Dua Lipa – Training Season Dua Lipa is back on her pop-star shit with a song that feels even bigger than “Houdini”. On “Training Season” the British artist comes in hot with a psychedelic pop sonic that is elevated from its predecessor and packs an unexpected punch. The track grows on you with every listen…
Category: New Music
SINGLE REVIEWS OF THE WEEK: Maggie Rogers, Noah Kahan, Dylan, Oliver Cronin, girl in red, Gwen Stefani & Blake Shelton
Maggie Rogers – Don’t Forget Me Maggie Rogers has returned to her roots for a song that feels like a warm hug when you need it the most. “Don’t Forget Me” is the lead single and title track from her forthcoming third studio album which will be released on April 12. It’s a song that…
SINGLE REVIEWS OF THE WEEK: girli, Kaylee Bell + Navvy, Alexander 23, FLETCHER, Ezra, Eilish Gilligan
girli – Be With Me London based alt-pop fave girli is preparing for the release of her sophomore studio album “Matriarchy” out May 17. Following the release of recent singles “Nothing Hurts Like A Girl” and title track “Matriarchy”, she has kicked off 2024 with the anthemic “Be With Me” which is a bonafide self-love…
SINGLE REVIEWS OF THE WEEK: Benson Boone, Meg Smith, Blusher, Amy Shark, Noah Kahan & Sam Fender, CXLOE, San Cisco
Benson Boone – Beautiful Things US rising star Benson Boone has kicked off what is to be a massive year for him with one of his most impressive releases yet. Following in the footsteps of “NIGHTS LIKE THESE” and “In The Stars”, his new single “Beautiful Things” packs a powerful hook full of raw emotion…
FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Ariana Grande – yes, and?
The much-anticipated return of Ariana Grande is finally upon us. “yes, and?” Is a playful pop song that hears Ariana returning to the dance-pop soundscape with a “Vogue” sample lifting the production into every gay club where it will be on rotation for the entire year. There are a few bold production decisions that both…
SINGLE REVIEWS OF THE WEEK: Spacey Jane, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Marcagi, Faye Webster, K.FLAY, Sea Girls
Spacey Jane – One Bad Day Following a two year run with their sophomore album “Here Comes Everybody”, West Australian indie-rock favourites Spacey Jane are officially closing the chapter with one final new song. “One Bad Day” comes as a thank you to fans, and bookends the end of “Here Comes Everybody” and serves as…
Single Reviews Of The Week: Omar Apollo, Illy, Kenya Grace, Tkay Maidza, Noah Kahan, Jude York
Omar Apollo – Live For Me Omar Apollo is genuinely sitting on top of the world at the moment. There is an excitement that feels electric behind his discography that is finding its way into mainstream culture thanks to some major artist co-signs, tour supports and festival slots. Following his critically acclaimed and Grammy nominated…
SINGLE REVIEWS OF THE WEEK – Empress Of, Ed Sheeran, PinkPantheress, Del Water Gap, Mike Sabath, NEIKED, Two Door Cinema Club
Empress Of (feat. Rina Sawayama) – Kiss Me Last year Empress Of delivered one of the best pop songs of 2022 with “Save Me”, and following the accompanying EP she’s kept a little quiet on the new music front during 2023, but she’s ready to reclaim her throne. “Kiss Me” hears her teaming up with…
ALBUM REVIEW: Chappell Roan – The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess
It’s been a little while since we’ve had an amazing pure-pop record. And Chappell Roan is single-handedly bringing back that standard with her debut album “The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess”. The nostalgic feeling that is embedded in this record is reminiscent of Lady Gaga’s “The Fame” as it introduces us to someone…
SINGLE REVIEWS OF THE WEEK – Troye Sivan, Jean Dawson, Bella Poarch, Oliver Cronin & Landon Barker
Troye Sivan – Got Me Started Troye Sivan returned earlier this year with “Rush” and consequently broke the internet with its infectious hook and vivid accompanying music video which has now earned him three ARIA Award nominations. And now he’s ready to continue the hype ahead of his third studio album “Something To Give You”…