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See: Didirri – Formaldehyde, plus tour news
Didirri‘s single ‘Formaldehyde’ was reviewed by me last month where I wrote that the song is a slow-burning fuse that lights up with its intelligent thoughtful lyrics. He’s just released a stunning live performance of the song on video before he embarks on a tour around Australia. The video highlights the strength of Didirri’s unadorned …
Track: Michael P. Cullen – Do You Believe
I was hugely impressed by Michael P Cullen‘s album ‘True Believer back in 2014, and it is great to see him back with a new track, ‘Do You Believe’. Cullen, based in Sydney, has one of those enigmatic, baritone voices that recalls Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen, Tindersticks and The National, and, like those singers and …
Track: Gurrumul – Djolin (Musical Instrument), plus album and film news
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island readers of this post are advised that the following media release and links within contains images and voices of people who have died. The family of Gurrumul have stated: “The family have given permission that following the final funeral ceremony, his name and image may once again be used …
See: Sarah Mary Chadwick – Sugar Still Melts in the Rain, plus album news
Sarah Mary Chadwick has one of those voices that are soaked in emotion, balanced on a gritty and whiskey-soaked knife edge yet so sweet and mesmerising: fragile yet ever so strong. In the vein of Patty Smith or P.J. Harvey, her songs are poetic and personal. ‘Sugar Still Melts in the Rain’ is the title …
News: British India announce single release and tour news with call for fan video contributions
One of the most enduring and engaging indie rock bands in Australia, British India, have today announced news of a major Australian tour in May, June and July to promote new single, ‘Midnight Homie’ and, in anticipation, have called on fans to contribute their videos, saying: ‘With our next tour for midnight homie just around …
Track: Clews – Museum plus tour news
Sisters, Lily and Grace are Clews, a duo from the sleepy and beautiful south coast town of Mollymook NSW, Australia but now based in Sydney. They have just been signed to the powerhouse 123 Agency as well as scoring a worldwide management deal with Unified Management Group. And from their newly released track, ‘Museum’, you …
Track: Stonefield – Far From The Earth plus album and tour news
Rural Victorian band Stonefield have just released title track ‘Far From The Earth’ from their new album, due for release on Friday, April 13 on Flightless Records via Inertia Music. And that’s not all: they have also been announced as the support for the legendary Black Rebel Motorcycle Club‘s Australian tour. ‘Far From Earth’ has …
Premiere: Tia Gostelow – Giants
18 year old Australian singer-songwriter Tia Gostelow is about to release her debut EP Status Anxiety, with an album and some global touring in the works in 2018. We delighted to premiere Tia’s next single ‘Giants’ here on Backseat Mafia. It has this indie pop/rock sound that opens with delicate picked guitars and unfurl into …
Say Psych: Premiere: New Candys – Bleeding Magenta & Australian Tour News
Italians New Candys have fast become a fan favourite in the psychedelic scene. Last year they released third LP Bleeding Magenta on Fuzz Club Records. To coincide with the announcement an extensive Australian tour, BSM is honoured to present you with the international premiere of the lead track ‘Bleeding Magenta’. For fans down under, you …
Track and Tour News: Didirri – Formaldehyde
Melbourne’s Didirri has been attracting a lot of attention over the last year with his heartfelt and charismatic live delivery and for the strength of his songwriting. His new single, ‘Formaldehyde’ showcases his talent and style. Inspired by the life and struggles of one of his favourite artists, Frida Kahlo, Didirri says “Formaldehyde is about …