Erykah Badu

Backseat Downunder Music Music Festival News

News: Bluesfest Byron Bay unveil second artist announcement for 2026 festival

Andrew Fuller January 14, 2026

Byron Bay Bluesfest, Australia’s most awarded music festival, today announces the next wave of artists joining the Bluesfest 2026 lineup with the addition of three of the most influential, revered and culturally significant acts in modern music – Parkway Drive, Erykah Badu, and The Wailers. This announcement deepens Bluesfest 2026’s celebration of legacy, soul, power …

Backseat Downunder Music News

News: GAYC/DC Announce First Australian Tour

Deb Pelser January 14, 2026

GAYC/DC bring their queer reworking of AC/DC’s catalogue to Australia for the first time, pairing camp presentation with serious musicianship.

Backseat Downunder Music News Track / Video

News: Kim Gordon Announces New Album PLAY ME

Deb Pelser January 14, 2026

Kim Gordon will release her third solo album PLAY ME on March 13 via Matador Records, led by the new single NOT TODAY.

Backseat Downunder Music Music Festival News

News: The Wailers announce Positive Vibrations 50th anniversary tour, presented by Bluesfest Touring

Andrew Fuller January 14, 2026

In 2026, The Wailers celebrate 50 years of Rastaman Vibration, marking a defining moment in reggae history and honoring one of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ most influential albums. This special tour, 50 Years of Positive Vibrations, highlights select cuts from Rastaman Vibration, including “Positive Vibration,” “Roots, Rock, Reggae,” and “War,” alongside the timeless anthems …