Over the years The Weeknd has shifted his sound towards a mainstream polish which has seen him top the charts multiple times, sell out arenas across the world, release his own clothing line and become one of the biggest names in R&B. Some of his long-term fans have said that we’ve lost the old Abel…
SINGLE REVIEW: NE-YO feat. Bebe Rexha & Stefflon Don – Push Back
The truth is Ne-Yo is struggling to stay relevant at the moment and it’s starting to show. You will never forget the lyrics to tracks like “So Sick”, “Because Of You”, “Closer”, Sexy Love”, “Miss Independent” or “Let Me Love You” because they are all bonafide hits. But his new material just isn’t. His previous…
SINGLE REVIEW: MO – Nostalgia
MO’s highly anticipated sophomore album has been a long time coming but we will apparently finally hear it this year. Or so they say. But the Danish songstress has dropped a new single called “Nostalgia” and it sonically sits somewhere in between the dancefloor anthem “Final Song” and the DIY track “When I Was Young”. It…
SINGLE REVIEW: Chvrches – Never Say Die
Chvrches will release their third studio album “Love Is Dead” on May 25th and so far the singles have been a little underwhelming. They have big choruses but the production is a little predictable and safe. The Scottish trio have just released a new single which restores the faith with an experimental layer and pure…
SINGLE REVIEW: James Bay – US
I’m really loving James Bay at the moment. All of his singles have been refreshingly different, emotional and vibey. And his sophomore record “Electric Light” has become one of my most anticipated albums of the year. With the album scheduled for a May 18 release he’s dropped another single to get you feeling all emotional….
SINGLE REVIEW: LAUV – Chasing Fire
Lauv is the Californian newcomer that I can’t get enough of. His new project “I Met You When I Was 18” sees him drip feeding singles in a playlist format the tell the story of falling in love, heartbreak and self discovery. His newest single “Chasing Fire” comes just weeks after his first Australian tour…
SINGLE REVIEW: Tinashe – Me So Bad
Tinashe’s upcoming sophomore album “Joyride” has suffered a lot of setbacks. The album was first meant to be released at the end of 2015 but has since been continually pushed back with a lot of “lead singles” and false release dates being delivered. But on April 13 she will finally release the record and she’s…
SINGLE REVIEW: Kylie Minogue – Raining Glitter
I really haven’t been impressed by the promotional roll out for Kylie Minogue’s upcoming fourteenth studio album “Golden”. The songs sound dated with an overused country meets dance production that Avicii entertained us with in 2013. The reviews from her album preview shows have mocked her calling her “the best Dolly Parton impersonator” and its…
LIVE REVIEW: Lana Del Rey – Riverstage
There’s no hiding the fact that Lana Del Rey has one of the most supportive fanbases in the current pop world. Ever since she first appeared on the scene with “Born To Die” she quickly won over a legion of fans with her raw vulnerability and emotional storytelling. The last time she was in Australia…
LIVE REVIEW: Good Charlotte – Riverstage
Ever since the Australian festival scene lost Soundwave in 2015 we have had a massive dent in the rock music category. But finally we received a replacement with the birth of Download Festival in Melbourne. The inaugural festival boasted a line up of the likes of Korn, Good Charlotte, Limp Bizkit, Mastodon, NOFX and…