Backseat Downunder
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Premiere: We know and love them well – the magnificent Chavez Cartel are back with thumping new track ‘Unfamiliar Boy’ ahead of more new material.
We here at the frozen antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia are catatonic with excitement at being able to bring you the premiere of the new track from the irrepressible and obscenely talented Gold Coast band, Chavez Cartel, on their return from a series of overseas tours. Signed to one of UK’s coolest labels End of …
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News: Troye Sivan Heading Back to Australia
Troye Sivan is bringing his spectacular tour down under.
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News: Country Sensation Tyler Childers Sets Sights on Australia – Tour Dates Revealed
Tyler Childers Announces Highly-Anticipated Australian Tour
News: Icon Returns – Herbie Hancock will tour Australia & NZ in October
Herbie Hancock Brings His Iconic Sound Back to Australia and New Zealand
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Track: Aotearoa’s brilliant T.G.Shand unveils ‘Scenes’ of pure joy as she continue her upwards trajectory accompanied by a ground breaking digital visualiser.
T.G. Shand, the nom de plume for Ōtautahi/Christchurch resident Annemarie Duff, continues to stun with her brilliant output – transcendent dreamy pop with a shoegaze edge. Her new single ‘Scenes’ with a stunning accompanying visualiser continues her upward trajectory – a shimmering curtain of light emanating from the South Island of the land of the …
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Live Review & Gallery: The Angels Celebrate 50 Years Not Out at Factory Theatre – Gadigal/Sydney, 06.07.24
Saturday night, Gadigal/Sydney’s Factory Theatre witnessed Australia’s own crown jewel, The Angels, in their element and celebrating 50 years of rock excellence. For many of us, knowingly or not, our lives have been intertwined with The Angels and the monumental legacy they’ve bestowed upon Australia and the world. Some of us have even had them …
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News: Palm Tree Music Festival Returns to Australia in December
Get ready to party in paradise: Palm Tree Music Festival returns to Australia this December with the hottest acts and tropical vibes!
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News: Tasmanian post-punk duo, Mankind, release latest single, the deeply reflective ‘Home’
Enigmatic Tasmanian goth-rock/post-punk duo, Mankind, has unleashed their latest sonic creation – the brooding single ‘Home‘. With a sound characterized by sometimes-dark, yet melodic basslines and hypnotic drum beats, Mankind explores the profound human quest for identity and belonging in their newest release. ‘Home‘ serves as a poignant ode to the essence of humanity, delving …
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Live Gallery: Iniko at the Factory Theatre, Sydney 4.07.2024
Factory audience left in awe as Iniko delivered a transcendent performance