Not Forgotten – Backseat Mafia

News: Rob Hirst Tribute 03.09.1955 – 20.01.2026

Australian music fans, and indeed, the world over are mourning the tragic loss of Rob Hirst, the musician best known as the powerhouse drummer of iconic Australian rock band, Midnight…

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News: Thrice Return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026 for Horizons/West Tour

Thrice will return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026 to perform their new album Horizons/West live for the first time. With a setlist spanning over two decades, the band continue to evolve while holding fast to the conviction and connection that have defined them since the late ’90s.

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News: Apropos the Death of Marianne Faithfull, Fascism, Apartheid, the Manics and Music

Faithfull’s death sparks reflections on how apartheid South Africa’s battle with music censorship mirrors today’s ongoing struggles with authority and repression.

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Live Review & Gallery: The Victims w/ Chimers and Hellebores, Crowbar Sydney 021223

Before he became a Hoodoo Guru, Dave Faulkner founded seminal Perth punk outfit, The Victims back in 1977 in his hometown of Perth. After over 40 years of on again…

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News: Tragic Death of Angie Oeh South African Mumble Rapper

Angie Oeh the fragile beauty of a fleeting moment.

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Track: Allah-Las release new track ‘Sky Club’ ahead of new album and UK dates

We’ve long been fans of Los Angeles indie / surf / folk outfit Allah-Las and we’re equally excited that there’s a new album, Zuma 85, out on October 13th. They’ve…

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Live Review: The Beasts w/ Chimers, The Factory Marrickville, 110823

The Beasts, the latest iteration of legendary Beasts of Bourbon smashed it at The Factory Marrickville last weekend. Ably supported by last minute Chimers (Wollongong) after Penny Ikinger had phoned…

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Live Gallery: Rose Tattoo w/ The Choirboys, Woodport Inn Erina 100223

Legendary Australian rock icons Rose Tattoo performed a blistering set supported by the energetic Choirboys back in February and I was lucky to be there to capture it all. Frontman…

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Live Review: UB40 featuring Ali Campbell kick off Australian tour at City Hall, Hobart

Hosted by The Hour Group and Vandemonium Touring, reggae royalty, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, kicked off their Australian tour on Friday night with a gig in Australia’s southernmost capital city,…

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Not Forgotten: Gong – Camembert Electrique

Released in 1971 on French label BYG Actuel, Gong’s second album resurfaced on Virgin Records in 1974 at the special price of 59p, by which time the teapot was in…

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