ALBUM REVIEW: Missy Higgins – Solastalgia

I’m always going to have a soft spot in my heart for Missy Higgins. After all she did deliver us the unforgettable “Scar” which has become an Australian anthem in it’s own right. Over the years she has reinvented herself multiple times and delivered moody alt-pop moments that have continuously  connected with a wide range…

ALBUM REVIEW: Janelle Monae – Dirty Computer

I really hate to say it but Janelle Monae’s third studio album “Dirty Computer” is sadly going to be one of the most underrated records of the year. Her impact on the music industry has seemingly grown since the release of “The Electric Lady” in 2013 thanks to her crossover into acting but even with…

ALBUM REVIEW: Anne Marie – Speak Your Mind

Anne Marie’s “Speak Your Mind” has become one of the years most anticipated debut albums and with her track record of chart topping hits and radio favourites that fact doesn’t really come by much of a surprise. The UK songstress delivers 17 tracks that showcase a combination of different personas including a playful and sassy…

SINGLE REVIEW: Oh Boy feat. Imbi The Girl – You See Me

Sydney producer Oh Boy is on a roll after his bold tracks “Rush Hour” and “Bunny Island” with Mallrat have become festival favourites while “Love Me Right” with Sam Bluer showcased a more emotional side and now he’s ready to switch it up once again. This time he’s teamed up with Imbi The Girl for…

SINGLE REVIEW: Ivy Adara – Currency

At only 23 years old Ivy Adara has an impressive list of songwriting credits under her belt including Jessica Mauboy’s “Fallin” and “When I Met You” as well as the absolute bop “Obsessed” by Maggie Lindemann. But she’s also introduced herself as a solo artist with her debut single “Famous” which delivered a carefree chilled-pop…

SINGLE REVIEW: Hayden James feat. Boy Matthews – Just Friends

Australian singer, songwriter and producer Hayden James has had a steady rise to success since his breakthrough single “Something About You” launched him into the spotlight. Since then he’s released the catchy “Numb”, toured the world, co-wrote for artists like Katy Perry and is preparing the final touches on his debut album. “Just Friends” featuring…

INTERVIEW: Lanks

The release of Lanks’ debut album has been a long time coming but on April 27 the multi instrumentalist will finally release the eclectic “twentyseven”. His emotive tracks are DIY gold of indie-pop meets electronic beats with his already released singles “My Own Mystery” and title track “twentyseven” showing a real diversity. On the album…

ALBUM REVIEW: Bishop Briggs – Church Of Scars

Bishop Briggs’ debut album has been a long time in the making but its finally here and it’s as eclectic and different as you could imagine. At only 10 tracks long “Church Of Scars” is a very short but impactful record that impresses with it’s versatility and emotional storytelling. Opening with the soulful “Tempt My…

ALBUM REVIEW: Kimbra – Primal Heart

Reinventing herself once again, Kimbra has decided to head towards a mature alternative-pop direction for her third studio album. The end result is the very honest and eclectic “Primal Heart” which hears her delivering big pop hooks as well as very experimental and gritty production moments. Opening with “The Good War” the New Zealand songstress…

ALBUM REVIEW: Samantha Jade – Best Of My Love

For her third studio album “Best Of My Love” Samantha Jade has revisited the glittery disco era for a collection of 11 disco-pop favourites from the likes of Cher, Donna Summer, Diana Ross and The BeeGees. These sparkly covers hear her adding a shiny pop touch to these already groovy tracks. The structure of the…