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Premiere: Meanjin/Brisbane’s SGO positively ‘Glimmer’ in their new dream pop/shoegaze glory. Out through 4000 Records.
The band formerly known as Syrup Go On!, SGO, return more sparkling evidence of their musical prowess with their new single ‘Glimmer’, which we are very proud to premiere here today. Of course its release through the extraordinary 4000 Records is proof enough of quality, but SGO continue to shine with their brilliant shimmering wall …
Premiere: Micko and the Mellotronics Reveal new visuals to glorious new single Autosexual
We’ve long been admirers of Micko and the Mellotronics, and ahead of their second album La Vice Anglais, out on 17th November, we’re absolutely delighted to be able to premiere the bands new visuals and single, Autosexual right here on Backseat Mafia. Off the track, which features The Specials Horace Panter, Micko told us exclusively …
Premiere: Jet City Sports Club unveil effervescent video for their sublime single ‘My Everything’, with tour news as a bonus.
We are absolutely delighted to premiere the new video from Jet City Sports Club for their recent sublime single ‘My Everything’ (reviewed by us recently here). We have been increasingly impressed by this band’s delicious brand of anthemic dream pop, and this track is proof positive that something very special is happening here. ‘My Everything’ …
Premiere: The iridescent moonsea may be a little ‘Sensitive’ but her new single is an anthemic pop delight, carried on her celestial vocals.
We are very honoured to premiere today the new single ‘Sensitive’ from Naarm/Melbourne-based indie-pop artist moonsea (Cecilia Xu). Xu’s vocals are radiant – a gossamer presence that floats in the ether, tendrils of silk that weave their way through the delicate melodies and instrumentation. An underlying hint of wry pathos and self-deprecating humour burnishes the …
Premiere: Sid Seth hones his pop instincts further on irresistible new single ‘Sunday’
You should get to know New Yorker Sid Seth. He’s only got a handful of singles out, the most recent being March’s ‘Hopeless War’, but it feels like he’s really starting to hit his stride. There’s a little Bollywood and Indian classical influence in there, a little R&B, but what he hasn’t done yet is …
Video Premiere: James Spencer Releases Emotional Folk-Rock Single ‘Black Dog’
UK singer-songwriter James Spencer releases the visuals for his latest single, ‘Black Dog’, and we’re excited for the opportunity to premiere it! A poignant and uptempo folk-rock track that delves into the depths of depression and bipolar disorder. Known for his storytelling prowess, James Spencer’s music has always been a canvas for tales of life, …
Video Premiere: Bonneville Release Visuals For New Single ‘Undercover Woman’
Bonneville shares the hotly-anticipated video for the new single ‘of their latest single, ‘Undercover Woman’ and we’re super excited to be running the premiere! A tantalising glimpse into their upcoming album, Flying Machine, the track offers a unique blend of soul, jazz and funk on an infectious and rich sonic tapestry topped with Jamiroquai-esque vocals. …
Premiere: Joseph D’Agustino delivers the stunning ‘Dustine’, readies second album as Empty Country
As noted in the press materials for his new album, the concept of a Great American Rock Record may feel outdated in 2023, but that’s sure as hell not stopping Joseph D’Agustino. You might know him from Cymbals Eat Guitars. You should know him as Empty Country. Rescued from label hell in early 2020 as …
Premiere: Montreal’s Population II ready new album with the intense ‘Pourquoi qu’on dort pas’
There’s no language barrier with Montreal trio Population II, so don’t worry if you can’t speak French – the Francophones serve up enough intensity to get the meaning across. They’ve been building up toward the release of their new album Électrons libres du québec for a few months at this point, but its release is …
Premiere: Jamie Hutchings is a bit of a ‘Roustabout’ in his expansive and glorious new single ahead of album release and launch date.
We are very pleased to premiere the new single ‘Roustabout’ from living icon Jamie Hutchings (formerly of nineties indie legends Bluebottle Kiss and currently in noise merchants Infinity Broke) with news of a new solo album on the way. Hutchings for me is one of the main architects of what I label the Marrickville Sound – bands mostly …