Deb Pelser, Author at Backseat Mafia

Track: Radio Free Alice continue international rise with ‘Kick in the Shins’

Naarm/Melbourne post-punk outfit Radio Free Alice have returned with ‘Kick in the Shins’, a restless new single that arrives as the band continue a breakout international run across Europe and the UK. Stream…

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News: Kane Brown and Kacey Musgraves to headline new Australian country music festival

Australia’s country music calendar is about to gain a major new addition, with LONGHAUL Touring unveiling a large-scale festival led by Kane Brown and Kacey Musgraves in what will be their only Australian performances. Backseat Mafia caught…

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News: The Corner Hotel celebrates 30 years with Bodyjar, Meg Washington and more

Few venues have shaped Australian live music quite like The Corner Hotel, and this October the Richmond institution is marking three decades as one of the country’s most important stages with…

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News: Spilt Milk locks in five-year Geelong deal ahead of 2026 lineup reveal

Australia’s largest regional touring music festival has secured its future in Victoria, with Spilt Milk confirming Geelong/Djilang as its home for the next five years. Backed by Visit Victoria and the City of Greater Geelong, the festival…

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News: Jonah Marais reunites with Why Don’t We bandmates for Australian tour

Jonah Marais is heading back to Australia this November, and he won’t be coming alone. The singer-songwriter has announced The Dreamer Tour, which will see fellow Why Don’t We founding members Jack Avery and Zach Herron join…

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News: Squeeze announce Australian return with 2027 Tried, Tested and Trixies Tour

More than five decades after they first emerged from South London, Squeeze are heading back to Australia. The British songwriting institution will return next April with the Tried, Tested and Trixies Tour, celebrating…

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Track: Chelsea Wolfe announces ninth album The Dark and shares new single ‘Cold’

Chelsea Wolfe has announced her ninth studio album, The Dark, due for release on 21 August via Loma Vista Recordings, alongside the arrival of its striking opening track, ‘Cold’. Stream it HERE. The first…

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News: BIGBANG announce exclusive Australian stadium show for 20th anniversary world tour

After nearly a decade away from the road, BIGBANG are officially returning to Australia. The K-pop trailblazers will bring their BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR <XX : COSMOS> to Sydney’s Accor Stadium on Saturday 31 October 2026, with…

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News: The Push revives Push Over to celebrate 40 years with Bodyjar, Regurgitator and more

Australia’s long-running youth music charity The Push will mark its 40th anniversary by reviving Push Over for a one-day celebration at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne on Saturday 21 November, bringing together some of the defining names of…

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News: Carpenter Brut brings Leather Temple to Australia in 2027

French synthwave artist Carpenter Brut will bring his full live production to Australia for the first time next January, announcing three exclusive east coast headline shows ahead of his appearance at Froth &…

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