R&B
Album Review: Dora Morelenbaum – ‘Pique’: a dynamic new MPB voice which really delivers.
Anyone who caught Bala Desejo’s set-of-the-day at WOMAD UK in the summer would’ve already noted the dynamic Dora Morelenbaum flying in the front line of this exuberant nu-tropicalia band. A vocalist, instrumentalist and composer she’s been at the epicentre of the surge of MPB powering out from Rio in the last few years, not only …
Album Review: Mörk – Still Dreamin’: shape-shifting soul-jazz energy from the Budapest band.
Okay so we know that as far as new scenes go Rio gets touted as the upcoming centre of 21st century tropicalia pop and Geneva continues to excel in pushing its very individual avant / post punk refresh. Well, it now seems that Budapest may be building up to having its own moment with its …
News: Leon Bridges returns to Australia in January 2025 for his biggest headline dates yet!
Leon Bridges returns to Australia in January 2025 for his biggest headline dates yet, with special guests Glass Beams and Maple Glider, including A Day on the Green in Bowral and Geelong.
Track: LA vocalist/composer Sharada Shashidhar announces new album ‘Soft Echoes’ with the succulent, sensitive title track.
You may have been lucky to have caught a glimpse of LA based vocalist/composer/producer Sharada Shashidhar’s debut EP ‘Rahu’ a few years ago. Here was a musician bringing something different to the future soul arena. Yes there were those spikey beats, intricately collaged electronics and no limits influences, but the vocal delivery eased away from …
Live Gallery & Review: Khalid at the Sydney Opera House 5.08.2024
Iconic Encounter: Khalid Live at the Sydney Opera House
Premiere: Joseph Luca is looking for ‘One Last Dance’, new EP out today
Over the last six months or so, the Los Angeleno Joseph Luca has released a steady stream of music forming an EP triptych called Ouroboros. Life and Death are already out there, and today Luca completes the trilogy and cycle with Rebirth. To coincide with its release, he’s shared a video for ‘One Last Dance’. …
Track: Dutch Neo-Soul Riser ROSEYE Shine On New Single ‘Sacred’
Dutch neo-soul quintet ROSEYE share the vibrant, multifaceted new single ‘Sacred’. Weaving a sound the brings together elements of jazz, soul, pop and subtle electronic undertones, the single offers a tantalising glimpse of the band’s forthcoming debut album ‘Every Move’ due April 12th via Super-Sonic Jazz. Opening with a wash of strings before gently lulling …
Premiere: Naarm/Melbourne Twin Sisters, Idol Minds, Enchant with ‘Needed You’ – A Mystical Odyssey Through the Intricacies of Love
Backseat Mafia is excited to premiere Idol Minds‘, comprised of twin sisters MIa and Ava Duggan-Sorbara, latest enchanting release ‘Needed You’. Produced by Shane Jarvie-Kohn, ‘Needed You’ is filled with heartfelt emotion and is set to be released worldwide tomorrow on Friday, March 8th. ‘Needed You’ unfolds with velvety, emotive vocals of both Mia and …
Premiere: Joseph Luca airs his ‘Dirty Laundry’ in new video; new EP out now
Last Friday, Los Angeles artist Joseph Luca released part 2 of his ongoing Ouroboros EP triptych, a series that kicked off late last year with Life and now continues with Death. We suppose, given the theming, part 3 is Rebirth, but we’re going to have to wait until later in the year for any further …
Premiere: Joseph Luca announces second EP and shares ‘My Best Dancing Shoes’
Back in November, Los Angeleno Joseph Luca released Ouroboros (Life), the first in a triptych of EP releases to come from him over the course of a year. Or so we thought at the time – it turns out that the second instalment is on the way a lot sooner than anticipated. Maybe squash that …