Deb Pelser, Author at Backseat Mafia

News: Oasis, Iron Maiden and Wu-Tang Clan lead 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2026 inductees, a class that leans heavily on legacy while opening the door, cautiously, to new arrivals. Among those set to be…

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News: Lydia Lunch and Tex Perkins announce special Australian shows blending spoken word and soundscapes

Lydia Lunch returns to Australia in 2026 with a run of shows that refuse easy categorisation, teaming up with Tex Perkins for three special performances in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney while also…

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News: The Drones reform for one-off 2026 Australian tour after decade-long hiatus

The Drones are back. Not tentatively, not testing the waters — but with a one-off national tour that feels less like a reunion and more like a reactivation. The spark was…

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News: Charlie Puth announces Australia and New Zealand dates for ‘Whatever’s Clever!’ 2026 tour

Charlie Puth is bringing his most ambitious live show yet to Australia and New Zealand, announcing a run of headline dates as part of the Whatever’s Clever! 2026 World Tour. The tour will…

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News: Avenged Sevenfold announce first Australian tour in 12 years with Coheed and Cambria

After more than a decade away, Avenged Sevenfold return to Australia this October, stepping back into arenas with the kind of scale that has defined their rise over the past two decades.…

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Live Gallery: The Mountain Goats reclaim Sydney after nine years away 13.04.2026

Outside the Metro Theatre, a queue stretches around the corner, a clear sign that the long wait for The Mountain Goats’ return hasn’t dulled interest. The crowd is a genuine mix —…

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Track: The Strokes return with breezy new single ‘Going Shopping’ ahead of new album Reality Awaits

After a six-year silence, The Strokes are back, slipping into 2026 with the low-key confidence that has always defined them. New single ‘Going Shopping’ arrives as the first taste of their seventh album Reality Awaits,…

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Live Gallery: The Horrors and G.U.N. transform Manning Bar into a pulsating fever dream 11.04.2026

There’s a particular kind of darkness that settles over Manning Bar — not theatrical, not decorative, but lived-in. The room feels less like a venue and more like a holding space for…

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News: Phil Jamieson announces new album 10Charlie and massive PJ AIR tour

Phil Jamieson isn’t easing into his next chapter — he’s launching it at full altitude. The new single ‘Weekends’ landed on 10 April and sophomore album 10Charlie set for August 14, the former Grinspoon frontman is mapping…

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News: Less Than Jake Announce Australian Tour

Less Than Jake are back where they arguably make the most sense — in front of loud rooms, horns blazing and everything moving just a little faster than it probably should.…

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