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…
SINGLE REVIEW: Ariana Grande – No Tears Left To Cry
What a comeback! What a song! What a moment! Whatever Ariana Grande was going to release was always going to be heavily anticipated and criticised by critics and fans alike so it had to be perfect and unexpected and she’s delivered just that. “No Tears Left To Cry” is everything you wanted and never realised…
SINGLE REVIEW: Liam Payne – Familiar
I actually have no idea what is going on with Liam Payne at the moment. Is he in the middle of a mid-life crisis? Because It is very possible. His new single “Familiar” hears him heading towards a latin sound that is confusing and terrible at the same time. It’s as if he’s trying to…
SINGLE REVIEW: Matthew Young – Fix Me Up
New Zealand newcomer Matthew Young is one of Lorde’s favourite artists and he’s proving to the world with every new release just why that is. His new single “Fix Me Up” is a moody track that ignites the flame and delivers an experimental and explorative production. The song looks at being dependent on a lover…
SINGLE REVIEW: Haiku Hands – Jupiter
Whoever said girl groups are dead have obviously not heard of Haiku Hands. While they aren’t your typical girl group this colourful four piece have impressed listeners with their vibrant debut single “Not About You” followed by some slick and highly choreographed live performances. Their new single “Jupiter” continues their wacky sound and cements them…
SINGLE REVIEW: MUKI – Gold Oxygen
Over the past couple of months MUKI has delivered sass upon sass upon sass. Her songs serve a lot of attitude along with a carefree spirit which embodies the songs concepts perfectly. “Sassaprilla” and “Friends Don’t Make Out” perfectly introduced listeners to her colourful personality and DIY production. For her new single “Gold Oxygen” she…
SINGLE REVIEW: The Chainsmokers – Somebody
So we just have to admit it, The Chainsmokers are actually releasing good music at the moment. They are becoming less predictable and delivering decent electronic songs with big pop hooks that you actually want to sing along to. And they’ve done it once again with the catchy and experimental “Somebody”. It hears them continuing…
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