EP REVIEW: Alex The Astronaut – See You Soon

2017 has already seen Alex The Astronaut release her debut EP, feature on Triple J’s Like A Version, play a coveted set at BigSound as well as tour the country with Montaigne. But now the sydney singer-songwriter is preparing the release of her second EP as well as a massive national headlining tour which kicks…

ALBUM REVIEW: Chase Atlantic – Chase Atlantic

After drip feeding their debut album over the course of the year by releasing three EP’s Chase Atlantic are finally ready to give it to you in its entirety. Their self titled record is an experimental collection of indie-rock meets RNB meets electronic indie-pop synths. It’s a diverse and mature sound that channels the likes…

SINGLE REVIEW: Jessie J – Not My Ex

The lead up to Jessie J’s fourth studio album “R.O.S.E” has been an anti-climatic journey. Lead single “Think About That” was a complete snore while promo single “Real Deal” was an embarrassing mess. But she’s trying to reignite the spark with her second single “Not My Ex” but the mid-tempo RNB jam fails to make…

SINGLE REVIEW: Lauv – Easy Love

Lauv is a newcomer that is worth getting excited over. His debut EP ‘Lost In The Light” was an moody affair that introduced a raw vulnerability within his songwriting. His recent single “I Like Me Better” was an upbeat commercial breakthrough that saw him adding an electronic twist to his production. Since then he has…

SINGLE REVIEW: Sam Smith – Pray 

After the underwhelming reception to his anti-climatic lead single “Too Good At Goodbyes” Sam Smith has decided to already release the next single from his forthcoming sophomore record “The Thrill Of It All”. Taking a slightly more rhythmic direction “Pray” hears him experimenting like we’ve never heard him before. This is unsurprisingly because it’s been…

SINGLE REVIEW: Rachel Platten – Perfect For You

Rachel Platten’s debut album “Wildfire” was a collection of strong adult pop with empowering lyrics and radio ready hooks. But for her forthcoming sophomore record “Waves” the Californian songstress is going towards a more experimental sound while still delivering those feel good moments. “Perfect For You” picks up where the synth injected self empowerment track…

SINGLE REVIEW: Charlie Puth – How Long

Charlie Puth had a lucky breakthrough in 2015 with the catchy (and annoying) lead single “Marvin Gaye” from his critically panned debut album “Nine Track Mind”. He later restored the faith with the honest and mature “We Don’t Talk Anymore” which saw him re-entering the charts again. For his sophomore record “Voice Notes” he is…

SINGLE REVIEW: P!nk – Whatever You Want

Next week P!nk will finally unleash her new album “Beautiful Trauma” into the world but before she does she wants to offer you one final promo track. “Whatever You Want” is a departure from the dance pop and attitude filled material we’ve heard so far from this record. The song begins with a similar melody…

SINGLE REVIEW: Maroon 5 feat. Julia Michaels – Help Me Out

Maroon 5 will finally be releasing their sixth studio album “Red Pill Blues” on November 3 and with the disappointing promo singles so far I’m not really excited by this news. And what a surprise their new single that they’ve just dropped to coincide with the album announcement is average too. “Help Me Out” should…

SINGLE REVIEW: Muki – Friends Don’t Make Out

Australian newcomer Muki impressed with her K-POP influenced debut single “Sassaparilla” where she fused her electronic pop sound with some Korean dance pop elements. After receiving a strong response to the infectious track and touring the country with Client Liaison she is ready for single number two. “Friends Don’t Make Out” continues this cheeky and…