Backseat Mafia

News: BABYMETAL and BLOODYWOOD Unite for 2026 Australian Arena Tour

Japanese trailblazers BABYMETAL and Indian heavyweights BLOODYWOOD will join forces for a national Australian arena tour in March 2026 — a cross-continental showcase of two bands redefining modern metal.

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News: Bluesfest Byron Bay release first artist announcement for 2026 festival – and it is a cracker

After what has seemed an eternity, Bluesfest Byron Bay has finally quelled fans anxieties by publicizing their first artist announcement for next years event. Leading the announcement are the pioneering…

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Album Review: Sessa –‘Pequena Vertigem de Amor’: Uncanny magic and lush funkiness from the rising São Paulo songsmith.

Sergio Sayeg (aka Sessa) is an artist who travels through distances and circumstances with his music. Coming from São Paulo his first pull was towards the psychedelic pop-toned Tropicalia mash-up…

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News: Dom Quincey Returns With ‘It’s Not The End…’

After more than a year away from the spotlight, Dom Quincey makes a poignant return with his latest single, ‘It’s Not The End…’, an alternative indie guitar-pop ballad tinged with folk…

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News: Mat Hook Returns with Solo Single ‘This Feeling’

Following his time in cult-Sheffield band Kartica, who disbanded in 2014, Mat Hook is back with his latest solo single, ‘This Feeling’. Having made his debut with the backing of…

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News: Janiq Ignites Shares New Single ‘Cobra’

Making a name for herself with her fourth release of the year, Janiq is back with her latest single ‘Cobra’, a pop-tinged belter that’s crafted for a hot, sweaty club…

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News: Sir Winston Ignites A Sonic Uprising with New Album ‘Protect the Future’

New York-based Australian artist Sir Winston has unleashed Protect the Future, a blistering new album that captures the chaos, urgency, and defiance of our times. With hard-hitting beats, soaring guitar solos,…

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News: Sydney’s exciting new band Kate Moth sign to Wayne Connolly’s Scenic Drive label and we review their new single ‘Overnight Sensation’

We are ever so honoured to review the new single ‘Overnight Sensation’ from Sydney band Kate Moth, whose inherent worth can be gleaned form the fact that they have signed…

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News: Crowded House to Headline Bondi Beach’s First Major Concert in a Decade

Crowded House and Thelma Plum will headline the inaugural Golden Hour at Bondi Beach in February 2026, marking the city’s first major beach concert in more than a decade — a sunset celebration of music, community, and place.

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