The truth is, you can’t place Ecca Vandal in any category. The genre defying artist from Melbourne has created a unique fusion of rock, hip-hop, punk, pop, ska and electronica that you will find hard to describe to anyone other than “oh, that’s just Ecca Vandal”. Citing influence from Gwen Stefani you can hear early…
SINGLE REVIEW: Cardi B – Bodak Yellow
I like to think I’m pretty in the loop when it comes to music but over the past couple of weeks I’ve found myself questioning multiple times “who the fuck is Cardi B” and “why is everyone going ape shit crazy about her?”. So turns out the New York reality TV star turned rapper has…
SINGLE REVIEW: Rika – No Need
At only 17 years old London based singer/songwriter RIKA has delivered a very memorable debut single. “No Need” is the infectious “no hate” pop track that we need in the world right now. Starting with basic keys, finger clicks and a cool pop beat the song launches into a massive chorus that amplifies the roots…
SINGLE REVIEW: Sampson – Shake The Fire
After listening to “Shake The Fire” for the first time I only had two questions. 1. Who is Sampson? 2. Where has she been hiding?! The Canadian songstress left me impressed, in awe and wanting more after listening to her debut single. The vibey track channels a production style similar to Vera Blue and Maggie…
LIVE REVIEW: In Stereo – Old Museum
In stereo don’t like being referenced to as a boyband and they proved why they deserve more than that title at their Brisbane headline show. Ever since being finalists on The X Factor Australia in 2015 the trio have released three EP’s, toured the country multiple times and have an army of loyal fans…
LIVE REVIEW: Beer InCider Experience – RNA Showgrounds
It’s officially spring and the sun is shining, the temperatures are closer to summer territory and you no longer want to spend the weekend indoors. So what better way to spend a Friday evening and Saturday afternoon than by drinking a cold beer or cider in the sun with some kick ass live music? Well…
ALBUM REVIEW: Macklemore: Gemini
It’s important that people realise that this isn’t a Macklemore & Ryan Lewis record and that it is in fact a solo Macklemore album. Even though the sound isn’t that drastically different “Gemini” offers a personal voice while still giving you that quirkiness you’ve come to know and love over the years. Let me start…
ALBUM REVIEW: The Killers: Wonderful Wonderful
For their fifth studio album The Killers have gone back to their roots to deliver a sound you didn’t realise you missed so much. “Wonderful Wonderful” hears them recreating the magic that their first two records captivated and offers a new mature insight into their lives and political opinions. The album contains some of their…
SINGLE REVIEW: Jessica Mauboy – Then I Met You
Australian pop princess Jessica Mauboy has excitingly announced the revival of Season two of The Secret Daughter which she stars as the lead role Billie Carter. With the show due to air shortly on Channel 7 the songstress has just dropped the second single from the accompanying soundtrack. “Then I Met You” is the second…
SINGLE REVIEW: Kelsea Ballerini – High School
Country music is currently going mainstream and I couldn’t be more excited about it. The pop-country crossover has been a long time coming but artists like Sam Hunt, Morgan Evans, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban have paved the way for pop radio to start taking this sound seriously. Kelsea Ballerini is going to be the…
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