Deb Pelser, Author at Backseat Mafia

News: Alex G and Lucy Dacus to make Sydney Opera House debuts this summer

Two of indie music’s most singular voices — Alex G and Lucy Dacus — will take over the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall this February, each bringing their distinct, emotional universes to one of the world’s most iconic stages.

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News: Laneway Festival 2026 sideshows announced: from Benee to Geese, the party continues off-festival

With Laneway Festival 2026 selling out faster than ever, the newly announced sideshows give fans a second chance to catch the lineup’s biggest names — from BENEE’s luminous alt-pop to Geese’s chaotic rock and Wisp’s new-wave shoegaze — in the kind of intimate rooms where magic happens.

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Track: Maxine Gillon channels resilience through shimmering indie pop

‘The Last Time’ finds Maxine Gillon turning hardship into melody. With jangling guitars and an irresistible pop pulse, it’s a luminous reflection on fragility, healing, and gratitude — proof that her brightest work often comes from her darkest places.

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News: We Came As Romans Return to Australia in 2026 with CASKETS and HEADWRECK

We Came As Romans will return to Australia in February 2026, bringing their seventh album All Is Beautiful... Because We're Doomed to stages nationwide with support from UK outfit CASKETS and local heroes HEADWRECK.

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Track: The Last Dinner Party share new single ‘Second Best’ ahead of From The Pyre

The Last Dinner Party return with ‘Second Best’, the third single from their forthcoming album From The Pyre. Inspired by Sparks and written by guitarist Emily Roberts, the track blends heartbreak, self-discovery, and art-pop ambition into one of their most striking releases yet.

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Live Gallery: Tash Sultana Returns to Sydney: A Six-Year Wait Ends at the Enmore Theatre 3.10.2025

After six years away from Sydney stages, Tash Sultana’s Enmore Theatre comeback is nothing short of electric. With opening sets from rising stars Ben Swissa and South Summit, the night builds from soulful intimacy to full-blown communion, climaxing in Sultana’s kaleidoscopic, high-voltage performance.

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News: Maple’s Pet Dinosaur joins Good Things Festival 2025 lineup

Good Things Festival has added viral newcomers Maple’s Pet Dinosaur to its 2025 lineup, marking the 15-year-old frontwoman’s first major shows alongside TOOL, Weezer, Garbage, and more.

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News: Joy Crookes announces Sydney and Brisbane headline shows for January 2026

Joy Crookes returns to Australia in January 2026 with headline shows in Sydney and Brisbane, performing songs from her acclaimed sophomore album Juniper.

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News: Kate Bollinger sets first Australian & NZ tour for January 2026

Kate Bollinger will make her long-awaited Australian debut this January with shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, coinciding with the release of her deluxe album and a new collaboration with Cut Copy.

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News: Danish duo ROYA lock in debut Australian shows for January

ROYA, the Danish duo behind viral hits Ain’t Just A Game and Cruise, will make their Australian live debut this January with shows in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney.

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