Backseat Downunder
News: Dandy Warhols Announce Australian & New Zealand Tour April 2024
The Dandy Warhols have announced a tour of Australia in 2024
News: The Kid Laroi Announces Stadium Tour of Australia
The Kid Laroi Announces Stadium Tour of Australia
News: The legendary Kid Congo Powers brings his Pink Monkey Birds to the southern hemisphere for a grand tour, to coincide with new album release.
Kid Congo and the Pink Monkey Birds are one of the greatest treats to see live and it is therefore great news that they will be touring Australia in April 2024, when their fifth album will also be released. Kid Congo Powers is, quite simply put, a legend – playing with The Gun Club, The …
News: Morcheeba Announce 2024 Australian Tour
Iconic trip-hop band Morcheeba will captivate Australian fans with a highly-anticipated tour, bringing their signature blend of chillout and electronic rhythms to Australia in 2024.
Track: ‘Birthday Song ft C.J. Stranger’, gifted to us from Perth artist Skyuka, is a dappled delight.
Skyuka has highly impressed us with two singles ‘Micheal Cera’ and Houseplants’ this year that put on display her songwriting craft, effervescent pop mixed with a wry sense of humour and playfulness. She has now released the single ‘Birthday Song’ and sung as a gentle reflective duo with Darug/Blue Mountains musician C.J Stranger (the work …
Premiere: The Summertimes unveil their paean to Sydney in the glittering single ‘My Beautiful Girl Harbour’.
We are very honoured to bring you an exclusive look at the video for the third single from The Summertimes‘ radiant self-titled album (recently reviewed by me here). ‘My Beautiful Girl Harbour’ is a soaring, shimmering track – surfing like a dolphin on the wake from a Sydney Harbour ferry, coasting on a bed of …
News: Sleater-Kinney release new single ‘Say It Like You Mean It’
Sleater-Kinney’s newest single, ‘Say It Like You Mean It’ delivers a potent mix of raw energy and sharp-witted lyrics, showcasing their signature punk-infused indie rock style.
Track: Australia’s Pop Sensation Fergus James Releases Coming-Of-Age Anthem ‘Let It Go’
Australian pop sensation and heart-throb Fergus James has once again enraptured audiences with his latest single, ‘Let It Go‘. Released earlier this week, the track is a tender ode to youthful romance, painting a vivid picture of coming-of-age crushes with an irresistible pop charm. Co-written with Jordie Ireland and Louis Schoorl, the song effortlessly combines …
Live Review plus Gallery: The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Odeon Theatre, Hobart, 11.11.23.
The Brian Jonestown Massacre hit Australia for their opening show at the Odeon Theatre in Hobart, Tasmania – the first visit since 2018. Now, any cheap tabloid publication would make the review all about a certain on-stage bust up between founding members, leading to the departure of one of them three quarters of the way …
Live Review and Gallery: Sunk Loto’s ‘Between Birth and Death’ 20th Anniversary Tour – A Metal Spectacle at Metro Theatre, Eora/Sydney 10.11.23
In the heart of Sydney, the iconic Metro Theatre transformed into a haven for hard rock and metal enthusiasts on Friday night as Sunk Loto, the Australian metal legends, took the stage. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation, and in a sea of black band tees, the crowd eagerly awaited the sonic onslaught that awaited …