Arun Kendall, Author at Backseat Mafia

Track: It may be the ‘Same Old Day’ but it’s another joyous release from Wilding.

The sun always shines brighter the day Naarm/Melbourne popster Wilding releases another one of his sparkling sonic jewels. This time it is ‘Same Old Day’ – another dappling ray of…

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News: The magnificent Crime and the City Solution embark on killer UK/Europe tour to promote first album in ten years.

With Simon Bonney at the helm since it formed in Australia in 1977, the stateless Crime and the City Solution have been haunting and mesmerising audiences with their ethereal, dark…

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Track: Charlie Clark is back with new band Yama Rama, signing to Bubblebrain Records and new double singles ‘Influencers Must Die!’ and ‘Drunk As Fuck’

The highly talented Charlie Clark played in indie band Astrid before decamping to lead another life in LA as a music producer and artistic entrepreneur. He eventually returned to Scotland and this time…

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Premiere: Slow Cinema have a new single ‘Pocket Knife’, and it’s a sharp, precise anthem that swings like a machete. Tour dates announced.

We are honoured to premiere today the absolutely scintillating slice of indie pop ‘Pocket Knife’ from Mulubinba/Newcastle-based indie-rock band Slow Cinema. With its razor sharp guitars and yearning emotive vocals,…

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Album Review: Sydney supergroup Victoria has a bundle of ‘Treats’ for you in their stunning debut album, effortlessly delivering one of the albums of the year.

Sydney supergroup Victoria‘s debut album ‘Treats’ perfectly captures the vicissitudes of life with warmth and compassion, wrapped up in a series of tracks that positively sparkles. Sometimes, all that glitters is…

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Track: lutruwita/Tasmanian band Verticoli are back with ‘The Fear’: a thunderous onslaught of cathartic power.

Following swiftly on the heels of solo single from member Sam Hunn (see review here), nipaluna/Hobart trio Verticoli are back with their ferocious new single ‘The Fear’ – a smashing…

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EP Review: The brilliant Radio Free Alice unveil swaggering self-titled debut EP. Rest assured: the future of rock’n’roll is secure.

One of the hottest bands around at the moment, the magnificent Radio Free Alice have just surprisingly unveiled their self-titled debut EP along with a new single and video for…

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Premiere: Boorloo/Perth’s Tanaya Harper haunting new single ‘Remnants’ is an ethereal ode to resilience.

We are overjoyed to premiere the atmospheric new single ‘Remnants’ from Boorloo/Perth singer/songwriter Tanaya Harper, of the band Bells Rapid. Underpinned by sweeping strings and tinkling piano, the song rests…

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Premiere: Al Carr unveils the enigmatic video for gorgeous track ‘Sinking Moon’

We are very pleased to premiere the video for Al Carr‘s new single, the shimmering, yearning jangle of ‘Sinking Moon’ off his recent album ‘The Right Dereliction’. With a voice…

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News: The legendary THE THE announce Australian/New Zealand tour for 2024 as part of ‘Ensouled’ World Tour

In very exciting news just in, legendary new wave London icons THE THE are returning to Australia and New Zealand as part of their ‘Ensouled’ world tour. After four decades…

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