Published in Universal Music NZ·Sep 19, 2022FLETCHER’s Debut Album ‘Girl Of My Dreams’ is an Intimate Ode to Perseverance and Self-loveKristi Illingworth FLETCHER’s debut studio album Girl Of My Dreams is the culmination of everything Cari Fletcher’s career has promised to deliver on. …Music5 min readMusic5 min read
Published in Universal Music NZ·Sep 11, 2022Marlon Williams’ ‘My Boy’ Tackles What It Means To Be A ManDanica Bryant My Boy is an album on the precipice of pop magic. Although Marlon Williams has made a name for himself in recent years as one of the most unique names in country music, his latest release rebrands him in between genres with a bursting new stadium sound, creating…New Zealand4 min readNew Zealand4 min read
Published in Universal Music NZ·Jul 28, 2022The Style Evolution of WILLOWKatja Feary If you compared WILLOW from her first hit over 10 years ago to where she is now, you’d think they are two completely different artists. While all artists grow and tweak their sounds as they mature, WILLOW is one of the many few that has tried and succeeded…Music6 min readMusic6 min read
Published in Universal Music NZ·Jul 22, 2022YUNGBLUD Takes NZ: A Rock Affair to RememberKellie Given Since his official debut in 2017, Doncaster’s own Dominic Harrison aka YUNGBLUD has become one of the most exciting artists of our moment. …Music4 min readMusic4 min read
Published in Universal Music NZ·Jun 24, 20225 Key Points We Learned From Drake’s ‘Honestly, Nevermind’Kellie Given The surprise seventh album from Drake revealed a lot of things, one being that despite what we all think we know; we can never guess the rapper’s next move. A dramatic leap into the world of house music was admittedly our last guess for “The New Drake Sound”…Drake4 min readDrake4 min read
Published in Universal Music NZ·Jun 7, 2022Review: Post Malone’s ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’ is A Poignant Look Behind the FameKellie Given A lot has changed since Post Malone was last topping the charts, and to say he simply topped is putting it lightly. From his come-up in 2015 with hit ‘White Iverson’ to the last remnants of 2019’s Hollywood’s Bleeding, Post Malone has been an absolute force in not…Album Review4 min readAlbum Review4 min read
Published in Universal Music NZ·May 16, 2022The Discography of Kendrick LamarKellie Given It’s not hard to see why Kendrick Lamar is hailed as one of the most influential rappers of all time. A voice of his generation, the California rapper has made history with his storytelling, shining a light through the cracks of broken glass to reveal the exposed beauty…Music5 min readMusic5 min read
Published in Universal Music NZ·Apr 5, 2022The Style Evolution of Florence WelchKellie Given Few can pull off the bohemian look quite like Florence Welch. Donned in lace, silk, and vintage patterns, the now 35-year-old star always looks like she’s stepped barefoot out of a fairy utopia. And that’s precisely the point. Adding magic with every touch, the essence of Welch extends…Pop6 min readPop6 min read
Published in Universal Music NZ·Apr 1, 2022Review: Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘driving home 2 u (a SOUR film)’ Shows A Delicate Star Behind the FameKellie Given It hasn’t even been a year (we know, we had to double check that too) since the then-18-year-old Olivia Rodrigo released her debut album to an already anticipating crowd. Following the incredible success she earned from her breakout hit ‘drivers license’, a 4-minute pang of teen heartbreak that…Album Review5 min readAlbum Review5 min read
Published in Universal Music NZ·Mar 15, 2022Our Favourite Florence and the Machine CollabsKellie Given Since 2007, London indie rockers Florence and the Machine have been gracing our charts with their captivating baroque pop. Lead by the powerhouse that is Florence Welch; the band have become known for their very specific sound, which centres around the magic of Welch’s voice, and their enchanting…Florence And The Machine4 min readFlorence And The Machine4 min read
