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News: The iconic Mick Harvey (The Birthday Party, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds) announces new solo album ‘Five Ways to Say Goodbye’ with delicious single ‘When We Were Beautiful & Young’ as an early taste.
Mick Harvey, founding member of seminal and legendary bands, The Birthday Party and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, has made a profound and lasting contribution to indie music. His ability to write and co-write some of the classic songs of these bands have only been matched by his cool and collective demeanour – a …
Track: Dreaming of a ‘Sunny Morning’, Jet City Sports Club release another shimmering slice of incandescent pop ahead of EP release.
Long time favourites here at the antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia, Jet City Sports Club craft the most bittersweet and shimmering pop songs around, and their new track ‘Sunny Morning’ continues their upward trajectory. As sparkling as the title is, there is a melancholy tremble to the vocals that sing of a deep yearning and …
Track: The Rubens Release Sunny New Single ‘Liquid Gold’ Following Australian Tour
The acclaimed Australian indie-rock band, The Rubens, is reclaiming the spotlight with their latest single, ‘Liquid Gold‘, following the triumphant success of their 2023 hits, ‘Pets and Drugs’ and ‘Good Mood‘. At the core of ‘Liquid Gold’ lies a narrative of self-destruction, cleverly concealed beneath bright, sunny melodies. The track’s mantra, “Fall down, get up, …
Track: Total Tommy Unveils Indie-Grunge Brilliance with Debut Single ‘microdose’
Eora/Sydney’s very own total tommy, the singer, songwriter, and Queer heartthrob, has recently unveiled her debut single ‘microdose‘, a captivating creation crafted one stormy night in the intimacy of her bedroom studio. The song beautifully captures the enchanting and all-encompassing essence of a crush, drawing inspiration from the raw emotions found in a teen’s journal. …
Track: Big Vacation’s Latest Single ‘Anchor Point’ Unveils Alt-Pop Splendour
Originating from Eora/Sydney, indie-pop sensation Big Vacation has just unveiled his mesmerising latest single, ‘Anchor Point‘. With a multifaceted role as both producer and mixer, Big Vacation has entrusted the mastering of this musical gem to the skilled hands of Matt Curtin, celebrated for collaborations with electronic heavyweights Flume, ODESZA, and Golden Features. ‘Anchor Point’ …
Premiere: Joshua Crumbly unveils the immersive new instrumental single and video ‘Again, On The Road’ ahead of EP release.
We here at Backseat Mafia have been enthusiastic followers of talented bassist, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Joshua Crumble over the years, and we are honoured to premiere the atmospheric new single and video for the track ‘Again, On The Road’, ahead of his new EP ‘P.S.’, due out on 8 February 2024 via Switch Hit …
Track: Award-Winning Charm of Finches Enchants With Latest Release ‘Clean Cut’, Ahead of Upcoming Album + UK Tour Announcement
Hailing from Naarm/Melbourne, Charm of Finches, the dreamy folk-pop duo composed of talented sisters Mabel and Ivy Windred-Wornes, has once again captivated audiences with their newest single, ‘Clean Cut‘. This mesmerising track serves as the second preview of their eagerly awaited fourth album, ‘Marlinchen in the Snow‘, set for release on Friday, April 19, courtesy …
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 …
News: Aotearoa/New Zealand’s Dynamic Duo, The Black Seeds and Kora, Announce Co-Headlining Australian Tour in April
In exciting news, two of Aotearoa/New Zealand’s most iconic bands, The Black Seeds and Kora, are set to embark on a co-headlining tour across Australia this April. This dynamic pairing promises an unforgettable experience, bringing together the unique sounds of these influential bands. Formed in Wellington in 1998, The Black Seeds have consistently pushed the …
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 …