Arun Kendall, Author at Backseat Mafia

Track: Connor Black-Harry has a ‘Stupid Monkey’ on his back – a delicate dedication to resilience.

The silky smooth tones of Naarm/Melbourne troubadour Connor Black-Harry offer a salve to the senses with his new track ‘Stupid Monkey’ – honey-dripping soft vocals draped over gently undulating guitars…

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Track: Chavez Cartel burn twice as bright under the ‘Midnight Skies’ as they unveil expanded UK tour and EP ‘Man’s Best Friend’.

Exuding a swagger and attitude that would burn your eyebrows off at ten paces, the über cool Chavez Cartel have released the sweltering track ‘Midnight Skies’ on the announcement of…

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Album Review: Lachlan Denton’s exquisite ‘Furnishings’ fills the empty spaces with a paean to those we love.

‘Furnishings’ is the new album from musician and songwriter Lachlan Denton, member of The Ocean Party and a skilled artisan to add to his many skills. The Ocean Party disbanded after the tragic…

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Premiere: Christina Martin is a ‘Little Princess’ and exclusively reveals new video for her dynamic, anthemic track and announces UK/EU tour

We are honoured to be able to bring you an exclusive look at the new video for the effervescent track ‘Little Princess’ by Canadian chanteuse Christina Martin. ‘Little Princess’ is…

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News: Cable Ties may have no time for the mundane, but they’ve ‘Time For You’ and a new album on the way.

Indie icons Cable Ties have announced the release of their third album ‘All Her Plans’ due out on Friday, 23 June via Poison City / Merge Records, and in anticipation…

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News: The legendary Dave Graney is getting the old band together – The Coral Snakes – and celebrating the 30th anniversary of the classic ‘Night of the Wolverine’ with an Australian tour.

A pillar of Australian indie music scene Dave Graney has today announced a tour with his old band The Coral Snakes to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the classic album…

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Track: Kel’s debut ‘Paradise’ is a stunning cinematic ballad that promises a huge future ahead.

Sydney songwriter going by the simple name Kel is a bit of a prodigy based on the evidence of his debut single ‘Paradise’. With deeply moving vocals delivering a yearning…

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Album Review: ‘Find Her Way’ – Philippa Nihill (Underground Lovers) explores a light filled world with a journey into blissed-out pop, with album launch date announced.

Philippa Nihill provides the ethereal vocals and instrumentation for the magnificent Underground Lovers: adding a magnetic and enigmatic presence in the live shows that often contrasts with the maelstrom that surrounds her.…

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Premiere: Ainsley Farrell may have missed the ‘Fireworks’ but her new single and video, released ahead of her new album ‘Dirt’, shines brightly with a gentle melancholic blush.

We are overjoyed to premiere the new video from Sydney-based US artist Ainsley Farrell for the shimmering indie track ‘Fireworks’. ‘Fireworks has a gentle melodic flow imbued with an air…

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Premiere: A.S. Fanning unveils the intimate video for the moving, statuesque track ‘Mushroom Cloud’, title track for his new album, and announces tour dates.

We are very honoured to bring to you the premiere of the video for Irish multi-instrumentalist A.S. Fanning‘s beautiful track ‘Mushroom Cloud’: a warm and intimate portrayal of a relationship…

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