Turning up the volume and bringing the heat to the Spiegeltent at Brisbane Festival, Tkay Maidza did not disappoint the excited Saturday night crowd. Running out to the reggae influenced vibes of ‘Big Things’ from her new EP ‘Last Year Was Weird’ she set the bar high by serving a whole lot of energy and…
ALBUM REVIEW: David Guetta – 7
Over the last year and a half David Guetta has been turning out singles like there is no tomorrow. Some were memorable and some were a little forgettable and that’s where his simply titled seventh studio album ‘7’ safely lands. It’s a little hit and miss with moments of electronic fun mixed in with moments…
ALBUM REVIEW: Mitch James – Mitch James
Stepping into the mainstream spotlight earlier this year with ’21’, Mitch James instantly made himself a newcomer that you wanted to get acquainted with. Citing comparisons from Ed Sheeran and Shawn Mendes, the New Zealand singer-songwriter impressed with his evolving alternative pop production and reflective storytelling. His debut self-titled album ties this project together with…
ALBUM REVIEW: Carrie Underwood – Cry Pretty
I’m a not so secret Carrie Underwood fan. I honestly thought she could do no wrong, but I was incorrect. Her sixth studio album ‘Cry Pretty’ is an unfortunate collection of try-hard empowerment pop crossover with mis-represented emotion. The country singer-songwriter usually delivers big emotional moments shadowed with some carefree and attitude filled hooks. But…
SINGLE REVIEW: Jess Kent – Girl
Relocating to Los Angeles may have been one of the best things Jess Kent could have ever done for herself. The Sydney singer-songwriter hit a peak after opening for Coldplay on their massive Australian stadium tour and she could’ve easily just released an album in the moment and did some more touring but she decided…
SINGLE REVIEW: Khalid – Better
By now I really do expect a lot more from Khalid. His debut album ‘American Teen’ was an impressive introduction into this very vulnerable and groovy world that Khalid lives in. So really he did this to himself because he set the bar high. Sadly his new single ‘Better’ from his forthcoming sophomore record is…
SINGLE REVIEW: Mansionair – Falling
Australian indie-pop trio Mansionair have returned with the dreamy new single ‘Falling’ which hears them stripping it all back again. This moody track takes away the electronic influence their last couple of singles have fronted and have heard them returning to their simple and moody alternative production. And I’m not complaining because this song is…
SINGLE REVIEW: The Black Eyed Peas – Big Love
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….