Andrew Fuller, Author at Backseat Mafia

Live Review + Photo Gallery: You Am I at The Odeon Theatre, nipaluna/Hobart 12.04.2025

30 years on from the release of their sophomore album, Hi-Fi Way, You Am I rolled into Hobart on their Hi-Fi Daily Double Down Tour to deliver a near religious…

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News: Melbourne Ska Orchestra release Spaghetti-Western/roots fusion track, Walls of Jericho on news of huge Australian and global tour

Australia’s favourite off-beat exponents, Melbourne Ska Orchestra have released the second single from their as-yet unannounced new album, The Ballad of Monte Loco. Walls of Jericho follows on from the…

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News: The Preatures announce ‘Blue Planet Eyes’ 10th Anniversary Tour with 15 dates across Australia

Beloved Sydneyside indie rockers, The Preatures, are reuniting for a 15-date tour from June through to August to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their ground-breaking debut album, Blue Planet Eyes.…

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News: CIVIC unfurl first single, the titular Chrome Dipped, from upcoming third album and announce expansive international tour

Melbourne’s brilliant punk rock outfit, CIVIC, have today announced the May 30th release of their third album, Chrome Dipped via ATO Records. With the band willing to cut the ties to the raw, distinctly Australian…

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News: Now listen!! Ross Wilson announces further dates to already huge Australian tour as he continues stepping out on the biggest tour of his near 60 year, storied career

Due to overwhelming popular demand, Ross Wilson’s 50 Years of Hits Tour, which kicked off in 2023, has extended into 2025 and, with the addition of a new show on…

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News: Pete Murray announces huge 55 date solo acoustic Australian tour set to start in May

This is singer-songwriter Pete’s largest tour ever, and with most shows being all ages, the extensive solo acoustic tour will see him visit plenty of markets he’s never been to,…

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News: You Am I to celebrate 30 year anniversary of Hi-Fi Way with ‘Hi-Fi Daily Double Down’ national tour

Australian rock legends, You Am I, are set to herald their critically acclaimed second album, Hi-Fi Way as it turns 30 on February 20th with a special re-issue of the…

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Live Review + Photo Galleries: Inaugural Fuzz Island Fest with one of the best live bands you’ve (maybe) never seen or heard of, Bahboon

The Fuzz Island Fest at Altar Bar in Hobart last Saturday night unveiled (possibly) one of the best international bands you have never seen or heard before. Put on and…

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Album Review: Tasmania’s Pete Cornelius unveils his latest long-player, Southern

Known as one of Tasmania’s (and Australia’s) premier guitarists, Pete Cornelius has just released his 10th album, the aptly named Southern. Opening track, Cruikshank is an epic, sprawling tale about…

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News: Bluesfest announce legendary rock guitarist in their fifth and final announcement

Bluesfest Byron Bay have today announced their final artist announcement for the upcoming 2025 festival. Legendary US guitarist, Tom Morello and Indonesian blues powerhouse, Electric Cadillac now round out the…

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