indie rock
Premiere: Brooklyn’s Gooseberry prep debut album for September, share anxious new single ‘Dying to Meet You’
Brooklyn trio Gooseberry‘s debut album is shaping up to be a must-listen. It’s not out for a few months yet, but they’ve shared an explosive new single that acts as an ideal introduction to their smoky, blues-tinted sound. ‘Dying to Meet You’ comes with a video made by Austin Koenigstein and Melissa Morrissey, and if …
Live Gallery: Middle Kids Rock the Enmore Theatre, Sydney 07.06.2024
Middle Kids at the Enmore hit the right chord, leaving everyone in perfect harmony!
Premiere: Aaron Lewis reckons with the allure of self-destruction on ‘Staircase Stomp’
New York’s The Clamor have kept busy since releasing their debut album Love & Criminals early last year. The Aaron Lewis-fronted project have followed that up with a further two singles this year and show no signs of slowing down, with more coming down the tracks in 2024. Before we get to that, though, there’s …
News: Coral Moons prep new album for next month, share ‘poser’
The Rochester/Boston-based band Coral Moons have had a busy year so far, and it’s about to get a whole lot busier, as the band prepare to release their second album. Following up 2021 debut Fieldcrest in about a month’s time, the record features recent singles ‘another woman‘ and ‘shrooms‘, as well as today’s vibrant new …
Live Review & Gallery: Indie Alt-Pop Sensations Joan & the Giants Light Up Oxford Art Factory – Eora/Sydney 16.03.24
Over the weekend, a captivating spell was cast in the depths of Oxford Art Factory’s spacious confines. Joan & The Giants, the indie alt-pop powerhouse from Boorloo/Perth, enchanted an intimate gathering of fans, weaving a rich tapestry of sound and emotion. Comprised of Grace Newton-Wordsworth, Aaron Birch, Riley Sutton, and Liam Olsen, the band continues …
News: Sleater-Kinney Release ‘Frayed Rope Sessions’ EP
Sleater-Kinney release ‘Frayed Rope Sessions,’ a new audio and visual EP
News: Sleater-Kinney to tour Australia
Sleater-Kinney will bring their ‘Little Rope’ tour to Australia
Premiere: Cork sextet Cardinals cut through the noise on emphatic new single ‘Unreal’
For a band that started as a joke, Cardinals seem pretty serious about the whole thing. The Irish sextet, based in Cork, have only had a smattering of singles released since making their debut in 2022, but two songs in about three months signals a ramping up of activity, and they’re racing out of the …
Premiere: Lime Garden have ‘One More Thing’ to show in the form of a video for ‘Pop Star’
Today, rising Brighton band Lime Garden cap off months of anticipation by releasing their debut album – as cohesive and confident an opening statement as you’re likely to hear this year. Having recently supported Bombay Bicycle Club, the quintet are gearing up for their own headline run in support of the aforementioned debut album, One …
Premiere: Introducing Rising Star Lucinda Poy, and Her Debut Single ‘Just Fine’ + Launch Party
Boorloo/Perth-based and Meanjin/Brisbane-raised singer-songwriter Lucinda Poy is set to captivate audiences with her debut single, ‘Just Fine‘, premiering exclusively at Backseat Mafia today ahead of its official release tomorrow, Friday, February 9th. The single is a joyous indie-rock anthem that reflects on overcoming disappointments and pushing through adversity to emerge stronger. The single boasts an …