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News: St. Arnaud Releases Self-Titled Third Album

Edmonton, Canada’s St. Arnaud releases self-titled third album – the project of songwriter Ian St. Arnaud, returns with his mort fully realised and complete sounding work to date, displaying vibrant,…

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News & Track: Tamara & The Dreams Is Back and Sweeter Than Ever with ‘Successful Bisexual’ + Single Launch

Tamara & The Dreams made a spectacular return last month with ‘Successful Bisexual’ – their first new release since 2022, and a hell of a comeback. It’s a certified banger:…

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Live Review & Gallery: Mallrat Begins World Tour and Launches Latest Album with a Metamorphic Set at Enmore Theatre – Eora Land/Sydney, 03.04.25

When Mallrat stepped onto the stage to begin her world tour, it signaled a metamorphosis. Fresh off a run with pop royalty Kylie Minogue, and riding the momentum of her…

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News: Mallrat Announces Australian, North American, UK/European Tours Ahead Of Upcoming Album ‘Light Hit My Face Like A Straight Right’, Releasing Feb 14, + Supporting Kylie Minogue On ‘Tension’ Tour

Grace Shaw, better known as Australia’s indie-pop darling Mallrat, is one of those artists you love with your gut. If you’ve been paying any attention to the Australian music scene,…

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News & Track: The Jungle Giants Return With ‘Hold My Hand’, Upcoming Album and Tour Announcement

The Jungle Giants are back! After 18 months off the radar, the Meanjin/Brisbane four-piece have just returned to the spotlight with ‘Hold My Hand’, the first taste of their upcoming…

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News: Royel Otis are ‘Coming Home’, Treating Fans to One-Off Eora/Sydney Show Ahead of Festival Season

Earlier this year, Royel Otis were riding the high of their sold-out Liberty Hall show, basking in the glow of their debut album Pratts & Pain. That night in February,…

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Live Review & Gallery: A Little Love, A Little Hope and a Whole Lot of LANY – Eora/Sydney, 06.11.24

Just moments before fans packed into the Hordern Pavilion to catch the iconic LA-Based pop duo LANY, news of the surprising American presidential election results had settled in, casting a…

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Track: Eat The Angel Releases Angsty Indie-Pop Anthem ‘Friends Forever’

Eat The Angel, the brainchild of former Lunchtime frontwoman Eden Grafos, has unveiled their latest single, ‘Friends Forever’. This angsty anthem pulls us from Eden’s punk past into a sparkly…

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Premiere: Georgia Reed’s Long-Awaited Debut EP ‘Haunted’ Casts its Enchanting Spell

Backseat Mafia is thrilled to present the premiere of Australian artist Georgia Reed‘s debut EP, ‘Haunted‘. This alluring collection seamlessly blends enchanting melodies, gothic nuances, and Reed’s uniquely ethereal vocal…

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Track & News: Alfie Templeman Releases Latest Single ‘Radiosoul’ Ahead of Newly Announced Upcoming Album + Record Store Show Dates

Alfie Templeman, the prodigious British musician and singer-songwriter, is making waves in the indie-pop scene once again with the announcement of his highly anticipated second album, ‘Radiosoul‘, scheduled for release…

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