Track: Fingerless are facing the ‘Monster’ of self doubt in their intense, anthemic new single.
Long time favourites here at the antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia, the irrepressible Fingerless are back with the deliciously restrained and haunting tones of ‘Monster’. Eschewing their normal psychedelic-tinged upbeat pace, ‘Monster’ is a caged beast coasting on simple delicate guitars supported by pounding epic percussion with singer channelling a better version of Chris Martin, …
Track: YAGKI’s ‘Apartment’ is an anthemic dreamy haven.
The inimitable YAGKI (the nom de plume of multi-instrumentalist Sarah Yagki), a firm favourite here at the antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia, is ridiculously busy having just spent time in Mexico on a music camp and continued a run of live performances. And despite all this, she still has time to release the most immersive …
Premiere: YEEVS have ‘No Plans To Change’ as they drop a video for the track off their new album ahead of live dates.
Three-piece Gadigal-based trio YEEVS have just released their first album in five years entitled ‘ The Borderline, Thereabouts’ and we are very proud to premiere the video for the track ‘No Plans To Change’. ‘No Plans To Change’ is a reflective, contemplative track that glides over dappled guitars and the yearning vocals, and the video …
Premiere: Simon Robert Gibson unveils his new ebullient new single ‘Divide and Conquer’.
We are honoured to premiere the new single ‘Divide and Conquer from troubadour Simon Robert Gibson, a regular visitor to our pages. There’s a raw antipodean blush to the vocals of Simon Robert Gibson that is incredible warm and inviting, like snuggling in a doona on a cold winter’s night: brightened and enhanced by his …
Premiere: New Zealand chanteuse extraordinaire Reb Fountain announces new album and unveils the deliciously dreamy single ‘Forever’ as a tasty treat.
We are inordinately honoured to premiere the new single and video of the track ‘Forever’ from the extraordinary Reb Fountain, which heralds a new album ‘How Love Bends’ from the New Zealand chanteuse. ‘Forever’ is a sinuous, sensuous track with a floating dreamy riff and Fountain’s louche cool delivery that’s enchanting and hypnotic. The drums …
Track: Wollongong’s Drift won’t ‘Fade Away’ in a cinematic blast, with live dates ahead.
Wollongong’s Drift have just released an anthemic track entitled ‘Fade Away’, which channels a little antipodean slacker surf elements with a more muscular Dinosaur Jnr vibe. But it’s not just a monochrome delivery – it is replete with a little quite/loud ethic and even a detour to a death metal throaty roar in the outro: …
News: Sharon Van Etten is back with new band Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, a self titled debut album on the way and single ‘Afterlife’ as a tasty aperitif.
The magnificent Sharon Van Etten is back after an absence, but this time with a new band. Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory have just announced their self-titled debut album, out on 7 February 2025 via Jagjaguwar, and released the lead single/video, ‘Afterlife’. Van Etten says of the new project, that sees her for …
Track: Immerse yourself in the über cool world of Dvrkworld’s ‘Sinking Ship’: a shimmering tour de force.
Dvrkworld have caught our attention for their muscular, visceral and atmospheric shoegaze/dream pop, born and bred in the farthest edge of the world in lutruwita/Tasmania. New single ‘Sinking Ship’ voyages on the cold Antarctic waters, antithetically buoyant and febrile with a fuzzy bass that eviscerates with malevolent intent before pounding drums and jangling guitars enter …
News: Ireland’s Fontaines D.C. Announce Australian and New Zealand ROMANCE tour in 2025 with festival and headline appearances, supported by Wunderhorse
In a busy day for tour announcements downunder, the brilliant Fontaines D.C. – a band Backseat Mafia have been raving about since their phenomenal debut single ‘Boys From The Betterland’ way back in 2018 – have just announced an Australian tour in 2025. They will play five headline shows and two festivals across the country …
News: The legendary New Order announces Australian Tour in 2025.
In news just in, the legendary New Order have just announced an Australian tour for March 2025, including a performance on the iconic Sydney Opera House forecourt. The tour will see them perform all the biggest hits from their impressive four-decade, 10-album career on stages across Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney in March 2025. The …