GALLERY: The Kooks – Hordern Pavilion

British indie-rock royalty The Kooks have soundtracked many coming-of-age experiences with cult hits like “Naive” and “She Moves In Her Own Way”. With the release of recent single “Never Know” they’ve returned to Australia for a massive headline tour of all the hits and some high anticipated new music. They’re joined by rising star Briston…

GALLERY: Rudimental – Enmore Theatre

British drum and bass hitmakers Rudimental have always had a love affair with Australia, and they’ve returned down under for another sweaty show full of big singalong’s at Enmore Theatre in Sydney. Check out the full gallery captured by Kate Kelly-Wilson / @scarletvisuals BELOW: Photos by Kate Kelly-Wilson / @scarletvisuals

LIVE REVIEW: Olivia Dean – Roundhouse

Olivia Dean is currently wowing audiences on the Laneway Festival lineup as it makes its way around New Zealand and Australia. Noted as a highlight on the bill, her mid afternoon set has showcased just how much of a star she is, and the love she’s get back in return has cemented that. With her…

INTERVIEW: Caity Baser

Caity Baser is bringing back the playful and cheeky pop songwriting that saw Lily Allen, Kate Nash and Kesha ruling the mid 2000’s pop-space, and bringing a new 2023 perspective to it. There’s a brash directness that shine’s through the British singer-songwriter’s tone that is addictive and relatable. From her first couple of releases in…

LIVE REVIEW: Ella Mai – Sydney Opera House

Over the past three weeks VIVID LIVE has offered so many incredible and unique live performances that have left audiences in awe. Wrapping up the 2023 season at the Sydney Opera House, Ella Mai delivered one of the most compelling shows of the festival with her soulful and fierce taste of RNB.  With a platform…

SINGLE REVIEW: Mahalia feat. JoJo – Cheat

“Once a cheat always a cheat” Mahalia declares in the opening moments of her new single “Cheat”, and the girl ain’t wrong. The British singer-songwriter is preparing the release of her sophomore studio album “IRL” on July 14, and it promises to be an honest and ear-worm hook filled body of work. Following the release…

SINGLE REVIEW: Cian Ducrot – Heaven

Last month Cian Ducrot wowed at his debut Australian headline shows with a set that already felt like a masterclass of musicianship. Cementing himself as a true performer, he commanded everyone’s attention through fan favourites, the hits, and some unreleased gems. One of the unreleased standouts was “Heaven”, an anthemic track about brotherhood which already…

SINGLE REVIEW: Cate – Girlfriend

“He says he wants a girlfriend, but he doesn’t wanna be a boyfriend” – let’s be real, we all know someone like this. Whether it be someone we’ve dated (shoutout to one of my exes xo), or a friend, acquaintance, or someone you rather just forget. And now Canadian raised and UK based singer-songwriter Cate…

SINGLE REVIEW: Thomas Headon – 2009 TOYOTA

Thomas Headon doesn’t really have a 2009 Toyota Camry, but in his new single he’s going to make you believe it as gospel. Over the past couple of months the UK based but Australian raised artist has been delivering big tunes like “Georgia” and “I Loved A Boy”, and now he’s adding his most chaotic…

SINGLE REVIEW: Kylie Minogue – Padam Padam

Following the success of her retro-pop record “DISCO” in 2020, Kylie Minogue is backing it up with another exploration into the pure pop world of her discography. Her forthcoming sixteenth studio album “Tension” is slated for a September 22 release, and to celebrate the announcement she’s dropped the infectious lead single to a very excited…