It’s the morning of January 21st when I sit down to interview Claud. Just another day for us Australians. For the U.S.-based artist however, that means it’s still the afternoon of the 20th, Biden’s inauguration day. It’s a day heavy with significance, and an auspicious one to be interviewing the 21-year-old, an artist who seems tailor made for this new hopeful-present, a gently radical young voice who’s debut album Super Monster (out today on Saddest Factory Records) cuts across age and gender barriers to deliver ear-wormy bedroom-pop about love and coming-of-age with a distinctly 2021 approach.
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Valid Point talks online collabs and dual singles 'Bury Me' and 'Time Flies'
Posted on January 29 2021

What's in a name? Hey Danger talks origins, perfectionism, and new single 'Stop and Go'
Posted on January 23 2021

Brandon Alexander is already feeling nostalgic
Posted on January 22 2021

Wise Words from Claud, Cuff Your Jeans
Posted on January 13 2021

Alt-pop artist Lenny The Heart likes your girlfriend and he isn't afraid to say it
Posted on January 08 2021

Folk-pop goddess Miss Elm shakes off 2020 with the 'Love Inside'
Posted on January 08 2021

Poison Oak get impatient with latest single 'Waiting'
Posted on December 18 2020

Despite a rocky 2020, The Marlon Hoffman Band keeps on keeping on.
Posted on December 17 2020

Revisiting Mariah Carey's second holiday album, 'Merry Christmas II You'
Posted on December 07 2020

The festive season is finally upon us, and like some Lovecraftian monster, Mariah Carey —the official Queen of Christmas — has awoken from the depths of her slumber to reign supreme once again. She doesn’t want a lot for Christmas: only complete and utter world domination.
To celebrate Carey’s return to world dominance we’re taking a quick track-by-track look at her oft-neglected second Christmas album, 2010’s Merry Christmas II You, to see how it stands up against her (now iconic) first holiday release, Merry Christmas.
It's Official, I've Got a Soft Spot For Claud
Posted on December 05 2020

Tulliah Is Just Our Type, A Little Bit Lonely, And That's Just Fine
Posted on December 04 2020

10 Things to do at Half Past Nine With Carla Wehbe
Posted on December 04 2020

PREMIERE: Mitchell Martin's live music video, 'Please Come Home'
Posted on December 03 2020

Genre-defying artist Lee Kaynn spills the beans on latest release 'Groove'
Posted on November 27 2020

THE VIOLET WHISPERS lift the veil on latest track, 'FLOATING'
Posted on November 27 2020

'Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.' Well, not only can I not think of a more apt way to describe 2020, but the lyric also calls to mind a philosophy that artists of all disciplines must grapple with from time to time: that sometimes the best ideas come to you when you least expect them.
After all, that's exactly what happened when Sydney-based non-binary musician Nikhil Murthy (aka THE VIOLET WHISPERS) sat down to pen their latest release 'FLOATING', a catchy, guitar-driven piece of alt-pop that will have your dopamine receptors firing on all cylinders.
Up-and-coming singer-songwriter Lachlan Gilkes on why 2020 has been his most creative year yet
Posted on November 27 2020

NEW MUSIC: Alt-pop artist RavxN drops new track & video, 'A Fragile Thing'
Posted on November 26 2020

Finding strength and resolve in the most unlikely of places, has been the driving force for many a queer artist since the beginning of time; a resolution born of necessity, and a tradition that has been continued and expanded upon in Sydney-based alt-pop troubadour Ravxn's latest single and video release, ‘A Fragile Thing’.
REVIEW: W7lf's debut album 'Along Came a W_lf'
Posted on November 24 2020

Forget COVID. Caesar's new single will have you 'CATCHING FEELS' instead.
Posted on November 22 2020

Joshua Hennessy talks 2020 and his debut EP 'Plans'
Posted on November 20 2020

REVIEW: Edith Lane's debut album 'Eden on the Park'
Posted on November 20 2020

Saint Barae talks living his truth with latest single 'Hollow'
Posted on November 20 2020

POLISH CLUB'S NEW VIDEO IS ANNOYING AS HELL
Posted on November 13 2020

LIME CORDIALE UNVEILS OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR REALITY CHECK PLEASE
Posted on November 13 2020

Billie Eilish Drops New Track & Video, Therefore I Am.
Posted on November 13 2020

Getting down and dirty with Hitch's new single 'How You Like It'
Posted on November 13 2020

EXCLUSIVE: The final instalment in Charlie Wilde's three-part video series 'Antithesis'
Posted on November 06 2020

‘Regaining consciousness’ with BREV.'s brand of dopamine-inducing pop
Posted on November 05 2020

Getting existential with John Lawrie & The Welcome Strangers
Posted on November 05 2020

EXCLUSIVE: Part 2 of Charlie Wilde's hauntingly beautiful video series, 'Antithesis'
Posted on October 30 2020

Win a year's supply of ‘Chicken Tikka Marsala’ thanks to Joe Publick and Deliveroo!
Posted on October 30 2020

You know the drill guys. It’s Friday night, you’ve just finished a long week of work, you’re feeling burnt out, drained…all you want is a few beers, a good feed, and a good time. Well friends, Joe Publick has got you sorted! To celebrate the release of his TGIF-banger ‘Chicken Tikka Masala’, Joe Publick is giving curry-loving Aussies the chance to win a years' worth of this beloved dish, all thanks to online delivery company Deliveroo.
Petit Biscuit spills the beans on new album, 'Parachute'
Posted on October 30 2020

'Runaway' with up-and-coming producer Korsorga
Posted on October 25 2020

EXCLUSIVE: Charlie Wilde premieres video series ‘Antithesis’
Posted on October 23 2020

Neon Puppet's new music video is pure beach-y goodness
Posted on October 22 2020

Aut Ratchaphom doesn't want to be your online boyfriend
Posted on October 16 2020

Look. Yes, we know. The world is looking mighty grim at the moment. But all the more reason to chuck on some 80’s inspired pop and dance around your room right? Well that’s exactly what Perth-based artist Aut Ratchaphom is driving us to do with his infectious new single ‘I Don’t Wanna Be Your Online Boyfriend.’
YNG ONE drops new single 'Hold It'
Posted on October 16 2020

INTERVIEW: BLEND 70'S GROVE WITH NEO-PSYCH, YOU GET GREATEST HITS
Posted on October 15 2020

Review: 'Human Hunting Hat' by Blake Caragh
Posted on October 15 2020

Charlie Wilde teases video for 'Antithesis'
Posted on October 15 2020

Ritt Momney is blowing up Tik Tok, Spotify, and our hearts with insane cover of Put Your Records On
Posted on October 14 2020

Whethan shares his epic inspo playlist for upcoming release Fantasy
Posted on October 13 2020

Elle Músa's new single has us seeing double
Posted on October 10 2020

Editors Playlist: Hipland Sounds October 2020
Posted on October 09 2020

BENEE drops video for Snail & launches new label.
Posted on October 09 2020

LennoxLTK is loud and rowdy but has an important message to spread.
Posted on October 09 2020

ODESITY brings all the feels with latest single ‘Loveless’
Posted on October 09 2020

Hope To Peace wears his heart on his sleeve with 'Love Myself'
Posted on October 09 2020

Watch out for T$oko, release of his lost tracks.
Posted on October 09 2020
