Deb Pelser, Author at Backseat Mafia

News: Queenscliff Music Festival Unveils Third Artist Announcement

The lineup for Queenscliff Music Festival 2026 has grown again, with organisers unveiling a third wave of artists that adds another 19 acts to an already expansive bill. Returning to the Bellarine…

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Track: Imperial Teen Return With New Album All Over You And Single ‘Overdrive’

Five years after their last release, Imperial Teen are back with news of their seventh studio album. All Over You arrives on 9 October via Merge Records, accompanied by the release of lead single ‘Overdrive’, a sharp, hook-laden…

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Track: Stellar Circuits Are Back With Powerful New Single ‘In The Smoke’

Alternative metal outfit Stellar Circuits have released their latest single, ‘In The Smoke’, continuing a prolific run of standalone tracks that has seen the band steadily expand their sound throughout 2026. Out now…

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News: Heart Legend Ann Wilson Returns To Australia For Headline Shows

Rock icon Ann Wilson will return to Australia this November, announcing a run of headline sideshows around her appearance at the Carreras & Friends concert in Brisbane. Backed by her band Tripsitter, the Voice of…

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News: Harbourlife Returns With A New Look And International Lineup

For more than 30 years, Harbourlife has marked the unofficial arrival of Sydney summer, transforming the spectacular surrounds of Fleet Steps at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair into one of Australia’s most recognisable open-air dancefloors. Returning…

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News: MKTO Confirm HarryKirby For Australian Dates

With several dates already sold out and only limited tickets remaining for others, MKTO’s long-awaited Australian return has received another boost, with Central Coast pop artist HarryKirby announced as the support act for the…

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News: Sounds Like Community Radio Returns To BIGSOUND 2026

Before the conference rooms fill and the showcase venues come alive, BIGSOUND 2026 will once again shine a spotlight on one of Australian music’s most important foundations. Sounds Like Community Radio returns to Brisbane…

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Premiere: Blank Instrument Honours Friendship And Healing On ‘Green and Blue’

There is a quiet strength running through Blank Instrument’s new single ‘Green and Blue’. Premiering today on Backseat Mafia ahead of its official release on 7 August, the track finds Boorloo/Perth songwriter Kim Franklin continuing the deeply…

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News: Jordan Rakei Announces Australian And New Zealand Tour

Jordan Rakei will return to Australia and New Zealand this December, bringing his expansive blend of soul, jazz and alternative R&B back to local audiences in support of his forthcoming seventh…

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News: DOMi & JD BECK Bring WHO ASKED? Tour To Australia

There are few acts operating quite like DOMi & JD BECK. Since emerging in 2018, the Grammy-nominated duo have dismantled expectations around contemporary jazz, fusing progressive improvisation with hip-hop, R&B, funk…

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