Sam Ostler’s new single, “Lights,” then. It unfolds less like a sudden, intrusive glare and more like the slow, determined burn of a really good stage light finally finding its mark after a prolonged blackout. It’s pop, yes, vibrant and undeniably contemporary as advertised – clean lines, clear intentions. Yet, there’s a certain satisfying heft beneath the melodic uplift, a feeling that these notes...

Jade Barbara is stepping into a new era. The Sydney born pop and R&B artist has officially released her latest single, "Breathe (a little)". It is a high energy dance pop track that pulls heavily from Y2K aesthetics and pop rap rhythms. While she has previously shared casual music recorded in her bedroom, this release feels entirely different. It is polished, intentional, and fiercely confident....