Premiere: Ghost Patterns gift us with the thunder and lightning of ‘Prize’: a shoegaze haze of the highest order.
We are very honoured to bring you a first listen to the new single ‘Prize’ from London-based shoegaze maestros Ghost Patterns. ‘Prize’ is a cataclysmic onslaught of jangling, scything guitars and fuzzy, ambulant bass that creates an immersive wash, while distant, observant and louche dual vocals stream through the undercurrent. The driving attack has ghostly …
Premiere: Portland, Oregon duo Phosphene put together an intricate and dreamy single ‘Jigsaw’ ahead of album release.
We are very honoured to premiere the new single ‘Jigsaw’ from Portland, Oregon duo Phosphene. It is a dreamy floating jewel of a song that seems to hang suspended in the ether and drift languidly though your consciousness. The single is taken from Phosphene’s upcoming full-length album ‘Transmute’, which will be out on 15 September. …
News: The Clockworks announce debut album ‘Exit Strategy’, and unveil shimmering and dramatic new single ‘Westway’ as a tasty hors d’oeuvre.
Here at Backseat Mafia, we have been long time admirers of the thrilling brand of indie rock emanating from Galway bred but London based The Clockworks. It is exciting news indeed to report therefore that they are releasing their much awaited debut album ‘Exit Strategy’ on 10 November 2023, recorded with Grammy, BRIT & Mercury …
Track: The legendary GANGgajang release new single ‘Speak To Me, featuring Jack Thompson and William Barton’ to support the YES campaign for Australia’s Voice referendum.
The legendary Australian band GANGgajang have lent their esteemed support to the current push for a First Nations Voice to Parliament, subject to a national referendum later this year in Australia. The band has released an anthemic single ‘Speak To Me’ resulting from their journey and conversations with First Nations and non-Indigenous friends and colleagues. …
EP Review: ‘Get Back To Me When It’s Over’ – Blanco Tranco inject a shimmering jingle jangle warmth into the universe with their new EP.
It may well be the depths of winter in the southern hemisphere, but Melbourne band Blanco Tranco are paying no heed to the clouds and gale force winds blowing over the southern continent. Indeed, there is a golden ray of sunshine radiating from their new EP ‘Get Back To Me When It’s Over’. Epic walls …
Track: Brisbane’s RINSE unveils stunning double sided single ‘I Thought I Knew You’ and ‘Let It Flow’, in a turn to the visceral, hedonistic dark side
I’ve always been quite open about my admiration for the work of Joe Agius under the nom de plume RINSE – his criminally underrated 2021 EP ‘Wherever I Am’ for me is a high water mark of antipodean dream pop (see my 9.8/10 review here). Agius is also partner to the equally brilliant Harriette Pilbeam …
Premiere: Dumb Whales get back in the water with the thumping swagger of ‘Temper Temper’
The dulcet indie chimes of Dumb Whales have been off the sonar for a while now, but it’s great to see them back in the water with their new single, ‘Temper Temper’, which we are delighted and honoured to premiere today. ‘Temper, Temper’ launches with a splash of guitars and fuzzy bass and a whole …
Premiere: The radiant Hot Glue navigate a bit of ‘Roadkill’, with an exclusive look at the new video and announcement of new album ‘Hatchet’ and launch date.
We are very honoured to premiere the immersive video for trio Hot Glue‘s new track ‘Roadkill’ – a visceral three minutes of indie rock that reverberates with intensity and passion. Front person Pearl Harnath (who plays alongside sister Lily) says of the track: Roadkill feels like one of our angriest with its passive aggressive apologies …
News: ‘Everything Changed’ single launch tour – The Lovetones return to the live scene with Melbourne and Sydney gigs announced
Firm favourites here at the antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia, legendary band The Lovetones have announced a return to the live scene with gigs in Melbourne and Sydney announced for October to launch new single ‘Everything Changed’. Details of the tour are below with Sydney tickets available here and Melbourne tickets available here. Supports for …
Premiere: Tokyo-based Sydney artist Joey Sachi unveils stunning single ‘Fractured’: an ethereal and immersive debut.
We are extremely honoured to present an exclusive listen to the stunning debut ‘Fractured’ from Tokyo-based Sydney artist Joey Sachi. ‘Fractured’ is a delicate and ethereal track that seems to float in the skies, hovering high and fragile with a glowing, radiant beauty. Sachi’s glorious vocals are to the fore, making their way above a …