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Premiere: An atmospheric ambient/modern classical collaboration between Joachim Spieth and Andrew Thomas is launched with the shimmering single ‘Shine’
Joachim Spieth and Andrew Thomas are titans in the ambient/modern classical music scene and we are proud to premiere the single ‘Shine’ from their forthcoming collaboration ‘Nocturna’ on the German Affin label. Spieth is a German composer, DJ and producer, founder of the Affin label while Thomas is a New Zealand artist who has worked …
Premiere: Christopher Coleman & the Soft Knees Band emerge from the Tasmanian wilderness and unfurl the gorgeous and compassionate ‘Never Wanna Get Over This’ with news of an album on the way.
Christopher Coleman is the uncrowned poet laureate of Lutruwita/Tasmania and indeed the southern hemisphere with his heart rending lyricism delivered over the most ethereal instrumentation, and we are therefore absolutely honoured to premiere his new sonic jewel ‘Never Wanna Get Over This’. And to add to the joy, a new album with his band the …
Premiere: ‘Solid and Human’ – Maia Jelavic releases a yearning slow burning anthem that sparkles in the sunshine, with debut album and gigs on the way.
Maia Jelavic premiered her last single with us a few years back under the stage name Maia Marsh. She has made the decision to be true to herself and returned with another premiere under her birth name Maia Jelavic, and while the label might change, the imperial quality of her songwriting remains. We are therefore …
Premiere: SXY XMS exclusively debut their thrilling high octane single ‘You’ll Never Know’ ahead of EP and launch date.
It is always a privilege to premiere a debut single for a band and the pleasure is always doubled when it’s something as good as ‘You’ll Never Know’ from Sydney indie band SXY XMS (pronounced Sexy Christmas). The track jets off with a chunky shimmering guitar that could have been lifted from a Stones album, …
Premiere: Jamie James – Let The Praying Begin
Renowned guitarist, singer, and songwriter Jamie James, known for his work with Dennis Quaid & The Sharks, his longtime collaborations with the late Harry Dean Stanton, and as the frontman of the ‘80s rockabilly trio The Kingbees, is set to release his brand-new solo album, ‘Straight Up’ on March 14. Here at Backseat Mafia, we are pleased to premiere the …
Premiere: Espuma Share New Single “People With No Energy” – A Swirling, Psychedelic Journey
London-based six-piece Espuma are back with People With No Energy, a mesmerizing new single lifted from their upcoming EP Magic Valley, due later this year. Set for release on March 14th, 2025, the track bubbles with a winding psychedelic broth, full of sprawling percussion, stabbing keys, and airy guitar lines that shimmer with an almost …
Premiere: Kill Your Boyfriend & Neu Oscuro share new singles and announce split EP
Sister9 Recordings is pleased to announce the split EP from Kill Your Boyfriend and Neu Oscuro, scheduled for release 9 May. The split is the first the label have offered and it really is something special. BSM is delighted to bring you the premiere of two tracks from the EP, one from each band. You …
Premiere: See the new visuals for Ben Le Jeune’s ‘Je suis le président’
Ben Le Jeune, the enigmatic frontman of Creature Comforts, returns with his latest solo single, ‘Je suis le président’, set for release on March 7 via Missing Door. A raucous, no-holds-barred glam-punk stomper, the track is a thrilling blend of Iggy Pop’s raw energy, Bowie’s theatricality, and a nod to the foot-stomping bravado of T. …
Premiere: ‘I Wish I Was Wrong (As Usual)’ – Wilding unleashes another pure pop gem infected with gentle humour and a euro-disco thrum.
Wilding is a firm favourite here at the antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia and we are therefore bursting with pride at being able to premiere his exuberant new single ‘I Wish I Was Wrong (As Usual)’. Always heavily influenced by a particular kind of eighties new wave represented by the more quirky variety of wry …
Premiere: The magnificent The Finalists unveil the gorgeous and shimmering double A-side singles ‘Yogyakarta Southern Coast’ and ‘L.A. In The Night’
It’s been a long five years since Sydney supergroup The Finalists released their debut album ‘First’ (see my review here), and we are so very pleased to be able to premiere their new double A-side single with the tracks ‘Yogyakarta Southern Coast’ and ‘L.A. In The Night’. Released through the iconic Half A Cow Records, …