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Premiere: We get an exclusive look at the video for the dreamy pop of new single ‘The Black Bull’ by Melbourne artist Sainthill ahead of new album ‘Dream Animal’
We are very honoured to bring you an exclusive look at the new video for the sweeping, beautiful new track ‘The Black Bull’ by Melbourne-based songwriter Sainthill (the moniker of Tom Larkey), ahead of the release tomorrow. ‘The Black Bull’ is a shimmering melancholy track with guitars that glitter and sparkle in the firmament like …
Track: Eilish Gilligan returns with the melancholic, atmospheric ‘Angel Face’ on announcement of her debut album ‘Final Girl’
The haunting stabbing piano in the background imbues the new track ‘Angel Face’ from the highly talented producer and songwriter Eilish Gilligan with a certain level of anxiety and tension as Gilligan sings of personal vulnerability in the delicate track. A longtime favourite of ours here at Backseat Mafia, Gilligan continues to release the most …
News: With ethereal new single ‘On and On’, Grace Cummings announces new album ‘Ramona’ and UK/Europe tour with King Gizzard
Melbourne chanteuse Grace Cummings has the voice of an angel and the capacity to deliver the most ethereal and atmospheric music in the process. Case in point is her new single ‘On and On’ which floats in the ether like a diaphanous silken scarf billowing on the breeze. Accompanied by a lush and cinematic video …
Track: It may be the ‘Same Old Day’ but it’s another joyous release from Wilding.
The sun always shines brighter the day Naarm/Melbourne popster Wilding releases another one of his sparkling sonic jewels. This time it is ‘Same Old Day’ – another dappling ray of aural sunshine with a slightly wonky ramble and Justin Wilding Stokes’s sardonic and wry delivery. There is detectable a slight fairground, carnival lilt, redolent perhaps …
EP Review: The brilliant Radio Free Alice unveil swaggering self-titled debut EP. Rest assured: the future of rock’n’roll is secure.
One of the hottest bands around at the moment, the magnificent Radio Free Alice have just surprisingly unveiled their self-titled debut EP along with a new single and video for the track ‘Waste of Space’. This year the band signed to the massive and highly prestigious WME Agency for worldwide representation after their signing locally to the …
Premiere: The iridescent moonsea may be a little ‘Sensitive’ but her new single is an anthemic pop delight, carried on her celestial vocals.
We are very honoured to premiere today the new single ‘Sensitive’ from Naarm/Melbourne-based indie-pop artist moonsea (Cecilia Xu). Xu’s vocals are radiant – a gossamer presence that floats in the ether, tendrils of silk that weave their way through the delicate melodies and instrumentation. An underlying hint of wry pathos and self-deprecating humour burnishes the …
Premiere: It’s the ‘Season To Believe’ for the multi-talented Kat Greta as she exhibits a shimmering pop sensibility in her new track, with live dates ahead.
We are honoured to premiere the new single ‘Season To Believe’ from the multitalented Kat Greta – an artists we have been privileged to follow closely since premiering her debut video last year. Greta’s penchant for a strong melody comes to the fore in this track – exhibiting a bubblegum pop sensibility that emits an …
Album Review: Juice Webster’s debut album ‘Julia’ is a magnificent shimmering star in the firmament.
It seems to have been a while since we reviewed the epic 2021 EP ‘More Than Reaction’ from Juice Webster and while we might have missed material since then, her recently released debut album ‘Julia’ confirms her position as one of the most exciting musicians coming out of Australia. ‘Julia’ is a collection of shimmering and beautiful tracks borne …
Premiere: Big League release the effervescent sonic missile ‘At All’, with launch dates ahead.
The venerable sonic bandits Big League honour us with the premiere of their brand new single ‘At All’ here at Backseat Mafia. A vibrant hyperkinetic fizz that snaps, crackles and pops with a high-stepping trot, ‘At All’ is filled with an almost chaotic punk onslaught, hyperventilating guitars and urgent yearning vocals combining to create a …
Album Review: The Belair Lip Bombs provide a track by track guide to their sparkling debut album ‘Lush Life’, along with tour news.
The wonderful The Belair Lip Bombs today unveil their debut album ‘Lush Life’ and exclusively take Backseat Mafia on a detailed track by track analysis of the album. The Belair Lip Bombs are purveyors of the most magnificent brand of blistering indie pop and ‘Lush Life’ captures their energy and songwriting, with a delicious air …