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Album Review: lutruwita’s Christopher Coleman returns solo with ‘Soft Knee Recordings’, a shimmering and deeply personal paean to life.
It seems like a lifetime ago that Christopher Coleman and The Great Escape released the magnificent ‘The Great Tasmanian Escape’ in February 2022 (reviewed here), which rose to the top of the pile in my favourite antipodean albums of 2022. In the intervening time, Christopher Coleman retreated to a shed in nipaluna/Hobart and wrote and …
Album Review: Kirin J Callinan’s Flamboyance, Vulnerability, and Innovation Displayed in Newly Released Album ‘If I Could Sing’ + Tour Dates
The much-anticipated album, ‘If I Could Sing‘, by the iconic Australian artist Kirin J Callinan, is officially out today. Crafted amidst the diverse landscapes of Sydney, Los Angeles, and a remote coastal batch in New Zealand during the isolating times of the pandemic, this release marks a deeply personal journey for Callinan. The collection of …
Track: Award-Winning Charm of Finches Enchants With Latest Release ‘Clean Cut’, Ahead of Upcoming Album + UK Tour Announcement
Hailing from Naarm/Melbourne, Charm of Finches, the dreamy folk-pop duo composed of talented sisters Mabel and Ivy Windred-Wornes, has once again captivated audiences with their newest single, ‘Clean Cut‘. This mesmerising track serves as the second preview of their eagerly awaited fourth album, ‘Marlinchen in the Snow‘, set for release on Friday, April 19, courtesy …
Track: Naarm/Melbourne shoegazers Keaper dazzle with the brilliance of ‘Alone’ on news of the release of their debut album ‘Waking Dream’ and self-curated music festival.
With a wash of guitars and a dreamy delivery, ‘Alone’, the new single from Naarm/Melbourne outfit Keaper, is a shimmering glowing track that provides evidence of this band’s songwriting prowess. The track is off their debut album ‘Waking Dream’ scheduled for 8 March. Singer Amaya says of the song: It’s about daring to be different …
Track: Aotearoa’s Lilly Carron is ‘Wild For Change’ – an ethereal and dreamy prelude to a new EP on the way.
We are inordinately proud to review the shimmering new track ‘Wild For Change’ from New Zealand artist Lilly Carron, whose voice has a diaphanous delicacy, ethereal and filled with a yearning passion. The track has a Lynchian air about it with its scything reverbed guitar riffs and the almost western Sergio Leone blush augmented by …
Track: Great Australian Bank provide a solid investment with their searing new single ‘In Your Eyes’, and live dates.
Great Australian Bank live up to the solid foundations promised by their name with a thumping great single ‘In Your Eyes’. The sound has a distinctly antipodean feel to it, born from the sticky carpeted pubs of the endless suburbs filed with passion and energy. A guitar attack that recalls The Church is thrown into …
Live Review and Gallery: Capturing the Ethereal – Unknown Mortal Orchestra on 35mm Film at the Sydney Opera House – Eora/Sydney, 30.01.24
On a magical Tuesday night, the hallowed halls of the Sydney Opera House resonated with the dreamy tunes of Unknown Mortal Orchestra (UMO). The Aotearoa/New Zealand-based psych-rockers delivered a spellbinding performance at the Concert Hall, marking their debut at this iconic venue. The sold-out show was a testament to the band’s allure, drawing fans from …
Premiere: We get an exclusive look at the video for the dreamy pop of new single ‘The Black Bull’ by Melbourne artist Sainthill ahead of new album ‘Dream Animal’
We are very honoured to bring you an exclusive look at the new video for the sweeping, beautiful new track ‘The Black Bull’ by Melbourne-based songwriter Sainthill (the moniker of Tom Larkey), ahead of the release tomorrow. ‘The Black Bull’ is a shimmering melancholy track with guitars that glitter and sparkle in the firmament like …
Premiere: Eora/Sydney’s 6-Piece Supergroup, Sir Archer, Releases Captivating New Single ‘Heed The Call’ + Tour Announcement!
Sir Archer, the renowned 6-piece supergroup hailing from Eora/Sydney, is making waves once again with their latest single, ‘Heed The Call‘. Backseat Mafia is excited to premiere this captivating blend of jazz-funk, skillfully produced by the band themselves, along with the assistance of Jackson Barclay – known for his work with artists such as Winterbourne, …
Premiere: Part Paladin unveils the eviscerating and bold track ‘Atlantis’: a genre-crossing sonic explosion.
We are very pleased to premiere the new single ‘Atlantis’ from instrumentalist/producer Part Paladin, a thrilling and exciting ride that positively roars and thunders at times. It is a multi-pronged attack – heavy metal drilling gives way to emotive heartfelt melodies, all propelled by Paladin’s extraordinary vocal range that moves from a whisper to a …