Arun Kendall, Author at Backseat Mafia

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Track: Jack Spider – Animal Cafe EP

Associated with many excellent Brisbane bands such as Blonde Tongues and Babaganouj (all covered by Backseat Mafia in the past), guitarist Jack Gleeson has just released an awesome EP, ‘Animal…

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Album Review: Lowtide – Southern Mind

I don’t know whether Melbourne is becoming the shoegaze/dream pop capital of the Southern Hemisphere, but the release last month of Lowtide‘s sophomore album, ‘Southern Mind’ would be compelling evidence.…

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Album Review: Flowertruck – Mostly Sunny

In terms of a forecast, the title to the debut album by Sydney’s Flowertruck, ‘Mostly Sunny’ is overly pessimistic. There are no clouds on this horizon. And yet in terms…

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News: British India announce single release and tour news with call for fan video contributions

One of the most enduring and engaging indie rock bands in Australia, British India, have today announced news of a major Australian tour in May, June and July to promote…

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Track: Polychrome – Final Kiss

London’s Polychrome have released an absolutely gorgeous single, ‘Final Kiss’ off their forthcoming sel-titled debut album. ‘Final Kiss’ is lush, dreamy electro pop at its best: layered synths, insistent riffs,…

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Album Review: Stina Stjern – Kap Herschell

Norwegian artist, Stina Stjern, has just released a gorgeous album entitled ‘Kap Herschell’ that is an enigmatic, haunting masterpiece that seems to capture the Arctic chill of the north while…

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See: Courtney Barnett releases new video for Need a Little Time plus album and tour news

Following the release of her excoriating attack on keyboard warriors, ‘Nameless/Faceless’, the inimitable Courtney Barnett is back with a more reflective single in ‘Need A Little Time’ from her forthcoming…

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Track: Soft Science – Undone/I Don’t Know Why I Love You (The House of Love)

Californian shoegaze band Soft Science are releasing a double A side single on 16 April and it is a dream pop/shoegaze delight. First song, ‘Undone’ has intricate, layered dreamy pop…

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News: Steve Kilbey (The Church) and Amanda Kramer (Psychedelic Furs) Announce US Tour as duo

Steve Kilbey, enigmatic singer and bassist for one of Australia’s greatest exports, The Church, has announced a tour of the US with keyboardist from the legendary The Psychedelic Furs, Amanda…

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Track: The Double Happiness – City (EP)

The sun keeps on streaming out of Queensland with the release of The Double Happiness EP ‘City’ today. We gave an enthusiastic review of the debut single (also called ‘City’)…

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