ALBUM REVIEW: Charli XCX – Sucker

Charli XCX is cementing her claim as “the one to watch” and “the next big thing” after a massive year topping the charts with “Boom Clap”, ‘Break The Rules” and featuring on Iggy Azalea’s smash hit “Fancy”. She’s finishing 2014 with the release of her highly anticipated second studio album and it’s just as pop-tastic…

ALBUM REVIEW: Guy Sebastian – Madness

When you look at the numbers Guy Sebastian is easily one of Australia’s most successful musicians and with eleven years experience in the industry he’s showing no sign of slowing down. “Madness” is Sebastian’s seventh studio album and his most eclectic to date. Opening with the title track “Madness” he delivers an anthemic track with…

ALBUM REVIEW: David Guetta – Listen

For years David Guetta was one of the most sought after producers but in recent times he’s lost that spot to rival Calvin Harris who continually dominates the charts. His last album “Nothing But The Beat” was a critically acclaimed success introducing the world to many number one hits and summer anthems across 2011/12. Three…

ALBUM REVIEW: Iggy Azalea – Reclassified

2014 – The year of Iggy Azalea. We should really just rename the year that to be honest. From having overwhelming success with her debut album “The New Classic” to topping that charts with “Fancy”, Black Widow” and “Problem” there’s no surprise every won’t stop talking about her. As an artist Iggy has come a…

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Rixton

Attention teenage girls; I would like to introduce you to your new obsession. Rixton are a four piece English pop/RNB band who started uploading covers of artists like Taylor Swift, Chris Brown and Rita Ora to YouTube before being signed to Interscope Records and managed by industry heavyweight Scooter Braun. Jake, Charley, Danny and Lewi…

SINGLE REVIEW: Gwen Stefani – Spark The Fire

2014 has been the year of music comebacks but none as exciting as the return of the original queen, Gwen Stefani. Her first single “Baby Don’t Lie” dabbled in infectious reggae pop inspired beats produced by industry heavyweight Ryan Tedder. Her second single “Spark The Fire” enlists the help from long term collaborator and friend Pharrell Williams….

ALBUM REVIEW: Beyoncé – Platinum Edition

Thankfully this time round Beyoncé has given us some warning of a release so we could mentally and physically prepare ourselves for the slayage. With only two new songs and four remixes there isn’t much new material but what she gives us is EPIC. “7/11” is your new favourite Jam with its basic beat and…

ALBUM REVIEW: Azealia Banks – Broke With Expensive Taste

After three years Azealia Banks’ electric debut album “Broke With Expensive Taste” is finally here and it doesn’t disappoint The controversial raptress has a lot to say and doesn’t shy away from saying it with this eclectic mix of rap, pop, dance and 90’s RNB. Serving truth and realness with a bit of well rhymed…

SINGLE REVIEW: Band Aid 30 – Do They Know It’s Christmas? (2014)

If you’ve been into a shopping mall over the past couple of weeks you will already be well aware that it’s nearly Christmas with the over the top decorations and unwanted Christmas carols blasting through the speakers. If you’re like me you’re probably not ready to get into the Christmas spirit just yet, after all…

ALBUM REVIEW: Nick Jonas – Nick Jonas

We all know that sex sells and with a shirtless crutch grabbing photo shoot and countless sexual identity comments there’s no denying Nick Jonas knows this too. Completely re-inventing his sound and image for the release of his second solo studio album he has taken a sexually driven route that’s unsurprisingly got people talking. If…