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

Arun Kendall November 29, 2023

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 ‘January Makes Me Sad’ ahead of news of an extensive 13 date US tour. ‘January Makes Me Sad’ has that signature Smyrk tone: a self …

Backseat Downunder Music News

News: Tropical F*ck Storm Announce East Coast Tour

Deb Pelser November 29, 2023

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

Backseat Downunder Music News

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

Deb Pelser November 29, 2023

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’.

Arun Kendall November 29, 2023

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 video for this shimmering track Immediately, Gaskin confronts the viewer with shocking epithets over the face of a young child that contrast with the gentle …

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

Andrew Fuller November 29, 2023

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 release of new EP, Fuzz Box Girl, a tasty book-end to their March debut, self-titled album. The EP, while obviously a vehicle for the title …

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