INTERVIEW: Alae On Their New Single ‘Lucy’ And How 2020 Has Helped The Band Grow
New Zealand band ALAE have just released their latest single, Lucy, their third release in a string of recent singles. It follows the singles Summer Things and Hit Me Where It Hurts, and is a nice middle ground between the two releases.
Brown Rich Boys’ ‘Guard Down’ Is A Reminder Of The Changing Faces Of Hip-Hop In Australia
Brown Rich Boys are the latest in a string of exciting artists to emerge from South-East Melbourne, an area that hasn’t always been on the music map in Australia. However, thanks to the likes of HP Boyz, and now B.R.B, the south-east of Melbourne (an area close to my heart) is set to start getting noticed on a national stage.
Ben Alpine’s Debut Track ‘All In Your Stride’ Is A Fully-Formed Earworm
Melbourne songwriter/producer Ben Alpine has just released his debut single, All In Your Stride. It’s a new spin on the familiar sounds of alt-pop artists like The Japanese House and Hippo Campus, with a driving bassline to go along with it.
ELLE’s Double A-Sides ‘Cherry Love Dreams/Siren’ Are Two Slices Of Pop Goodness
Melbourne pop duo ELLE are back with their latest pair of singles, which are best viewed as two sides of the same coin. Cherry Love Dreams is a song about bad decisions, and Siren is a song about dreaming big.
Nick Hakim’s ‘ALL THESE CHANGES’ Floats On The Breeze
Today I’m taking a look at ALL THESE CHANGES, a song from Nick Hakim, a US-based neo-soul artist that has gotten the attention of music blogs like Pitchfork and NPR, and is determined to make the world a better place. ALL THESE CHANGES comes off his recently released second album, Will This Make Me Good.
Dos Dos’ ‘No Time’ Is A Reminder Of The Dangers Of Imposter Syndrome
New Zealand born, Brisbane-bred rapper/producer Dos Dos has dropped his first single of the year, No Time. It’s a track that touches on something that is sadly all-too-common - the imposter syndrome that can plague those trying to navigate the music industry.
Huck Hastings’ ‘Anthem For The End Of The World’ Is A Song For 2020
Huck Hastings captures the sense of despair that a lot of people are experiencing, and pairs it with a sense of optimism that far too many people are lacking.
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