LIVE REVIEW: BigSound Night 2 – Fortitude Valley

It’s quite exciting walking around Bigsound this year because there is such a well deserved buzz surrounding the female artists on the line up. With the spotlight on artists like G-FLIP, Eilish Gilligan, CXLOE, Eliott and Kota Banks we will hopefully see that translate to more bookings for festivals, higher set slots, bigger show attendance…

LIVE REVIEW: BigSound Night 1 – Fortitude Valley

As the sun sets in Brisbane over this wet first week of September, delegates and festival goers alike descend on the busy streets of the Fortitude Valley to experience the live music portion of BigSound Festival. With artists only given 30 minutes to impress some of the most influential and passionate people in the Australian…

ALBUM REVIEW: Tash Sultana – Flow State

Tash Sultana has really got the world talking. Her laid back vibe, groovy production and honest lyrics have captivated people’s attention along with her insane guitar skills. Her live show sees her lopping everything together and fulfilling this massive sound all by herself. With having only previously released an EP she has made quite an…

ALBUM REVIEW: Troye Sivan – Bloom

Troye Sivan’s sophomore record ‘Bloom’ may just be one of the most anticipated pop records of the year and for good reason. The singer-songwriter impressed with his honest and vulnerable debut album ‘Blue Neighbourhood’ which was spotlighted for it’s LGBTQ+ themes, pronouns and lyrics. After taking some time to further explore himself as an artist…

SINGLE REVIEW: Carrie Underwood – Love Wins

I’m not really sure what’s happening in the Carrie Underwood team at the moment because the country superstar seemed to be on top of her game until her ill-fated accident which saw her take some time from the spotlight and recover from some facial injuries. Since then the singer-songwriter has started promoting her forthcoming sixth…

SINGLE REVIEW: Cody Simpson & The Tide – Don’t Let Me Go 

Sometimes all an artist needs is some time. And that’s certainly all Cody Simpson needed because after a little break from the spotlight the Australian raised singer-songwriter has returned with a bold and confident new sound. ’Dont Let Me Go’ is the empowering sequel to ‘Underwater’ and continues this groovy whole hearted sound he’s reintroduced…

SINGLE REVIEW: Havana Brown – Glimpse 

It’s been a little while since we have received new original music from Havana Brown, so yeah, it’s about time. The Australian singer-songwriter and producer has made her long awaited comeback with a new song, a new sound and a whole new vibe. ‘Glimpse’ hears her returning to her RNB roots and exploring a darker…

EP REVIEW: Tkay Maidza – Last Year Was Weird Vol. 1

After the release of her debut album in 2016, Tkay Maidza rightfully took some time away from the spotlight to really find herself as an artist. In between this time and playing shows she was in the studio working on new music, playing with new sounds and writing about everything happening around her. The result…

SINGLE REVIEW: Twenty One Pilots – My Blood

I have yet to be overwhelmingly impressed by Twenty One Pilots upcoming fourth studio album. So far the singles have fallen a little flat and haven’t delivered any memorable moments or had major chart traction unlike their previous records. With the October 5 release date creeping closer the band have just dropped their fourth single…

INTERVIEW: Woodes

Woodes has been enchanting Australian audiences for the past two years with her magical and moody indie-pop. The Melbourne singer-songwriter released her debut self titled EP in 2016 and followed it up earlier this year with the cinematic ‘Golden Hour’. Taking it on the road she kicked off this project with a string of headline…