Arun Kendall, Author at Backseat Mafia

News: nipaluna/Hobart-based troubadour Ben Salter announces new album ‘Sublimation’ with the sublime title track released ahead of tour.

Ben Salter is a bit of a star in the firmament – his long term engagement with the iconic Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Hobart resulted in…

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News: Phil Jamieson (Grinspoon) announces nationwide solo tour across Australia.

ARIA Award-winning singer, songwriter and raconteur, the legendary Grinspoon singer Phil Jamieson, is appearing across Australia in January, with a stripped-back acoustic show for the Nobody Else Tour in 2024. Showcasing his latest solo…

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Premiere: Melbourne’s Al Carr releases the shimmering ‘The Rose of Jericho’ ahead of new album and live dates.

We are honoured to premiere the new single ‘The Rose of Jericho’ from Melbourne artist Al Carr. Swiftly driving along on a Hammond organ trill with arching, scything guitars, this…

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Album Review: Juice Webster’s debut album ‘Julia’ is a magnificent shimmering star in the firmament.

It seems to have been a while since we reviewed the epic 2021 EP ‘More Than Reaction’ from Juice Webster and while we might have missed material since then, her recently released debut album…

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Track: AYLA is awash with ‘Fire and Wine’ in a gorgeous ambulant track that heralds a new album.

Collaborating with Sam Thomlinson (Oh My My, Bad Pony), Queensland songwriter and chanteuse AYLA has today unveiled the first of four new singles ahead of a new album due for…

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Premiere: Melbourne instrumentalist band Badinage release the dynamic ‘Mustang’ from the stables ahead of debut album.

We are over the moon to be able to bring you an exclusive first listen to the latest track from Melbourne instrumental band Badinage. We reviewed Badinage’s EP ‘Meander’ earlier…

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Premiere: Aotearoa/New Zealand’s Isla Noon provides us with an exclusive look at the video for her new single, the shimmering and lush single ‘Body’.

We are very honoured to premiere the brilliant accompanying video for the shimmering new single ‘Body’ from New Zealand chanteuse Isla Noon. The project of Shani Sauerman, her vocals are…

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Premiere: Wilding is back with a brilliant double single release ‘Logical Steve’ and ‘Difficult Day’, displaying his usual wit and songwriting craft.

We are very honoured to premiere the new double single from one of our favourite artists, Naarm/Melbourne’s Wilding, released through the legendary Half A Cow label. Wilding – the brainchild…

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News: Living icon Johnny Marr announces ‘Spirit Power: The Best of Johnny Marr’ album and unveils shimmering new track ‘Somewhere’ as a taster. Out through BMG on 3 November 2023.

It doesn’t seem that long ago since the legendary Johnny Marr released his debut solo album – itself a long time coming given his storied career. It’s a bit of…

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News: Uber cool London trio bar italia announce album ‘The Twits’ and unveil thrilling new single ‘my little tony’ ahead of tour.

London trio bar italia have been building quite a reputation for their minimalist brand of cool indie rock, and this has lead to their signing with iconic US label Matador and Remote Control…

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