Deb Pelser, Author at Backseat Mafia

Track: Alt-Rock Newcomer JaeXlynne Reworks ‘I’m Afraid of Americans’

Eighteen year old South African singer-songwriter JaeXlynne brings a sharp-edged intensity to her take on David Bowie’s ‘I’m Afraid of Americans’, pairing raw vocals with an early-2000s punk-pop charge that signals clear intent.

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News: Cradle of Filth and DevilDriver Confirm Australian Co-Headline Tour for July

Cradle of Filth and DevilDriver will bring their co-headline tour to Australia this July, delivering full headline sets that span decades of extreme and groove metal, following a widely noted North American run in 2023.

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News: Kim Wilde Announces 2026 Australian Dates for ‘Closer’ Tour

Kim Wilde will return to Australia in 2026 with her Closer Tour, revisiting a catalogue that stretches from ‘Kids In America’ through to ‘You Came’ and beyond, reaffirming her long standing connection with local audiences.

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Track: Courtney Barnett Finds Direction on ‘Mantis’ and ‘Sugar Plum’

Courtney Barnett has shared two new tracks, ‘Mantis’ and ‘Sugar Plum’, offering a clearer view into her forthcoming album Creature of Habit. The former captures a moment of unlikely inspiration, while the latter wrestles self doubt into something closer to optimism.

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News: Tame Impala Bring ‘Deadbeat’ Home With October Arena Run

Tame Impala will return to Australia this October for four arena shows in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth, marking the local arrival of the Deadbeat tour. The newly expanded six piece outfit continues a run that began with sold out North American dates, with Ninajirachi confirmed as special guest on all shows.

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News: Groovin The Moo’s Lismore Comeback Blends Regional Roots With Global Pull

Groovin The Moo’s return to Lismore feels considered rather than nostalgic. Baker Boy arrives in the wake of DJANDJAY, stepping further into a creative chapter defined by confidence and cultural clarity, while Denzel Curry makes good on unfinished business with Australian audiences. Dope Lemon brings the slow burn of Golden Wolf, Matt Corby readies Tragic Magic, and Ninajirachi continues a steady rise after I LOVE MY COMPUTER reshaped her profile. Around them, local names and emerging artists give the bill a grounded edge, reinforcing the festival’s long standing relationship with regional Australia.

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Live Gallery: Black Country, New Road Build Something New at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre 24.02.2026

At Sydney’s Enmore Theatre, Black Country, New Road unveil yet another reinvention, trading past glories for intricate new terrain drawn from Forever Howlong.

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Live Gallery: Intimate and Unflinching: Maverick Sabre at Sydney’s Factory Theatre 23.02.2026

At the Factory Theatre, Maverick Sabre trades spectacle for sincerity, delivering a performance defined by emotional clarity and a voice that shifts seamlessly between blues grit and hip-hop cadence. In an intimate Sydney setting, the Irish artist proves that scale is irrelevant when the connection runs this deep.

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Track: Freya Ridings Returns With Defiant New Single ‘Wild Horse’

Freya Ridings has released ‘Wild Horse’, her first new music of 2026 and a statement of creative renewal. Written in Los Angeles and produced by Sam De Jong, the track marks the beginning of a new chapter ahead of a forthcoming album.

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Track: Holly Hebe Shares Sun-Drenched New Single ‘Swimsuit’

Holly Hebe has released ‘Swimsuit’, a playful yet reflective new single that captures the rush of attraction alongside the inevitability of heartbreak. Fresh from supporting Rainbow Kitten Surprise nationally, the Melbourne artist signals a confident new phase in her evolving pop sound.

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