And then there were three again. Your favourite 2000’s hitmakers The Black Eyed Peas are back again without Fergie in tow and are trying to re-create the controversial magic of “Where Is The Love?”. The political hip-hop track catapulted them to the spotlight in 2003 and 15 years later is still as relevant as ever…
SINGLE REVIEW: Mariah Carey – GTFO
After strangely cancelling her Australian tour for a second time, Mariah Carey is back with a new single to coincide with the re-launch of her Vegas residency and her upcoming Asia tour. ‘GTFO’ is a sassy track dedicated to an ex-lover which tells them to, well, get the fuck out of her life. It’s a…
SINGLE REVIEW: The 1975 – Sincerity Is Scary
For their forthcoming third studio album ‘Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships’, The 1975 have released a couple of under-appreciated indie-pop tunes. Joining this list is the tender and reflective ‘Sincerity Is Scary’. Lead by a simple drum beat this song dives into experimental jazz territory with a few similar influences shining through the whole production….
EP REVIEW: Lakyn – & Pains
In June last year Lakyn re-launched his music career with an experimental and progressive new sound that heard him taking influences from Ed Sheeran, Drake and Matt Corby. After a 15 month wait and a whole lot of touring he has finally released his reflective EP ‘& Pains’. The six track collection is a great…
EP REVIEW: Eliott – Bold Enough
Late last year Eliott introduced herself with the stunning debut single ‘Figure It Out’ and then she followed it up with the beautiful and heartbreaking ‘Over & Over’ which cemented her as a voice you need to listen to. After the success of her intimate showcases at BigSound the Melbourne singer-songwriter has finally released her debut EP. ‘Bold…
SINGLE REVIEW: Janet Jackson feat. Daddy Yankee – Made For Now
Janet Jackson is back with her first single in 2 years with the infectious and Latin inspired ‘Made For Now’. The uplifting song hears her delivering a catchy and radio ready hook that pays homage to living in the present. “If you’re livin’ for the moment. Don’t stop, and celebrate the feeling”. The production serves a fresh…
SINGLE REVIEW: Lana Del Rey – Mariners Apartment Complex
Lana Del Rey has made a career out of vulnerable and moody songs that romanticise the hopelessness we sometimes feel in our lives. Her 2019 sixth studio album will see her continuing her reflective sound and hears her teaming up with Grammy Award winning producer Jack Antonoff who has also worked with the likes of…
SINGLE REVIEW: LANY – Thick And Thin
Along with the announcement that their second studio album ‘Malibu Nights’ will be released on October 5, LANY have also released their ultimately vibey third single ‘Thick And Thin’. The Californian trio are really channeling high-key emotions for this record with lead singer Paul Klein opening up about his break-up with Dua Lipa. This track…
SINGLE REVIEW: Ashlee + Evan – I Do
It’s a comeback that more people should be speaking about but Ashlee Simpson is officially back and stronger than ever with her husband by her side. The singer-songwriter dominated the mid 2000’s with her angsty pop-rock which saw her turning heads and receiving heavy radio rotation. It has been 10 years since she released her…
LIVE REVIEW: Morgan Evans – The Tivoli
It’s not often that an Australian country artist successfully cracks the American and pop market but after years of persistence Morgan Evans has finally made it happen. With ‘Kiss Somebody’ currently comfortably sitting at the top of the charts the singer-songwriter has returned home for a massive run of sold out shows. The line outside…