Staff Writers, Author at Backseat Mafia

Live Gallery: Touché Amoré mark 10 years of Stage Four at Melbourne’s Forum 13.11.2026

Melbourne’s Forum Theatre played host to a special night of hardcore as Touché Amoré returned to Australia for a one-off show celebrating the tenth anniversary of their landmark album Stage Four.…

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Live Gallery: Jonah Marais reunites with Why Don’t We bandmates at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre 12.11.2026

For one night, Sydney’s Enmore Theatre became a celebration of everyone’s inner teenager as Jonah Marais reunited with fellow Why Don’t We members Jack Avery and Zach Herron for The Dreamer…

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Live Gallery: DOMi & JD BECK turned 170 Russell into a playground of jazz, funk and experimentation 10.11.2026

Melbourne’s 170 Russell played host to one of contemporary music’s most inventive duos as DOMi & JD BECK returned to Australia, armed with their new album WHO ASKED? and a staggering amount…

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Live Gallery: Fleshwater and Ingrown delivered a heavy night at Melbourne’s 170 Russell 8.11.2026

Melbourne’s 170 Russell was the place to be for fans of heavy music as Massachusetts outfit Fleshwater rolled into town, supported by Idaho hardcore bruisers Ingrown. Two American bands with very different approaches…

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Live Gallery: Eloise brings love, heartbreak and plenty of emotion to Sydney’s Factory Theatre 21.10.2026

Love, heartbreak and everything in between took centre stage as London singer-songwriter Eloise returned to Sydney for the first time in three years, bringing her smoky vocals and intimate blend…

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Live Gallery: yama makes their Melbourne debut with Eli Wan at Northcote Theatre 16.10.2026

Japanese pop sensation yama made their Australian debut at Melbourne’s Northcote Theatre, bringing a distinctive mix of J-pop, electronic production and emotionally charged vocals to the stage. Melbourne’s own Eli…

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Live Gallery: Paradise Lost and Victoria K make Monday night metal at Sydney’s Factory Theatre 19.10.2026

Monday night at Sydney’s Factory Theatre, and the place was packed with metal fans, all there to welcome British gothic metal legends Paradise Lost back to Australia after nearly a…

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Live Gallery: Anamanaguchi bring their pixel-powered punk and electronic fun to Melbourne’s Howler 10.10.2026

Anamanaguchi finally made their Australian debut, bringing their collision of electronic music, punk and video game culture to Melbourne’s Howler. For a band whose career was built around the internet,…

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Live Gallery: Amelie Farren, Lilith Max and Rabbitology at Off Broadway in St Louis 2.10.2026

Three headliners, one packed room and an audience that seemed to know every word. Amelie Farren, Lilith Max and Rabbitology brought their triple-headlining tour to Off Broadway in St Louis…

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Live Gallery: Body Type turned up the muscle on Tally at Melbourne’s Tote 24.09.2026

The Tote felt like exactly the right room for Body Type. Close, sweaty and stripped of ceremony, it gave the Sydney four-piece nowhere to hide as they brought new album…

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