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Track: Melanie Baker – All My Plants Have Died

Newcastle-based indie riserMelanie Baker shares pulsating new effort ‘All My Plants Have Died’, via Du Blonde’s cult indie label Daemon T.V. Speaking ahead of her single release, Baker explained: “The…

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Meet: Indie Grunge Queen Melanie Baker

Newcastle-based indie riser Melanie Baker began her career playing folk tunes at open mic nights in her home town of The Lake District. A deeply shy teenager wracked with anxiety,…

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EP Review: Lords Of Ruin – Coda Revival

Following the recent pandemic, Lords Of Ruin returned with their mesmerising debut EP, ‘Ruin Within’, which landed last year, enabling the band to play larger festivals and a series of support shows.…

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Live Review: The Twang / Chappaqua Wrestling – The Leadmill, Sheffield 24.11.2023

Friday night and The Leadmill came alive as The Twang, accompanied by stellar support band Chappaqua Wrestling, took to the stage for a night of unforgettable music. The atmosphere was…

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Live Review: Michael Schenker Group / Night Demon – O2 Ritz, Manchester 28.11.2023

With a whopping fifty years under his belt, Michael Schenker was embarking on his latest tour in order to celebrate the feat, and with it, he had brought his trusted…

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Track: ‘January Makes Me Sad’ – Anna Smyrk unveils reflective new single and US tour news

Following up from her EP ‘Cortisol and Blue Light’ earlier this year (read my review here), long time favourite here at Backseat Mafia, Melbourne artist Anna Smyrk, has unveiled her new single…

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News: Tropical F*ck Storm Announce East Coast Tour

Tropical Fuck Storm, with their cacophonous, unbridled art-punk energy, are set to storm the East Coast of Australia in 2024

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News: The Damned Featuring their Classic Line Up To Tour Australia in 2024

The classic lineup of The Damned is set to bring their iconic punk rock energy to Australia in 2024

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Premiere: We get an exclusive look at the stunning new video for Samuel Gaskin’s evocative single ‘PRESSŪRE’.

Earlier this month we reviewed the beautiful new single ‘PRESSŪRE’ from Melbourne based queer Māori musician Samuel Gaskin, and we are honoured to bring you a first look at the stunning…

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News: Melbourne’s masters of fuzz, The Silversound are back with exciting new EP

Melbourne psychedelic supergroup, The Silversound, have re-convened after a short break, re-set their effects pedals, turned the fuzz up to 11, and added to their 2023 recorded haul with the…

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Track: Melanie Baker – All My Plants Have Died

Meet: Indie Grunge Queen Melanie Baker

EP Review: Lords Of Ruin – Coda Revival

Live Review: The Twang / Chappaqua Wrestling – The Leadmill, Sheffield 24.11.2023

Live Review: Michael Schenker Group / Night Demon – O2 Ritz, Manchester 28.11.2023

Track: ‘January Makes Me Sad’ – Anna Smyrk unveils reflective new single and US tour news

News: Tropical F*ck Storm Announce East Coast Tour

News: The Damned Featuring their Classic Line Up To Tour Australia in 2024

Premiere: We get an exclusive look at the stunning new video for Samuel Gaskin’s evocative single ‘PRESSŪRE’.

News: Melbourne’s masters of fuzz, The Silversound are back with exciting new EP