Music

Zedd and Kehlani Team Up For ‘Good Thing’

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There’s a difference between solitude and loneliness, and it’s the former that Zedd and Kehlani collaboratively celebrate on ‘Good Thing.’ The emblem of a radio-driven pop-electronic hybrid, “Good Thing” has a mid-tempo, synth-reliant structure that supports Kehlani’s immediately recognizable vocal. The vocal hook is alluring in its sing-along potential, causing Zedd and Kehlani to check off one of the key constructive boxes for a commercially successful dance-pop record. Listen to it now.

Mahalia and Ella Mai Team Up For ‘What You Did’

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Back in 2002, Cam’Ron grabbed Juelz Santana to be featured on his hit “Oh Boy” that still bangs to this day. Now, Mahalia has grabbed Ella Mai to be featured on her modern rendition of the song, turning it into a smooth R&B track that begs to be repeated. Listen to ‘What You Did’ right now.

Photo Review: Sounds Good – An Irregular Showcase of New Music (Melbourne)

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Last week, The 5 to 9 Life team were invited to attend an exciting showcase featuring The Amazons and Boy Azooga, two UK acts poised for big things, with Australian newcomer FRITZ also taking centre stage.
Our resident photographer Ishan Sharma recently moved to Melbourne and was on hand to attend the showcase at Howler in Brunswick and capture a few photos of the night for us. Check them out now!

42BELOW Presents ‘Waste-Free Weekender’ Next Week in Sydney

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Environmentally conscious drinkers of Sydney, rejoice — and mark this event in your diaries. NZ vodka brand 42BELOW is taking over This Must Be The Place for a series of collaborative events dubbed “Waste-Free Weekender”.
Throughout next weekend — Thursday, Saturday 12 to Saturday, September 14 — Adelaide cocktail bar Maybe Mae will be serving up tipples aimed at raising awareness about food and drink waste. Click through for more details.

We Can’t Stop Watching Missy Elliot’s Video Vanguard Performance at the 2019 Video Music Awards!

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After literal decades of anticipation, Missy Elliot was finally honored with the VMA Video Vanguard Award for her “culture-shifting visionary” visuals at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards — and she took the VMA stage in style for the occasion after a jaw-dropping performance featuring some of her greatest hits.
Misdemeanor’s in the house!

Bob Moses Announces Australian Tour

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Making the most of their trip to Australian as part of Strawberry Fields, NY two-piece Bob Moses have announced two extra shows, of the headline variety, kicking off in Melbourne and Sydney.
The habitual party starters will be spoiling Aussie audiences with immersive live renditions of select gems contained within their one EP, 2012’s Hand To Hold, and two full length albums, 2015’s Days Gone By and 2018’s Battle Lines. Click through for more details.