I know it's February already... and it's a long read, so without any further delay, let's get this underway: Most of you will know I’ve got an indie/rock, heavy rock-leaning pair of ears and a natural allergy to anything too radio-friendly. But every now and then, an album cuts through on craft, feeling, or sheer bloody poppiness. But aside from rock, I love a bit of jazz, a little folk, a lot of soul, and clever, edgy hip-hop: so you’ll find a mix of vibes below. 2025 delive

There’s something surreal about crossing this line, not in a dramatic, mid-life-crisis way, but in a quieter, more grounded way. The kind of moment where you pause and realise: Alright… I’m officially in the second half. They say by now we’ve got a fully developed prefrontal cortex, meaning more wisdom, more clarity, more understanding. But honestly? It feels less like I’ve “completed” anything and more like I’m only now starting to understand how life actually works. What I

As Mamdani takes the reins, New York starts to feel like a script Christopher Nolan forgot to write. A socialist Mayor, a restless city, and New Yorkers caught between ambition and anarchy. As I sit here in Sydney, on a Thursday night, watching The Dark Knight Rises I can’t help but think about the latest mayoral race in New York City. There’s something about that skyline - even when it’s fictionalised as Gotham - that gets  you. The bridges, the lights, the sheer pulse of i