Album Review: The Jesus and Mary Chain reveal their stunning ‘Glasgow Eyes’ – an intoxicating mix of swagger and attitude with just a hint of reflection.

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EP: The delicately beautiful ‘Creatures of Habit’ from Brisbane artist Aren’t is an exquisite triumph. Plus news of launch date.

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Premiere: Versari exclusively unveil for us their new EP Brûle: an epic filled with glorious edits and remixes casting a whole new light on the originals

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Last year we saw the return of the highly talented musician (and a favourite of ours here at Backseat Mafia) Charlie Clark with a new project called Yama Rama. This followed a turbulent few years leading to his return to his native Scotland and the release of his fantastic solo album  ‘Late Night Drinking’ (see …

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Indie folk band Sturt Avenue today release their single ‘How Much It Costs’: a paean to the struggles of pursuing an artistic life and gaining fulfilment from life. Created in collaboration with keyboard player Dave, who fronts his own band Bromham, the song travels effortlessly on a piano foundation skipping across the surface of gentle …

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Between the two of them, Steve Pinkerton and Andrew Pendlebury (Pinkerton/Pendlebury) have produced enough blistering power pop wattage over the decades to power a major city or two. We are honoured to premiere the video for their pognant track ‘Molly Dean’ from their recent self-titled album Pinkerton/Pendlebury, which sparkles with a burning intensity The song …

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Eora/Sydney trio oWo have just unveiled their thrilling new EP ‘Tunnel of Vision’: a visceral collection of vibrant post-punk tracks that quivers with vitality and freshness, mixing a pop sensibility with a buzzsaw edge. The title track ‘Tunnel of Vision’ is a typically rollocking burst of sunshine with its sing along chorus and general sense …

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With a name that reflects an eternal dichotomy between the sacred and the profane, Eora/Sydney post punk troop Marilyn Maria have released their new fantastic single ‘Self Help Tape’ ahead of a launch tomorrow night (27 April 2024). A bass that eviscerates the spine heralds squalling guitars and a machine gun rattle as the rocket …

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I was with a couple of friends at the iconic Republic Hotel in Hobart who had never seen Kid Congo & the Pink Monkey Birds live before. I felt a certain level of envy about what they were about to witness for the first time. I recalled the first time I saw the band around …

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Tahi are a relatively new phenomena in the southern city of Hobart, but in their short life span so far have released a series of highly impressive and utterly delectable singles, as well as playing some dynamic live shows. They have now released a new single, ‘Wolf Grin’ ahead of a few more lived dates …

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Kid Congo & the Pink Monkey Birds are in the middle of a tour of Australia and I caught up with the irrepressible Kid Congo Powers on the the day before he ventured to the deep south to play in Hobart. Born Brian Tristan, Kid likes to be called Kid – even my sister calls …

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Much loved here at Backseat Mafia, Naarm/Melbourne band Big League began as a series of lounge-room recordings by husband and wife team Travis (guitar, vocals) & Marie Velthoven (bass) before expanding into a full band and an even fuller sound. And the sound is bigger than Ben Hur. Big League have released a new album, ‘Hethen Sound’, and according to …

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It’s been a tough year for Festivals over last few years and after some rather turbulent times leading up to today’s date, the Pandemonium Rocks Festival reached the finishing line, somewhat starved and slimmed down but just as determined to entertain. Original headliners Deep Purple, Placebo and Gang of Four fell by the wayside and …

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