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Track: Joan & The Giants Captivate with Cathartic Indie-Pop Anthem ‘Feels Like Heartache
Boorloo/Perth based rising stars Joan & The Giants have returned with what feels like their most vulnerable release yet, ‘Feels Like Heartache’ – click to stream. ‘Feels Like Heartache’ opens with soft, intimate guitar strums, setting a delicate stage for lead singer Grace Newton-Wordsworth’s emotive vocals to gently unfold. The track slowly burns into a …
Meet: If Einsturzende Neubauten was the backing band for The Shangri-Las – we have a chat with Jim Reid from The Jesus and Mary Chain about the music, sobriety and offending Scarlett Johansson.
The Jesus and Mary Chain are about to embark on a tour of Australia as part of their 40th anniversary celebrations, and I caught up via Zoom with singer Jim Reid. The question I have always pondered was how the iconic album ‘Psycho Candy’ came into existence with its bizarre marriage of sonic chaos and …
News: Japan’s Electrifying Garage Rock Trio, The Fadeaways, Bring Seismic Energy to Australian Shores + Release of Exclusive Tour LP ‘Pretty Wild’
The garage rock scene is about to get a seismic shake as Japan’s electrifying trio, The Fadeaways, make their highly-anticipated debut on Australian shores. Next week, Toyozo (vocals and bass), Assman (guitar), and Ozzy (drums) bring their high-octane energy down under. Since their formation in Tokyo in 2005, The Fadeaways have been channelling the raw …
Premiere: Melbourne-based Scot, Quinny, unveils anthemic single and hilarious video for the epic track ‘Settlers’, ahead of debut album.
We are very honoured to premiere the video and track for the epic, anthemic track ‘Settlers’ from Melbourne-based Scotsman Quinny (the nom de plume of Peter Quinn). With an instrumentation and delivery that fantastically mixes a Sigur Rós majesty and grace with a raw Belle & Sebastian veracity, ‘Settlers is as wild and expansive as …
Premiere: Naarm/Melbourne Artist, Allysha Joy, Bears Her Soul On Heartfelt Release ‘David’
Naarm/Melbourne-based jazz/soul artist Allysha Joy has unveiled the third track, ‘David’, off her forthcoming album, ‘The Making of Silk’, and we’ve been given the pleasure of providing the first listen of it below. ‘David’ carries emotional depth and sonic craftsmanship as Allysha Joy’s husky, soulful voice strengthens the weight of the song’s themes, delivering each …
Premiere: Eora/Sydney Based, Thomas James Mahony, Returns With Mesmerising New Single ‘Hearts Afire’
Backseat Mafia is thrilled to exclusively premiere the truly mesmerising new single and music video ‘Hearts Afire’ by Eora/Sydney-based artist Thomas James Mahony, releasing everywhere tomorrow. A beautiful, starlit release, ‘Hearts Afire’ breathes life with profound intensity. It begins with an enigmatic swell of power before Thomas’ powerhouse vocals peel you away from reality with …
Premiere: We know and love them well – the magnificent Chavez Cartel are back with thumping new track ‘Unfamiliar Boy’ ahead of more new material.
We here at the frozen antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia are catatonic with excitement at being able to bring you the premiere of the new track from the irrepressible and obscenely talented Gold Coast band, Chavez Cartel, on their return from a series of overseas tours. Signed to one of UK’s coolest labels End of …
News: Troye Sivan Heading Back to Australia
Troye Sivan is bringing his spectacular tour down under.
News: Country Sensation Tyler Childers Sets Sights on Australia – Tour Dates Revealed
Tyler Childers Announces Highly-Anticipated Australian Tour