‘How To Make Gravy’ isn’t your normal Christmas song, and maybe that’s why Australians have embraced it so much. The fictional but sweeping story of a man named Joe writing to his family from prison apologising for his actions and regretting that he’s missing the Christmas festivities with his loved ones is a touching and…
SINGLE REVIEW: Sam Smith – Fire On Fire
Let’s be honest, Sam Smith’s creativity thrives when he is heartbroken and he once again proves that fact with the emotional lead single for the Netflix adaption of ‘Watership Down’. With the cinematic mood of ‘Fire On Fire’ immediately being set through the opening piano rhythm that interwinds through soothing guitar strums he builds an…
SINGLE REVIEW: Dido – Friends
Can you really say you’ve lived if you haven’t passionately sung Dido’s ‘White Flag’ naively without experiencing the pain she’s vulnerably describing? yeah, that really is a mood isn’t it. But over the years that song has become an anthem of hope and love which you’ve probably become well acquainted with that desperate fighting feeling….
SINGLE REVIEW: Ally Brooke – The Truth Is There
Whenever a popular group disbands there is always talk about who is going to be the most and least successful in the wake. And obviously no one wants to be noted as the artist that holds the least impact but sadly in Fifth Harmony’s case, Ally Brooke is that individual. Her solo career has been…
SINGLE REVIEW: Zachary – Young
2018 has been a year of growth, exploration and understanding for emerging Brisbane singer-songwriter, Zachary. After featuring on the YouTube series The Sharespace at the end of last year, he has really come a long way by honing his craft and showcasing who he is as an artist. Through the release of a string of…
LIVE REVIEW: Twenty One Pilots – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Four years ago I was packing into the grungy interior of The Zoo to witness Twenty One Pilots play their first headline Brisbane show to a sold out 500 person capacity. Flash forward to 2018 and oh, how times have changed. ‘The Bandito Tour’ marks the dynamic duo’s sixth trip to Australia and their fanbase…
ALBUM REVIEW: Zayn – Icarus Falls
It doesn’t come by much of a surprise that Zayn’s 27 track long sophomore record is a lengthy and monotonous affair. ‘Icarus Falls’ didn’t really seem to stand a chance next to his underrated debut album ‘Mind Of Mine’. This collection of tracks plays as a dark and honest look into his life post-One Direction…
SINGLE REVIEW: Ariana Grande – Imagine
I will be the first one to admit it and say that I wasn’t immediately convinced with ‘Thank U, Next’. But it quickly won me over with it’s empowering and honest delivery. The way the simplistic beat commands your attention with it’s truthful lyrics is commendable. The only questionable thing about it was the timing,…
SINGLE REVIEW: Gnash – T-shirt
In 2016 Gnash went number one in Australia with his single ‘I Hate U, I Love U’ and was introduced as a versatile artist you should excitingly keep an eye on. Over the past two years he’s been teasing the release of his debut album and on January 11 he will finally be unleashing ‘We’…
SINGLE REVIEW: The Chainsmokers – Hope
Leading into 2018 I thought The Chainsmokers were a little predictable and gimmicky but by the end of the year they convinced me that they are evolving and growing as artists. Their releases this year were unexpected and showcased a level of experimentation that their previous releases lacked. ‘Sick Boy’ and ‘Everybody Hates Me’ lead…
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