Arun Kendall, Author at Backseat Mafia

Track: Charlie Needs Braces unveils the radiant title track to her forthcoming album ‘Saltwater People’.

Charlie Needs Braces (the nom de plume of Charlie Woods) has created such a unique palette upon which she crafts her art: a vivacious, sibilant, hyper energetic sonic world that…

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Track: Anna Smyrk says ‘I Don’t Want To Meet Your Mother’ in a vibrant musical version of a sparkler. Plus tour news.

Melbourne artist Anna Smyrk has an exquisite ability to match a muscular indie pop instrumentation with her melodic vocals that are filled with witty, self-deprecatory observations on the human condition.…

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News: Dream pop pilots Flyying Colours announce new album ‘You Never Know’, with a little ‘Goodbye To Music’ as a taste of what’s to come.

One of Australia’s most dazzling exponents of a dream pop shoegaze oeuvre, Flyying Colours, have just announced their third studio album, ‘You Never Know’, set for release on Friday, 17…

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Track: The magnificent The Golden Dregs drip sonic molten gold into our grateful ears with ‘Before We Fell From Grace’.

The Golden Dregs continue to emit gilded rays of pleasure for our ears with the new single ‘Before We Fell From Grace’. The Golden Dregs is the creative outlet for…

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Track: DMA’s are ‘Fading Like A Picture’ with anthemic aplomb as UK headline shows go on sale.

Sydney’s glorious DMA’s are on the move again after their support for the Arctic Monkeys on their recent Australian tour, with the release of the single ‘Fading Like A Picture’…

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News: The National announce ninth studio album ‘First Two Pages of Frankenstein’ and unveil the shimmering ‘Tropic Morning News’ as the first single.

The iconic purveyors of moody indie rock, The National, are back with news of their ninth studio album entitled ‘First Two Pages of Frankenstein’, out through 4AD and Remote Control…

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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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