Backseat Downunder Archives

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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News: Buena Vista All Stars bring the sounds of Havana to Australia for three exclusive shows

A slice of Havana is heading Down Under. Cuban music legends Buena Vista All Stars have announced their first-ever Australian tour, bringing a 14-piece ensemble to Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne…

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News: José González announces Sydney Opera House Forecourt show for February 2027

José González is heading back to the Sydney Opera House, and this time he’s swapping the Concert Hall for the open air. The Swedish indie-folk favourite will take over the…

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Live Gallery: Lorna Shore, Whitechapel and The Acacia Strain bring deathcore mayhem to Sydney 21.10.2026

The Hordern Pavilion is packed tonight, and from the moment The Acacia Strain hit the stage, the security guards have their work cut out. Bodies pour over the barrier in…

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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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News: Joan As Police Woman announces 2027 Australian tour celebrating 20 years of Real Life

Joan As Police Woman is heading back Down Under in March 2027, celebrating 20 years of her acclaimed debut album Real Life with a fresh take on the record that started it…

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News: Wolfmother, Ball Park Music and Yothu Yindi headline Sydney’s new Aloha Festival

Sydney’s Northern Beaches are getting a major new music festival, with Wolfmother, Ball Park Music and special guests Yothu Yindi leading the charge at the inaugural Aloha Festival on Saturday…

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Track: Lambrini Girls unleash two new singles ahead of second album No Refunds

Brighton’s Lambrini Girls are back with two new singles, The Basement and Spilt, and they’re proving there’s more than one way to make a racket. The explosive punk duo of Phoebe Lunny and…

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News: Westside Cowboy announce first Australian tour for March 2027

Manchester indie rock upstarts Westside Cowboy are heading Down Under for the first time, announcing three Australian headline shows in March 2027 alongside their appearance at Golden Plains Festival. And…

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Track: Those unruly TEENS are back with a double tap single release with some bitter truths – ‘Blood On Their Hands’ and ‘Untitled Too’

Ahead of a national tour and after the release of two albums – their debut, self-titled album in 2024 quickly followed by ‘Negative Energy’ in 2025 (reviewed by me here),…

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