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Premiere: Rowan Smith’s ‘Slow Clouds’ Drifts by With a Timeless Jangle and Melancholic Spirit
Lutruwita/Tasmania-based singer-songwriter Rowan Smith shares an exclusive premiere with Backseat Mafia today for the release of his latest single, ‘Slow Clouds’. The track floats ahead of an upcoming show on November 9th, a special live band performance in Naarm/Melbourne. With ‘Slow Clouds’, Smith offers a taste of his 2024 album ‘In the Key of Kintsugi’, …
Track: High Jump Share Extended Mix Of ‘CLIIAL’ On Radiant New Double A-Side
London duo high jump return with the extended version of the beautiful and atmospheric ‘CLIIAL’, a release complete with a Gone Dolphin Remix (an addictive and danceable remix under their other creative alias). Mixed by renowned engineer Max Cooke (GoodBooks and Ellie Goulding among others), the new AA-side is an excellent example of high jump’s …
Track: Emerging Pop Artist HEENEY shines within Nostalgic ‘Circles’
Eora/Sydney-based pop artist HEENEY has just released her lush single ‘Circles’ – click to stream. ‘Circles’ is an expansive rush of free-flowing pop bliss, falling through layers of warm instrumentation and emotive melodies that wrap around HEENEY’s introspective lyrics. The track radiates a bittersweet charm, balancing hope with gentle vulnerability, inviting listeners into an immersive …
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 …
Track: LAU Commands In Unapologetic Dance Pop Anthem ‘Devil I Know’
Eora/Sydney based dance/pop artist LAU has just released her empowering new single, ‘Devil I Know’, produced/mixed by James Guido – click to stream. ‘Devil I Know’ surges with relentless energy, powered by pulsating bass lines and rising synth layers that build magnetic tension. The vocals swirl with an irresistible allure, cascading towards a cathartic pre-chorus …
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: 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: Denis Granan Explores the Dark Side of Ambition in Haunting New Single ‘The Man Who Killed a Star’
Spanish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Denis Granan unveils his powerful new single, “The Man Who Killed a Star,” a reflective track that combines introspective indie-pop with mythological storytelling. Known for his intricate melodies and emotionally resonant style, Granan’s latest release explores the intense pursuit of success through a metaphor inspired by the Greek myth of Atlas. …