Introducing herself to listeners with a tantalizing array of neo-soul, jazz pop and RNB, DVNA’s debut EP ‘All My Friends’ is an impressive and self-assured collection of tracks. The Gold Coast based singer-songwriter bursted onto the scene in 2018 with ‘Girl On The Move’, and since then has performed at huge events like BIGSOUND and…
INTERVIEW: Why Don’t We
Why Don’t We are currently one of the biggest boybands in the world, and following the release of their debut album ‘8 Letters’ in 2018, and the extensive worldwide tour that followed in 2019, the American five-piece are ready to re-introduce themselves to listeners in an exciting and more defined way. ‘Fallin’’ is the first…
LIVE REVIEW: Hope D – The Outpost
With only three singles currently out in the world and 1.1 million accumulated streams on Spotify alone, Hope D is very much a newcomer on the rise! The Brisbane based singer-songwriter has sold out FIVE headline shows at The Outpost, and the buzz couldn’t be louder for her growing trajectory. Kicking off these intimate Covid-safe…
LIVE REVIEW: Dami Im – The Triffid
Following the release of her empowering and anthemic new single ‘Paper Dragon’, Dami Im is hitting the road for an intimate Queensland Tour full of Covid-safe shows. Kicking off the run of dates in her hometown of Brisbane at The Triffid, this show marked the second time that she had performed in the venue during…
EP REVIEW: Cate – Love, The Madness
There are a lot of incredible pop newcomers who are baring their hearts to listeners with an intriguing palette of ear worm hooks and deep emotions. And one of my recent must listen favourites comes from London based Canadian singer-songwriter Cate. Her debut EP ‘Love, The Madness’ is a beautifully warm and reflective collection of…
EP REVIEW: Thomas Headon – The Goodbye EP
While the world has been in a global lockdown it has really highlighted that there are two distinct type of people. Some are keeping busy with creative projects, and some are taking the time to reflect and intricately take care of their mental health. Thomas Headon has been a key representation of the former. Throughout…
SINGLE REVIEW: Kylie Minogue – Magic
Kylie Minogue is back in her Disco-pop lane, and she is THRIVING. Her poignantly titled fifteenth studio album ‘Disco’ will be released on November 6 and promises to be a nostalgic affair that brings the groovy attributes of disco back through a 2020 filtered lens. The lead single ‘Say Something’ delivered a groovy synth baseline…
SINGLE REVIEW: Jack Gray – That Guy
Following the release of his infectiously penned single ‘I Got 3’, Jack Gray is laying the foundations for the next chapter in his journey with a moodier pop-rock moment. ‘That Guy’ is a step towards the sonical direction he explored on ‘Down Side Of Up’ from his debut EP, and shows listeners a grittier side…
SINGLE REVIEW: Glades – Crush
2020 has been an exciting year for Glades as the Australian pop trio have been rolling out a string of polished singles from their highly anticipated forthcoming sophomore record ‘Planetarium’. Following in the footsteps of the DIY tinged ‘Vertigo’ and the euphoric pop layered ‘Blonde’, they’ve backed them up with a pulsating synth and bass…
SINGLE REVIEW: Ashton Irwin – Skinny Skinny
Stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist, Ashton Irwin (from 5 Seconds Of Summer) is finally ready to show the world the multi-talented musician he is, with a vulnerably and experimentally charged record created during lockdown. ‘Superbloom’ will be unveiled to the world on October 23 and promises to be a candid and vulnerable…