Andrew Fuller, Author at Backseat Mafia

EP Review: Hobart’s Black Sea Carnys emit a dark magnificence as they unveil radiant gem in debut EP, Nistar

The Black Sea Carnys are Harry Wass (guitar), Tim Davies (vocals), Alex Thomsen (bass) and Ivan Johnston (drums). Together, they are a glorious mix of post-punk, darkwave and industrial rock…

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News: Aussie hardcore punk legends, The Hard-Ons, set pulses buzzing with news of 40th anniversary tour on back of new release single

The icons that are The Hard-Ons will undertake a 13 date Australian tour with a European tour to follow to celebrate 40 years as Australian punk rock’s quintessential great survivors.…

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News: Tasmanian post-punk duo, Mankind, release latest single, the deeply reflective ‘Home’

Enigmatic Tasmanian goth-rock/post-punk duo, Mankind, has unleashed their latest sonic creation – the brooding single ‘Home‘. With a sound characterized by sometimes-dark, yet melodic basslines and hypnotic drum beats, Mankind…

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Live Review + Photo Gallery: Alain Johannes plays Altar, Hobart 19.06.2024

You could be forgiven for not recognizing the name, but for a man with a CV like Alain Johannes, it is hard to reconcile that his is not a household…

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Live Review + Photo Gallery: Hooper Crescent and EWAH & The Vision Of Paradise at Republic Bar, North Hobart 15.06.2024

On a cool June Tasmanian evening, two bands coalesced to bring a mix of classic post-punk to the stage of Hobart’s Republic Bar, the likes of which go to show…

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News: Aussie rockers, Grinspoon release new single, ‘Unknown Pretenders’ amidst news of first album ‘Whatever, Whatever’ in 12 years plus 45 date national tour

After nearly 30 years of life together as a band, Grinspoon have announced news of the impending release of album number 8, ‘Whatever, Whatever‘ this coming August, coupled with the…

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News: Mannequin Death Squad want to play it ‘Safe And Warm’ with DZ Deathray’s Shane Parsons, along with news of release date for upcoming album

Australian punk duo, Mannequin Death Squad have teamed with DZ Deathray’s Shane Parsons in latest single, ‘Safe And Warm‘. It is the third song the band have released since their…

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News: GANGgajang set to headline Nimbin Roots Festival in October 2024

In an era when festivals have been faltering, the Nimbin Roots Festival returns for its’ ninth year, running from October 25th through to October 27th. Along with headliner, GANGgajang, artists…

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Live Review + Galleries: Bluesfest Byron Bay – Day 5, Monday 01.04.2024

So it came to pass that we finally made our way to the final day. There is a sense of relief, coupled with the same sense of excitement that you…

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Live Review + Photo Gallery: Beth Orton at The Odeon Theatre, Hobart 26.04.2024

In her first tour Down Under in 6 years, and following on from an enforced break to bolster her health (the tour having been postponed from November 2023), Beth Orton…

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