Arun Kendall, Author at Backseat Mafia

Track: Juice Webster is ‘Returning’ with a heart-breakingly beautiful track and news of debut album.

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, it…

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Track: Joan & The Giants release the towering and beautiful single ‘Sleep Alone’ as they head off on tour.

Not that long after mesmerising us with their single ‘Cool Kid‘, Joan & The Giants are back with the monstrously beautiful and stately single ‘Sleep Alone’. This single not only…

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Premiere: ‘Honestly’ – Machine on a Break unveils the power and the passion of a break-up in a blitzkrieg single.

We are honoured to premiere the pounding eviscerating crunch of ‘Honestly’ from enigmatic and mysterious artist Machine on a Break. Based in Meanjin/Brisbane, Machine on a Break’s music is described…

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Track: lutruwita/Tasmanian band Meres have a thundering ‘Ocean View’ replete with a cathartic passion, ahead of new album.

Straight out of lutruwita/Tasmania, Meres today release the blistering no-holds barred track ‘Ocean View’: a thoroughly cathartic and enjoyable blast of punky pop powered by a wall of crashing guitars…

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Track: Betty Taylor says ‘Fuck You’ in their own inimitable style with a sparklingly defiant pop anthem.

Betty Taylor is no single person: it’s a gale force wind blowing from the Sunshine Coast in sunny Queensland consisting of four women who craft a delicious brand of pure…

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Premiere: Humble are ‘Wasted on Purpose’ as they exclusively reveal the psychedelic video for the low-fi track.

Kiama band Humble exclusively reveal for us their new video for the track ‘Wasted on Purpose’ from their debut album ‘There’s Still Time’, recently reviewed by Backseat Mafia. ‘Wasted on…

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Track: French duo Overland Inn provide a dreamy pop repose with new single ‘Martingale’

Signed to the magnificent Brisbane label False Peak Records, French/Czech duo Overland Inn open up their fair doors for the first time since early last year with another swoon-worthy dreamy…

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News: They’re back! The Brian Jonestown Massacre announce Australian/New Zealand tour in late 2023

In breaking news, Australia and New Zealand will receive the beneficence of a tour from the legendary Brian Jonestown Massacre. Psych jingle jangle legends and a firm favourite here at…

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News: Sydney’s psychedelic duo Velvet Trip announce debut album ‘Harmony Blooms’, sweetened by the release of the dynamic pop blast of ‘Silly Boy’ and a launch date.

Sydney duo Velvet Trip blast a ray of blinding sunshine into the ether out of the dark winter days down under with the pure pop infectious beats of the single…

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Premiere: Melbourne’s Badinage unveil video for track ‘Dance of the Odonata’ ahead of live dates and album announcement.

We are very honoured to give you an exclusive look at the new video from Melbourne instrumentalists Badinage and their ethereal track ‘Dance of the Odonata’. Coming from the band’s…

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