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Live Review and Gallery: Unveiling Indie-Pop Brilliance as Victoria Stuns at ‘Treats’ Album Launch – 10.12.23, Gadigal/Sydney
The Union Hotel in Gadigal/Newtown was illuminated with musical brilliance yesterday as Victoria, a supergroup of seasoned Australian musicians, graced the stage to unveil their newest album, ‘Treats‘. The ensemble, comprised of Cameron Emerson-Elliott (Youth Group), Alison Galloway (Smudge), Patrick Matthews (The Vines, Youth Group), and Max Doyle (Songs), proved to be a formidable force …
Track: Sanjay – Dive2
Multi-instrumentalist and electronic producer, Sanjay, has shared the third single ‘Dive2’ taken from his forthcoming debut album, ‘Ancestral Visions’. The release of this latest single, ‘Dive2’ follows the stripped-back, minimal remix by LA-residing, Davi, best known as a key label associate at Crosstown Rebels and All Day I Dream. It’s a special track for SANJAY on many levels and …
Live Review: Scouting For Girls / The Horn / Anni Pohto – O2 Academy, Leeds 24.11.2023
Thursday 24th November saw me taking a trip up the M1 to the O2 Academy in Leeds for a night of Scouting for Girls. I know that sounds wrong, but not as wrong as the first act to perform! Anni Pohto felt very wrong for the night. She definitely had the audiences’ opinion split, with …
Track: ‘January Makes Me Sad’ – Anna Smyrk unveils reflective new single and US tour news
Following up from her EP ‘Cortisol and Blue Light’ earlier this year (read my review here), long time favourite here at Backseat Mafia, Melbourne artist Anna Smyrk, has unveiled her new single ‘January Makes Me Sad’ ahead of news of an extensive 13 date US tour. ‘January Makes Me Sad’ has that signature Smyrk tone: a self …
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 …