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Album Review: Blackbirds F.C. release the magnificent ‘Desire Lines’ – a treasure trove of pure pop delights – ahead of live dates.

One of our favourite bands here at the antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia, Melbourne’s Blackbirds F.C., has just released their third album ‘Desire Lines’ and it is a dreamy treasure chest…

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Track: ‘Lucy’s Gardening Again’ is Moderate Lovers’ glorious sparkling paean to the pleasures of neighbourly horticulture in the sunshine.

Eora/Sydney trio Moderate Lovers follow up the power pop fuzz-infused serious message of their last single ‘Lost City’ (reviewed by me here) with a glorious sunshine filled ray of light in the…

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News: The antipodean guitarist’s guitarist Ashley Naylor (The Church, The Stems, Paul Kelly et al) announces new album ‘Alexandria Sunset’ and kicks off with sublime single ‘Good As Gold’

Ashley Naylor is simply a guitar god. Not only is he at the helm of the super jangle pop gods Even, a feature player in the Rockwiz Orchestra on the Rockwiz program…

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News: Elliot & Vincent to support Pixies on Australia–NZ 2025 tour

Elliot & Vincent to support Pixies on Australia–NZ 2025 tour

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Track/Video: Pussy Heaven unveil new single ‘Lily’ with lo-fi ode to Johannesburg

Pussy Heaven’s new single “Lily” is a lo-fi love letter to Joburg’s outcasts, punks, and queers.

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Track: David Byrne shares new track ‘She Explains Things to Me’ from upcoming LP

David Byrne returns with ‘She Explains Things to Me’ – second single from Who Is the Sky?, out Sept 5.

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News: Mulga Bore Hard Rock share storm-inspired new single “Heavy Rain”

Mulga Bore Hard Rock channel lightning and fear into “Heavy Rain”

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News: Burna Boy confirms No Sign Of Weakness tour dates for Australia

Australian leg announced for Burna Boy’s global No Sign Of Weakness tour

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News: It’s our ‘Lucky Day’ as the legendary The Bats announce new album ‘Corner Coming Up’ through Flying Nun Records, with a glorious new single as a delectable amuse bouche.

The Bats are still swinging from the glorious imperious belfry as the legendary band announce the release of their new album ‘Corner Coming Up’ on 17 October, preceded by the…

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