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Premiere: We bring you an exclusive look at the distinctive video for Snakehead’s song ‘Top of the Pops’, ahead of album release.
We are very honoured to give you an exclusive early look at the exciting new video for the track ‘Top of the Pops’ from the band Snakeheads, as their one and only album release ‘Belconnen Highs’ is scheduled for release on 29 August. There is an element of poignancy attached to this album. Snakeheads have …
Say Psych: Video Premiere: The Stargazer Lillies – Perfect World
The Stargazer Lillies are are Kim Field and John Cep, romantic partners and founding members of the electronic influenced group, Soundpool. BSM is honoured to bring you the video premiere of their new single, ‘Perfect World’. Known for their blend of shoegaze, dream pop, psychedelia and most notably their unique blend of shoegaze and disco. …
Premiere: Nipaluna/Hobart’s The Native Cats exclusively reveal poignant and charming video for the track ‘Aces Low’, off their 7″ double single ‘Aces Low’/’ Lose Count’, ahead of live dates.
The Native Cats are a duo who have a built up a strong reputation in the indie scene in Australia for their visceral, innovative post punk music and do-it-yourself style through their label Rough Skies. Based in Nipaluna/Hobart, they have just released a double sided 7″ single with the tracks ‘Aces Low’ and ‘Lose Count’ …
Premiere: Italy’s God in a Black Suit exclusively unveil the luscious and enigmatic video for their thrilling track ‘To Forget’
We are very proud to premiere the new video for the track ‘To Forget’ from the über cool Italian band God in a Black Suit (GIABS). GIABS are an essential element of that massive wave of psych, new wave and shoegaze bands that flourish in Italy and that have been enthusiastically and proudly covered by …
Premiere: Steve Lane returns with a dreamy single ‘A Song You Can’t Write No More’ ahead of new album ‘Where The Rivers Meet’ being released later in the year.
It was way back in 2022 that we were mightily impressed by the single ‘Don’t Forget To Breathe’ from central Victorian Steve Lane, and we are very honoured to premiere his new single ‘A Song You Can’t Write No More’. Coasting on crisp jangling guitars and heavenly melodies, this song has delicate layers of harmonies and …
Premiere: California’s Matthew Nowhere exclusively unveils the psychedelic video for ‘Ruby Shards’ off his epic debut album ‘Crystal Heights’.
We are inordinately honoured to bring you a first look at the new video for Matthew Nowhere‘s track ‘Ruby Shards’, off the sublime debut album ‘Crystal Heights’ (reviewed by me here). Noting the effervescence of the track ‘Ruby Shards’, I wrote in my review that it was a track that shakes you from a reverie …
Premiere: My Chérie explores solitude and connection on reflective new single ‘Life is’
Adelaide-based artist My Chérie returns today with Life is, a new single shaped by the contours of distance, transience, and observation. Premiering on Backseat Mafia, the track is rooted in a formative three-month solo journey across Europe—written during a 30-hour flight home, as the experience was still settling into memory. Far from a typical travelogue, …
Premiere: Meanjin/Brisbane’s Shugorei team up with Shêm Allen and Karin Schaupp to release the shimmering single ‘The Charm’ ahead of new album.
Shugorei‘s stunning live performance at the birthday bash of their esteemed label 4000 Records way back in 2021 first brought the experimental duo to my attention, and Backseat Mafia premiered their single ‘Meet The Sun’ back in 2023. They have now released the utterly enchanting single ‘The Charm’, in collaboration with vocalist Shêm Allen and guitarist Karin Schaupp which …
Premiere: Debut single ‘Strange Incantations’ from indie supergroup Fabulous Dreams hypnotises and enchants with its louche delivery.
We are very honoured to bring you a premiere of the debut song ‘Strange Incantations’ from the new indie supergroup Fabulous Dreams, comprising of pillars of the indie scene in Australia, Lauren Crew (Imperial Broads), Nick Kennedy (The Electorate, Big Heavy Stuff Knievel and nearly every reputable indie band in Australia) and Liam Judson (Belles …
Premiere: ‘Everything Is Temporary’ – but class is permanent as The Valery Trails prove their resilience with their eternal jangly pop sensibilities ahead of new album.
We are very proud to premiere the new single ‘Everything Is Temporary’ from The Valery Trails: a soaring jangly slice of power pop heaven that sets the heart beating with its euphoric delivery. It’s their first release since 2022’s ‘The Sky Is Blue’ (reviewed by me here) and absence certainly makes the heart grow fonder …