2018 was a big introductory year for Keelan Mak. The Brisbane based singer-songwriter and producer wowed listeners with his mature and polished tracks ‘Weigh You Down’ and ‘Flicker’ before touring with the likes of E^ST, Matthew Young, Alice Ivy and even performing a coveted set at BigSound. So after laying down all the foundations, 2019…
SINGLE REVIEW: Sarah Saint James – Bittersweet
She was first introduced to the world as Sarah Bodle through her collaboration with Tyron Hapi ‘Oceans’ which charted at #15 on the Aria Charts. Since then she started writing full time and released a few songs and collaborations but has decided to create a new musical project to signify new beginnings. Sarah Saint James…
SINGLE REVIEW: Nasty Cherry – Win
Introduced to the world by the musical genius that is Charli XCX, Nasty Cherry are a new and intriguing band that you will want to get to know. The half British and American band are a interesting new all-female pop fusion. Influenced by early Charli XCX. This track sounds like it could be a b-side…
ALBUM REVIEW: Maren Morris – Girl
Maren Morris is no longer Country music’s little secret. The Nashville singer-songwriter has bursted into the pop market with the release of her Zedd collaboration ‘The Middle’ whilst touring alongside the likes of Niall Horan and Sam Hunt which introduced her to a whole new market. She’s quickly following in the footsteps of Kacey Musgraves…
INTERVIEW: Kodaline
“But I’ve got high hopes, it takes me back to when we started”. It’s inventible that as soon as you read those lyrics that the soothing melody will instantly begin to play in your head. After all, the song has played in every TV show and romantic comedy possible as it perfectly embodies the honest…
INTERVIEW: YORKE
There’s a raw and fast paced energy that surrounds New York City that is so captivating and inspiring. The idea that anything could happen. The idea that a city could hold the answers to all your burning questions. And the idea that a city could help you reflect, grieve and grow. Embodying all these traits,…
GALLERY: Beer InCider Experience – Brisbane Showgrounds
Beer InCider Experience has become a unique event that not only boasts an incredible and varied musical line up but also puts a spotlight on craft beer and cider. Over the last two years the impact this yearly festival experience has created in Brisbane has got so big that they’ve decided to move it interstate…
ALBUM REVIEW: Sigrid – Sucker Punch
It’s been a long time coming but Sigrid’s debut album is finally out in the world. ‘Sucker Punch’ is a bright and bold collection of pop tracks that showcases her strong songwriting and evolution as an artist. Opening with the carefree title track, she instantly dives into a playful arrangement that sets the tone perfectly…
LIVE REVIEW: Slaves – The Brightside
After getting lost within their energy, you couldn’t help but be in awe of Slaves raw ability to command a small venue and turn it into one hell of a rock show. The UK punk duo are in the country for Download Festival which will take over Sydney and Melbourne over the weekend but before…
GALLERY: The Internet – The Tivoli
After wowing crowds at Laneway Festival last year, The Internet finally returned to Australia for their first ever headline show in Brisbane. With the fans of the R&B collective packing into The Tivoli on a Thursday night to witness this intimate show, the five piece band made sure they gave the crowd a mix of…