Last year Conan Gray boldly delivered his debut album ‘Kid Krow’ and had us immediately falling in love with his vulnerable explorations through tracks like ‘Heather’ and then dancing through anthems likes ‘Maniac’. With his world tour being put on hold because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Californian singer-songwriter has been working on new…
SINGLE REVIEW: Amy Shark feat. Keith Urban – Love Songs Ain’t For Us
Amy Shark is continually kicking goals left, right, and centre, and her new single ‘Love Songs Ain’t For Us’ is another big moment in her career. Not only does the song feature Australian country music legend Keith Urban, but it was also a co-write between her and Ed Sheeran. HUGE. With a whole discography of…
SINGLE REVIEW: MAY-A – Time I Love To Waste
Capturing our attention with the vulnerable ‘Apricots’ last year, MAY-A proved herself to be a newcomer that you need to get acquainted with. The coming of age track was an ode to the process of acknowledging your sexuality, and acted as a letter to her younger self explaining that she’s searching for something that she…
SINGLE REVIEW: Nessa Barrett feat. jxdn – la di die
Nessa Barrett and jxdn are perfect representations of the new-wave of artists that are going to start popping up on our radars over the next year. After building a massive social media following on TikTok, both of these artists have trailblazed their way onto streaming platforms with huge numbers being recorded for both of their…
SINGLE REVIEW: Polish Club – Stop For A Minute
I’m a sucker for a big pop-rock moment that is all about contrast and layering. The ultimate power of music is having you dance and sweat it out to an infectious and groove inhibited beat that lyrically layers a bigger punch. And that is exactly what Polish Club have done with this 80’s inspired monster…
SINGLE REVIEW: Olivia Holt – Do You Miss Me
Break-ups never seem to make sense. Someone always moves on first and leaves the other person questioning the legitimacy of the relationship they shared. As someone who has been left in that situation multiple times, I can confirm that it never gets easier. You find yourself watching their new life through the lens of social…
INTERVIEW: Nick Ward
Unravelling an internalised vulnerability that has been built into him, Nick Ward has learnt to let it go and allow listeners into the candid thoughts that circle his mind. His debut EP ‘Everything I Wish I Told You’ is a cinematically penned collection of tracks that explores these personal and self-reflective stories. It’s a coming-of-age…
EP REVIEW: Rita Ora x Imanbek – Bang
Rita Ora is currently in Australia and quarantining ahead of the next season of The Voice Australia as she prepares to become a judge on the massive TV show juggernaut. And while she’s waiting to start filming, she’s dropped a brand new EP which marks her first body of work music since her 2018 sophomore…
SINGLE REVIEW: SACHI – Take Me Back
New Zealand production duo SACHI have returned with a MONSTER of a track that is co-written and featuring Australian pop favourite G FLIP. Continuing on from their dark, brooding, bold and pulsating debut EP ‘Nights With Ruby’ in 2019, they’ve been evolving their sound with a lighter sound highlighted in recent single ‘You (A la)’. …
SINGLE REVIEW: P!nk feat. Willow Sage Hart – Cover Me In Sunshine
A new P!nk single is always going to be welcome, especially when it’s a wholesome pop duet with her daughter Willow Sage Hart. ‘Cover Me In Sunshine’ is something the singer-songwriter wanted to release for no real reason, except to bring joy during a time that has been overweighed with negativity and uncertainty. Inspired by…