pop
Premiere: Al Perez Returns With New Single Believe; See The Video Here First
Soulful singer Al Perez has returned with the video for his new single titled, ‘Believe’, and we are very pleased to be premiering the video here on Backseat Mafia. After wowing us with his previous track ‘Shirley Sweet‘, the American guitarist and singer has shared this other single to be taken from his album ‘Love …
Track: Blusher Unleashes An Irresistible Beat With Latest Single ‘Rave Angel’ + Snow Machine Announcement
Blusher, the sensational pop trio hailing from Naarm/Melbourne, has just released their latest single, ‘Rave Angel‘ – a vibrant and dynamic addition to their distinctive repertoire. Following the success of their debut EP, ‘Should We Go Dance?’ in mid-2023, this track is a certified banger, promising an exhilarating journey from the pre-game to the club …
EP Review: Le Shiv unveil a masterclass in anthemic indie pop with their epic new EP ‘New World Colour’, as they head out on tour.
The new EP ‘New World Colour’ from Le Shiv offers a bright start to the year, and, quite frankly, boldly stands out in the post festive season deluge of releases. The band has been garnering a lot of attention with their unique brand of indie rock, including writing with Grouplove’s Andrew Wessen on their latest …
Premiere: Joseph Luca announces second EP and shares ‘My Best Dancing Shoes’
Back in November, Los Angeleno Joseph Luca released Ouroboros (Life), the first in a triptych of EP releases to come from him over the course of a year. Or so we thought at the time – it turns out that the second instalment is on the way a lot sooner than anticipated. Maybe squash that …
Track: J Mahon – Gold States
Coinciding with an 8 date nationwide tour this January, see below for dates, Berlin-via-Queensland singer/songwriter J Mahon has released his new single ‘Gold States’ a fuzz-pop reflection on delusional adolescence. Recorded at London’s Haha sounds studio with Syd Kemp (Thurston Moore, Vanishing Twin) during the sessions for last year’s debut album Everything Has a Life, …
Track: BNDT (Tim Powles from The Church) unveils a scintillating piece of electronic whimsy in ‘Goodtimes 4 Free’.
Tim ‘timEbandit‘ Powles is currently one of the longest serving members of the legendary The Church, whose most recent album ‘The Hypnogogue’ stormed the world last year, making it to the top of many lists of albums of the year (including our own Backseat Downunder list). Powles is also a bit of an experienced producer …
Live Review: Laura Misch – Komedia, Brighton 11.12.2023
By Henry Groves Heading to the end of her UK tour, Laura Misch had come to Brighton to play a sold-out Komedia Studio. Originally down to play Concorde 2, the new choice of venue was a lot more intimate, and seeing her in such a small venue was something that is unlikely to happen any …
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 ‘Break’ with the band Des Cortez. Again showcasing her velvet soft achingly melancholic vocals, ‘Break’ serves to confirm Anne as a vital and exciting new …
Album Review: Mako Bron is ‘Halfway Home’ and it is a shimmering enigmatic journey filled with soaring anthems and an air of wistfulness.
The mysterious and criminally underappreciated Mako Bron is the moniker of one Chris Brookman whose work we have followed assiduously now for years – his EP ‘Cloudbites’ made our list of favourite antipodean releases for 2021 and, now, his debut album ‘Halfway Home’ has just slipped in under the barriers as a late entry to our …
Track: Olivia Mae’s ‘Cruel Thing’ Promises Pop Perfection Ahead of Upcoming EP ‘FIGJAM’
Making a striking entrance into the music scene with undeniable flair and a captivating pop vibe, Naarm/Melbourne-based artist Olivia Mae has unveiled the first track from her upcoming EP, ‘Cruel Thing‘. Filled with energetic lead melodies, captivating vocal hooks, and a chorus radiating infectious beauty. Taking inspiration from a diverse array of artists, including Olivia …