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Track: Melbourne’s chanteuse extraordinaire Mathilde Anne invites you to ‘Break’ her in another thrilling single, with band Des Cortez, ahead of tour.

We had our socks knocked off when we heard the single ‘Way Up There’ from Mathilde Anne way back in July, and she has followed up with another brilliant tune…

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Meet: We talk to Mark Monnone of Lost and Lonesome Recording Company ahead of 25 Birthday Celebrations

As part of an occasional series on the essential talent behind the musicians – the labels and promoters – we are delighted to be able to fire a few questions…

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Premiere: Meanjin/Brisbane’s SGO positively ‘Glimmer’ in their new dream pop/shoegaze glory. Out through 4000 Records.

The band formerly known as Syrup Go On!, SGO, return more sparkling evidence of their musical prowess with their new single ‘Glimmer’, which we are very proud to premiere here…

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News: Meanjin/Brisbane artist Rinse announces new EP ‘Sinker’ and asks ‘Does The World Even See Me?’ in shimmering new single, with live dates ahead.

Rinse – the nom de plume of the multi-talented Joe Agius is a firm favourite of ours here at Backseat Mafia’s antipodean outpost – his 2021 EP ‘Wherever I Am’…

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Premiere: Two Times Shy are at their ‘Wit’s End’ in a blistering pop punk blast.

Meanjin/Brisbane pop punkers Two Times Shy are not wilting wallflowers given evidence of their new single ‘Wit’s End’, which we are very pleased to premiere today. With a buzz saw…

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Premiere: Meanjin/Brisbane’s Fingerless ‘Cry A Little’ as they unveil brilliant new doo-wop single and launch date at 4000 Records’ 4th Birthday Party.

Ever the musical chameleons, and let’s face it, musical geniuses, Brisbane’s formidable Fingerless are already following up the release of their album ‘Life, Death & Prizes’ earlier this year with…

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Premiere: ‘Honestly’ – Machine on a Break unveils the power and the passion of a break-up in a blitzkrieg single.

We are honoured to premiere the pounding eviscerating crunch of ‘Honestly’ from enigmatic and mysterious artist Machine on a Break. Based in Meanjin/Brisbane, Machine on a Break’s music is described…

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Premiere: We Set Sail unfurl their last ever single ‘Living In A Time When Only Cigarettes Would Kill You’ as it’s anchors aweigh for the dream pop maestros.

It is with mixed emotions that we premiere the final ever single from Brisbane dream pop exponents We Set Sail, amusing entitled ‘Living In A Time When Only Cigarettes Would…

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Premiere: Brisbane’s SGO search for ‘Pieces of You’ with their usual dreamy, mesmerising delivery, all coated in sparkle and regret.

We are extremely honoured to exclusively unveil the new single ‘Pieces of You’ from Brisbane’s dream pop exponents, SGO. Formerly known as Syrup Go On, we are massive fans of…

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Premiere: Newly signed to 4000 Records, Start Together are a post punk new wave delight with the cool and urgent ‘Separate Beds’, ahead of new album.

We feel very privileged to bring you the premiere of ‘Separate Beds’, the single from Meanjin/Brisbane outfit, Start Together, a new signing to the esteemed 4000 Records label. Opening with…

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