Arun Kendall, Author at Backseat Mafia

Premiere: Meanjin/Brisbane garage-rock outfit Velociraptor release a video for the quirky angular ‘Computer Future Part 1’ and announce launch gig.

Having only just re-entered the music scene after a hiatus, Brisbane band Velociraptor have barged their way out of the barriers with their quirky slice of post punk pie, the…

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Premiere: We bring you an exclusive look at the new video from Simon Robert Gibson’s poignant track ‘The Old Ways’ from his forthcoming collection ‘These Shining Years’.

With a compilation of troubadour Simon Robert Gibson‘s first three solo albums on the way via the album ‘These Shining Years’, we are honoured to bring you the new video…

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News: Einstürzende Neubauten announce new album ‘Rampen (apm: alien pop music)’ out 5 April and unveil brilliant first single ‘Ist Ist’ ahead of tour.

Last time round it took the brilliant Einstürzende Neubauten 12 years between albums when they released ‘Alles in Allem’ back in 2020 during the midst of the COVID crisis. This…

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News: Veteran melodic maestros Travis announces new album, tour and unveil single ‘Gaslight’ in anticipation.

Glaswegian band and icons Travis have today announced their 10th studio album entitled ‘L.A. Times’ through BMG ahead of an extensive tour with The Killers. And to whet our appetites,…

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News: Eora/Sydney-based multi instrumentalist Jordy Burns releases the euphoric ‘Second Chances’ as she announces new EP and live dates.

Eora/Sydney-based singer/multi-instrumentalist Jordy Burns has just announced her debut EP, ‘Games’ out on Thursday, April 18. Accompanying this announcement is her latest single off the record, ‘Second Chances’ – produced…

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Track: Eliza and the Delusionals want to ‘Make It Feel Like The Garden’ – a glorious, euphoric anthem.

With an arching, aching chorus that is higher than the Himalayas and a glorious, shimmering sparkle throughout, the new single ‘Make It Feel Like The Garden’ from Eliza and the…

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Premiere: Brigitte Bardini casts beautiful and ethereal ‘Petals’ into the air.

There is a gorgeous pastoral air to the new single ‘Petals’ from Brigitte Bardini, which we are proud to premiere today. It’s been three years since Bardini released her magnificent…

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Track: If only she could be the ‘Life of the Party’ – Greta Stanley unveils a delicious slice of yearning dream pop.

It’s been quite a start to the year for one of our perennial favourites here at the Antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia, Greta Stanley, who lost her home in the…

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Premiere: Indian Pacific set forth for ‘Mallee Country’ – an immersive and sparkling journey into a sepia-coloured world.

We are very proud to premiere the single ‘Mallee Country’ from Sydney band Indian Pacific, ahead of a new album later this year. The crystalline guitars cut through the hot…

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Track: There’s no doubt who’s a ‘Cool Cucumber’ – the brilliant A. Swayze & the Ghosts explode back into the universe with a cool savoir faire and a glam rock sparkle.

One of Australia’s best punk exponents, the brilliant A. Swayze and the Ghosts from niaplauna/Hobart, have made a blazing return to the scene with their new single ‘Cool Cucumber’. It’s…

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