SINGLE REVIEW: JOY – Smoke Too Much

It has been two years since we’ve had new music from Brisbane based singer-songwriter JOY. In between releases she has been touring the country with the likes of James Bay and Kehlani as well as working on her forthcoming second EP. “Smoke Too Much” is the first taste of where the new music will sonically…

SINGLE REVIEW:  Vance Joy – Like Gold

Vance Joy has been touring the same record for the past three years so it was about time that he released some new material. His recent single “Lay It On Me” came just in time for his coveted set at Splendour In The Grass and now he’s following it up with the familiar “Like Gold”….

SINGLE REVIEW: Taylor Swift – Call It What You Want

With her sixth studio album “Reputation” finally being released next week Taylor Swift has dropped the final promo track before the massive release. It’s no secret that the songs from this era haven’t had as big of an impact compared to her previous records and that’s probably got something to do with the questionable experimental…

SINGLE REVIEW: Aly & AJ – I Know

Earlier this year your favourite sister duo Aly & AJ made a massive comeback and saved pop music after a 10 year hiatus. The experimental synth-pop track “Take Me” heard them heading towards a DIY influenced production and showcased a growth and maturity in their songwriting and artistry. Continuing this new approach their second single…

SINGLE REVIEW: The Presets – Do What You Want

The Presets are back with their first new song in 3 years. The electronic duo were unsure how their fourth studio album would sound after experimenting with a melancholy direction at the start of the process but instead they’ve opted to create some more synth pop bangers. “Do What You Want” is their strongest track…

ALBUM REVIEW: George Maple – Lover

George Maple is one of Australia’s leading electronic-pop artists who has some massive RNB-electronic tracks and collaborations with DJ Snake, Tkay Maidza and What So Not under her belt. The songstress is no stranger to the touring circuit playing some of Australia’s biggest festivals as well as headlining clubs shows and is about to join…

ALBUM REVIEW: Rachel Platten – Waves

I’m going to call it now, Rachel Platten’s sophomore studio record “Waves” is going to be one of the most underrated albums of 2017. For some reason this era has seen her material not charting as high or getting as much traction as her debut did and it’s a travesty because this record is stronger,…

ALBUM REVIEW: Kelly Clarkson – Meaning Of Life

For her eighth studio album Kelly Clarkson has delivered a mature and impressive new sound. It’s no secret that her last studio record was a bit of a flop with an increasingly experimental electronic pop sound that saw her slightly lose her essence. But for “Meaning Of Life” she rediscovers her roots and heads towards…

SINGLE REVIEW: Hayley Kiyoko – Feelings

Hayley Kiyoko is quite the experimental singer-songwriter. She dives into her emotions with pure honesty while throwing together a unique DIY sound that is a fusion of pop, RNB and electronica. Her debut album is expected in 2018 and she’s just dropped the follow up single to the Spotify hit “Sleepover” which hears her continuing…

SINGLE REVIEW: Tonight Alive – Temple

Australian pop-rock favourites Tonight Alive have just surprisingly announced that their fourth studio album “Underworld” will be finally released in January 2018. Kinda exciting, right? Well the even more exciting news is that they have a new single and it’s really good. “Temple” hears the now four piece heading back to their roots with heavy…