Track: Skyuka ponders on the thoughts of ‘Houseplants’ in her visceral new single.
Perth-based artist Skyuka‘s last single was a zesty light-hearted look at obsession (‘Michael Cera’). Now, in ‘Houseplants’, Vanessa Raspa (the artist behind the name) is taking a much darker look at life in an eviscerating take down of a lover – and the anger and disappointment is reflected by the spiky grungy delivery. Distorted synths and …
Track: Fletcher Gull is ‘Lost In Berlin’ – a beautiful and reflective paean to unrequited love ahead of album release.
The beauty of Fletcher Gull‘s ‘Lost In Berlin’ is that it was born from great emotional pain – something that bleeds into every note. Gull (a nom de plume sourced from his favourite book the classic ‘Jonathon Livingstone Seagull) says of the inspiration behind the track: When I lived in Canada I loved a German …
Premiere: We get an exclusive look at the new video for blistering JJ McCann Transmission track ‘Forces At Work’, produced by Rob Younger (Radio Birdman/New Christs) ahead of album and launch.
We are very honoured today to bring to you an exclusive look at JJ McCann Transmission video for the Rob Younger-produced track ‘Forces At Work’. The JJ McCann Transmission is the work of veteran rocker James McCann and comes ahead of a new album and launch tour announced today. The new single and album are …
EP Review: ‘All My Friends Are Dead’ – the new release from Italy’s Dead Miranda shows their anarchic electro punk world is ever expanding.
We have been following the anarchic chaotic output of Luca Zotti from Dead Miranda (f.k.a. Unruly Girls) with relish for years now. The output is without fail utterly compelling as it is brash and outrageous – pure punk sensibilities and rotting chaos in every release, pushing boundaries and entertaining in the process. Now, the band …
Premiere: Big League release the effervescent sonic missile ‘At All’, with launch dates ahead.
The venerable sonic bandits Big League honour us with the premiere of their brand new single ‘At All’ here at Backseat Mafia. A vibrant hyperkinetic fizz that snaps, crackles and pops with a high-stepping trot, ‘At All’ is filled with an almost chaotic punk onslaught, hyperventilating guitars and urgent yearning vocals combining to create a …
News: Superb Sydney-based supergroup Victoria (Youth Group, The Vines, Smudge) make a quiet return with the gorgeous track ‘Justify’ and news of debut album.
Sydney band Victoria have today released a new single ‘Justify through legendary producer Wayne Connolly’s label Scenic Drive Records, and they maintain their momentum as one of the purveyors of the finest indie pop being produced in the Antipodes at the moment. The label supergroup is apt – this is a band consisting of members of seminal bands …
Album Review: Cam Butler (Ron S Peno and the Superstitions) collates pieces from previous compositions in shimmering new collection ‘Strings Music’.
Cam Butler is a seasoned and experienced multi instrumentalist and producer who is also the co-writer of songs with the late and legendary Ron S Peno (Died Pretty) in the fabulous Ron S Peno and the Superstitions which he co-founded. Their album ‘Do The Understanding’ was one of my albums of the year last year. In addition, Butler is …
Track: Eora/Sydney’s GRXCE release the anthemic ‘Everything I Wanted’ ahead of tour.
Eora/Sydney band GRXCE return with the anthemic ‘Everything I Wanted’ – a yearning anthemic pop treat that exemplifies this band’s capacity for writing widescreen cinematic songs that are finally crafted and infectious. There is a detectable antipodean vernacular and delivery from singer Jamila Grace that adds a certain luster to the song, and an instrumentation …
News: Sydney singer/songwriter Georgia Mulligan announces debut album ‘Nothing Wrong’ with new single ‘Paper’ providing an enticing introduction
Sydney singer/songwriter Georgia Mulligan has announced today that her debut album ‘Nothing Wrong’ will arrive on 3 November 2023 through the esteemed Double Drummer label, with a new single entitled ‘Paper’ out today – proving a very nice taster of what’s to come. ‘Paper’ is a silky smooth track filled with many moods – ebbing …
Album Review: The Belair Lip Bombs provide a track by track guide to their sparkling debut album ‘Lush Life’, along with tour news.
The wonderful The Belair Lip Bombs today unveil their debut album ‘Lush Life’ and exclusively take Backseat Mafia on a detailed track by track analysis of the album. The Belair Lip Bombs are purveyors of the most magnificent brand of blistering indie pop and ‘Lush Life’ captures their energy and songwriting, with a delicious air …