In one week Taylor Swift will release her seventh studio album ‘Lover’ which has arguably already become her most controversial record yet. Following the politically charged ‘Reputation’ which was all about her taking control of her own narrative, Swift has gone down a very cliche path. From releasing the ultra-cheesy ‘ME!’ to exploiting pop and…
SINGLE REVIEW: Charli XCX feat. Sky Ferreira – Cross You Out
For any emotional gay out there, a Charli XCX and Sky Ferreira collaboration is the ultimate dream. So with the announcement of ‘Cross You Out’, the expectations were high as people anticipated to see what the two strong songwriters from their own unique lanes came up with together. And it’s safe to say this song…
SINGLE REVIEW: Gabrielle Aplin feat. JP Cooper – Losing Me
The evolution of Gabrielle Aplin as an artist is wildly captivating. First introduced as this timid singer-songwriter with a magical voice, she has evolved over time and found the personal confidence that has also been reflected in her new saturated pop stylings. At first I wasn’t sure how to feel about her pure pop EP…
SINGLE REVIEW: Waterparks – Watch What Happens Next
It was a 107 degrees Fahrenheit day in Las Vegas at Vans Warped Tour when I was cheering on fellow Australian’s Tonight Alive and Chase Atlantic on the legendary final cross country tour when I was introduced to a band with a brightly coloured hair lead singer. Waterparks were a pop-punk band whose name I…
SINGLE REVIEW: Royal And The Southern Echo – Don’t Think About Me
Following the release of his debut EP ‘Correspondence’ late last year, Royal And The Southern Echo is returning with a vibrant indie pop-rock song that holds an anthemic touch. ‘Don’t Think About Me’ is one of those songs that upon a first listen will have you immediately drawn into the whole emotive storyline. Reflecting on…
SINGLE REVIEW: Miley Cyrus – Slide Away
Earlier this week you read the headlines that Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth had split and now you better be ready to hear about the heartbreak through Cyrus’ take on the situation. The timing is quick, but the heartbreak is obviously real and instead of letting the tabloids talk, she decided to take control of…
GALLERY: WAAX – The Triffid
Over the past couple of years WAAX have turned the volume up in a big way. From playing local gigs around Brisbane to headlining sold out shows across the country, playing huge festivals and even making the Triple J Hottest 100 with their single ‘Labrador’, they have created some impressive impact for a band who…
LIVE REVIEW: Hein Cooper – Black Bear Lodge
Over the years, Hein Cooper has melodically grown his indie-folk-pop into the cinematic form that inhabits his recently released sophomore album ‘Underneath It All’. After basing himself in Montreal for a little while, Cooper has returned home to Australia for a big run of headline shows. But this time around, there is one major difference…
LIVE REIVEW: Boy & Bear – The Tivoli
After taking a forced hiatus in the middle of their inclining trajectory in 2016 because of worrying health reasons, Boy & Bear are officially back. With the release of their fourth studio album ‘Suck On Light’ slated for a September 27 release and to celebrate the impact of their recent single ‘Hold Your Nerve’, the…
SINGLE REVIEW: Tkay Maidza feat Jpegmafia – Awake
Tkay Maidza knows how to make a tune. She always has, and something tells me that she always will. From the moment she bombarded onto the scene in 2013 with ‘Brontosaurus’, she had people ecstatically singing and dancing along with her right through to her debut album ‘TKAY’ in 2016 and again with the hyped…
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