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....

Alright, this one settled in differently. Not with a bang, but like noticing the colour drain slowly from a favourite rug. Michellar's "LOVE EARTH" wraps its stark message in this comfortable cloak of indie rock softness, a bit of alt-country dust on its boots. The female vocal leads, clear and steady, piloting through a landscape that feels increasingly precarious. https://open.spotify.com/track/1nBGREag5AUevozyCepKWv?si=32662ddcf35c497d The subject matter – environmental crisis,...