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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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Album Review: Fantuzzi – ‘An Open Heart’ : Re-issue of the Woodstock visionary’s absorbing seventies debut.

Following on from the exquisite folk-rock curio ‘Stargazer’ by Shelagh McDonald, DJ and selector Oz Adams’ Different Strokes For Different Folks label brings more crate diggers’ grail with ‘An Open…

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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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News: The High Kings bring folk tradition to Australia this September

The High Kings’ Step It Out World Tour begins this September, with shows already selling out in Melbourne and Perth.

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News: Fire Records announce release of Chris Bailey’s The Saints last recordings in the album ‘Long March Through The Jazz Age’, with anthemic lead single ‘Empires (Sometimes We Fall)’ unveiled.

Close to what would have been the late legendary Chris Bailey’s 69th birthday in November, Fire Records today announce the release of ‘Long March Through The Jazz Age’, essentially Chris…

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