Every year Splendour In The Grass impresses with a massive and diverse line up that always boasts something for everyone. And because of this it has been given the label of Australia’s leading and most exciting music festival. 2018 sees the juggernaut delivering one of its biggest and most exciting line ups yet. This July…
INTERVIEW: British India
British India have confidently made themselves one of Australia’s favourite indie-rock bands. The Melbourne four piece burst with energy and personality every time they step foot on stage with their unique storytelling complimenting their onstage personas. Over the years they have played shows alongside the likes of The Rolling Stones, Fall Out Boy, Hunters And…
INTERVIEW: THANDI PHOENIX
When Thandi Phoenix walks on stage she has this magical power to have the whole crowd absolutely spellbound. Her live shows are something else and when you watch her it’s clear that she was born to do this. Her experimental fusion of rhythmic pop has impressed listeners over the years with her singles “Standing Too…
SINGLE REVIEW: Hein Cooper – Hear My Voice
After releasing his debut album “The Art Of Escape” in 2016, Hein Cooper has been all over the world sharing his relaxed indie-folk. The Sydney singer-songwriter has just returned to Australia to release his brand new single and kick off a national run of dates at the end of the month. “Hear My Voice” is…
SINGLE REVIEW: Azealia Banks – Anna Wintour
Azealia Banks is back! The notorious New York troublemaker will be independently releasing her second studio album “Fantasea II: The Second Wave” later this year. Over the past couple of months she’s dropped a couple of promo tracks to get you excited but she’s just released her official lead single “Anna Wintour” which is pure…
SINGLE REVIEW: Lova – Insecurities
LOVA is the Swedish newcomer that I have already become obsessed with. Her debut single “You Me And The Silence” was a big DIY indie-pop moment that injected her soulful vocals into an empowering storyline about being whoever you want to be and removing unnecessary stresses from your life. Her follow up single “Insecurities” is…
SINGLE REVIEW: Calvin Harris feat. Dua Lipa – One Kiss
Last year Calvin Harris went through his funk wav phase which was met to mixed reactions. While the sound was vibey and fresh it did quickly become a little predictable and repetitive. Luckily he’s returning to his EDM roots on his new single “One Kiss” with Dua Lipa. However the song does have a funk…
SINGLE REVIEW: Drake – Nice For What
It’s been a hot minute since Drake has released a new song so it’s always a nice surprise when he drops a random track. “Nice For What” is the Canadian hip-hop royalty’s new track which explores female empowerment in the current digital era. While the song has real potential and true heart and soul behind…
ALBUM REVIEW: Thirty Seconds To Mars – America
Thirty Seconds To Mars have been forever chasing that stadium rock sound and with their fifth studio album they are finally getting closer. However the problem with “America” is that it’s very predictable and sits within a sonical space where it’s very same-same. But it does have its ambitious moments where the potential is there. To…
ALBUM REVIEW: Gin Wigmore – Ivory
Over the years Gin Wigmore’s sound has evolved, grown and blossomed and her fourth studio album hears her defining her sound further with a mature and brassy delivery. “Ivory” is a bold collection that hears her combining a winning sound of brash and confident pop-rock along with some vulnerable and croon worthy ballads. Opening the…