SINGLE REVIEW: Kim Petras – Coconuts 

Does anyone else miss the playful chaos of pop music in the early 2000’s? No innuendos ever seemed to be off the cards, and artists seemed to revel in being a bit slapstick with their lyricism while a big pulsating pop beat drove the euphoria. We don’t see a lot of that happening in 2021,…

 SINGLE REVIEW: 5 Seconds Of Summer – 2011

5 Seconds Of Summer have been on a whirlwind 10 year journey that has seen them go from playing small shows to playing stadiums opening for One Direction, to then selling out arena’s on their headline tours, winning awards, and continually having chart and radio hits. Celebrating their decade of success, the Australian pop/rock four-piece…

INTERVIEW: Oh Boy

Oh Boy has always been fascinated by electronic music, so naturally his creativity has always veered in that sonical direction. After a big exploration of that soundscape through his introductory singles, he took a surprisingly ethereal approach with his debut EP ‘Brentwood Heights’ in 2019. But he’s returned to his electronic and hyperpop roots for…

SINGLE REVIEW: Shawn Mendes – It’ll Be Okay  

The downside of pop stardom is that everyone feels like they need to know every aspect of your life in real-time, and if you’re not transparent then you become tabloid gossip. Shawn Mendes has learnt this the hard way over the past 8 years, but he’s taken it in his stride and learnt to take…

SINGLE REVIEW: Short Stack – Love You Like I Used To 

With a career spanning over 13 years, Short Stack have cemented themselves as one of Australia’s most successful and prominent punk-rock acts. The Central Coast trio have ridden a whole lot of highs and lows, but they’re still going strong with the band confirming the release of their highly anticipated fifth studio album.  With ‘Maybe…

SINGLE REVIEW: Dylan – You’re Not Harry Styles

Have you ever dated someone who thought they were better than you? Like, they walked around thinking they were god’s gift to everyone who crossed paths with them? Well if your answer is yes then Dylan has dropped a song for you to directly let them know that they aren’t Harry Styles and need to…

SINGLE REVIEW: Claire Rosinkranz – don’t miss me 

If you’re not familiar with the name Claire Rosinkranz then it’s about time to get acquainted. The Californian based singer-songwriter comes from a family with a huge musical history, and in the past two years she’s already added to their legacy with an impressive growing discography of coming-of-age reflections. Her debut EP ‘BeVerly Hills BoYfRiEnd’…

SINGLE REVIEW: Years & Years feat. Galantis – Sweet Talker 

Years & Years is serving us the glittery, honest and euphoric queer pop we need in 2021. Olly Alexander has truly used their platform to inspire a whole new generation to be authentically themselves with the mainstream attention that artists like Scissor Sisters and Adam Lambert have paved the way for.  Their third studio album…

 SINGLE REVIEW: Ivy Adara – Want What I Can’t Have

Ivy Adara is re-introducing herself to listeners after having a moment of introspection into the artist and woman she wants to be. Following the release of her debut EP ‘Intraduction’ in 2018, the now Los Angeles based singer-songwriter has a new perspective on the world. Recent singles ‘Pressure’, ‘Stranger’ and ‘Apartment No. 2’ have opened…

INTERVIEW: Robert DeLong

Robert DeLong has built a career upon creating innovative soundscapes that push the boundaries of DIY production. He’s always led the way with contrastingly dark and bright sonics that captivate listeners with a hint of intrigue and mystery. But for his third studio album ‘Walk Like Me’ (out now), the Los Angeles based singer, songwriter…