Album Review: The Jesus and Mary Chain reveal their stunning ‘Glasgow Eyes’ – an intoxicating mix of swagger and attitude with just a hint of reflection.

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EP: The delicately beautiful ‘Creatures of Habit’ from Brisbane artist Aren’t is an exquisite triumph. Plus news of launch date.

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Premiere: Versari exclusively unveil for us their new EP Brûle: an epic filled with glorious edits and remixes casting a whole new light on the originals

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We are absolutely delighted to premiere the new single and video for the track ‘Visions’ from Meanjin/Brisbane band Eyes Ninety as they release their new album ‘Neon Brown’ through Swashbuckling Hobo Records. With a rough hewn staccato guitar riff and an insistent fuzz in the distance, ‘Visions’ is packed full of angular attitude and a …

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We are very proud to premiere the blistering new single – the incredible challenging to type ‘tHe AnTi SuNcReAm LeAGuE’ – from Swansea band Baby Schillaci, ahead of its general release on 9 August 2024. ‘tHe AnTi SuNcReAm LeAGuE’ is a a visceral wall of satisfying squall, a swaggering jolt of electricity that acts like …

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One of our favourite antipodean artists here at the southern outpost of Backseat Mafia is the prodigious YAGKI, the nome de plume for Sarah Yagki, and she has just released the exquisite single ‘Just Like A Ghost’ – an ethereal dreamy track that highlights her gorgeous silken vocals and gift for anthemic gems. Threaded through …

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It’s been quite a week for seeing my favourite bands, with the magnificent Underground Lovers in Melbourne last Saturday and now on a Thursday night, the legendary Jesus and Mary Chain (JAMC) graced the stage of the spectacular Enmore Theatre in Sydney. Of course the Enmore Theatre must be listed as the third act tonight …

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Naarm/Melbourne band Blackbirds F.C. are purveyors of the most sublime jingle jangle indie pop and they are back with a new single, ‘Lake of Stars’, which we are proud to premiere today. ‘Lake of Stars’ is off the band’s forthcoming third album. The guitars are crystalline and knife-sharp with the harmonised vocals coasting over the …

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It’s been nearly five years since Youth Group blessed us with new material with their brilliant album ‘Australian Halloween’ (see my review here), and even that album broke a ten year drought. While not exactly prolific (not helped by the geographical distance that existed between members), the band has not been idle in the intervening …

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We are absolutely honoured to bring you a first listen to the new single from Naarm based, Ngambri (Canberra) born songwriter and musician Nina Leo, as well as the immersive video for the track. Leo (named after her middle name and star sign) has produced something that has a visceral and raw edge, a cotton …

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Very sad news coming out of New Zealand that Martin Phillips, the legendary singer and songwriter from seminal New Zealand band The Chills , has died. In a post to Facebook, the band simply announced: It is with broken hearts the family and friends of Martin Phillipps wish to advise Martin has died unexpectedly. The family …

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It is a rare and wondrous experience to see two of Australia’s most exciting and iconic bands (Underground Lovers and Youth Group) together at the legendary Corner Hotel on a bitter cold Melbourne night. It was one of those special nights that capture something unique. Of course it was made extra special by it being …

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We are very honoured to premiere the new track ‘Fall Apart’ from Italian group Kodaclips: a burning intense track that has a shoegaze haze and a powerful drive. Very much part of the Italogaze movement, Kodaclips have a history of producing the most mesmerising material, and the new single continues with their upwards trajectory. The …

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