My brother just turned 18, which has officially made me feel old. I’ve only got the one sibling, a younger brother, and he’s now an adult. I didn’t expect to feel this old once he became an adult in the eyes of the law, but I do. What can you do?

2021’s been a nice start to the year for me - happy with how everything is going. I think slowly we’re starting to return to normal here in Victoria, for real this time, despite things like the Australian Open going on (which is a debacle, but that’s for experts to discuss, not me). I’m here to talk about music, and I’ve heard a whole lot of good tracks dropping already this year.

Check out what I’ve written below - as well as my Spotify playlist. It’s a new year, but it’s never too early to start thinking about your Hottest 100 (and if you ask me, there’s some absolute fire in this playlist). Music is pretty great, hey?

Kyle Charles Hall's ‘Colours’ Paints A Picture Of The World

INTERVIEW: Sarah Saint James On The Power Of TikTok

French Concession's ‘Peak’ Takes You On A Trip Through Another World

INTERVIEW: Aya Yves On What It Really Takes To Be A Full-Time Musician

The Washing Line Economy's ‘In As Many Minutes’ Is A Psychedelic Interpretation Of Distance

Erin McKellar's ‘Overthinking’ Is A Soulful Ode To The Racing Mind

Darby And Snow-Key's ‘Fragment’ Is A Track To Get Kick-Ons Pumping

ultrafine's ‘SIGNS’ Capture The Feeling Of Meeting That Special Someone

INTERVIEW: Queens Of Club On Why Three Heads Are Better Than One

Bailey Judd's ‘Can’t Quite’ Is A Strong Reminder To Let Go Of The Past