Arun Kendall, Author at Backseat Mafia

News: Iconic indie giants Youth Group announce new album ‘Big Whoop’ for October and lead with the shimmering anthemic single ‘The Joke’ and tour dates.

Last year while supporting Underground Lovers and back touring after a five year hiatus, the iconic Youth Group released the single thrilling ‘Siberia’ (see my review here) as a portent…

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News: The mighty Crowded House announce a series of pop-up shows across Australia

Following the release of a roundly well received album ‘Gravity Stairs’ last year and a massive tour of the major cities, the legendary Crowded House have announced a return bout…

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Track: Lily Jupiter debuts her single sparkling ‘Stamp Alphabet’ and gives notice of a prodigious, creative talent emerging.

For an emerging artist who is only 16, Lily Jupiter displays an incredible assurance and prodigious ability in her debut single ‘Stamp Alphabet’, released today. There are detectable elements of…

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News: Exploding indie stars Radio Free Alice announce their third EP ‘Empty Words’ for release this month, and entice us with new single ‘Toyota Camry’ and massive tour ahead

We have been closely following the rapid ascent of Radio Free Alice ever since premiering their video for ‘I (Gotta Fall In Love)’ back in 2023. This was followed by…

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Premiere: Nipaluna/Hobart’s The Native Cats exclusively reveal poignant and charming video for the track ‘Aces Low’, off their 7″ double single ‘Aces Low’/’ Lose Count’, ahead of live dates.

The Native Cats are a duo who have a built up a strong reputation in the indie scene in Australia for their visceral, innovative post punk music and do-it-yourself style…

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Track: Sydney/Gadigal band Valley Onda release the dreamy hypnotic track ‘Minacious’

The new single ‘Minacious’ from Sydney/Gadigal band Valley Onda is shrouded in a mysterious fugue as sparkling guitars set up a hypnotic chime over the soothing vocals that have a…

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Track: Lisbon-based band pôt-pot return with glittering new single ‘S3xtape’ ahead of debut album release.

Lisbon-based Irish quintet pôt-pot follow up last month’s single ‘WRSW’, covered here by Backseat Mafia, with new single ‘S3xtape’. Of course it’s not written like that but given the tender sensibilities…

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Premiere: Italy’s God in a Black Suit exclusively unveil the luscious and enigmatic video for their thrilling track ‘To Forget’

We are very proud to premiere the new video for the track ‘To Forget’ from the über cool Italian band God in a Black Suit (GIABS). GIABS are an essential…

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Track: Fabulous Dreams follow up their debut single with ‘Measured By Mess’ – a glorious hip swinging dreamy pop delight.

New indie supergroup Fabulous Dreams follow up last month’s delicious debut single ‘Strange Incantations’ (see my review here) with new track ‘Measured By Mess’, and things are just getting better. ‘Measure…

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Track: The Valery Trails unveil new track, the nostalgic and anthemic ‘First Kiss’ ahead of new album ‘Winter Palace.

Following their return single ‘Everything Is Temporary’ last month (see my review here), Meanjin/Brisbane trio The Valery Trails are back with another jangly slice of joy on the poignant nostalgic…

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