Modern day love is an interesting concept that millions of people are still struggling with adjusting to. We have gone from a romantic world that was fuelled by the want and need for human connection to being accustomed to a faux version of it through social media and dating apps that have completely changed the…
INTERVIEW: half•alive
Embracing the experimental layers of their artistry, Californian trio half•alive are holding nothing back in their attempt to create something unique and memorable through their legacy. Their debut album ‘Now, Not Yet’ has only been out for a week and Josh Taylor (vocals), Brett Kramer (drums) and J Tyler Johnson (bassist) are sitting on the…
INTERVIEW: WAAX
Exploding onto the local Brisbane music scene with an abundance of energy, screaming and anger, WAAX quickly made themselves known as an act that you had to get acquainted with. It was always a known fact that they were destined to blow up, and with their career in a steady incline since the beginning, they…
LIVE REVIEW: HALF•ALIVE – The Zoo
half•alive are a band that have made their global impact from embracing the unexpected. They’ve never been one to follow trends, instead they make them. With the breakthrough success of their mammoth single ‘still feel.’ they’ve catapulted into pop culture with their vibrant and experimental music videos and catchy hooks that you aren’t likely to…
EP REVIEW: Fletcher – You Ruined New York For Me
For so long, emotions were hidden deep in pop music by metaphors with artists so worried about what people would think if they showed a little vulnerability and questioned if they would receive any radio-play if they didn’t do a song about partying. However those times have changed with songwriters like Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter,…
SINGLE REVIEW: Normani – Motivation
Over the past year, Normani has become the collaboration queen. While she was preparing the release of her highly anticipated debut solo single, she strategically kept up appearances and kept the hype building as she featured on tracks with artists like Khalid, Sam Smith, 6lack and Calvin Harris. Making sure she was introducing herself to…
SINGLE REVIEW: Taylor Swift – Lover
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…
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