Half a Cow Records Archives

Premiere: The magnificent The Finalists unveil the gorgeous and shimmering double A-side singles ‘Yogyakarta Southern Coast’ and ‘L.A. In The Night’

It’s been a long five years since Sydney supergroup The Finalists released their debut album ‘First’ (see my review here), and we are so very pleased to be able to…

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Track: It may be the ‘Same Old Day’ but it’s another joyous release from Wilding.

The sun always shines brighter the day Naarm/Melbourne popster Wilding releases another one of his sparkling sonic jewels. This time it is ‘Same Old Day’ – another dappling ray of…

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Premiere: Wilding is back with a brilliant double single release ‘Logical Steve’ and ‘Difficult Day’, displaying his usual wit and songwriting craft.

We are very honoured to premiere the new double single from one of our favourite artists, Naarm/Melbourne’s Wilding, released through the legendary Half A Cow label. Wilding – the brainchild…

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Album Review: Jump on board to ‘Destination Rock and Roll Station’ with The Sticker Club – a rollicking ride for all ages.

The Sticker Club ostensibly play music for the little ones (in age, not stature) but offer up delights for the more mature listener through their effervescent double layered indie pop…

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Premiere: The Golden Gaytimes are ‘Hot As Buggery’ and as wacky as anything – see the new video for the title track from their new album.

We are honoured to premiere the new video for the title track to The Golden Gaytimes‘ newly released album ‘Hot As Buggery’. I don’t know if it’s a universal thing…

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Album: Wilding introduces his impressive catalogue with ‘Hello…My Name is Wilding’ – a glorious compilation of his past, present and future music.

Melbournian troubadour Wilding blew us away last year with his concept album ‘The Death Of Foley’s Mall’ – one of the best Antipodean releases of 2020 in my humble opinion…

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Track: Wilding frees another shimmering piece of whimsy – ‘Losing Teeth’ – from last year’s magnificent debut album, accompanied by a brilliant new track ‘Did You Hear That?’

Wilding‘s flights of fancy are a delightful and mesmerising distraction from our troubled times – psychedelic, jangling vignettes of everyday life delivered with a compassionate eye and a wry exposition.…

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Premiere: Balcony’s Paradise release laid back cover ‘It Must Be True Love’

Balcony’s Paradise are premiering their cover of the Toots and the Maytals song ‘It Must Be True Love’ – a version so laid back it’s almost supine. There is a…

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Meet: We interview Nic Dalton, owner of Sydney’s legendary Half a Cow Records

As a reviewer, from time to time you come across small boutique labels whose enthusiasm and dedication to the music scene is utterly magnificent and completely inspiring. Over the past…

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Album Review: Wilding – The Death of Foley’s Mall

Wilding – the nom de plume of Justin Wilding Stokes – premiered the single ‘Swipe Right’ here on Backseat Mafia last month and it was quite a breath of fresh…

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