Nicki Minaj – Super Freaky Girl We are in the heart of nostalgia-pop being “in”, and everyone rediscovering songs that made them feel happy while growing up. And Nicki Minaj has never been afraid to integrate some nostalgia in her music before, I mean, just look at the mammoth success of 2014’s ‘Anaconda’, which sampled…
INTERVIEW: Kat Edwards
With just a guitar in hand, Kat Edwards mesmerised me while she opened for Gretta Ray in June. Her storytelling was honest and relatable, and there was a vivid vulnerability that captured everyone’s attention immediately. Acoustically performing a mix of old and new songs, the Tasmania based singer-songwriter was undeniably special. Her new EP ‘Best…
GALLERY: Hayden James – Fortitude Music Hall
Following a coveted performance at Coachella, and a headline US and Europe tour, Hayden James has returned to Australia and kicked off his ‘Lifted Tour’ in Brisbane at Fortitude Music Hall. Joined by special guests Boo Seeka and Memphis LK, as well as a surprise appearance by GRAACE, the producer delivered a celebratory night of…
WEEKLY NEW MUSIC WRAP UP REVIEWS: Maisie Peters, WILLOW, The 1975, Cate, & Daphnie
Maisie Peters – Blonde Going blonde is a power move. It’s a signification of “watch what I’m going to do now”. It’s also an act of confidence building when you need it the most. And Maisie Peters has written an anthem to soundtrack dying your hair blonde, and the violent boot-shaking your ex should do…
INTERVIEW: Lauv
Lauv is an artist who has always been honest through his songwriting and shared his struggles with mental health, and in-turn strived to create a safe space with his listeners for them to turn to. His debut album ‘~how i’m feeling~’ and collective project ‘i met you when i was 18’ were vulnerable bodies of…
INTERVIEW: Superorganism
There is something about the band Superorganism that is so fascinating to me. They’re a collective of musicians who came together over the internet with no intent to ever perform live, but just wanted to experiment and make music together. Their 2018 self-titled debut album was the result of that passion and freeing experimentation that…
INTERVIEW: Haywood
Sometimes you just need to sit with your feelings, and allow things to happen. It’s easier said than done, but that’s exactly what Haywood did while approaching her long-awaited record ‘Pressure On My Heart’. After scrapping a record seven years ago because it didn’t feel authentic, she allowed life to happen with its rollercoaster of…
INTERVIEW: morgen
Don’t tell someone what to wear. It’s simple. Just don’t do it. Los Angeles based singer-songwriter morgen has written a song dedicated to all of the people that have tried to tell her what to wear in the past. Body image, and body dysmorphia is something that so many people experience, and ‘Mom Jeans’ is…
WEEKLY NEW MUSIC WRAP UP REVIEWS: Tove Lo, Genesis Owusu, Two Door Cinema Club, Dora Jar, Fazerdaze, Maddie Zahm & Barley Passable
Tove Lo – 2 Die 4 For her new single ‘2 Die 4’ Tove Lo really said, “do you remember Popcorn? Well let’s make it gay”. The dance-pop banger is taken from her forthcoming fifth studio album ‘Dirt Femme’ out October 14, and hears her signalling everyone to the dance floor. Following in the footsteps…
FIRST THOUGHTS: BEYONCE – RENAISSANCE
We’ve waited six years for this moment, and RENAISSANCE doesn’t disappoint one little bit. But let’s be real, this is Beyoncé we are talking about, and she never disappoints. From start to finish this is a concept album that takes you straight to the club, and into the era of house, club kids, and voguing….
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