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PREMIERE: Sweden’s De Arma pivot to darkwave on intense new EP ‘Nightcall’
It says a lot about how long Swedish gothic rock band De Arma had been sitting on second album Strayed in Shadows (finally released last June after years in limbo) that they’ve rebounded from that pretty much immediately. Well, we call them ‘gothic rock’ but they’ve taken in everything from black metal to post-rock and …
PREMIERE: Philadelphian Lushlife streams deluxe ‘Redamancy’ remixes ahead of vinyl release tomorrow
If you haven’t listened to Raj Haldar before, now’s as good a time as ever to get on board. He’s been making music as Lushlife for the better part of 15 years; with the odd detour into (bestselling!) children’s literature, which in turn led to a TV development deal and (separately) an India-set TV series. …
Premiere: Atom Eyes Announce New Track/Video Featuring Andris Mattson
Premiere: Atom Eyes release gloriously, soulful new track/video ‘You Do You’.
Premiere: Sydney’s Big Wheels debut with a shimmering and jangling ‘Chain of Fire’.
We are very pleased to premiere the debut single ‘Chain of Fire’ from Sydney band Big Wheels. This is a stunning entre to the world of Big Wheels: an alt country flavour with yearning, layered vocals and harmonies ringing out over jangling, shimmering instrumentation. It is a track that sparkles like jewels in the sun. …
Premiere: The Motion Below Release New Single ‘It’s All The Same’ And Announce New EP ‘Breakthrough’
Here at Backseat Mafia we have a soft spot for the hardest of metal and we are pleased to be premiering Melbournes post-hardcore quartet, The Motion Below’s new track ‘It’s All The Same’. The band also reveal it will be the first to drop from their upcoming EP, ‘Breakthrough’, due 8th July. About the track …
Premiere: Richard Meehan delivers class and fervour with ‘Prelude’
Jazz newcomers, Rich Meehan Trio make their debut on the new single ‘Prelude’. Taken from the upcoming EP ‘Suite Antique’, the single is a first taste of the trio’s unique and multi- layered sound. Fusing elements of classical with contemporary jazz and subtle flecks of electronica, the new single and upcoming EP offer an exciting …
Premiere: Liquid Zoo announce ‘I Don’t Want To Be Me’ – a zesty bright masterclass in indie punk filled with swagger and attitude.
We are very pleased to premiere the new single from Newcastle’s bright young indie punksters Liquid Zoo which is out for general release on Friday, 29 April 2022. Skating over a liquid ambulant bass, the track is classic rumbustious bop filled with an acerbic edge and fairground organ spritz. It’s pogoing punky pop brilliance with …
Premiere: Molly Roberts Shares New Video For ‘Wings To Fly’
London Singer-Songwriter Molly Roberts has made a big impression since bursting onto the scene with her stripped-back debut ‘Wings To Fly’. Robert’s now returns with a music video for the track and we’re excited to have the premiere! Instantly likable and accessible ‘Wings To Fly’ is as much about heartfelt emotion as it is about …
Premiere: John Lemke’s single ‘Halo’ is a haunting and atmospheric instrumental that exquisitely captures a sense of geography and isolation.
There is something haunting and chilling about the new release ‘Halo’ from esteemed composer and solo artist John Lemke that captures an Arctic chill and yet is antithetically warm and organic. It is an achingly beautiful piece filled with layers of moving, ambulant sound. It is utterly moving and affecting: the strings weeping and crying …
Premiere: The Gold Coast’s Pure Milk serve refreshing ‘Dreams on a Platter’: a charming low-fi gem.
Queensland’s strength in indie fare continues apace with the release of the new single by Gold Coast outfit Pure Milk. We are pleased to premiere their new video for the track ‘Dreams on a Platter’. Taking a leaf from contemporaries The Goon Sax and the long line of bands coming from the region over the …