SINGLE REVIEW: Allday – Wonder Drug

Moving to the US is a massive and scary life decision but sometimes it’s worth the blood, sweat and tears and in Allday’s situation this was the case. This experience hasn’t come without a few little road bumps in the form of broken relationships and his record label retiring after making the massive move. But…

SINGLE REVIEW: Cheryl – Love Made Me Do It

It’s been 4 years since Cheryl Cole last released music and in that time she’s had a baby with Liam Payne, returned as a judge on The X Factor and has been laying low working on her fifth studio album. The lead single ‘Love Made Me Do It’ is a cute little pop bop that…

SINGLE REVIEW: Ashley Tisdale – Voices In My Head

Okay let’s be real for a second, if you didn’t love Ashley Tisdale’s debut album in 2007 can you even call yourself a pop fan? Thanks to her breakthrough role as Sharpay Evans in High School Musical, she delivered a mix of slick and angsty pop songs on her records ‘Headstrong’ and ‘Guilty Pleasure’. Taking…

SINGLE REVIEW: Washington – Claws

It’s been over a year since Washington premiered a whole set of new material at BigSound and I was beginning to question if we would ever get to hear more of that new music. After reimagining her new sound she has finally returned with the lead single from her forthcoming third studio album. ‘Claws’ is…

LIVE REVIEW: Safia – The Triffid

It’s quite well known that Thursday night crowds aren’t always the easiest to hype up, but SAFIA didn’t have that issue at the Brisbane stop of their intimate Starlight Tour. As the sold out crowd eagerly awaited the bands arrival, the moody blue and red lighting dimmed as they bursted onto the stage with the…

LIVE REVIEW: Matt Corby – Spotify Fans First 

As the sun set on the picturesque backdrop of the Bundaleer Rainforest Gardens, this tranquil venue played the perfect host to a very intimate and special Matt Corby performance. Celebrating the release of his sophomore studio album ‘Rainbow Valley’, he teamed up with Spotify to perform to some of his biggest fans who have streamed…

INTERVIEW: Winterbourne 

It’s really interesting watching bands and artists grow and evolve over time as they search for what their sound and story will become. For central coast duo, Winterbourne this journey has seen them go from busking on the street to supporting the likes of Lewis Watson, The Rubens and Little May. Recently signed to Island…

LIVE REVIEW: Taylor Swift – The Gabba 

It’s no secret that the last two years have been a little confronting, confusing and scary in this current political climate. More than ever before we have needed artists to stand up, spread love and empowerment. And for Taylor Swift’s massive ‘Reputation Stadium Tour’ she did just that with an empowering and incredible all female…

SINGLE REVIEW: Ariana Grande – Thank You, Next

Timing is a very interesting thing and in this fast paced media world sometimes things can come across unintentionally negative, when they honestly came from a good place. And Ariana Grande’s surprise new single is one of those moments. ‘Thank You, Next’ was released in full spur of the moment after a clip from an…

LIVE REVIEW: King Princess – The Triffid 

Looking around at the crowd that packed into The Triffid for King Princess’ first ever Brisbane show, I had to quickly triple check the 18+ age restriction on the show as everyone seemed barely legal to be in attendance. But the freshly-faced 18 year old crowd ecstatically sang along to Avril Lavigne’s 2000 cult favourite…