Arun Kendall, Author at Backseat Mafia

Premiere: Keep a lookout – the forecast is a dreamy ‘Tropical’ blast from Melbourne outfit Old Etiquettes

It is with great pleasure we bring you an early listen to the dreamy track ‘Tropical’ from Melbourne band Old Etiquettes. Propelled by smooth, silky and scything guitars. ‘Tropical’ has…

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Track: Sheffield’s The Rosadocs releases a effervescent slice of indie pop with the anthemic ‘At Your Door’.

Straight out of Backseat Mafias’ hometown HQ Sheffield, The Rosadocs have delivered a rocket of a tune with ‘At Your Door’. With sky scraping choruses and a driving unrestrained blast…

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Track: ‘Look What You’ve Done’ – Radio Free Alice dial down the pace and unveil scorching new single, tour dates and signing to the massive WME Agency.

Radio Free Alice are fast emerging as one of Australia’s most exciting young acts, displaying a brazen swagger and attitude – see our reviews of earlier singles ‘Paris Is Gone’…

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Premiere: Newly signed to 4000 Records, Start Together are a post punk new wave delight with the cool and urgent ‘Separate Beds’, ahead of new album.

We feel very privileged to bring you the premiere of ‘Separate Beds’, the single from Meanjin/Brisbane outfit, Start Together, a new signing to the esteemed 4000 Records label. Opening with…

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Premiere: Anatomy Class are back in session with blistering new single ‘Wrong Side’.

We are inordinately honoured to premiere the new single ‘Wrong Side’ from class act Anatomy Class. It feels like eons since we last heard the exquisite jingle jangle guitars and…

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Track: The Nagging Doubts release new single ‘Angourie’ ahead of debut album through Scenic Drive Records.

It’s great to to see The Nagging Doubts back in action with their news single ‘Angourie’, released ahead of their debut album ‘Panic Growth’ out later this year through the…

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Premiere: The exquisite Velvet Bloom is ‘Miles Away’ – an ethereal dreamy track released ahead of tour and album.

We are pleased to premiere today the gentle reflective track ‘Miles Away’ from Naarm/Melbourne resident Velvet Bloom. ‘Miles Away’ floats across gentle acoustic guitars that seems to hover in the…

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Premiere: North Arm’s new single ‘Ordinary Ways’ is a gently simmering dreamy single that sparkles with intensity.

We are overjoyed to premiere the new single ‘Ordinary Ways from North Arm, the project of Novocastrian (NSW) Roderick Smith. The first release since North Arm’s ‘Bring The Daylight’ album…

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News: The legendary Beasts of Bourbon announce two 40th Anniversary gigs as the Beasts Be Suburban.

The prowling blistering Beasts of Bourbon ruled supreme in the eighties – a sort of supergroup of legends that seemed steeped in swampy indulgence and bacchanalia in the vibrant music…

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EP Review: The Nature Strip celebrate 10 years since the release of their debut album ‘Stars Turn Inside Out’ with an EP of remixes ‘Beyond The Sirens’ and a gig playing the album in full.

Sydney’s iconic power popsters The Nature Strip first came blossomed into existence ten years ago with the release of their album ‘Stars Turn Inside Out’, and they are celebrating this…

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