News: Didirri announces debut album ‘Caught In The Act’ and unveils shimmering new single ‘You Know What’s Good For You’.
We have been a huge supporter of Didirri since he came to our attention back in 2018 with his track ‘Formaldehyde’ and he had built up an impressive resume ever since. After a couple of well received EPs over the intervening time, Didirri has announced the release of his debut album ‘Caught In The Act’ …
Premiere: Burning Jacob’s Ladder’s new single ‘Fickle Bones’ is a brooding, haunting epic delight.
Working under the nom de plume Burning Jacob’s Ladder, Gold Coast multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Jake T Johnson is about to release his new single ‘Fickle Bones’, and we are very honoured to give you an early listen. With a crystalline edge and a haunting, atmospheric instrumentation, ‘Fickle Bones’ has the space and air of something …
Track: One of Hartlepool’s greatest exports, James Leonard Hewitson, is back with new single ‘Fill My Head With Sugar’ and launch dates.
We here at Backseat Mafia have been massive fans of the pop punk sounds of Hartlepool’s James Leonard Hewitson for a number of years now, and it is great to see him back in the saddle and better than ever. His new single ‘Fill My Head With Sugar’ drifts ethereally into a more restrained dream …
News: Gena Rose Bruce lightens up the world with announcement of new EP and unveiling of a new single on eve of her UK tour
It only seems like seconds ago since the inimitable chanteuse Gena Rose Bruce released the magnificent album ‘Deep Is The Way’ at the beginning of the year (see our review here) – an early contender for one of the best releases of the year so far. Now, on the eve of an extensive UK tour, …
Track: The Clientele return with the reflective ‘Blue Over Blue’ – dreamy baroque pop brilliance at its very best. Tour and album on the way.
Yesterday we brought you fantastic news that venerable London band The Clientele were returning to the fray after an extended absence with a new album ‘I Am Not There Anymore’, slated for release on 28 July via Merge Records. The news is accompanied by the release of a single ‘Blue On Blue’: a classy dreamy …
Track: Hobart’s Caelo releases the dreamy soundscapes of ‘Someday’.
Gently drifting over ambulant guitars, the velvety crooning of Abe Parsons under the moniker Caelo is immersive and enchanting. Simple instrumentation augmented by local guitar hero Jethro Pickett on pedal steel guitar and a gentle piano refrain from Chris McGuinness-Terry help create a dreamy pillow base for Caelo’s anthemic melody to rest – music that …
Album Review: Damien Binder collects all his shimmering gems into one brilliant showcase with new album ‘Bright Side’. Launch date announced.
New Zealander and Perth resident Damien Binder has been drip feeding us a series of luminescent singles over the past two years, culminating in his epic new album ‘Bright Side’. Like a museum of sonic treasures, ‘Bright Side’ collates Binder’s enticing releases under one roof, unearthing a few more delights and in the process delivering …
Premiere: ‘Up And Down’ – We get a first look at the new video for the new single from Benny J. Ward (Rinehearts)
Following up on his recent solo single ‘Tell Me Tell Me’ (reviewed by us here), Rineheart‘s Benny J. Ward is back with another serving of very fine fizzling power pop with a buzz saw fuzz and a sprightly swaggering spring to its step. ‘Up and Down’ was recorded, mixed and mastered by Benny J Ward, …
News: Underground Lovers release remastered vinyl version of stunning classic ‘Cold Feeling’ for Record Store Day in Australia.
Record Store Day (RSD) arrives this Saturday and a coterie of Australian releases provide a fascinating collection of remixes, reissues, limited editions and collaborations. One gem that stands out is a release of an old favourite. Melbourne giants Underground Lovers are releasing their sixth album ‘Cold Feeling’ on vinyl for the first time, remastered by …
Track: Sand Brothers release their ‘Spirit Animal’: a zesty up tempo blitzkrieg bop, ahead of debut album.
Channelling a little zany early Split Enz with its spirally synth riff, Sand Brothers have unveiled their new single ‘Spirit Animal’ which has all the high stepping lilt of a whirligig anthem with a serious tale to tell. According to the band, The song charts the journey of our protagonist, from his rural idyll, on …