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Live Review & Gallery: SXSW Sydney, Young Henry’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus 181023

Tumbalong Park has been transformed into an incredible live music venue as part of the inaugural SXSW Sydney this week. The sun was out and so were music fans, all…

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Album Review : Justin Walter – ‘Destroyer’ : More exceptional electronic imagery from the EVI pioneer

It’s been six years since jazz trumpeter and electronic musician Justin Walter’s last album for Kranky, the ethereally wonder-filled ‘Unseen Forces’, and almost a decade since his label debut ‘Lullabies…

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News: Meanjin/Brisbane artist Rinse announces new EP ‘Sinker’ and asks ‘Does The World Even See Me?’ in shimmering new single, with live dates ahead.

Rinse – the nom de plume of the multi-talented Joe Agius is a firm favourite of ours here at Backseat Mafia’s antipodean outpost – his 2021 EP ‘Wherever I Am’…

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Track: A Swift Farewell return with another thumping emotive track ‘Like This (I Don’t Wanna Die)’

Following a rejuvenation and a welcome return with ‘Sorry’ earlier this year, Eora/Sydney band A Swift Farewell return to say hello with new track ‘Like This (I Don’t Wanna Die)’.…

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Track: New Zealand’s incomparable Office Dog are off the leash with new track and video ‘Gleam’ ahead of northern hemisphere release of debut album ‘Spiel’.

There is a lot of justified hype about the New Zealand band Office Dog, signed to the legendary Flying Nun label in the southern hemisphere and with genetic roots to that mecca…

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Track: Mortuary Drape – Rattle Breath

After the announcement of their new album ‘Black Mirror‘ set for release on the 3rd of November via Peaceville Records, Mortuary Drape have shared the video for the dark and…

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Premiere: Joseph Luca announces new EP and shares soulful lead single ‘Nowhere’

Since getting back on it after understandably hitting the skids in 2020 (who didn’t?), LA-based Joseph Luca‘s been honing his skills via the medium of quickfire single releases. He’s put…

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News: Opeth To Reissue ‘Damnation’ On Vinyl For 20th Anniversary

To mark the 20th anniversary of Opeth’s ground-breaking 2003 album ‘Damnation’, a special vinyl re-issue has been meticulously crafted to pay homage to a pivotal and trailblazing moment in the band’s illustrious…

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News: Women In Revolt! Underground Rebellion In British Music 1977-1985 – 14 Track Compilation Featuring Slits, The Raincoats, Chris & Cosey, Ludus, X-Ray Spex And More

Women in Revolt! (Underground Rebellion in British Music – 1977-1985) is a brand new 14-track compilation, set for release on Music For Nations on 3 November 2023 on neon yellow vinyl and digitally. The album,…

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News: Dream State announce new EP

DREAM STATE have announce their brand new EP ‘Still Dreaming‘ out on 26th January 2024. To celebrate the announcement the band have released the title track single and video for the EP ‘Still…

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Live Review & Gallery: SXSW Sydney, Young Henry’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus 181023

Album Review : Justin Walter – ‘Destroyer’ : More exceptional electronic imagery from the EVI pioneer

News: Meanjin/Brisbane artist Rinse announces new EP ‘Sinker’ and asks ‘Does The World Even See Me?’ in shimmering new single, with live dates ahead.

Track: A Swift Farewell return with another thumping emotive track ‘Like This (I Don’t Wanna Die)’

Track: New Zealand’s incomparable Office Dog are off the leash with new track and video ‘Gleam’ ahead of northern hemisphere release of debut album ‘Spiel’.

Track: Mortuary Drape – Rattle Breath

Premiere: Joseph Luca announces new EP and shares soulful lead single ‘Nowhere’

News: Opeth To Reissue ‘Damnation’ On Vinyl For 20th Anniversary

News: Women In Revolt! Underground Rebellion In British Music 1977-1985 – 14 Track Compilation Featuring Slits, The Raincoats, Chris & Cosey, Ludus, X-Ray Spex And More

News: Dream State announce new EP