Indie
Track: Melanie Baker – All My Plants Have Died
Newcastle-based indie riserMelanie Baker shares pulsating new effort ‘All My Plants Have Died’, via Du Blonde’s cult indie label Daemon T.V. Speaking ahead of her single release, Baker explained: “The song is based on a true story, all of my plants did actually die within a week because I was sad and I also just …
Meet: Indie Grunge Queen Melanie Baker
Newcastle-based indie riser Melanie Baker began her career playing folk tunes at open mic nights in her home town of The Lake District. A deeply shy teenager wracked with anxiety, she found confidence and a voice for the first time via her songwriting before relocating to the North East. We caught up with the Newcastle …
Live Review: The Twang / Chappaqua Wrestling – The Leadmill, Sheffield 24.11.2023
Friday night and The Leadmill came alive as The Twang, accompanied by stellar support band Chappaqua Wrestling, took to the stage for a night of unforgettable music. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation and the bands did not disappoint. Formed in 2018 by principal members and songwriters Jake Mac and Charlie Woods, Chappaqua Wrestling kicked …
Track: ‘January Makes Me Sad’ – Anna Smyrk unveils reflective new single and US tour news
Following up from her EP ‘Cortisol and Blue Light’ earlier this year (read my review here), long time favourite here at Backseat Mafia, Melbourne artist Anna Smyrk, has unveiled her new single ‘January Makes Me Sad’ ahead of news of an extensive 13 date US tour. ‘January Makes Me Sad’ has that signature Smyrk tone: a self …
Premiere: We get an exclusive look at the stunning new video for Samuel Gaskin’s evocative single ‘PRESSŪRE’.
Earlier this month we reviewed the beautiful new single ‘PRESSŪRE’ from Melbourne based queer Māori musician Samuel Gaskin, and we are honoured to bring you a first look at the stunning video for this shimmering track Immediately, Gaskin confronts the viewer with shocking epithets over the face of a young child that contrast with the gentle …
Premiere: Sydney’s Juno Point unveil the hypnotic, mesmerising track ‘Nazare’ ahead of debut album.
We are overjoyed to premiere Sydney group Juno Point‘s release ‘Nazare’, the first single from their debut album ‘Lost Along A River’, due for release on 12 February 12 2024. This band is another prime example of The Marrickville Sound – veteran musicians from successful bands from the eighties and nineties getting together to create …
News: The legendary The Jesus and Mary Chain unveil single ‘jamcod’ ahead of new album ‘Glasgow Eyes’ slated for March 2024 through Fuzz Club Records and live dates.
In a surprise move, iconic Scottish band The Jesus and Mary Chain (JAMC) have just released a new single entitled ‘jamcod’ through new label Fuzz Club Records with news of a new album. ‘Glasgow Eyes’ on the way next year. Opening with a psychedelic electronic clang, the track launches into a hyperkinetic motorik beat that …
Track: The Nagging Doubts prove with surety that they are one of the best bands around with new single ‘Shaving My Head’.
The Nagging Doubts are one of the most exciting prospects around in Australia, displaying an inordinate amount of swagger and style in their output with their icy post punk vibe (see my review of 2021’s EP here). Their new single ‘Shaving My Head’ removes all doubt about their musical prowess: a howling, prowling slice of …
Track: Teenage Dads, Winners of 2023 ARIA Award, Drop New Single ‘Tale Of A Man’, Alongside Medieval Music Video + Tour Dates!
Fresh from their triumphant victory at the 2023 ARIA Awards, earning the esteemed Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist Award, indie rock marvels Teenage Dads are back to bless our summer playlists once again. Their latest single, ‘Tale Of A Man‘, has hit the scene, presenting itself as a knight in shining armour with an acoustic guitar …
News: Beans are ‘Haunted’ with a fuzzy pysch-filled delight on announcement of new album ‘Boots N Cats’ for 2024.
Fronted by The Merlocs drummer, Matt Blach, Melbourne garage/psych band Beans have just released a new single ‘Haunted’ on news of the release of their new album ‘Boots N Cats’ in March 2024 through Fuzz Club. ‘Haunted’ is threaded with a fuzzy guitar riff spine and vast, cinematic instrumentation with distant vocals and a liquid …