Premiere: Damien Binder creates a welcome ‘Sanctuary’ in another shimmering track from Western Australia.
We are very honoured to premiere the new single ‘Sanctuary’ from the talented Western Australian (via New Zealand) troubadour Damien Binder: a firm favourite here at the antipodean headquarters of Backseat Mafia. And what a pleasure it is to hear his dulcet tones once more. It’s a follow up to his earlier 2024 single ‘Crazy’ …
Track: Brigitte Bardini is no ‘Fool’ as she unveils another ethereal track that positively glows with intensity.
There’s almost an operatic gloss to singer/songwriter Brigitte Bardini‘s vocals in her dreamy new single ‘Fool’: a floating and ethereal delivery above an aquatic bubbling instrumental that is cool and urbane. There is a sixties laid back quality to the track with the arpeggiated strings that swell in the distance – a song to be …
EP Review: The radiant Holly Hebe releases the gorgeous EP ‘Ruby’, cementing her place as one of the most exciting indie pop artists around.
We’ve long admired the output of Naarm/Melbourne chanteuse Holly Hebe ,who has produced some of the most brilliant shimmering pop delights over the past few years. Today she releases her second EP, entitled ‘Ruby’, and it is business as usual for this superlative talent. Hebe’s strength is her melodic mastery that puts pure pop treasures …
Track: The wondrous Greta Stanley bursts through the ether like a ray of sunshine with new track ‘Greatest Hit’ ahead of third album and launch date.
Greta Stanley is a firm favourite here at the antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia (we’ve been closely following her upwards career trajectory for a while) and is an artist that has blossomed with a seemingly endless scope as her songs become increasingly addictive and deeply immersive. Her new track, ‘Greatest Hit’ is indeed aptly named …
Premiere: ‘I Find You Interesting’ – there’s a mutual attraction as Naarm/Melbourne indie/folk artist Sadie Mustoe unveils a delicious paean to longing.
We are very proud to premiere the new single ‘I Find You Interesting’ from Naarm/Melbourne indie/folk artist Sadie Mustoe. Mustoe’s voice introduces the song above a lush drone with a velvet caress: soft, longing and with a gossamer touch. The track picks up pace like a departing jet plane – gliding into the atmosphere like …
Premiere: The legendary Kim Salmon and his band Smoked Salmon exclusively unveil the video for new track ‘How Did They Ever Manage’ ahead of Australian tour.
We are catatonic with excitement at being able to bring you an exclusive look at the new video from Kim Salmon’s new project Smoked Salmon for their first single ‘How Did They Ever Manage’. Kim Salmon of course needs no introduction, but, as is always the way, I will anyway: leader of the legendary swamp …
News: The shimmering dream pop of Julia Why? returns with news of signing to Blossom Rot Records, an album on the way and an aperitif in the form of single ‘Deep Fake’
Julia Why?, formerly the solo work of Julia Wylie who is now joined by Kat Harley (Mezko, The Laurels) on guitar and Frank Salt on drums, makes a welcome return to the sonic dream pop soundscapes of the southern hemisphere. Julia Why? today announced their signing to the boutique Blossom Rot Records ahead of a …
Track: Velociraptor keep ‘Falling’ with another slice of quirky hyperactive indie pop ahead of new album.
After a hiatus, Meanjin/Brisbane band Velociraptor blessed us with the come back single ‘Computer Future Part 1’ back in March (read my review here), and just to prove this was not a flash in the pan, they are back with the quirky ‘Falling’, accompanied by an hilarious video. It precedes the release of the band’s …
Track: Naarm’s Mayzie and Oceans collaborate with new album and ethereal title track ‘Luminosity’ ahead of UK, European and Australian tour.
We have traversed the shimmering Oceans before with their antipodean brand of glittering shoegaze, and the band (formerly the solo project of Thomas Lee) has now collaborated with solo artist Mayzie (New Zealand born, Melbourne based Mayzie Lee who we have also covered separately) in a an album entitled ‘Luminosity’ due out on 5 October …
News: Aotearoa’s Dream Queen Fazerdaze announces first LP in seven years with delectable new single ‘Cherry Pie’.
Spring has definitely sprung here in the southern hemisphere as it is announced today that the magnificent Fazerdaze will be releasing her first LP in seven years – ‘Soft Power’ – on 15 November via Buttrfly/Virgin Music Group. To add sugar and cream to the delectable treat, Fazerdaze celebrates the announcement with the release of …