Indie

Premiere: Big Heavy Stuff exclusively reveal limited edition split single ‘Birthday’/’Hibernate ’97’ package ahead of re-issue of classic debut EP ‘Covered in Bruises’.
We are very honoured to bring you an exclusive early listen to a limited edition split single package including ‘Birthday’ and ‘Hibernate’ from iconic nineties band Big Heavy Stuff, off the reissue of the band’s classic third EP ‘Covered in Bruises’ due out soon. Remixed and mastered by the legendary producer Wayne Connolly and released …

Live Review & Gallery: Feeder Light Up the Darkness in Triumphant Sydney Return 10.04.2025
New Era, Same Magic: Feeder Deliver the Goods at Manning Bar

News: Fontaines D.C. Announce Final Supports for Sold-Out Finsbury Park Headline Show
Fontaines D.C. have today confirmed the final additions to the line-up for their biggest headline show to date, set to take place at London’s Finsbury Park on Saturday 5 July 2025. Joining the already announced Amyl and the Sniffers and Kneecap will be rising stars Blondshell, Been Stellar, and Cardinals. The show, which sold out …

Track: The radiant folk pop shimmer of ‘Colder’ heralds debut EP ‘Nothing Comes Free’ from Jo Davie.
Jo Davie has an illustrious academic background in music (having graduated from the Queensland Conservatorium in 2017 with First Class Honours and the University Medal), but her new single ‘Colder’ is indicative of a glorious ability to deliver the sweetest sounds via her gossamer vocals and songwriting skills. ‘Colder’ positively sparkles with its lush instrumentation …

Premiere: Folk-Pop Powerhouse Sofia Gale Unveils her new track ‘Playing The Game’
Rising Perth Star Sofia Gale Unleashes Coming-of-Age Folk Banger in Backseat Mafia Exclusive

Track: Joshua Scarratt – Summer of ‘21
Indie riser Joshua Scarratt has shared a brand new track ‘Summer Of ‘21’, which arrives ahead of his debut EP ‘Riding Through The Desert Of My Dreams’, set for release May 30th. Heralding the lead single from his upcoming extended release, Scarratt has already shared previews ‘Can’t Get You Out of My Mind’ and ‘Hold Me’. Whilst on the live front, the …

Track: They’re no ‘Quiet Australians’ – Lutruwita’s Meres unveil hyperactive new single ahead of album release.
Post punk rock boppers from down under, Meres, have been relatively quiet – understandable given front person Mary Shannon has also been active in the shoegaze giants Dvrkworld – but in a surprise return, they are back with the somewhat ironically titled single ‘Quiet Australians’. Meres have always been an exuberant entity featuring a punky …

Track: Vote one for The Electorate with their shimmering new single ‘The Great Divide’ ahead of new album.
The ever delightful The Electorate return with another tasty single ‘The Great Divide’ off their forthcoming album ‘By Design’. And this time it is a personal look at emotional pain, rather than the political. The pace is reflective with crystalline guitars that jangle with a clarity while the vocals are to the fore with ethereal …

News: Seminal Australian indie band The Clouds Announce 35th Anniversary Tour
Much loved band The Clouds have just announced a three city 35th Anniversary tour in Australia, visiting Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in November through Metropolis Touring. Remembered for their anthemic songs ‘Hieronymus’, ‘Red Serenade’, ‘Say It’, ‘Soul Eater’, ‘Anthem’, ‘Cloud Factory’, The Clouds embodied a powerful indie pop magic throughout their career, augmented by delicious …