Concept albums dominated the year with some incredible collections making up my top 10. But just who took the number one spot? Melanie Martinez – Crybaby Melanie Martinez was on the 2012 US series of The Voice and reached the Top 6 before being eliminated but don’t expect this to be your cliché reality…
Category: New Music
ALBUM REVIEW: Fleur East – Love, Sax & Flashbacks
This UK songstress quickly had me in high anticipation for her debut album with the infectious “Sax” cemented in my brain after a first listen. Fleur East knows how to deliver catchy pop tracks that ooze big choruses and playful lyrics and her debut album perfectly showcases that. “Love, Sax & Flashbacks” will have you…
ALBUM REVIEW: Troye Sivan – Blue Neighbourhood
At times Troye Sivan’s debut album bores with repetitive production and anti-climactic hooks but what he excels in is the groundbreaking lyrical content. Sivan has a unique platform to tell his story and is constantly looked to as a gay role model. “Blue Neighbourhood” allows him to open up and sees him becoming one of…
SINGLE REVIEW: Cyrus – Stone
Newly crowned the winner of X Factor Australia 2015, Cyrus was an early front runner with his consistent and strong performances. Topping the ITunes charts multiple times throughout the season with his impressive covers he also peaked at number 6 on the Aria Charts with a highly praised version of “Wicked Game”. His debut self-titled…
ALBUM REVIEW: The Vamps – Wake Up
The Vamps were one of my “bands to watch” acts for a long time with a string of catchy pop tracks backed by strong vocals and quotable lyrics making them an undeniable success. But the pressure of staying relevant and successful while One Direction disappear has them crumbling. “Wake Up” is a messy…
ALBUM REVIEW: Adele 25
When any album is preceded with massive hype I get worried with if it’s going to live up to the expectations. But Adele has stepped it up and delivered an album that will impress and keep you stanning. “25” is not the break up record that “21” was but it is a reflective journey that…
ALBUM REVIEW: Samantha Jade – Nine
I could start this review off with a joke about how the title “Nine” references how long we have been waiting for the album but in all seriousness Samantha Jade’s debut record perfectly balances pure heartbreak with upbeat feel good pop tracks. Album opener “Always” instantly hits you with infectious pop beats, a cool guitar…
SINGLE REVIEW: Guy Sebastian – Black And Blue
Ever since his album “Armageddon” Guy Sebastian has struggled to make an impact on the charts but with the release of “Black And Blue” this trend may change. Armed with strong production, powerful lyrics and a club ready breakdown this song has everything it needs to be a smash. “Somebody’s gonna love you, love you…
SINGLE REVIEW: Tkay Maidza – Ghost
If you haven’t heard of Tkay Maidza yet then you’re doing life all wrong. This raptress (yes I really used that word to describe her) has been dominating the Australian Music Festival circuit, playing sold out club shows nationwide and even taken it overseas supporting the likes of Years & Years and Rita Ora. “M.O.B”…
ALBUM REVIEW: Justin Bieber – Purpose
Justin Bieber has been delivering bop after bop recently with a string of hits that have separated his babyface image to the artist he has now become. On his fourth studio album “Purpose” he opens up, strips it down and bares you his all and not it’s not his penis again, I’m talking about his…