Arun Kendall, Author at Backseat Mafia

Track: Perth-based New Zealander Damien Binder makes a spectacular return with new track ‘Winterlude’

We’ve long been fans of the atmospheric musings of Perth-based singer songwriter Damien Binder, and after what seems a millennium, he is back with his new single ‘Winterlude’, and all…

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Live Review: Pulp bedazzle at the Sydney Opera House forecourt, 6 March 2026

There are certain places in the world where pop music feels faintly mischievous. The Sydney Opera House forecourt is one of them. With the harbour glittering behind the stage and…

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News: The legendary Kim Salmon and band Smoked Salmon releases the wild and abandoned single ‘Freudian Slippers’ and news of solo mini tour, ahead of new album ‘Totally Sick’.

As grim as the current state of the world is, any such pain is alleviated by news of a Kim Salmon and Smoked Salmon album on the way to shine…

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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 delight delivered…

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News: Aotearoa/New Zealand magical chanteuse Aldous Harding announces new album ‘Train On The Island’ and leads off with stunning single ‘One Stop’.

Aldous Harding has just come off an amazing support slot with Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds in Australia where she shone with her intense, immersive delivery and soaring vocals…

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Premiere: Sunshine Coast punk rockers The Wolston Butchers exclusively serve up a frenetic blast with their ‘Last Dance’.

We are very pleased to provide you with an exclusive listen to the new single ‘Last Dance’ from Sunshine Coast punk rockers The Wolston Butchers, and it’s a veritable blast…

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News: Legendary duo Dave Graney and Clare Moore announce new album ‘Laburnum Of The Mind’ for 30 April, and lead off with louche single ‘Hits Are The Worst’.

The sun always shines brighter when we are blessed with the languid, louche sounds of Dave Graney and Clare Moore, and full strength polaroid shades are required for the new…

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Track: ‘Behave’! Lutruwita/Tasmanian chanteuse extraordinaire Lasca Dry unveils explosive new track ahead of debut EP and live date.

We love a little drop of Lasca Dry here at the antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia, and she continues to produce the most delicious brand of infectious pop to tempt…

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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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Premiere: ‘Ready For It’ – after 28 years, The Remotes exclusively unveil their dreamy, evocative new single.

Some things age like a fine wine. Originally a duo comprised of Ollie Browne (Art of Fighting/The Hoodangers) and Kristian Brenchley (S:Bahn, Degreaser), The Remotes released their debut album, ‘Lonely…

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