Last time I chatted to Alec Benjamin his song had raked in 22 million streams on Spotify alone and just two months later he has over doubled that. The American singer-songwriter has become a streaming favourite with multiple songs being added to high profile playlists and climbing the charts. He first gained attention when he…
SINGLE REVIEW: Kesha – Here Comes The Change
The return of Kesha in 2017 was one of pop music’s boldest and most empowering moments. Over the past year the singer-songwriter has been travelling the world and delivering her message of empowerment, justice and equal rights to her legion of fans. Whilst she is about to kick off the final leg of her world…
SINGLE REVIEW: Avril Lavigne – Head Above Water
It’s been 5 years since the release of Avril Lavigne’s underwhelming self titled album. The confusing collection of tracks heard her heading towards a very unrelatable and experimental direction. Whilst taking some time out of the spotlight over the last couple of years she divorced Nickelback lead singer Chad Kroeger and even had a viral…
INTERVIEW: Eilish Gilligan
With a DIY sound emerging through piano based hooks and synth layered production, Eilish Gilligan has made herself a newcomer you really should get excited about. The Melbourne based singer-songwriter sonically takes influence from the likes of Jack Antonoff to Lorde to even drag queens and has built this aesthetically pleasing collection of moody and…
SINGLE REVIEW: Lana Del Rey – Venice Bitch
As she prepares for the release of her sixth studio album next year, Lana Del Rey has released two singles to hold fans over in the meantime. The second single hears her delivering a cinematic meets psychedelic pop crossover. ‘Venice Beach’ is her second collaboration with Grammy Award winning producer Jack Antonoff and is also…
SINGLE REVIEW: The Chainsmokers feat. Kelsea Ballerini
The Chainsmokers have returned to their generic dance-pop sound for their new single that hears them teaming up with Country-pop favourite Kelsea Ballerini. ‘This Feeling’ is a desperate attempt to match the mainstream success of Zedd and Maren Morris’ mega hit ‘The Middle’. While it’s a little predictable this song does have sweet pop verses…
ALBUM REVIEW: The Paper Kites – On The Corner Where You Live
Ever since first bursting on the scene with the captivating ‘Bloom’ in 2011, The Paper Kites have notably become a band that constantly impress with their vivid storytelling and imaginative live shows. For their fourth studio album ‘On The Corner Where You Live’, the Australian indie-rock-folk band have gone towards a slightly groovier sound. Incorporating…
SINGLE REVIEW: Ruby Fields – Dinosaurs
After the release of her debut EP ‘Your Dad’s Opinion For Dinner’ earlier this year, Ruby Fields is back with a honest and captivating new single. ‘Dinosaurs’ hears the indie rock singer-songwriter returning with a stripped back track that hears her talking about her fears and some realisations she’s made about her own self confidence….
ALBUM REVIEW: Good Charlotte – Generation RX
Returning to their roots, Good Charlotte channel their nostalgic early punk-rock sound for their seventh studio album. ‘Generation RX’ is a brief but strong collection of songs that hears them focusing on self reflection and social commentary. The nine songs are perfectly introduced by the title track that builds up a synth-orchestral production that adds…
ALBUM REVIEW: Eminem – Kamikaze
Who doesn’t love a little fiery fuelled diss track? A little bit of tongue in cheek aggression to pump you up in the morning or something to help you get through your long day. Well, Eminem has returned with a surprise tenth studio album which is all about that. ‘Kamikaze’ hears him just letting it…
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