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Track: Melbourne’s glittering Phoebe Go sings of ‘7 Up’ in a glorious dream pop track, ahead of US tour and debut album.
There is a transfixing and immersive flow to the new single ‘7 Up’ from Phoebe Go (the solo project of Phoebe Lou) which projects it forward with a high stepping canter, emitting a brilliant ray of sunshine. Lou’s vocals are silken and melancholy, the lyrics personal and yearning and the instrumentation shimmering with a delicate …
Premiere: Part Paladin unveils the eviscerating and bold track ‘Atlantis’: a genre-crossing sonic explosion.
We are very pleased to premiere the new single ‘Atlantis’ from instrumentalist/producer Part Paladin, a thrilling and exciting ride that positively roars and thunders at times. It is a multi-pronged attack – heavy metal drilling gives way to emotive heartfelt melodies, all propelled by Paladin’s extraordinary vocal range that moves from a whisper to a …
Track and News: A Certain Ratio Releases Newest Single ‘All Comes Down To This’ Ahead of Thirteenth Studio Album + UK Tour Dates
A Certain Ratio, the influential Manchester-based three-piece, is gearing up to release their thirteenth studio album on April 19, 2024, via Mute. As a tantalizing preview of what’s to come, the band has recently unveiled their latest single, ‘All Comes Down to This‘. The single is characterized by its unique riffs, featuring a mix of …
Track: Juno Point unveil the mesmerising sparkle of ‘Skimming’ ahead of album release.
The new single ‘Skimming’ from the elegant Juno Point shimmers like sunlight over water and sparkles like a slow burning fuse. The reflective vocals – whispered, almost spoken, recall Lou Reed at times and there is a certain ambiance to the instrumentation, ebbing and flowing with the tides and starting and ending with a wash …
Track: Gonzo Fever Unleashes Sonic Fury With Debut Single ‘Scream’
London-based Irish psych rock band Gonzo Fever is ready to make waves with their debut single, ‘Scream‘. Comprising lead vocalist and guitarist Jack Taheny, bassist Kevin Sweeney, and drummer Piers Eason, the trio is set to captivate listeners with their fierce energy and energetic psych-rock sound. As they prepare to release their debut EP, ‘Scream’ …
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 …
Premiere: Alana Wilkinson’s ‘Dream Big’ Unveils the Power of Love and Resilience + Tour Dates
From a tale of love and resilience, Backseat Mafia is excited to premiere Australian folk artist Alana Wilkinson as she introduces her latest single, ‘Dream Big’. Alana’s heartfelt composition, born out of her challenges after the 2021 birth of her son, Rafferty, weaves together the trials of navigating NICU corridors, surviving a dramatic flood evacuation, …
News: Ride announce new album ‘Interplay’ and provide a delicious taste of what’s to come with the shimmering ‘Peace Sign’.
The new single ‘Peace Sign’ from the magnificent Ride signals a shimmering return for the band with a more melodic and layered direction with its euphoric chorus and sparkling sounds. It is the first single off their newly announced album ‘Interplay’ due out March 29 via Wichita and PIAS. The layered vocals create a celestial …
News: Sea Girls Unveil New Single ‘I Want You To Know Me’, Upcoming Album and Australian Tour, Alongside Louis Tomlinson Support Announcement
Sea Girls, the acclaimed British indie-pop sensation, are again making headlines with their latest single, ‘I Want You To Know Me‘, and the revelation of their eagerly awaited third album, ‘Midnight Butterflies‘, scheduled for release on June 14 via Alt. Records. With the band commencing their Australian tour this week and gearing up to accompany …