been added to triple j’s on air playlisting. But on top of…

SINGLE REVIEW: Jack Garratt – Better

Forever pushing the boundaries through his experimental sonic, Jack Garratt’s forthcoming sophomore studio ‘Love, Death & Dancing’ (out June 12) hears him finding a cohesive feeling through the DIY elements.  With the goal of creating an album for people who like to dance but don’t necessarily want to go out on a Saturday night, he’s…

SINGLE REVIEW: Paige – Yellow

Paige had a huge 2019 that saw her opening for the likes of Ruel and Nina Nesbitt as well as releasing two of her biggest songs yet; ‘Bloom’ and ‘Too Much To H8’. Rolling into 2020, she played her biggest shows yet by supporting Six60 on their New Zealand stadium tour and is excitingly preparing…

SINGLE REVIEW: Sam Smith feat. Demi Lovato – I’m Ready

While their third studio album may have been put on hold due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, Sam Smith is ready to give fans a new collaboration to get excited about.  The hopeful ‘I’m Ready’ hears them teaming up with Demi Lovato for a song that embraces lowering your guard and being ready to fall…

SINGLE REVIEW: Joji – Gimme Love

Joji has been perfectly setting the foundations for a career that is ready to explode even more than it already has following the release of his hits singles ‘SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK’, ‘YEAH RIGHT’ and ‘Sanctuary’.  The Japanese singer-songwriter, rapper and producer will be releasing his sophomore studio album ‘Nectar’ on July 10 and…

SINGLE REVIEW: Kelly Clarkson – I Dare You

Kelly Clarkson is ready to share a little love with her first new music since 2017. ‘I Dare You’ is a pop anthem all about choosing love over hate, over war and over hurt. It’s about opening our hearts to the possibility of what could be if we all showed some compassion and understanding. This…

SINGLE REVIEW: Florence + The Machine – Light Of Love

A surprise Florence + The Machine release is something I will always embrace. She just knows how to bring out all the emotions in a effortless way.  Finding time to shine some light in the world, the British singer-songwriter has dropped a b-side that was meant for her fourth studio album ‘High As Hope’. While…

SINGLE REVIEW: JXN – STELLAR

With the release of his impending debut EP ‘NeverASadAdventure’ coming May 15, JXN is perfectly setting up the interstellar aesthetic.  Following the release of the chilled out alt-pop lead single ‘Outta Space’ with Allday and Fossa Beats, the Melbourne based singer-songwriter is ready to keep those relaxed vibes rolling with a bit more of a…

SINGLE REVIEW: Lawson – Lovers

Lawson are a band you may be familiar with, after all they were one of the biggest breakout artists of 2012 thanks to their highly acclaimed debut album ‘Chapman Square’. With tracks like ‘When She Was Mine’, ‘Taking Over Me’ and ‘Standing In The Dark comfortably sitting in the Top 5 UK Singles Charts, it…