It’s nearly been a year since JXN released his debut single ‘Solitude’, and since that impressive release he’s been constantly growing and adding to his artistry. Soaked in hip-hop and RNB influences, he’s shown an immediate maturity within his songwriting and production execution that has gained worldwide attention and impressive streaming traction. Following his recent…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Jessica Mauboy – Hilda
Jessica Mauboy is entering a whole new era of her career. Her fourth studio album ‘Hilda’ hears her reacquainting herself with her RNB roots and resurfacing herself as a storyteller. Opening up about her family, relationships and struggle with love, this is the most personal we have heard Mauboy. Sonically it feels like the mature…
EP REVIEW: Thandi Phoenix – Thandi Phoenix
The growth of Thandi Phoenix over the past couple of years is a glittery, soulful and captivating journey. I’ve said it before and I will say it again; she is one of Australia’s best live performers and also one of the countries most underrated acts. Her live show is slick, her delivery with her band…
SINGLE REVIEW: Havana Brown – ALL DAY
With a string of hits like ‘We Run The Night’, ‘Warrior’ and ‘Big Banana’ in her discography, Havana Brown is ready to make her big pop chart return. While her recent RNB infused singles ‘Glimpse’ and ‘Cookie’ haven’t made the memorable impact that was expected, Brown’s return to her RNB roots is one her longterm…
SINGLE REVIEW: Paces feat. Yorke – Vertigo
After releasing his sophomore studio album ‘Zag’ last year, Paces has been playing a patient waiting game. In between live shows and studio sessions, he’s been preparing his next move which is a big one. Announcing his signing with Island Records Australia, the Gold Coast musician and producer has commenced the beginning of a new…
SINGLE REVIEW: Woodes – Silent Disco
Woodes is an artist whose cinematic inclined sonical landscape has continually evolved over time. As she heads into the release of her debut album in early 2020, she wants to grow and expand her artistry even further. Inspired by everything that is happening around her, these honest narratives reflect on personal relationships, thoughts and social…
SINGLE REVIEW: Katy Perry – Harleys In Hawaii
Katy Perry is getting bold and experimental with her forthcoming fifth studio album. Returning to her pop roots on ‘Never Really Over’ and ‘Small Talk’, she dived further into the sonical palette and reinvented the direction she wanted to go in. Her new single ‘Harley’s In Hawaii’ is a deeper dive into experimentation as she…
SINGLE REVIEW: Cub Sport Featuring Darren Hayes – I Never Cried So Much In My Whole Life
Deep down we are all emotional beings. We are all connected in a spiritual way and sometimes we just need to let that show. For some reason we only ever associate crying and emotions with sadness and negativity, but in some situations we can get so overwhelmed and happy that we unleash those emotions. It’s…
ALBUM REVIEW: Japanese Wallpaper – Glow
Soaked in moody aesthetics, Japanese Wallpaper’s debut album is the glittery atmospheric release you wanted to hear from him. Growing from his cinematically inclined chill-pop roots, this album heads towards a polished pop delivery that sees him growing as a singer, songwriter and producer. The whole record is a personal exploration of self discovery as…
SINGLE REVIEW: Harry Styles – Lights Up
“Do you know who you are?”, Harry Styles questions in the anthemic return to the spotlight since his 2017 self-titled debut. ‘Lights Up’ is a bold and invigorating release that continues the soulful rock-pop sound he’s established and further reach towards that much wanted stadium status. Coinciding with National Coming Out Day, Styles embraces his…