Backseat Downunder
Album Review: Terra Pines throw a glittering veil of sludge pop over us with the engaging aural attack of ‘Downbeats’.
The self-described sludge pop of the music of Meanjin/Brisbane trio Terra Pines is an apt capture of the sweet dichotomy between the fuzzy barbed-wire instruments of the band and the rich melodic vocal delivery. This is an album filled to the brim with tight, layered harmonies and cinematic widescreen expanses delivered over an emphatic thump …
Album Review: Jesus & The Groupies punch out amazing 5th long-player
Brazilian garage punk-blues duo, Marco Butcher and Luis Tissot (aka Jesus & The Groupies) have released their fifth album of frenetic craziness upon the world. Despite having never heard of this pair before, I listened with eager anticipation……the band’s name was intriguing in itself, so what would the music hold for me? 12 songs of …
Track: Wellington’s brilliant Hans Pucket release the wistful pop delight of ‘No Drama’, title track to forthcoming album, ahead of Australian tour dates.
The gently chugging pace and layered harmonies of ‘No Drama’ by Aotearoa/New Zealand band Hans Pucket positively shimmers with an incandescent glow. There are no doubt genetic connections to the melodic and literate Dunedin/Flying Nun sound and the fey delicacy of the C86 era and the Postcard Records music of bands like Orange Juice, but …
News: Psych royalty King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard announce phenomenal three album release schedule in October and unveil video for ‘Ice V’ ahead of extensive tour dates.
Never short of creativity or productivity, Australia’s King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have just announced the release of a phenomenal three albums for October on their own KGLW label – surely a reviewer’s greatest nightmare but a cornucopia of joy for fans. The first release will be ‘Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms And Lava’, …
News: Mallrat announces Australian tour, a cover of Mazzy Star’s ‘Fade Into You’ and unveils a new video for the dreamy anthem ‘To You’.
Last year’s debut album from Mallrat, ‘Butterfly Blue’ (reviewed by me here), is a brilliant collection of pure unadulterated pop: shimmering glowing tracks that emit rays of golden sunshine. The album showcased Mallrat’s Grace Shaw’s beautiful vocals and poetry. A stunning debut. Her voice has the range and velvet tones of Dusty Springfield: soft and yet …
Premiere: The Aerial Maps give us an exclusive look at their mesmerising video for the euphoric anthem ‘The Heart Isn’t Made For Earthquakes’, ahead of tour.
We are catatonic with excitement at being able to bring you an exclusive look at the mesmerising new video for The Aerial Maps‘ profoundly moving track ‘The Heart Isn’t Made for Earthquakes’. The track comes off the indie supergroup’s album ‘Intimate Hinterland’, named by Backseat Mafia last year in its global list of top 100 …
Gallery: Private Function At The Oxford Art Factory 3.09.2022
Private Function Brought Their B(r)and Of Insanity to the OAF
Track: Bec Sandridge Releases New Song ‘The Jetty’
Bec Sandridge’s new track, ‘The Jetty’ is a synth-heavy, 80s dance classic.
Track: Tove Lo Releases ‘2 Die 4’ Video Ahead Of Australia & NZ Shows
Tove Lo’s new video is ‘2 Die 4’!
Track: Hussy Hicks release second track, Capitulation, from upcoming EP along with surprise mobile gaming app
Independent Australian band, Hussy Hicks have shown resilience beyond measure in releasing their second single from their upcoming, 3 song EP. Released alongside the track is the Hussy Hicks new mobile gaming app, available on both Android and iOS. The Hussy Hicks app, not only features tour dates, special insights and band news, but three …