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News: Perth’s sparkling Rinehearts jangle their way into our hearts with ‘Could You Would You’ as new album and tour is announced.

The shimmering, jangling guitars and harmonies of Perth band Rinehearts seemingly captures the brilliant bright Western Australian sunshine in their sound, and temper it with just a shake of yearning…

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Live Review and Gallery: Dave Graney and the Coral Snakes, The Franklin Palais, Franklin 13.08.23

That last time I saw Dave Graney live, performing as the Dave Graney Show, was supporting Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds at the Brixton Academy way back in 2001.…

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Live Review + Galleries: Magic Dirt with River of Snakes at The Republic Bar, Hobart 05.08.2023

Australian rock royalty, Magic Dirt came to Hobart as part of their 25th anniversary tour of second album, Young & Full Of The Devil. The Republic Bar was the host,…

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Track: The legendary GANGgajang release new single ‘Speak To Me, featuring Jack Thompson and William Barton’ to support the YES campaign for Australia’s Voice referendum.

The legendary Australian band GANGgajang have lent their esteemed support to the current push for a First Nations Voice to Parliament, subject to a national referendum later this year in…

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Live Review + Galleries: The Waifs and special guest, Jordie Lane at The Odeon Theatre, Hobart, 04.08.2023

The magic that is a live show by The Waifs was unleashed on a sold-out, and hugely adoring crowd at The Odeon Theatre in Hobart on Friday night. Celebrating the…

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EP Review: ‘Get Back To Me When It’s Over’ – Blanco Tranco inject a shimmering jingle jangle warmth into the universe with their new EP.

It may well be the depths of winter in the southern hemisphere, but Melbourne band Blanco Tranco are paying no heed to the clouds and gale force winds blowing over…

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Track: Brisbane’s RINSE unveils stunning double sided single ‘I Thought I Knew You’ and ‘Let It Flow’, in a turn to the visceral, hedonistic dark side

I’ve always been quite open about my admiration for the work of Joe Agius under the nom de plume RINSE – his criminally underrated 2021 EP ‘Wherever I Am’ for…

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Premiere: Dumb Whales get back in the water with the thumping swagger of ‘Temper Temper’

The dulcet indie chimes of Dumb Whales have been off the sonar for a while now, but it’s great to see them back in the water with their new single,…

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Premiere: The radiant Hot Glue navigate a bit of ‘Roadkill’, with an exclusive look at the new video and announcement of new album ‘Hatchet’ and launch date.

We are very honoured to premiere the immersive video for trio Hot Glue‘s new track ‘Roadkill’ – a visceral three minutes of indie rock that reverberates with intensity and passion.…

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News: ‘Everything Changed’ single launch tour – The Lovetones return to the live scene with Melbourne and Sydney gigs announced

Firm favourites here at the antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia, legendary band The Lovetones have announced a return to the live scene with gigs in Melbourne and Sydney announced for…

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