REVIEWS

A true Heatseeker, My Chérie’s Life is swirls with whimsical drama and cinematic flair, firmly staking her own claim with sophisticated lyricism and an undeniable gift for crafting hook-laden melodies.

Meet JOAL, Brisbane’s college-rock crew blending punk energy, indie vibes, and meme-worthy humour.

Five albums Katy Steele can't live without.

DIIV’s live performance at The Princess Theatre is a journey through sonic intensity, visual chaos, and a crowd that finally connects.

Melbourne’s Tropical Fuck Storm deliver searing commentary and controlled chaos on their new album Fairyland Codex.

Annette Geneva explores Sufjan Stevens’ Carrie & Lowell in Written In Reverb: a moving look at grief, memory, and the album’s lasting emotional power.

Lucienne’s ‘The Same Death’ is a soulful, shimmering act of defiance — a gospel-laced pop anthem for anyone done dimming their light.

Emily Ulman’s ‘Mountains Mountains Mountains’ is a quiet triumph — a return that doesn’t beg to be heard, but deserves to be felt.

Five albums Katie Noonan can't live without.

Miles Davis assembled a dream team for Kind of Blue—Coltrane, Cannonball, Evans, and more—creating spacious, timeless jazz that still defines modern music.

Abi Muir isn’t just healing — she’s headlining her own emotional comeback.

2025 has delivered a wave of albums that feel urgent, inspired, and impossible to ignore. From fearless debuts to veterans still pushing forward, here’s what we’ve had on repeat. No rankings, no filler—just the records that hit hardest.