Live Gallery: The Night Packers at the Botany View Hotel, Sydney 23.12.2023
The Night Packers are an electrifying fusion of new wave cool, post-punk introspection, and indie rock authenticity.
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Live Gallery: WAAX at the Crowbar Sydney, 22.12.2023
Marie DeVita reigns as a tempestuous priestess of punk, unleashing raw, unvarnished anthems to an adoring crowd.
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Track: Melbourne’s chanteuse extraordinaire Mathilde Anne invites you to ‘Break’ her in another thrilling single, with band Des Cortez, ahead of tour.
We had our socks knocked off when we heard the single ‘Way Up There’ from Mathilde Anne way back in July, and she has followed up with another brilliant tune…
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News: South African Rapper Sampaule Is Working On New Material
South African rapper SAMPAULE weaves the vibrant tapestry of his roots into every beat, creating a rhythm that resonates.
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News: Romy Releases New Video ‘She’s On My Mind’
Romy's new video for 'She's on My Mind' dazzles with its vibrant visuals and fun vibe
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Feature: Backseat Downunder’s 50 Favourite Antipodean Albums and EPs of 2023
In many end of year ‘best’ albums of 2023, there has been a distinct absence of independent antipodean bands – an astounding omission given the depth of quality exhibited by…
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Album Review: Mako Bron is ‘Halfway Home’ and it is a shimmering enigmatic journey filled with soaring anthems and an air of wistfulness.
The mysterious and criminally underappreciated Mako Bron is the moniker of one Chris Brookman whose work we have followed assiduously now for years – his EP ‘Cloudbites’ made our list of…
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Live Review and Gallery: Pop Filter Beautifully Launches Latest Album ‘CONO’ at PBC – 15.12.23, Gadigal/Sydney
On the eve of Friday night, the cozy confines of Petersham Bowling Club’s intimate downstairs room were charged with eager anticipation as Pop Filter, hailing from Naarm/Melbourne, took centre stage…
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Live Gallery: Pigs x 7 at the Metro Theatre, Sydney 15.12.2023
Pigs x 7 unleash a thunderous blend of psychedelic rock and heavy metal
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Track: Olivia Mae’s ‘Cruel Thing’ Promises Pop Perfection Ahead of Upcoming EP ‘FIGJAM’
Making a striking entrance into the music scene with undeniable flair and a captivating pop vibe, Naarm/Melbourne-based artist Olivia Mae has unveiled the first track from her upcoming EP, ‘Cruel…
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