Jess Hutton, Author at Backseat Mafia

Live Review & Gallery: SXSW Sydney, Hidden Gems and Last Minute Punk-Rock Miracles

Kicking off the third night of SXSW Sydney at The Rolling Stone House, the energy across the city was electric and spreading fast. The night opened with a serious dose…

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Live Review & Gallery: And We’re Off! SXSW Sydney’s Opening Party at The Underground

The SXSW Music Festival Opening Party at The Underground had a buzz that only a place like SXSW can conjure. Nestled in the intimate, electric atmosphere of the Underground, a…

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Live Review & Gallery: A Conductor of Moments, Ben Böhmer Performs ‘Bloom’ Live at Hordern Pavilion – Eora/Sydney, 11.10.24

Ben Böhmer‘s Bloom Live Tour hit Eora/Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Friday night, a sold-out celebration of his latest album release. Walking in, it was clear that Böhmer’s music draws a…

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Live Review & Gallery: A Look Into 2024’s Listen Out Festival Featuring 21 Savage, Skepta and John Summit! Eora/Sydney, 06.10.24

Listen Out 2024 took over Centennial Park on Sunday, transforming the lush parklands into a full-day festival, blending hip-hop, house, R&B, and everything in between. The sprawling space became a…

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Live Review & Gallery: Ocean Grove Brings A Night of Chaos and Connection to Manning Bar – Gadigal/Sydney, 05.10.24

Ocean Grove’s Saturday night at Manning Bar was a collision of intensity, hitting early and not letting up. With a lineup of local and international acts primed to rattle the…

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News & Track: Grace VanderWaal Releases New Single ‘What’s Left Of Me’, Following Her Star Role in Francis Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ (Out Now)

Grace VanderWaal has come a long way from her days as the ukulele-toting 12-year-old who captured hearts on America’s Got Talent. Now 20, she’s pushing her music into more mature,…

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News: Sycco Invites Us Into The ‘Zorb’ Announcing National Tour Following Debut Album

Fresh off the release of her debut album ‘Zorb’ in August, Sycco is taking her electrifying live show on the road for her first headline tour since 2022. The 23-year-old…

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News: Two Door Cinema Club & Declan McKenna Announce National Headline Tour Across Australia

Australian fans are in for a real treat this December as Two Door Cinema Club and Declan McKenna join forces for their first-ever co-headline tour across the country. It’s set…

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Live Review & Gallery: A Night of Nostalgia as The Maine Celebrate Sweet 16th at Liberty Hall – Eora/Sydney, 20.09.24

Arizona alt-rockers The Maine took over Liberty Hall on Friday night to celebrate their sweet 16th (officially 17th!) anniversary and the release of their ninth studio album. Despite train strikes…

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Live Review & Gallery: International Star Emei Stuns Manning Bar With Alt-Pop Power – Eora/Sydney, 18.09.24

Last night, LA’s alt-pop star Emei lit up the stage at the University of Sydney’s Manning Bar as part of Someday Soon Fest, celebrating 50 years of the iconic venue.…

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