Arun Kendall, Author at Backseat Mafia

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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Track: One of Hartlepool’s greatest exports, James Leonard Hewitson, is back with new single ‘Fill My Head With Sugar’ and launch dates.

We here at Backseat Mafia have been massive fans of the pop punk sounds of Hartlepool’s James Leonard Hewitson for a number of years now, and it is great to…

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News: Gena Rose Bruce lightens up the world with announcement of new EP and unveiling of a new single on eve of her UK tour

It only seems like seconds ago since the inimitable chanteuse Gena Rose Bruce released the magnificent album ‘Deep Is The Way’ at the beginning of the year (see our review…

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Track: The Clientele return with the reflective ‘Blue Over Blue’ – dreamy baroque pop brilliance at its very best. Tour and album on the way.

Yesterday we brought you fantastic news that venerable London band The Clientele were returning to the fray after an extended absence with a new album ‘I Am Not There Anymore’,…

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Track: Hobart’s Caelo releases the dreamy soundscapes of ‘Someday’.

Gently drifting over ambulant guitars, the velvety crooning of Abe Parsons under the moniker Caelo is immersive and enchanting. Simple instrumentation augmented by local guitar hero Jethro Pickett on pedal…

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Album Review: Damien Binder collects all his shimmering gems into one brilliant showcase with new album ‘Bright Side’. Launch date announced.

New Zealander and Perth resident Damien Binder has been drip feeding us a series of luminescent singles over the past two years, culminating in his epic new album ‘Bright Side’.…

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Premiere: ‘Up And Down’ – We get a first look at the new video for the new single from Benny J. Ward (Rinehearts)

Following up on his recent solo single ‘Tell Me Tell Me’ (reviewed by us here), Rineheart‘s Benny J. Ward is back with another serving of very fine fizzling power pop…

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