2019 has seen the birth of some brand new festivals to the Brisbane and Gold Coast region with Sandtunes, Festival X, Wildlands, Scene And Heard and One Electric Day adding some vibrancy to the growing live music scene. But another festival that has welcomely expanded their reach to the Gold Coast is the Cairns annual…
GALLERY: The Cat Empire – Fortitude Music Hall
Delivering a whole lot of soul, jazz and ska-rock elements, The Cat Empire delivered yet another engaging and energetic live show. In support of their new album ‘Stolen Diamonds’, the Melbourne collective hit the road for a series of shows that celebrated the new music that they drip fed to their fans throughout 2018 as…
EP REVIEW: Sasha Sloan – Self Portrait
Sasha Sloan knows how to articulate her inner dark thoughts in the most beautiful and honest way. Never compromising her artistic vision, the Californian singer-songwriter draws from a raw place where she’s overcome heartbreak and self-loathing by growing from the situations that have arisen in life. But by also just being authentically herself and allowing…
SINGLE REVIEW: Fickle Friends – Amateurs
UK indie-pop favourites, Fickle Friends, have been a bit quiet throughout 2019. Other than a little bit of touring they’ve spent most of their year in the studio and working on what the next chapter of Fickle Friends looks, sounds and feels like. And apparently it’s a little euphoric. ‘Amateurs’ is the bands first and only…
SINGLE REVIEW: JP Saxe feat. Julia Michaels – If The World Was Ending
Hitting you right in the feels, JP Saxe and Julia Michaels have teamed up for an end of the world themed love song that will have you thinking quite deeply about your past relationships and questioning the big question of, “what if”.. Written after the Californian coast earthquake earlier this year, they reflect on the…
SINGLE REVIEW: JXN – Just Okay
It’s nearly been a year since JXN released his debut single ‘Solitude’, and since that impressive release he’s been constantly growing and adding to his artistry. Soaked in hip-hop and RNB influences, he’s shown an immediate maturity within his songwriting and production execution that has gained worldwide attention and impressive streaming traction. Following his recent…
ALBUM REVIEW: Jessica Mauboy – Hilda
Jessica Mauboy is entering a whole new era of her career. Her fourth studio album ‘Hilda’ hears her reacquainting herself with her RNB roots and resurfacing herself as a storyteller. Opening up about her family, relationships and struggle with love, this is the most personal we have heard Mauboy. Sonically it feels like the mature…
EP REVIEW: Thandi Phoenix – Thandi Phoenix
The growth of Thandi Phoenix over the past couple of years is a glittery, soulful and captivating journey. I’ve said it before and I will say it again; she is one of Australia’s best live performers and also one of the countries most underrated acts. Her live show is slick, her delivery with her band…
SINGLE REVIEW: Havana Brown – ALL DAY
With a string of hits like ‘We Run The Night’, ‘Warrior’ and ‘Big Banana’ in her discography, Havana Brown is ready to make her big pop chart return. While her recent RNB infused singles ‘Glimpse’ and ‘Cookie’ haven’t made the memorable impact that was expected, Brown’s return to her RNB roots is one her longterm…
SINGLE REVIEW: Paces feat. Yorke – Vertigo
After releasing his sophomore studio album ‘Zag’ last year, Paces has been playing a patient waiting game. In between live shows and studio sessions, he’s been preparing his next move which is a big one. Announcing his signing with Island Records Australia, the Gold Coast musician and producer has commenced the beginning of a new…
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