Arun Kendall, Author at Backseat Mafia

Meet: Is this all there is? An interview with Steve Kilbey (The Church) on the new album ‘The Hypnogogue’, the US tour, being a stand-up comedian and the temporal nature of existence.

The Church – a veritable and venerated music institution – are about to release their new and much anticipated album ‘The Hypnogogue’. The band celebrated its 40 years as an…

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Track: The wonderful Summer Flake release double singles ‘Barnacle Bill’ and ‘Ordinary’ and announce a launch gig on the eve of their new album ‘One Less Thing’

The rather brilliant dream pop maestros Summer Flake are fluttering their collective eyelashes at us on the eve of the release of their new album ‘One Less Thing’, with a…

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Track: Hollow States ask ‘Who Knows What A Man Is?’ – a track cloaked in a delicate and shimmering glow

Huck Hastings is a frequently reviewed and beloved artist here at Backseat Mafia both through his solo work, collaborations with other artists (see his gorgeous collaboration with Charlie Gradon last…

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Track: Arty Ziff feels like a ‘Rockstar’ with Lemonade Baby in a joyfully ambient track.

Naarm/Melbourne producer Arty Ziff (nom de plume of Mitch Kelly) has teamed up with Brisbane musician/producer Lemonade Baby to produce a snaky ambient piece of electronica entitled ‘Rockstar’: a slightly…

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Premiere: KEZRA says we are all a little bit ‘Insane’ via an effervescent blast of pop goodness and a launch party.

We are very honoured to premiere the new single ‘Insane’ from Naarm/Melbourne singer KEZRA. This is a vibrant hyperkinetic blast of pop brilliance that fizzes and bubbles with verve. Jangling…

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Premiere: Hobart ambient magicians follow sparkle and shine with their new single ‘Isla’

Last month we brought you the extraordinary debut single ‘Sentimental Health’ from the ambient Hobart instrumental band follow and it is with the greatest of joy we premiere their shimmering…

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Premiere: ‘Chewie Loves…’ the new video for the song from The High Kicks – an effervescent blast from legends David McCormack (Custard) and Chad Jane (Burgers of Beef).

We are overjoyed to bring you an exclusive look at the video for the track ‘Chewie Loves…’ from the new group The High Kicks – consisting of David McCormack from…

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Premiere: Chloe Booth is not sticking to the ‘Backseat’ – a vibrant pop debut brim full of attitude and melody.

We are honoured to premiere the debut single ‘Backseat’ from Melbourne’s Chloe Booth: an anthemic blast of pop vibrancy that heralds a solid future for the artist. The single has…

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Album Review: Gena Rose Bruce’s ‘Deep Is The Way’ is an ethereal, majestic triumph. Australian and UK tour dates also announced.

We here at Backseat Mafia have been long time fans of Melbourne-based chanteuse Gena Rose Bruce with her smoky, sultry voice and reverb-inflected laconic style that comes across as a melange of…

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Track: Tay Oskee says ‘Let The Fire Burn’: a smooth and delicate indie folk anthem released ahead of album and tour news.

‘Let The Fire Burn’ from Sunshine Coast’s Tay Oskee is a delightful indie folk anthem that exudes a sunshine-bleached summer radiance with a delicate melody filled filigree. The whistling refrain…

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