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Meet: Soulful Pop Queen Bianca James
After her stunning showcase gig in London last month, Backseat Mafia caught up with the rising star and soulful pop queen Bianca James as she shared her cosy secrets, a Bond ambition and revealed some French naughtiness… Who are you and what do you do? I’m a soulful pop singer and songwriter hailing from Canada. …
Track: Chloe Parché Releases Dreamy New Single ‘I Don’t Wanna Know’ Ahead of Highly Anticipated Sophomore EP
Eora/Sydney-based artist Chloe Parché is making waves with her latest single, ‘I Don’t Wanna Know‘. At just 19, Parché proves herself as a natural talent, seamlessly blending shoegaze and indie pop to create a captivating atmosphere. This track, the second release from her upcoming EP ‘Bad With Words’, showcases Parché’s ability to craft a sound …
EP Review: merci, mercy Drops Alt-pop Gem ‘Like An Orchid’ EP and Tour Announcement
Merci, mercy has once again captivated us with her highly anticipated EP, ‘Like An Orchid‘, a vibrant collection of alt-pop anthems exploring the complexities of relationships, addiction, and anxiety. The EP solidifies her position as a prominent figure in the Australian pop scene, showcasing her evolution as an artist and fearlessness in exploring emotional vulnerabilities. …
Track: It’s ‘Prime Time’ for The Nature Strip – another blast of powerful effervescent pop.
Our favourite Sydney power popsters, The Nature Strip, are back with another effervescent slice of hyperventilating bop with their new single ‘Prime Time’. In their own inimitable fashion, this is an unique observation on the life of a cicada and the nature of hibernation as an analogy for life after COVID. As Pete Marley, purveyor …
Premiere: London Duo Arliston Are Set To Release A Stunning New Track ‘Thawed’; Hear It Here First
One of Backseat Mafia’s favourite duos, Jack Ratcliffe and George Hasbury, better known as Arliston, have shared a new track titled ‘Thawed’ via the band’s own label, Sob Story Records. The new track sees the end to a busy year for the duo who have released two EP’s including the critically acclaimed EP ‘How In Heaven’. We …
Track: Rosie Frater-Taylor – Give And Take
British singer and guitarist Rosie Frater-Taylor has shared a new track ‘Give & Take’, which is the second single to be taken from her forthcoming studio album Featherweight, due for release on Cooking Vinyl on the 9th of February 2024. Packing a heavy emotional punch, ‘Give & Take’ is an introspective, jagged slice of alt …
Album Review: Sydney supergroup Victoria has a bundle of ‘Treats’ for you in their stunning debut album, effortlessly delivering one of the albums of the year.
Sydney supergroup Victoria‘s debut album ‘Treats’ perfectly captures the vicissitudes of life with warmth and compassion, wrapped up in a series of tracks that positively sparkles. Sometimes, all that glitters is in fact gold, and this album is pure gold from start to finish. Released through legendary producer Wayne Connolly’s label Scenic Drive Records, ‘Treats’ is simply …
Track: Breakfast Road Sparks a Y2K Revival With New Single ‘START A RIOT’ + Show Date!
Throw on your platform sandals, grab your flip phone, and let’s take a trip down memory lane to the early 2000s, where low-rise jeans ruled the fashion scene and your Tamagotchi’s survival was a top priority. Australian boy band Breakfast Road is setting the music scene ablaze with their latest single, ‘START A RIOT’. Emerging …
Track: Hollie Carmen – Love Me Too Hard
Hollie is making waves in the music industry, her unique sound and ability to bridge the gap between past and present has been praised by legend Tony Blackburn. With vintage charm and gorgeous harmonies, Hollie’s new single ‘Love Me Too Hard’, effortlessly captures the spirit of a classic 50s love song. Hollie shares her experience …
News: Texas announce UK arena tour for 2024
Following a triumphant, stand out performance on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury this year, Texas have added a massive date at The O2 in London on Thursday September 5th 2024. The show comes as part of their already announced 2024 arena tour, which sees the band play eight dates across the UK, including two hometown shows at …