LIVE REVIEW: Raise ‘Em Up – The Tivoli

The 2019/2020 Australian summer has been one that has felt heartbreakingly different. With devastating bushfires raging across the country with thousands of people losing their homes, 33 people losing their lives and over a billion of wildlife deaths too, it’s been a really dark time in Australian history.  While the Government has been under heavy…

SINGLE REVIEW: Yumi Zouma – Cool For A Second

With their third studio album ‘Truth Of Consequences’ slated for a March 13 release, Yumi Zouma are ready to captivate you with their dreamy alt-pop aesthetic all over again.  ‘Cool For A Second’ is the New Zealand four-piece’s brand new single as well as the official second taste of what this new record holds for…

SINGLE REVIEW: Ziggy Alberts – Together

Ziggy Alberts is an artist who has always stood up for what he believes in and has used his platform as an artist to raise awareness about our environment and urge the importance of speaking up. So with the current state of Australia with the devastating bushfires that have struck the nation, and the lack…

SINGLE REVIEW: Hartley – How It Feels

Throughout 2019 Hartley was introducing herself to listeners with moody and brooding production, dreamy vocals and confessional lyrics. The Brisbane singer-songwriter and producer has been establishing an electronic pop blueprint to highlight her artistic talents and kickstart her career in a impactful fashion.  Her new single ‘How It Feels’ is the last piece of the…

SINGLE REVIEW: Kelsea Ballerini – LA

2020 is shaping up to be a big year for Kelsea Ballerini. The Country music favourite will finally release her poignantly titled third studio album ‘Kelsea’ on March 20. Following the release of her singles ‘Homecoming Queen?’ and ‘Club’, this record will see her opening up about her anxieties and her inner-truths that she wants…

SINGLE REVIEW: LOVA – Jealous Of My Friends

In 2018, Swedish singer-songwriter LOVA introduced herself to listeners with a collection of honest and catchy pop tracks that allowed you into her inner monologue.  With two EP’s now in the world, she’s ready to keep the ball rolling in 2020 with more new music. Her first song of the year is an honest reflection…

SINGLE REVIEW: Hayley Williams – Simmer 

Stepping away from the sonical world of Paramore for a brief moment, lead singer Hayley Williams is finally unveiling her own solo project to the world which hears her immediately heading in a new direction with lead single ‘Simmer’.  Taken from her debut album ‘Petals For Armor’ which will be released on May 8, she…

SINGLE REVIEW: Alex The Astronaut – I Think You’re Great

Over the past few years Alex The Astronaut has taken us on a journey of unique and raw storytelling with songs about equality and domestic violence leading the way. For her new single ‘I Think You’re Great’ she touches on the importance of checking in on each other and keeping that conversation open for when…

ALBUM REVIEW: Mac Miller – Circles

Mac Miller’s posthumous record ‘Circles’ is a candid and reflective final look into his life and artistry. The twelve track record plays as an aptly fitting follow on to his ‘Swimming’ project which was released a month before his death in 2018.  The record is less glossy around the edges but still holds onto the…

ALBUM REVIEW: Halsey – Manic

After listening to Halsey’s third studio album ‘Manic’ from start to finish just once through, you will be able to confidently say that this is her most cohesive and strongest record to date.  The sixteen track album is an immersive body of work that allows you into the most honest, and reflective parts of her…