Arun Kendall, Author at Backseat Mafia

News: The Particles assembled – Chapter Music announce the release of album ‘1980s Bubblegum’, collecting the recordings of legendary Sydney pop punk outfit The Particles.

The absolutely brilliant ‘The Trumpet Song’ by eighties band The Particles made me, a dour pseudo goth draped in black and misery, realise it was ok to like uplifting exuberant…

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Premiere: Perth’s Skyuka exclusively unveils the video for her new single ‘Michael Cera’ – a zesty, goofy paean to obsession.

We are very pleased to bring to you the new video for the track ‘Michael Cera’ from Perth-based artist Skyuka (the nom de plume for Vanessa Raspa) – a hilarious…

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Album Review: Lunar Twin releases the frosty shimmering chill of ‘Aurora’: a glacial adventure in gothic pop

It’s been two years since US electro-goth outfit Lunar Twin released their magnificent album ‘Ghost Moon Ritual‘ back in April 2020: a point in time when we were oblivious to the…

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Track: Hobart resident Tahi unveils the dream pop fugue of ‘Hartnett’: a luscious pop anthem with a melancholic golden thread.

We are very pleased to have come across Tahi – a new artist originally from Sydney but now based in Hobart – who has released a gorgeous ethereal track ‘Hartnett’.…

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Premiere: We provide an exclusive listen to the new self titled album from Welsh indie giants Sock: a shimmeringly perfect fit.

We are very honoured to be able to bring you an exclusive first listen to the new album self-titled from Welsh indie giants Sock, released through Bubblewrap Collective. Hailing from…

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See: Video for Cam Butler’s (Ron S Peno and the Superstitions) album ‘Solar’ provides an immersive arresting visual for the radiant music.

Cam Butler is a seasoned and experienced multi instrumentalist and producer who is also the co-writer of songs with the legendary Ron S Peno (Died Pretty) in the fabulous Ron S Peno…

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Premiere: Marti West’s ‘Out Of My Head’ is an eighties flavoured effervescent sparkle from his new album ‘Talking To Strangers’, out on Friday.

We are very pleased to premiere the new single ‘Out Of My Head’ from Tuscany born and London based singer/songwriter Marti West. Coasting on a sibilant synth undercurrent, the sound…

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EP review: It’s all ‘Cortisol and Blue Light’ for chanteuse Anna Smyrk in her sparkling new EP as she announces tour dates.

Melbourne artist Anna Smyrk has an exquisite ability to match a muscular indie pop instrumentation with her melodic vocals that are filled with witty, self-deprecatory observations on the human condition. Smyrk has…

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News: Didirri announces debut album ‘Caught In The Act’ and unveils shimmering new single ‘You Know What’s Good For You’.

We have been a huge supporter of Didirri since he came to our attention back in 2018 with his track ‘Formaldehyde’ and he had built up an impressive resume ever…

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Premiere: Burning Jacob’s Ladder’s new single ‘Fickle Bones’ is a brooding, haunting epic delight.

Working under the nom de plume Burning Jacob’s Ladder, Gold Coast multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Jake T Johnson is about to release his new single ‘Fickle Bones’, and we are very…

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