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Premieres / Exclusives
Premiere: The dulcet tones of Dawson in ‘maybe someday’ deliver a shimmering anthem.
Boorloo/Perth alternative artist Dawson has built up a strong following for his brand of smooth indie pop, and we are very honoured to premiere his new single ‘maybe someday’.…
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Premiere: Kathleen Halloran unveils enigmatic video for the sultry track ‘Wolves Like You’ ahead of new album and live dates.
We are very honoured to provide you with an exclusive look at the stunning new video for the über cool single ‘Wolves Like You’ from guitarist Kathleen Halloran. The release…
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Premiere: ‘Melt’ – Townsville-based Poison Oak exclusively unveil their soaring single ahead of launch date.
We are very honoured to bring you an exclusive early listen to the radiant new single ‘Melt’ from Townsville-based band Poison Oak. ‘Melt’ is a shimmering indie pop…
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Premiere: Grace Turbo Questions Time and Heartbreak on New Single ‘Linear’
Sydney alt-pop artist Grace Turbo has released ‘Linear’, a dark synth-driven single from her forthcoming album Yes, And. Built around pulsing electronics and exposed vocals, the track…
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Premiere: BB Sabina exclusively unveil haunting, shimmering new single ‘In between’ ahead of launch date.
Naarm/Melbourne shoegaze band BB Sabina came onto our radar last year with their single ‘Multitude’ (see our review here) and we are very honored to bring you an exclusive listen…
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Track / Video
Track: Manorism Release New Single ‘Something I Can’t See’
Manorism have released Something I Can’t See, their first single of 2026 and an early indication of the direction they’re taking ahead of a debut album expected later this year. The…
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Track: Vinted Vineer Release ‘blockspitter’ Ahead of LAMENT
Vinted Vineer have released blockspitter, the latest single from their forthcoming record LAMENT, due April 30. It arrives as the final preview of the album and offers a clearer sense of the…
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Track: Kodaline Release ‘We Were Only Young’ Ahead of Final Album
Kodaline have released We Were Only Young, the first single from their forthcoming fifth and final studio album, due later this year via Fantasy Records. It arrives as the opening statement of…
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Album Reviews
Album Review: ‘Smile’ – Brighton’s Thrillhouse have blossomed into something quite special with their second shimmering album.
Brighton band Thrillhouse have long been on our radar and, while at times the radar’s been on the blink due the sheer volume of noise in the industry, one thing has never changed and…
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Album Review: The Melvins with Napalm Death – ‘Savage Imperial Death March’: A mind-shredding collaboration from two peerless noise rock pioneers.
The mutual admiration between these two noise/grind totems has never been disguised. The bands have toured together, their joint 2015 and 2025 expeditions coining the title for this album, and…
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Album Review: Carol Maia & Jeremy Gustin – ‘it’s nice to see a lake in your eyes’: an mpb moment to treasure from the Rio/Brooklyn partnership.
Shaped by online exchanges between Rio and Brooklyn, ‘it’s nice to see a lake in your eyes’ by Carol Maia and Jeremy Gustin leaves no doubt about their shared sense of adventure. Brazilian…
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Album Review: Fcukers’ Ö is a 28-minute rush of sweat, speed and downtown chaos
Fcukers Ö album review – There’s no gentle way into Ö. Fcukers don’t open a door, they flick the lights on and drop you straight into the middle of it. The debut album from Shanny Wise…
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Album Review: Truly great – The Great Emu War Casualties unveil their soaring debut album ‘Public Sweetheart No. 1’
The brilliantly, if rather enigmatically, named band The Great Emu War Casualties have just released their debut entitled ‘Public Sweetheart No. 1’ after a series of EPs and singles released…
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Interviews
Interview: It’s Not a Documentary — It’s an Act: Baxter Dury on Nepotism, Performance and the Strange Theatre of Modern Life
When I last saw Baxter Dury, it was during Dark Mofo in Hobart — a setting whose nocturnal weirdness felt oddly perfect for his particular brand of dry, late-night storytelling. Over the past…
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Feature: Fokofpolisiekar Reflect on Swanesang at 20 as Australian & NZ Tour Extends Legacy
South African punk band Fokofpolisiekar reflect on Swanesang 20 years on, as Hunter Kennedy discusses identity, rebellion and taking the band's music to audiences in Australia and New Zealand.
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Meet: A.S. Fanning Talks About His New Album ‘Take Me Back To Nowhere’
On his fourth studio album Take Me Back To Nowhere, A.S. Fanning sounds both unmoored and quietly resolute. Drawing inspiration from science-fiction, experimental sound worlds, and a newly…
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Meet: Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys Talk Us Through New Single & The Upcoming Album ‘Pale Bloom’
With a body of work that thrives on tension, restraint, and emotional depth, Lucy Kruger & The Lost Boys have built a reputation for music that lingers long after it’s heard. As they move…
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Meet: John Witherspoon Talks Through The Elegant New Single ‘My Baby’ & Upcoming Album
Liverpool’s John Witherspoon is back with his most emotionally intricate single yet, ‘My Baby’, releasing September 19th as the final preview of his third studio album, One Of…
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Meet: Ash frontman Tim Wheeler – “If it wasn’t fun and playful, we’d have quit long ago”
Ash frontman Tim Wheeler is in reflective but upbeat mood as he talks about the band’s new album To The Stars, their first since 2021. “It’s the shortest gap we’ve had since our first and…
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Features / Playlists
News: Hard-Fi to Headline Harlequins’ Big Summer Kick-Off at Allianz Stadium
British indie heavyweights Hard-Fi are set to return to their South West London stomping grounds this May. The Staines-formed outfit has been confirmed as the headline act…
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Interview: It’s Not a Documentary — It’s an Act: Baxter Dury on Nepotism, Performance and the Strange Theatre of Modern Life
When I last saw Baxter Dury, it was during Dark Mofo in Hobart — a setting whose nocturnal weirdness felt oddly perfect for his particular brand of dry, late-night storytelling. Over the past…
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Feature: Backseat Mafia’s photographic tribute to Bluesfest Byron Bay
For four years, Backseat Mafia has covered Bluesfest Byron Bay, an iconic event on the Australian music calendar. On March 13th, just three weeks before what would have been the 37th Bluesfest…
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Live review
Live Gallery: Boney M Bring Final Curtain Tour to Sydney’s Enmore Theatre 14.04.2026
Boney M featuring Maizie Williams are currently touring Australia on their Final Curtain Tour, and Backseat Mafia was on hand to catch the Sydney show at the Enmore…
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Live Gallery: The Mountain Goats reclaim Sydney after nine years away 13.04.2026
Outside the Metro Theatre, a queue stretches around the corner, a clear sign that the long wait for The Mountain Goats’ return hasn’t dulled interest. The crowd is a genuine mix — younger fans…
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Live Review: Blackbraid, Winterfylleth, Noctem. Rebellion, Manchester 10/04/2026
The Black Metal triple bill of Blackbraid, Winterfylleth and Noctem at Rebellion in Manchester felt less like a standard gig and more like a deliberately structured descent through different…
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Live Gallery: The Horrors and G.U.N. transform Manning Bar into a pulsating fever dream 11.04.2026
There’s a particular kind of darkness that settles over Manning Bar — not theatrical, not decorative, but lived-in. The room feels less like a venue and more like a holding space for…
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Live Gallery: Pierce the Veil, Movements and Jack Kays light up Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion 10.04.2026
Inside the Hordern Pavilion tonight, a packed room hums with anticipation, fans decked out like it’s not just a gig but a full-blown event — a shared language of identity, nostalgia and…
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Live Gallery: MAY-A and Lucky ignite Liberty Hall in explosive Sydney show 09.04.2025
Something is already breaking loose inside Liberty Hall — a room packed with a mainly female crowd whose excitement doesn’t just build, it spills over, screams ricocheting off the walls like…
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Film
News: The life and times of William Arthur and his iconic Sydney band Glide is explored in ‘Disappear Here’, a film by Ben deHoedt.
Glide were a seminal Sydney band that burned brightly and all together too briefly in the nineties, beset by tragedy when their singer and songwriter William Arthur died at the end of that…
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Film Review: January
Winter can be a magical time of year and there’s nothing more atmospheric than a sprinkling of snow. In many places, that light covering becomes something different entirely. In Eastern…
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Sundance Review: Iron Butterflies
As we approach the first anniversary of the full Russian invasion of Ukraine, it’s easy to forget that this war didn’t start in 2022. Indeed, the (recent) troubles with Russia can be traced…
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Sundance Review: Slow
Cinema reflects the age, society and country it’s made in. For example, 1950s Hollywood portrayed romance as straightforward love between a man and a woman. They meet, get to know each other…
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Sundance Review: When It Melts
Trauma is a terrible thing. It’s not something you can outrun or escape from. It doesn’t matter how many years you bottle it up inside, it will suddenly resurface when you least expect it. You…
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Blu-Ray Review: Villa Rides
The line between good and evil has always been a little blurred in Mexico. Whilst American cinema likes to have a clear delineation between its heroes and villains, the reality is often much…
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