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News: Jack Howard Delivers Debut ‘All Things That Came Before’

Having captured the attention of BBC Radio 1, Jack Howard now unveils his radiant debut EP, All Things That Came Before. This carefully curated collection of tracks is a poignant…

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Track: Lesser Jay Shines On Vibrant New Single ‘King Of Empathy’

Electronic-Pop solo artist Lesser Jay crafts infectous melodies over a luch electronic backdrop ont he new single ‘King of Empathy’. Known for infectious pop hooks and unexpected lyrical twists, Lesser…

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EP Review: Hobart’s Black Sea Carnys emit a dark magnificence as they unveil radiant gem in debut EP, Nistar

The Black Sea Carnys are Harry Wass (guitar), Tim Davies (vocals), Alex Thomsen (bass) and Ivan Johnston (drums). Together, they are a glorious mix of post-punk, darkwave and industrial rock…

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News: Indie-Pop Trio Isla Rico Shine On ‘Wavelength’

Manchester indie-alt-pop trio Isla Rico return with the vibrant, anthemic bedroom-pop fizzer ‘Wavelength’. Produced by the renowned Andy Gannon (Clean Bandit, Rudimental, Robbie Williams, BILK, Courteeners), the track showcases the…

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Album Review: Millie Manders and The Shutup – Wake Up, Shut Up, Work

This lady and this band aren’t one to fuss or mess about, and the first track, ‘Angry Side’, is just that. The vibrant, sharp vocals of Manders relay this confessional…

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Track: Eora/Sydney artist YAGKI reveals her stunning anthemic pop delight ‘Just A Ghost’.

One of our favourite antipodean artists here at the southern outpost of Backseat Mafia is the prodigious YAGKI, the nome de plume for Sarah Yagki, and she has just released…

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Live Review and Gallery: The Jesus and Mary Chain eviscerate The Enmore Theatre, Sydney, supported by Merryn Jeann, 01.08.2024

It’s been quite a week for seeing my favourite bands, with the magnificent Underground Lovers in Melbourne last Saturday and now on a Thursday night, the legendary Jesus and Mary…

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Track: Brooke Combe – Dancing At The Edge Of The World

Following her breakout in 2023, which saw her debut mixtape, Black Is The New Gold, shortlisted at the Scottish Album Of The Year Awards, Brooke Combe returns with her new…

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Track: Scruffy Bear – Pity Party

Scruffy Bear has returned with news of their forthcoming EP, ‘Good Intentions Of A Grumpy Sun,’ which is due for release on September 6th, 2024. The EP includes previous single, ‘Selfish Dreamer‘…

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Album Review: Dread FM – Who Killed The Vibe?

Genre-jumping rapper Dread FM has made a strong impression since bursting onto the scene, receiving early support from BBC Radio 6 Music and Radio X. Now, with the release of…

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News: Jack Howard Delivers Debut ‘All Things That Came Before’

Track: Lesser Jay Shines On Vibrant New Single ‘King Of Empathy’

EP Review: Hobart’s Black Sea Carnys emit a dark magnificence as they unveil radiant gem in debut EP, Nistar

News: Indie-Pop Trio Isla Rico Shine On ‘Wavelength’

Album Review: Millie Manders and The Shutup – Wake Up, Shut Up, Work

Track: Eora/Sydney artist YAGKI reveals her stunning anthemic pop delight ‘Just A Ghost’.

Live Review and Gallery: The Jesus and Mary Chain eviscerate The Enmore Theatre, Sydney, supported by Merryn Jeann, 01.08.2024

Track: Brooke Combe – Dancing At The Edge Of The World

Track: Scruffy Bear – Pity Party

Album Review: Dread FM – Who Killed The Vibe?