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Premiere: Soar through the sparkling ‘Universe’ with The Valery Trails, ahead of album release and launch date.

Threaded through with a delicious melancholy and guitars that sparkle like diamonds in the sun, we are honoured to premiere the new single from Meanjin/Brisbane band The Valery Trails. It’s…

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Premiere: The Maggie Pills’ Video for “Swords and Knives” lands ahead of album release

The Maggie Pills’ new video “Swords and Knives” captures love’s raw edge and inevitable loss, setting the tone for their second album.

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Album Review: Fantuzzi – ‘An Open Heart’ : Re-issue of the Woodstock visionary’s absorbing seventies debut.

Following on from the exquisite folk-rock curio ‘Stargazer’ by Shelagh McDonald, DJ and selector Oz Adams’ Different Strokes For Different Folks label brings more crate diggers’ grail with ‘An Open…

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News: bar italia announce new album Some Like It Hot

Over 160 live shows since 2023 have reshaped bar italia into a powerful five-piece on stage.

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Live Review: Smashing Pumpkins / White Lies / Rocket – Piece Hall, Halifax 12.08.2025

Words: Jim F / Pictures: Huw Williams It was a brilliant, almost life-affirming night in Halifax as The Smashing Pumpkins rolled into town to play to a sold-out Piece Hall…

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Track: ‘When Will We Lose Hope?’ Romanie seeks answers in a beautifully delivered track ahead of live dates.

We here at the antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia have avidly followed the burgeoning career of Belgian/Australian artist Romanie, and her new single ‘When Will We Lose Hope?’ further develops…

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EP Review: Radio Free Alice unveil their sonically iridescent third EP ‘Empty Words’ as they continue breaking records on their European and US tour

We have been closely following the rapid ascent of Radio Free Alice ever since premiering their video for ‘I (Gotta Fall In Love)’ back in 2023. This was followed by their signing to the…

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Premiere: The charismatic A. Swayze, resting his ghosts, exclusively unveils stunning debut solo single ‘A Prayer’.

A. Swayze & the Ghosts are undoubtedly one of the most underrated bands coming out of the antipodean music scene, while in my humble opinion being one of the most…

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Meet: James Lloyd Smith Talks About His Career So Far& The New Single ‘Favourite Colour’

Kent-based indie-folk songwriter James Lloyd Smith has released the radiant new single ‘Favourite Colour’. A shimmering track that blends the intimacy of indie-folk with the sweeping textures of baroque-pop, the track captures…

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News: The High Kings bring folk tradition to Australia this September

The High Kings’ Step It Out World Tour begins this September, with shows already selling out in Melbourne and Perth.

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Premiere: Soar through the sparkling ‘Universe’ with The Valery Trails, ahead of album release and launch date.

Premiere: The Maggie Pills’ Video for “Swords and Knives” lands ahead of album release

Album Review: Fantuzzi – ‘An Open Heart’ : Re-issue of the Woodstock visionary’s absorbing seventies debut.

News: bar italia announce new album Some Like It Hot

Live Review: Smashing Pumpkins / White Lies / Rocket – Piece Hall, Halifax 12.08.2025

Track: ‘When Will We Lose Hope?’ Romanie seeks answers in a beautifully delivered track ahead of live dates.

EP Review: Radio Free Alice unveil their sonically iridescent third EP ‘Empty Words’ as they continue breaking records on their European and US tour

Premiere: The charismatic A. Swayze, resting his ghosts, exclusively unveils stunning debut solo single ‘A Prayer’.

Meet: James Lloyd Smith Talks About His Career So Far& The New Single ‘Favourite Colour’

News: The High Kings bring folk tradition to Australia this September