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Album Review: Isabel Pine – ‘Fables’: An absorbing sonic journey at one with the wilderness.

The quality and concentration of ambient/classical leaning releases these days means that musicians need to create something with a little extra substance to make more than just a ripple. Well…

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Track: Ukulele Death Squad Share ‘Cooee’ as Lead Single From Fourth EP

Ukulele Death Squad have released ‘Cooee’, the lead single from their forthcoming fourth EP Essentially My Life Is A Disaster, ahead of a 2026 international tour spanning Australia, Germany and the UK.

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Track: WHO SHOT SCOTT Revisits Teenage Fracture on New Single ‘BAD GIRLS’

WHO SHOT SCOTT has shared ‘BAD GIRLS’, a synth-rich new single that reflects on teenage alienation and shifting identity, alongside confirming his debut album HAIRY, due June 5.

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Album Review: Vona Vella’s new record – Carnival – shows a band growing into their true selves

Vona Vella are back with their second album - Carnival

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Track: ‘Behave’! Lutruwita/Tasmanian chanteuse extraordinaire Lasca Dry unveils explosive new track ahead of debut EP and live date.

We love a little drop of Lasca Dry here at the antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia, and she continues to produce the most delicious brand of infectious pop to tempt…

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Premiere: BB Sabina exclusively unveil haunting, shimmering new single ‘In between’ ahead of launch date.

Naarm/Melbourne shoegaze band BB Sabina came onto our radar last year with their single ‘Multitude’ (see our review here) and we are very honored to bring you an exclusive listen…

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News: London’s Birds Flying Backwards Shine On New Single ‘If I Ever Needed Someone’ Ahead Of Upcoming Debut Album

London-based six-piece Birds Flying Backwards have released ‘If I Ever Needed Someone’, the fourth and final single from their upcoming debut album Lovebirds, which is set to arrive on March 11th…

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Track: Alt-Rock Newcomer JaeXlynne Reworks ‘I’m Afraid of Americans’

Eighteen year old South African singer-songwriter JaeXlynne brings a sharp-edged intensity to her take on David Bowie’s ‘I’m Afraid of Americans’, pairing raw vocals with an early-2000s punk-pop charge that signals clear intent.

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News: Cradle of Filth and DevilDriver Confirm Australian Co-Headline Tour for July

Cradle of Filth and DevilDriver will bring their co-headline tour to Australia this July, delivering full headline sets that span decades of extreme and groove metal, following a widely noted North American run in 2023.

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bristol extreme fest announces a huge batch of bands for its 2026 edition.

Rotting Christ will headline the festival and will be shredding their way back to Bristol, UK for the first time in 22 years. Greek Black Metal legends Rotting Christ will…

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Album Review: Isabel Pine – ‘Fables’: An absorbing sonic journey at one with the wilderness.

Track: Ukulele Death Squad Share ‘Cooee’ as Lead Single From Fourth EP

Track: WHO SHOT SCOTT Revisits Teenage Fracture on New Single ‘BAD GIRLS’

Album Review: Vona Vella’s new record – Carnival – shows a band growing into their true selves

Track: ‘Behave’! Lutruwita/Tasmanian chanteuse extraordinaire Lasca Dry unveils explosive new track ahead of debut EP and live date.

Premiere: BB Sabina exclusively unveil haunting, shimmering new single ‘In between’ ahead of launch date.

News: London’s Birds Flying Backwards Shine On New Single ‘If I Ever Needed Someone’ Ahead Of Upcoming Debut Album

Track: Alt-Rock Newcomer JaeXlynne Reworks ‘I’m Afraid of Americans’

News: Cradle of Filth and DevilDriver Confirm Australian Co-Headline Tour for July

bristol extreme fest announces a huge batch of bands for its 2026 edition.