Backseat Downunder
News: Indie rock stalwarts Jebediah mark a welcome return with new album ‘OIKS’ slated for April and the anthemic single ‘Motivation’.
Bursting out of Perth, Western Australia in 1994, Jedediah last released an album way back in 2011 after a career that saw them reach great heights with a series of lauded albums and live shows. While member Kevin Mitchell has released material under the name Bob Evans, the band has only recently re-emerged with a …
Track: Jazzy Dale Reclaims Her Essence in the Glowing Melodies of ‘My Romeo’
Eora/Sydney sweetheart Jazzy Dale unveils her first single of the year, painted in vibrancy and whimsical melodies that sweep into a world where creativity and playfulness effortlessly intertwine. Jazzy Dale’s voice glows against the lingering melody, exalting an essence of individuality and self-expression through a landscape of catchy hooks and spirited rhythm. Both restrained and …
News: The iconic Mick Harvey (The Birthday Party, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds) announces new solo album ‘Five Ways to Say Goodbye’ with delicious single ‘When We Were Beautiful & Young’ as an early taste.
Mick Harvey, founding member of seminal and legendary bands, The Birthday Party and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, has made a profound and lasting contribution to indie music. His ability to write and co-write some of the classic songs of these bands have only been matched by his cool and collective demeanour – a …
Track: Dreaming of a ‘Sunny Morning’, Jet City Sports Club release another shimmering slice of incandescent pop ahead of EP release.
Long time favourites here at the antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia, Jet City Sports Club craft the most bittersweet and shimmering pop songs around, and their new track ‘Sunny Morning’ continues their upward trajectory. As sparkling as the title is, there is a melancholy tremble to the vocals that sing of a deep yearning and …
Premiere: There’s nothing dull about Fleeting Persuasion’s thunderous noise-drenched track ‘Faded’ as new album and launch dates are announced.
We are very honoured to premiere the new single ‘Faded’ from Sydney shoegaze noiseniks Fleeting Persuasion, a track which rumbles and prowls like a caged, enraged predator while the sweet vocals bubble underneath the maelstrom. The slightly discordant guitars and fuzzy thumping bass create a visceral blast of noise that eviscerates the soul, while the …
News: The Kooks are returning to Australia
Prepare for a whirlwind of melodies as the Kooks make their way across Australia
Album Review: Juno Point’s debut ‘Lost Along A River’ is an exquisite and serene journey through melancholic worlds
In Juno Point‘s debut album, ‘Lost Along A River,’ listeners are invited to embark on a tranquil voyage through ethereal soundscapes and introspective lyricism. Much like its title suggests, the album meanders gently, mirroring the ebb and flow of a river, as it navigates themes of loss, longing, and the search for solace. The origins …
News: The ever urbane Dave Graney and Clare Moore announce new album ‘(strangely) (emotional)’ and warn about ‘Creative Creep’ in their stylish new single.
Surely the coolest couple in the antipodean music scene, Dave Graney and Clare Moore have announced their new album ‘(strangely)(emotional)’ due out on 12 April, and as a statement of intent have released today the new single ‘Creative Creep’. Last year saw a triumphant Dave Graney and the Coral Snakes tour Australia celebrating the 30th …
Live Gallery: Blondshell at the Oxford Art Factory, Sydney 11.02.2024
Where Laneway Festival offered glimpses, Blondshell’s headline show unveils the whole panorama of her talent, an unguarded display of vulnerability and power.
Live Gallery: The Darkness at the Hordern Pavilion, Sydney 10.02.2023
The Darkness’ gig is a flamboyant reminder that the only thing tighter than their pants is their music, especially when revisiting ‘Permission to Land.’