SINGLE REVIEW: The Weeknd – Heartless

Over the past couple years, The Weeknd has made himself into one of the biggest names in music. ‘Can’t Feel Your Face’ and ‘Starboy’ were dynamite songs that embodied explosive hooks that took over mainstream radio and worldwide charts.  Since the release of his heartbreak filled EP ‘My Dear Melancholy’, the Canadian singer-songwriter has had…

SINGLE REVIEW: Jess & Matt – Know About You

Jess & Matt were first introduced to Australian audiences when they became finalists on X Factor Australia in 2015 and went on to coming third in the overall competition. Since then they had success with their singles ‘Bones’, ‘Nothing Matters’ and ‘Sydney To Me’ and went on to release one EP and two albums of…

SINGLE REVIEW: Client Liaison – Champagne Affection

Client Liaison is one of the most unique bands in the Australian landscape. Creating their own trends and finding a way to continually live up to their manic originality, the dynamic duo have made a career out of going against the grain and being authentically themselves.  Placing themselves within a sparkly and polished soundscape of…

SINGLE REVIEW: Hazlett – Monsters

Continuing his genuinely vulnerable and authentic soundscapes, Hazlett has allowed listeners into a world of cinematic aesthetics this year through his singles ‘Fireworks’, ‘Suncats’ and his imaginative cover of Ricky Astley’s ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’.  His dreamy artistry is so compelling because of it’s raw foundations that are layered into these beautifully intricate arrangements…

SINGLE REVIEW: Ally Brooke – No Good

With the individual success of Normani and Camila Cabello heightening, it’s not surprising that Ally Brooke is feeling the pressure to deliver a track that will shine a spotlight on her raw talent that made her such an asset in Fifth Harmony.  Following the gradual success of ‘Lips Don’t Lie’, ‘Low Key’ and ‘Perfect’, Brooke…

2019 ARIA AWARDS RED CARPET INTERVIEWS

Australia’s music night of nights is always a glamorous and star-studded affair that mixes domestic favourites with international heavyweights as they come together to celebrate the successes of Australian artists from the year that was. The 2019 Aria Awards saw Tones And I and Dean Lewis leading the way with the award wins while other…

LIVE REVIEW: Carly Rae Jepsen – Enmore Theatre

Over the past couple of years one of the most asked touring questions in the Australian pop scene was surrounding when Carly Rae Jepsen would finally make it down under for some long awaited debut shows.  It took a festival called Sandtunes to finally book her, and while the Gold Coast based festival was  cancelled…

LIVE REVIEW: Why Don’t We – Fortitude Music Hall

There’s no denying that Why Don’t We are the biggest boyband in the world right now. The self curated American five-piece have had an interesting career which has been defined by social media, streaming and direct interaction.  The direct line of communication and personalised connection they have with their fans is something quite new to…

GALLERY: BENEE – Woolly Mammoth

‘Soaked’ was the unexpected anthem of last summer, and ever since her breakthrough success BENNE has been on a rollercoaster ride of emotions since, while she plays massive festivals, sells out headlining shows and wins coveted New Zealand Music Awards. Ahead of her inclusion on the 2020 Laneway Festival line up, the singer-songwriter has returned…

GALLERY: TUKA – The Foundry

TUKA is a prominent name and face in the Australian hip-hop scene. The Blue Mountains rapper is apart of the ARIA nominated hip-hop group Thundamentals who have paved their success through delivering a high energy live show that has seen them sell out multiple tours and play big festival slots.  Taking to the road with…