Indie
Track: Naarm/Melbourne artist Eilish Gilligan make a welcome return with a harder edge in new single ‘Involved You’
It has been nearly two years since Naarm/Melbourne multi-talented artist Eilish Gilligan released her EP ‘First One To Leave The Party’ – reviewed by me here and described as being a beautiful expression of deeply personal frailty and vulnerability, tempered by a defiance and strength. Gilligan is back and her new single ‘Involved You’ exhibits …
Meet: Fuzzy Indie Band Paraffin
Paraffin are one of the south coast’s hottest up and coming bands. Driving inspiration from an eclectic mix of The 1975, Arctic Monkeys and Muse. Backseat Mafia caught up with the band to find out a little bit about them before they take the world by storm with their amalgamation of fuzzy ear-worms and euphoric …
Premiere: We Have An Exclusive Stream Of The Debut Album by Keeley – ‘Floating Above Everything Else’
We are very excited here at Backseat Mafia to get an exclusive stream of the exceptional debut album by Keeley, fronted by singer, guitarist, songwriter and enigmatic Dubliner Keeley Moss, the day before it is released via Dimple Discs. The record comes with a fascinating back story as all of the songs are about the same subject matter …
Live Review: K.Flay – Showbox SoDo – Seattle, Wa – 23.06.2023
Seattle was on fire this past Friday evening as K.Flay took the stage at the iconic Showbox SoDo. With a mixture of rock, hip-hop and electronic-pop music, K.Flay delivered a mesmerizing performance, she had the crowd in the palm of her hand from the opening beat. The audience hanging on every note, were not disappointed …
Premiere: Wade Jackson’s dramatic ‘The Sweetheart’ now has a fittingly evocative and cinematic video.
We are very honoured to bring you an exclusive look at the brilliant new video for the track ‘The Sweetheart’ from troubadour extraordinaire Wade Jackson – a tune we astutely described as being bold, cinematic and luscious. Fitting, therefore, that the new video is as visually eloquent and as stately as the soundtrack. Created by …
Premiere: ‘How I Miss Home’ – Max Aurora & The Southern Lights deliver a dreamy and poignant paean to Aotearoa from a wandering sailor
We are very honoured to premiere the new dreamy, floaty track ‘How I Missed Home’ from Naarm/Melbourne-based band Max Aurora & The Southern Lights. Drenched in sweet poignancy, it’s a delicate and raw paean to home from a sailor on the high seas, sparked from deep feelings of longing and displacement. Recorded down at Marigold …
News: Tramlines 2023 Preview
Tramlines 2023 is the biggest festival event in Sheffield and the highlight of the local music calendar. I covered the festival last year for Backseat Mafia and it was incredible. So this year I’m back for more! Here are my tips for the weekend- Friday Headlining the Library stage is Sheffield’s own Harri Larkin winner …
Live Review: Aimee Mann/Jonathan Coulton – Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown, NY 21.06.2023
Sometimes, you lose track of how many times you’ve seen certain artists. My memories of Aimee Mann shows span decades and venues across New York from Joe’s Pub (with Michael Penn), Music Hall of Williamsburg (with Ted Leo), Town Hall, Webster Hall, City Winery, Tarrytown Music Hall and others. Then, the numerous Christmas shows with …
Track: George Alice Releases New Track ‘Healed’
George Alice drops new track ‘Healed’ & heads out on national tour with King Stingray
Premiere: We Set Sail unfurl their last ever single ‘Living In A Time When Only Cigarettes Would Kill You’ as it’s anchors aweigh for the dream pop maestros.
It is with mixed emotions that we premiere the final ever single from Brisbane dream pop exponents We Set Sail, amusing entitled ‘Living In A Time When Only Cigarettes Would Kill You’. Nothing ever lasts forever and all good things must come to an end. The track opens with a poignant spoken conversation asking how …