Newcomer Heleina Zara is introducing herself in the boldest way possible. 2023 has already seen her support Peach PRC and Jack Gray on their respective headline tours, and she announced her signing to Island Records Australia with lead singles “Cardboard” and “Alphabet Soup”. But now she’s turned it up a notch with her strongest release…
SINGLE REVIEW: Brenn! – Valapriso
2023 has already been a very special year for Alabama-based artist Brenn!. Recent single “4runner” had absolute breakout success with over 27 million streams already on Spotify alone, along with a growing fanbase that is finding him through the tender track. Now he’s backing it up with the vulnerably charged “Valapriso” which cements his status…
SINGLE REVIEW: Delta Goodrem – Back To Your Heart
Delta Goodrem is taking charge of her story, and for this new chapter she’s launching her own record label “ALTED Records” to tell it. “Back To Your Heart” is the first taste of new music to come from the Australian pop icon. Taking inspiration from her impressive back catalogue as well as her new found…
SINGLE REVIEW: Lauv – Love U Like That
Lauv is beginning a whole new journey as an artist and as a human. Recently coming out as queer, the singer-songwriter has been documenting his thoughts on socials as he navigates this important self-discovery time in a true “how I’m feeling” fashion. As he puts the final touches on his upcoming record, he’s dropped the…
Songs You Should Listen To This Week – Calvin Harris, Kita Alexander, ASHWARYA, Del Water Gap + more
Calvin Harris with Sam Smith – Desire Calvin Harris is continuing the early 2000’s UK dance-pop vibes after the massively successful “Miracle” with Ellie Goulding. Now teaming up with Sam Smith for “Desire”, this track serves you pure serotonin and nostalgia in its punchy three minute duration that will have you flocking to the dancefloor. …
INTERVIEW: Forever Ends Here
Pop-punk is alive and well! Globally we are seeing so many of our favourite bands returning from hiatus and giving us anniversary tours and new music from the likes of My Chemical Romance, to Boys Like Girls. Even in Australia we are starting to see some of our favourite bands like Short Stack and Masketta…
LIVE REVIEW: Tove Lo – Roundhouse
Tove Lo has been coming to Australia since 2014. From opening for Katy Perry, performing at the ARIAS and doing triple j Like A Version, to selling out multiple headline shows and playing festivals like Splendour In The Grass and Listen Out, her rise has been so exhilarating to watch. The Swedish pop star is…
LIVE REVIEW: Arlo Parks – Sydney Opera House
Following the recent release of her sophomore album “My Soft Machine” in May, Arlo Parks has returned to Australia after sold out debut shows last year. With a coveted seat at Splendour The Grass on the cards this time, the British singer-songwriter backed it up with some exclusive headline shows, including a night at the…
LIVE REVIEW: Del Water Gap – Oxford Art Factory
“You can stop gate keeping me now. I want to play Sydney Opera House next summer” Del Water Gap exclaimed at the end of his packed debut Sydney headline show at Oxford Art Factory over the weekend, and he was so correct. The New York based singer-songwriter is a bonafide star, and if this show…
LIVE REVIEW: Noah Cyrus – Metro Theatre
Some artists just know how to mesmerise you in the most organic and authentic way possible, and Noah Cyrus confirmed herself one of those artists while in Australia on her debut headline visit. The American singer-songwriter kicked off proceedings in Sydney with a sold out show at the Metro Theatre. The 90 minute intimate affair…
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