Music
Premiere: Hobart musician Ben Salter unveils new VR video for the luminescent track ‘bliss’ and we review his mesmerising new album ‘twenty-one words for happiness’.
We are very pleased to unveil the premiere of a new video by Hobart/nippaluna artist Ben Salter on the eve of the release of the last of a trilogy of recordings he has done as artist in residence at the Museum Of Old and New Art (MONA) – the largest privately funded collection of art …
Premiere: Brisbane icons Cloud Tangle and Fingerless release split single ‘Eve’/’Villanelle’ through 4000 Records in tribute to Season 4 of Killing Eve.
Ever the promoter of sonic innovation and taste maker extraordinaire, 4000 Records, has rounded up two of Brisbane’s most exciting artists (and perennial favorites here at the antipodean headquarters of Backseat Mafia), Cloud Tangle and Fingerless, for a limited edition split single. The inspiration for this momentous occasion couldn’t be cooler: the release of the …
Tracks: Holy Springs – E.A.T
South London trio Holy Springs, have shared a new track ‘E.A.T’. With a driving rhythm for a backbone and overdriven fuzz drenched guitars this shoe gaze track is a sumptuous treat from the band. Fitting in perfectly with their varied back catalogue which shows the breadth of talent from this trio. Check it out, here …
News: Pallbearer Announce ‘Sorrow And Extinction’ 10 Year Anniversary European Tour
Unique Arkansas progressive doom quartet, Pallbearer, will be travelling to Europe this summer to embark on a string of exceptional show dates, celebrating the 10th Anniversary of their seminal record ‘Sorrow & Extinction‘. At this handful of select shows, encompassing both festival and club shows, the band will perform the album in its entirety. Check out the live video of ‘Sorrow …
Exclusive: Nile Marr records version of ’Only Time Can Break Your Heart’ live in session for Backseat Mafia
Stepping out of the shadow of his famous father (and national treasure) Johnny, songwriter Nile Marr is the latest to join us for a Backseat Mafia Session with his acoustic performance of Only Time Can Break Your Heart. The Manchester-based performer’s latest single was recorded in the studio he built during lockdown in an abandoned …
Premiere: Michael Scott Dawson releases new visuals for the beautiful ambient soundscape of Campestral
Canadian sound artist and multi-instrumentalist Michael Scott Dawson is building towards the release of his new album Music For Listening, out April 8th via We Are Busy Bodies. from it, he’s releasing the second single taken from it, Campestral, and we’re delighted to be able to premiere it right here on Backseat Mafia today. Following …
Album Review: Luke Seymoup’s ‘Tales of Suburban Angst’ is an effervescent collection of power pop punk gems.
We met Luke Seymoup with the release of the single ‘Paint’ – a gloriously hyperactive piece of power pop – and he has now released the album ‘Tales of Suburban Angst’. Seymoup has continued with what he started out with: a collection of danceable, anthemic pop gems that glisten and sparkle with a self-deprecating sense …
Premiere: Brisbane’s A Country Practice unveils beautiful, emotive video for the poignant track ‘The Longest Drought’ and announce launch dates.
A Country Practice exemplify an archetypal antipodean sound: unabashed Australian accents mixed with a detailed eye for the minutiae of everyday life, bursting ripe with a poignancy and sense of place. We are very honoured to be able to premiere the exquisite video for the track ‘The Longest Drought’ from the band’s debut album ‘I …
News: King King announce July and October 2022 UK Tour
Hot off the heals from their successful February 2022 UK tour (read our live review here), King King are pleased to announce they will perform more concerts in the UK during July and October 2022. Dates include Lytham Lowther Pavilion (July 28), Holmfirth Picturedrome (July 29), Castleton Devil’s Arse Cave (July 30), Northampton Roadmender (October 16) and Southampton 1865 (October 20), and Liverpool Grand Central Hall (October 21). King …
Live Review: King King / Damn Truth – Leadmill, Sheffield 19.02.2022
I’m back at the Leadmill, my second time in seven days. A clear sign that Live music is definitely thriving in Sheffield and that I’ve spent far too much time at home with only my CD’s, Spotify and a bit of vinyl for company, musically speaking that is. I’ve missed this ! I’m really looking …