E^ST’s debut album ‘I’m Doing It’ is a surprisingly comforting collection of songs that embraces the process of heartbreak and self-healing. Following in the footsteps of Lorde’s ‘Melodrama’, this body of work captures that raw emotional intensity in the most beautiful and understanding way as she finds hope within the darkness. Teasing the direction of…
INTERVIEW: Paige
Paige is one of New Zealand’s most pure rising stars. The talented singer-songwriter has built her fanbase from the humble beginnings behind her YouTube channel where she’d regularly upload covers and VLOG’s. From there she independently released her acoustic debut EP ‘On My Own’ in 2017, before signing with Sony Music New Zealand in 2019….
ALBUM REVIEW: Taylor Swift – Folklore
Taylor Swift broke the internet with the announcement of her surprise eighth studio album ‘Folklore’, and in three short days it has already sold over a million physical copies, broken streaming records and became the highest selling album of the year. Also on top of that, literally no one saw this album coming, and it…
SINGLE REVIEW: Jeremy Zucker – Supercuts
Jeremy Zucker only released his debut album ‘Love Is Not Dying’ in April, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic he hasn’t been able to immerse himself in touring like planned, so he’s been working on some new music to soak yourself in. ‘Supercuts’ is the first taste of this new music and it feels like…
SINGLE REVIEW: Evie Irie – Little More Love
Evie Irie is a newcomer you need to get acquainted with ASAP. Her debut EP ‘5 Weeks In LA’ was an explosive affair of indie-pop that immediately turned heads. And at the front of that EP was the angsty anthem ‘Bitter’ which showed listeners the instant command she can have. Her second EP ‘The Optimist’…
SINGLE REVIEW: Whethan feat. K.Flay – Hurting On Purpose
With Whethan’s debut album ‘FANTASY’ slated for release later this year, the Chicago based producer has been dropping a string of singles to welcome you into the sonical world this body of work lives within. Following in the footsteps of ‘So Good’ featuring Bulow, ‘Upside Down’ featuring Grouplove, ‘All In My Head’ featuring Grandson and…
SINGLE REVIEW: Maroon 5 – Nobody’s Love
Maroon 5 had a long track record of smash hits that dominated radio and charts alike, starting back in 2002 with ‘This Love’ and ‘She Will Be Loved’. And to be honest they still do, with recent hits ‘Memories’, ’Girls Like You’ and ‘What Lovers Do’ receiving that same heavy rotation. But the music just…
SINGLE REVIEW: Little Mix – Holiday
Returning to the groovy-pop sound behind their 2016 album ‘Glory Days’, Little Mix are ready to have a lot of fun ahead of their sixth studio album which is expected to drop later this year. ‘Holiday’ follows in the footsteps of ‘Break Up Song’ which gave listeners a 80’s inspired sonic similar to Dua Lipa’s…
SINGLE REVIEW: Emalia – Suga Rush
Australia has a new RNB princess on the rise, and her name is Emalia. The Sydney based singer-songwriter has been introducing herself to listeners over the past year with a string of singles that have showed a distinct diversity and growth in her artistry. ‘Suga Rush’ is her third single for 2020 and preludes her…
SINGLE REVIEW: Swaré – Only You
Swaré is ready to bring back some nostalgic Jamiroquai meets Miami Horror vibes into the world, and brighten your 2020 with his infectious and empowering new single. ‘Only You’ hears the Sydney based singer, songwriter and producer taking more of a slick indie-pop meets disco approach with the production as he guides listeners on an…