Arun Kendall, Author at Backseat Mafia

Track: Romanie’s ‘Anthony’ is a delicate and beautiful tribute to a portrayal of life’s cruelest affliction.

Originally from Belgium, Romanie (Romanie Assez) relocated to Melbourne a few years ago and has released a string of exquisitely beautiful tracks that showcase her velvet vocals and acute observations on life.…

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Premiere: Dahlia Ray lights a vivacious indie pop ‘Bonfire’ to warm the heart.

Spraying radiant beams of effervescent pop like a fully opened garden hose let loose, we are so very pleased to premiere the new single ‘Bonfire’ by Dahlia Ray. The paean…

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Premiere: The Golden Rail asks you to ‘Hold On Tight’ with an exclusive look at their new video and news of live dates.

We are honoured to bring you an exclusive look at the new video from The Golden Rail for their track ‘Hold On Tight’. The Golden Rail have deep within their genetic…

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Premiere: Part of the italogaze phenomena, Kodaclips exclusively unveil their new video for the blazing wall of pleasure that is ‘Not My Sound’.

We are very honoured to bring you the video for the track ‘Not My Sound’ from Italian shoegaze band Kodaclips. The italogaze movement in Italy has seen some tremendous shimmering…

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Track: Wollongong duo Chimers unveil the electric ‘Generator’ ahead of massive gig schedule.

‘Generator’ from Wollongong duo Chimers has a visceral, urgent edge that creates a monstrous sound for such a small band. The track has a new wave, post punk urgency with…

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Track: Straight Arrows hit the target with a rambunctious ‘Fast Product’, ahead of some esteemed support gigs

With their new single ‘Fast Product’, Straight Arrows do just what they promise on the package: pinpoint accurate emissions of hyperactive sonic noise that crackles and pops with vitality and…

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See: The brilliant The Gin Palace release a mesmerising live performance video for their magnificent debut track ‘Burn Your Heart Out’.

After last year’s thrilling debut single ‘Burn Your Heart Out’, supergroup The Gin Palace have kicked off 2023 with a suitable enigmatic and studied video for what was one of…

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Track: Oceans crest a shoegaze wave with the jangle fest of ‘Pure’, with launch date and new album announced.

Originally a solo effort by Melbournian Thomas Lee, the sparkling bright blue azure sounds of Oceans are now the creation of a fully fledged five piece band, and their new…

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News: Sunnyboys expand their swansong farewell tour ‘The Last Dance – 2023’.

The Sunnyboys are a veritable indie institution – a blinding light that shone briefly in the eighties with a power pop brilliance that had an indelible effect on the music…

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Track: Spring Skier know ‘How To Work A Room’ with their usual panache and style – another window opened in the glorious Advent Calendar from False Peak Records.

Summer solstice passed us by just the other day and now the days get shorter as winter comes to the antipodean headquarters of Backseat Mafia. Although, it has to be…

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