The road to the release of Eilish Gilligan’s debut album has been a long and windy one, but she’s finally at its destination with “Final Girl” out in the world. The expansive pop record is one full of vulnerability, experimentation, and spine-tingling vocals. Immediately hitting you with eight perfect pop songs, she dives into dark…
SINGLE REVIEWS OF THE WEEK: Dua Lipa, Thomas Headon, Royal & The Serpent & GAYLE, Beyonce, Alexander 23, Alfie Templeman, Sasha Alex Sloan, Wallows
Dua Lipa – Training Season Dua Lipa is back on her pop-star shit with a song that feels even bigger than “Houdini”. On “Training Season” the British artist comes in hot with a psychedelic pop sonic that is elevated from its predecessor and packs an unexpected punch. The track grows on you with every listen…
SINGLE REVIEWS OF THE WEEK: Maggie Rogers, Noah Kahan, Dylan, Oliver Cronin, girl in red, Gwen Stefani & Blake Shelton
Maggie Rogers – Don’t Forget Me Maggie Rogers has returned to her roots for a song that feels like a warm hug when you need it the most. “Don’t Forget Me” is the lead single and title track from her forthcoming third studio album which will be released on April 12. It’s a song that…
LIVE REVIEW: Hemlocke Springs – Oxford Art Factory
Hemlocke Springs is the weirdest pop star on the rise currently. And honestly, that is the biggest compliment. The North Carolina singer, songwriter, and producer is a long way from home on her first Australian tour for Laneway Festival as well as two headline shows. For the Sydney date, she had just hopped off a…
LIVE REVIEW: Louis Tomlinson – Qudos Bank Arena
Louis Tomlinson is a true performer, and he always knows how to turn it on and give fans a special moment. His latest Australian tour saw him returning to arena’s where these accoladed venues packed out with die-hard fans excited to see the One Direction member in his solo lane. This tour follows his sold…
SINGLE REVIEWS OF THE WEEK: girli, Kaylee Bell + Navvy, Alexander 23, FLETCHER, Ezra, Eilish Gilligan
girli – Be With Me London based alt-pop fave girli is preparing for the release of her sophomore studio album “Matriarchy” out May 17. Following the release of recent singles “Nothing Hurts Like A Girl” and title track “Matriarchy”, she has kicked off 2024 with the anthemic “Be With Me” which is a bonafide self-love…
LIVE REVIEW: Noah Kahan – Hordern Pavilion
5 years ago I stood at the front of The Tivoli in Brisbane absolutely in awe of Noah Kahan who was supporting Leon Bridges. His debut album “Busyhead” was in the roll out process, and he was finding his stride as a writer and a performer. Walking away from that show you knew that you…
INTERVIEW: Johnny Orlando
Rising star Johnny Orlando is quickly making himself known as an artist you NEED to know. The Canadian singer-songwriter rapidly built a supportive fanbase that have followed him since he was posting YouTube covers of some of their other favourite artists. From there he started releasing his own original music and has evolved over time…
LIVE REVIEW: Becky Hill – Liberty Hall
Becky Hill turned a sold out show at Liberty Hall into the hottest club night over the weekend in Sydney. The English singer-songwriter’s first Australian tour was a sold out affair, with the excited crowd singing every word of every song right back to her for the full hour show. The packed venue was brimming…
LIVE REVIEW: Gracie Abrams – Hordern Pavilion
Gracie Abrams has had an incredible trajectory in the past 4 years. From the release of her debut EP “minor” (2020), to the project “This Is What It Feels Like” (2021) and her debut album “Good Riddance” (2023), she has gone from strength to strength and cultivated this passionate fanbase who relate to every lyric…