Following the release of his debut album ‘Cosmic’ last year, Bazzi has returned with a bold and impactful mixtape that is just as engaging as his debut record. ‘Soul Searching’ is a very honest affair that hears him baring his pain but also highlighting the contrast of hope and love that intertwines with the nature…
ALBUM REVIEW: Tori Kelly – Inspired By True Events
After winning 2 x Grammy’s for her gospel EP ‘Hiding Place’ earlier this year, Tori Kelly has returned with her most intimate and honest collection of material yet. Her sophomore record ‘Inspired By True Events’ is unapologetically her in the most sincere and raw way. What her gospel side-project allowed her to do was find…
LIVE REVIEW: Dope Lemon – The Tivoli
In classic Dope Lemon style, their sold out Brisbane show felt a bit like a crazy acid trip. With an at capacity crowd filling up The Tivoli on a Thursday night, there were drinks being spilled left, right and centre as the rhythmic swaying to the zoned out stylings began. Soaked in red lighting, the…
SINGLE REVIEW: Katy Perry – Small Talk
It’s the idea that you can go from spending all of your time with someone, knowing everything there is to know about them and ecstatically talk with them into the early hours of the morning without getting bored which is so dream-like. Everyone wants that feeling. Everyone wants to be so infatuated with someone to…
SINGLE REVIEW: Ruel – Face To Face
Ruel is a force to be reckoned with on all possible levels. At the fresh age of 16, the Australian singer-songwriter is showcasing a raw talent that is above and beyond his peers and elders in the industry. Tapping into a soulful sound and production that is missing in the current climate, it’s refreshing to…
SINGLE REVIEW: Love Fame Tragedy – Backflip
It’s really interesting when the lead singer of a band as established and unique as The Wombats, decides to have a side project. At the end of the day, a lot of The Wombats difference in the industry, comes from the uniqueness of lead vocalist, Matthew Murphy. And with the premiere of Love Fame Tragedy…
SINGLE REVIEW: Hazlett – Suncats
Capturing the emotional tenderness of Sufjan Stevens and the anthemic hopefulness of Dean Lewis, Brisbane singer-songwriter Hazlett continues his artistic journey in a strong and captivating manner. ‘Suncats’ is a song that embodies a hopeful moment during it’s most vulnerable core. Finding strength during the self-pity stage that follows a break-up, he was inspired by…
SINGLE REVIEW: Bonnie Anderson – Never Be The One
Bonnie Anderson has never stopped believing in herself or her vision. The Melbourne based singer-songwriter is a powerhouse vocalist and over the years she has proved that with singles like ‘Raise The Bar’, ‘Unbroken’ and most recently she dropped the gorgeous and stripped back ‘Sorry’ which reiterated that. With her time now divided between filming…
SINGLE REVIEW: Hartley – Used To
Following her recent signing to Warner Music Australia, Hartley is ready to re-introduce herself in a bold and polished way. The Brisbane based singer-songwriter uploaded a DIY string of tracks onto Triple J Unearthed which gained a lot of traction and interest from industry personnel and listeners alike. It was her dreamy and slick vocals…
SINGLE REVIEW: CXLOE feat. Gnash – Sick
CXLOE is killing the game, and she is not holding anything back in the aim to become the biggest name in Australian pop. With this goal clearly set in her vision, the Central Coast singer-songwriter has been consistently delivering a string of hard-hitting pop songs that embody an experimental layer, making her immediately stand out….