Arun Kendall, Author at Backseat Mafia

Premiere: LA’s the black watch exclusively unveil new stand alone single ‘There Are Solutions to Each & Every Problem’ ahead of new album in early 2026.

We are honoured to premiere the new stand alone Christmas single from those iconic dream pop exponents the black watch, the band headed by multi-talented John Andrew Frederick. This follows the…

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Track: Meanjin/Brisbane’s Ancient Channels unveil new single ‘Chimera’ ahead of new album and appearance at showcase label gig organised by False Peak Records.

Ancient Channels are a supergroup of sorts, consisting of members from the myriad of talented bands operating in Meanjin/Brisbane( including Terra Pines, Apparitions, and Deafcult), many of whom have been…

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EP Review: Sydney-raised, Tokyo-based artist Joey Sachi unveils the luminescent and silky tones of EP ‘Rise’.

Sydney-raised, Tokyo-based artist Joey Sachi has caught our attention with a series of mesmerising singles released over the last few years, including honouring us with the premiere of her debut…

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Track: A. Swayze & the Ghosts urge you to ‘Stay Right’ in a psychedelic swirl of positivity ahead of live dates.

Andrew Swayze has been very busy over the past year releasing solo music and producing other bands (see my Lennon Wells review). As a final blast to the year, the…

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Track: Meanjin/Brisbane trio, the inimitable Fingerless, release anthemic new track ‘Grotesque’.

The magnificent Meanjin/Brisbane trio Fingerless are back after a long absence with their new single ‘Grotesque’ and it is a spectacular anthem that soars like an eagle. The band has always managed…

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Premiere: It’s not funny – COMEDY’s debut single ‘L.A. Perfume’ is a cathartic blast of swaggering attitude.

We are very honoured to bring you the stunning debut single ‘L.A. Perfume’ from Naarm/Melbourne COMEDY. Consisting of seasoned indie musicians, COMEDY’s experience and confidence shines through every note. ‘L.A.…

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Premiere: Spanish dream pop shoegaze titans Celestial Bums exclusively unveil video for the shimmering new track ‘The Letters’

We are very excited to premiere the video for the new track ‘The Letters’ from Barcelona’s shoegaze/dream pop maestros Celestial Bums. It’s the second single from the band’s forthcoming album…

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Album Review: Lutruwita/Tasmanian band Lennon Wells unveil stunning debut album ‘Blink (and you’ll miss it)’ ahead of national tour

Lennon Wells first caught my attention last year when they supported iconic Australian band Jet celebrating 20 years since the release of their album ‘Get Born’ in Hobart – a special…

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Live Review plus Gallery: A pop-up masterclass in craft, warmth and multigenerational magic – Crowded House, MyState Bank Arena, Hobart, 26 November 2025

The legendary Crowded House have been undertaking a return bout of what are being called ‘pop-shows’ across Australia, covering areas they missed last year and targeting more intimate venues. Neil Finn says:…

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EP Review: Kat Greta collects her glorious singles into a shimmering EP aptly entitled ‘Rhythm & Reverie’.

Kat Greta has been blinding us here at the antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia with her brand of luminescent pop that seems to emit rays of sunshine and joy with…

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