As the dark clouds surrounding Brisbane decided to come together for a little electrical summer storm, the roads heading down to the Gold Coast became stand-still as some emergency roadworks created a frustrating intermittence. As the usual hour drive turned into a 2 and a half hour journey it became pretty obvious we were going…
ALBUM REVIEW: Rita Ora – Phoenix
As the chorus of the final track soars with it’s reflective and honest confession, Rita Ora closes this chapter of her musical journey with an insight into her growth and understanding. “I’m a soul survivor, I made it through the fire. I started with nothing, I’ve got nothing to lose”. Her long awaited sophomore studio…
INTERVIEW: Polish Club
Emerging from the pure honesty of their lyrics, Polish Club ignite a polished new sound that hears them serving a big sing along hook that has already become a Triple J favourite. ‘Clarity’ is a bold return for the Australian duo who have only just come fresh off the back of releasing their debut album…
ALBUM REVIEW: Mumford & Sons – Delta
“But what if I need you in my darkest hour? And what if it turns out there is no other?”. As the opening chorus of ’42’ intimately sets the mood for Mumford & Sons fourth studio album ‘Delta’, they question the meaning of it all. Heartbreak and mental health go hand in hand and what…
ALBUM REVIEW: Mariah Carey – Caution
She’s back and just in time for Christmas. But don’t expect any Christmas songs in this collection because Mariah Carey is serving you pure reflective RNB vibes. ‘Caution’ hears the iconic singer-songwriter returning to her RNB roots and spilling the tea in this confessional collection of seductive tracks. She keeps it short and sweet with…
ALBUM REVIEW: The Greatest Showman Reimagined
It was the movie that broke records, dominated the box office and consequently had it’s soundtrack also dominating the charts. And a year later the hype for The Greatest Showman is still very high. So high that they’ve released a reimagined version of the soundtrack that sees some of the worlds biggest artists giving their…
ALBUM REVIEW: Little Mix – LM5
Little Mix have never lacked confidence, that’s for sure, but for their fifth studio album they tap into a whole new found empowerment that unlocks a sassy and playful side to the girls. ‘LM5’ is a bold and personal journey of self empowerment that also explores the society uprising in equal rights. But in this…
SINGLE REVIEW: Broods – Everything Goes (Wow)
Fresh off the back of their run of stadium dates with Taylor Swift, our favourite New Zealand duo Broods have finally announced that their third studio album ‘Don’t Feed The Pop Monster’ will finally be released on February 1. To coincide with the announcement they have also dropped the second single which continues the upbeat…
SINGLE REVIEW: Alessia Cara – Not Today
With only under two weeks until the release of her sophomore studio album ‘The Pains Of Growing’, Alessia Cara has delivered another honest, vulnerable and pure track to get you a little excited. ‘Not Today’ is by far the strongest of her promotional tracks for this new record and explores a more soulful approach to…
SINGLE REVIEW: Hein Cooper – Fear Of Missing Out
Providing another cinematic soundscape, Hein Cooper returns with the third single from his forthcoming sophomore studio album. ‘Fear Of Missing Out’ is a reflective and soothing track that takes on the important task of explaining that sometimes everything is not what it seems. And in his case he spent so long drinking and smoking that…
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