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News: Brighton’s The Stanford Family Band Unveils Whimsical New Single ‘On My Holiday’ Ahead of Debut EP Release

Bringing more upbeat, retro vibes, The Stanford Family Band released their latest single, ‘On My Holiday’. The new single is a delightful preview of what’s to come from their upcoming…

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Live Review + Gallery: MONA FOMA festival – Mogwai, Kutcha Edwards & The Australian Art Orchestra and The Shruti Sessions MONA Lawns, 23.02.2024

An eclectic mix of artists played the Friday edition of The MONA Sessions, with headline act Mogwai being joined by indigenous star, Kutcha Edwards (accompanied by the Australian Art Orchestra)…

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Meet: We chat to Zia McCabe from The Dandy Warhols about sweeping things under the carpet, how the Dandies always get away scot-free and the new album and tour.

The Dandy Warhols have been together with much the same line up for a stunning 30 years and they are about to release their twelfth album ‘Rockmaker’, coinciding with a…

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News: ‘Doesn’t Matter’ – the magnificent HighSchool announce new EP ‘Accelerator!’ and release haunting atmospheric single ahead of tour.

The London-based Melbourne post punk duo HighSchool – much loved and admired here at Backseat Mafia – today announce the release of a new EP entitled ‘Accelerator’ – their second…

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Track: Standards – Big Bad

Los Angeles math-rock masters standards have shared their new track ‘Big Bad’, which is the second single off their upcoming 3rd studio album, ‘Fruit Galaxy’, due out on the 22nd of March. Guitarist Marcos Mena said, “Big…

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Track: Sister Envy Shine On The Psychedelic Builder ‘Mourning Sickness’

Welsh psychedelic rockers Sister Envy make their debut with the hypnotic new single ‘Mourning Sickness.’ Opening with a swelling synth that quickly sets the tone for the bright, picked guitar…

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Live Review: Joanne Shaw Taylor / Connor Selby – The Fire Station, Sunderland 21.02.2024

A remarkable venue played host to a remarkable guitar player tonight as Joanne Shaw Taylor brought her blues rocking band to The Fire Station in Sunderland. Connor Selby provided support…

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Track: Liverpool Risers The Garnetts Share New Single ‘Still Running’

Liverpool-based indie-pop up-and-comers The Garnetts return with their latest single ‘Still Running’. Having already sold out nights at prestigious Liverpool venues, including The Cavern (for BBC Introducing), O2 Academy, Grand…

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Live Review: Taylor Swift The Eras tour at the Accor Stadium, Sydney 25.02.2024

Terrific Taylor Touches Sydney Hearts

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Live Review plus Gallery: MONA FOMA Festival – Shonen Knife, Wednesday and Little Ugly Girls, MONA Lawns, 25.02.2024

The stunning run of shows at MONA FOMA continues with the Sunday line up of Michael Rother celebration of Neu!, Shonen Knife, Wednesday and Little Ugly Girls out on the…

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News: Brighton’s The Stanford Family Band Unveils Whimsical New Single ‘On My Holiday’ Ahead of Debut EP Release

Live Review + Gallery: MONA FOMA festival – Mogwai, Kutcha Edwards & The Australian Art Orchestra and The Shruti Sessions MONA Lawns, 23.02.2024

Meet: We chat to Zia McCabe from The Dandy Warhols about sweeping things under the carpet, how the Dandies always get away scot-free and the new album and tour.

News: ‘Doesn’t Matter’ – the magnificent HighSchool announce new EP ‘Accelerator!’ and release haunting atmospheric single ahead of tour.

Track: Standards – Big Bad

Track: Sister Envy Shine On The Psychedelic Builder ‘Mourning Sickness’

Live Review: Joanne Shaw Taylor / Connor Selby – The Fire Station, Sunderland 21.02.2024

Track: Liverpool Risers The Garnetts Share New Single ‘Still Running’

Live Review: Taylor Swift The Eras tour at the Accor Stadium, Sydney 25.02.2024

Live Review plus Gallery: MONA FOMA Festival – Shonen Knife, Wednesday and Little Ugly Girls, MONA Lawns, 25.02.2024