News: Lagwagon bring HOSS back to Australia & NZ for 30th anniversary tour
Lagwagon will mark the 30th anniversary of HOSS with a run of shows across Australia and New Zealand in 2026.
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Track: The Golden Gaytimes indulge in a little lascivious ‘Cherries and Cheese’ ahead of new album and tour dates.
The Golden Gaytimes are back to spread a little glam and bacchanalian excess in their anthemic new single ‘Cherries and Cheese’. It’s a track soaked in excess and opulence, dramatic…
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News: Jim White (Dirty Three) announces solo album and leads with the atmospheric title track ‘Inner Day’, with Australian and US dates ahead with Ed Kuepper
The premiere Australian percussionist and living icon Jim White – the power house engine behind the skins in Dirty Three, has announced the release of his second ever solo album…
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Premiere: Nick Batterham (The Earthmen, Cordrazine) unveils video for the atmospheric instrumental track ‘First Snow’ ahead of launch gig and album.
Nick Batterham is known for his work in iconic indie bands The Earthmen and Cordrazine, but he is putting on display his musically diverse skills through his forthcoming instrumental album…
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Premiere: Soar through the sparkling ‘Universe’ with The Valery Trails, ahead of album release and launch date.
Threaded through with a delicious melancholy and guitars that sparkle like diamonds in the sun, we are honoured to premiere the new single from Meanjin/Brisbane band The Valery Trails. It’s…
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Premiere: The Maggie Pills’ Video for “Swords and Knives” lands ahead of album release
The Maggie Pills’ new video “Swords and Knives” captures love’s raw edge and inevitable loss, setting the tone for their second album.
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News: bar italia announce new album Some Like It Hot
Over 160 live shows since 2023 have reshaped bar italia into a powerful five-piece on stage.
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Track: ‘When Will We Lose Hope?’ Romanie seeks answers in a beautifully delivered track ahead of live dates.
We here at the antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia have avidly followed the burgeoning career of Belgian/Australian artist Romanie, and her new single ‘When Will We Lose Hope?’ further develops…
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EP Review: Radio Free Alice unveil their sonically iridescent third EP ‘Empty Words’ as they continue breaking records on their European and US tour
We have been closely following the rapid ascent of Radio Free Alice ever since premiering their video for ‘I (Gotta Fall In Love)’ back in 2023. This was followed by their signing to the…
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Premiere: The charismatic A. Swayze, resting his ghosts, exclusively unveils stunning debut solo single ‘A Prayer’.
A. Swayze & the Ghosts are undoubtedly one of the most underrated bands coming out of the antipodean music scene, while in my humble opinion being one of the most…
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