MUNA are truly having a moment right now – and it’s about damn time. The indie-pop trio have been making immaculate sad-banger pop music since 2016, but it only feels like they are collecting their roses now. Following the release of their self titled third studio album, they’ve just toured with Lorde in Australia and…
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SINGLE REVIEW: KARLOU – Bed Arrest
North Queensland based singer-songwriter KARLOU is currently on steady incline as she introduces herself to listeners with her honest pop-rock. Having already opened for artists like The Rubens, Hope D, Sycco, Mia Wray, and just about to perform at Groovin The Moo in Sunshine Coast this weekend, she is gaining a lot of praise from…
SINGLE REVIEW: Eddie Benjamin – Stargirl
A star is born. Eddie Benjamin is one of the most exciting newcomers right now. His innovative pop is a blurry musical journey that you won’t want to hop off. Heavily embedded with a visual identity, this cinematically inclined track feels like it belongs in some strange Willy Wonka meets Marvel inspired universe. It feels…
SINGLE REVIEW: Oliver Cronin – Speed Bump
Oliver Cronin has been tipped as THE one to watch, and he’s living up to that status with the release of his new single “Speed Bump”. Produced by COBRA, this track serves you an energetic punch of addictive hooks, attitude, and strong songwriting. Written whilst on a TikTok livestream with his fans, this track is…
SINGLE REVIEW: needanamebro – Better Love
needanamebro are introducing themselves to the world with their debut single “Better Love” and cementing themselves as your next favourite girl group. There’s not a lot of information to be found about this British three-piece, but the intriguing mystery surrounding them is half the fun. They’ve built up a strong fanbase on social media by…
SINGLE REVIEW: Kim Petras feat. Nicki Minaj – Alone
A Kim Petras and Nicki Minaj collaboration has been one that has been highly tipped, speculated, and imagined for a long time. But here they are, finally together for the bubblegum-euro-pop inspired “Alone”. Interpolated with the 1999 hit “Better Off Alone” by Alice Deejay, which was later famously reimagined in 2013 for David Guetta’s “Play…
SINGLE REVIEW: Kelly Clarkson – Mine / Me
Kelly Clarkson is preparing for the release of her tenth studio album “Chemistry” on June 23, and the queen of empowerment anthems has delivered two new tracks that feel like her strongest songwriting moments to date. Described as a journey of the good, the bad, and the ugly of chemistry with someone, these particular two…
SINGLE REVIEW: Kita Alexander – Queen
Escapism and fantasy has always been something important in pop music, and Australian rising star Kita Alexander is further exploring that side of her artistry as she delivers the first single from her to-be-announced debut album. “Queen” is a freeing and cathartic pop song that is all about letting go, and dancing by yourself when…
SINGLE REVIEW: Dominic Fike – Dancing In The Courthouse
Dominic Fike is currently preparing for the release of his sophomore record, and to open up this next chapter he’s dropped a very personal song that perfectly sets the tone. “Dancing In The Courthouse” is a reflection of his childhood and teen years in Florida. From looking at his misbehaviour and run-ins with the law,…
FIRST THOUGHTS: Ellie Goulding – Higher Than Heaven
You may have seen the headlines floating online this week about how Ellie Goulding stated her new album is her “least personal” to date, and even joked that some of the lyrics were AI generated. Some found it really endearing and honest for her to say it wasn’t as deep as her previous records, and…