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Premiere: It’s an ‘Earthquake’, but rest assured – Hobsons Bay Coast Guard come to the rescue with an effervescent bounce and a launch date.
We are honoured to premiere the new single ‘Earthquake’ from Naarm/Melbourne surf punk exponents Hobsons Bay Coast Guard. Try keep your feet still for this one: it’s a gravity-defying blast of hyperactive fun. Guitars tumble out of the speakers with an abandon as the hyperactive beat propels the track and a harmonised chorus sparkles over …
Premiere: Big Heavy Stuff exclusively reveal limited edition split single ‘Birthday’/’Hibernate ’97’ package ahead of re-issue of classic debut EP ‘Covered in Bruises’.
We are very honoured to bring you an exclusive early listen to a limited edition split single package including ‘Birthday’ and ‘Hibernate’ from iconic nineties band Big Heavy Stuff, off the reissue of the band’s classic third EP ‘Covered in Bruises’ due out soon. Remixed and mastered by the legendary producer Wayne Connolly and released …
Premiere: Naarm electronic shoegazers Double Happiness gives us an exclusive listen to their thrilling debut album ‘Derealisation’ – a deliciously dark gothic delight.
Not to be confused with Brisbane surfgaze band The Double Happiness, Double Happiness is the work of Naarm/Melbourne based multi-instrumentalist Sam Jemsek and we are ever so pleased to be able to premiere the debut album ‘Derealisation’. ‘Derealisation’ is a dark gothic delight that hums over a throbbing electronica that courses through its sonic veins. …
Premiere: Folk-Pop Powerhouse Sofia Gale Unveils her new track ‘Playing The Game’
Rising Perth Star Sofia Gale Unleashes Coming-of-Age Folk Banger in Backseat Mafia Exclusive
Premiere: ABRAM – Distressed Angel Ensemble
After we interviewed Gary Abram last month, we have the great pleasure of premiering the video for his debut track, ‘Distressed Angel Ensemble’. This gorgeous duet features two beautiful opposing voices over gentle, flowing music that echoes the lyrical content. Becoming almost spiritual as the track builds to a captivating cadence. ‘Distressed Angel Ensemble’ is …
Premiere: The irrepressible Bryan Estepa exclusively unveils the pure pop/soul glitter of double A-side singles ‘Version Of Me’ and ‘Smile Away’.
Bryan Estepa has an ear for the sweetest sounding pop melodies that glitter like the stars in the firmament, and we are honoured to give you an exclusive listen to his new double A-side singles ‘Version Of Me’ and ‘Smile Away’. Estepa’s extraordinary ear for the light-as-air melodies and sweet refrains are at the fore …
Premiere: There’s a sparkling sound as Party Crashers enter the room with the glimmering track ‘Stoked With Your Diagnosis’ ahead of debut album.
I keep harping on about the wave of brilliant bands that, after successful (or not so successful) musical careers in the eighties and nineties, are reforming or forming new iterations that still have a spark of creativity and excitement. We here at Backseat Mafia are honoured to premiere another single from this example of what …
PREMIERE: US3R’s Presents A Synthwave Rush You Can’t Escape in ‘Dopamine’
Seattle-based electronic artist US3R (pronounced “User”) plunges headfirst into the depths of desire and dependency with his latest single, ‘Dopamine.’ As the title track from his forthcoming album DOPAM1NE, this electrifying release seamlessly fuses pulsating synthwave, hypnotic beats, and a sharp pop instinct—delivering an intoxicating glimpse into his ever-evolving sonic landscape. US3R has carved out a …
Premiere: Clara Joy Unveils Poignant New Video for “Breakdown”
NYC-based artist Clara Joy introduces Breakdown, the first single from her forthcoming debut album, What We Have Now, out May 23rd via Shimmy-Disc. Accompanied by a striking new video, Breakdown is a deeply affecting piece—both musically and thematically—capturing a sense of longing, reflection, and unease. Led by delicate acoustic guitar, the song immediately draws listeners …
Premiere: Lookers release Dreamy New Video for the shimmering “Alone”
Providence indie outfit Lookers unveil their new single and video, Alone, today—a beautiful slab of laid-back, shoegaze-inflected indie rock. Marked by delicately picked guitars and a chorus that immediately lingers, Alone never quite lets off the leash, yet it brims with a loungey swagger and quiet intensity. Following the gritty, synth-driven Bury You Under, today’s …