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Premiere: Naarm/Melbourne instrumental band Badinage engage in a little exclusive and expressive ‘Banter’ with us.
We are very honoured to bring you an early listen to the new single ‘Banter’ from Naarm/Melbourne instrumental ensemble Badinage. Rolling guitars and a pattering drum herald an almost flamenco sound with a driving stabbing instrumentation, a stop start heartbeat that sparkles and flounces with gleeful abandon. The track drifts off into a reverie – …
Premiere: Nick Batterham (The Earthmen, Cordrazine) unveils video for the atmospheric instrumental track ‘First Snow’ ahead of launch gig and album.
Nick Batterham is known for his work in iconic indie bands The Earthmen and Cordrazine, but he is putting on display his musically diverse skills through his forthcoming instrumental album ‘First Snow (music for piano and strings)’ due for release on 17 October. We are very honoured to premiere the video today for the title …
Premiere: Soar through the sparkling ‘Universe’ with The Valery Trails, ahead of album release and launch date.
Threaded through with a delicious melancholy and guitars that sparkle like diamonds in the sun, we are honoured to premiere the new single from Meanjin/Brisbane band The Valery Trails. It’s the third sonic missile off their forthcoming album ‘Winter Palace’ which promises to be a jingle jangle pop delight and is out on 29 August. …
Premiere: The charismatic A. Swayze, resting his ghosts, exclusively unveils stunning debut solo single ‘A Prayer’.
A. Swayze & the Ghosts are undoubtedly one of the most underrated bands coming out of the antipodean music scene, while in my humble opinion being one of the most exciting and creative outfits around. Their last album ‘Let’s Live A Life Better Than This’ received a rare 9.5/10 from Backseat Mafia (see the review …
Premiere: We bring you an exclusive look at the distinctive video for Snakehead’s song ‘Top of the Pops’, ahead of album release.
We are very honoured to give you an exclusive early look at the exciting new video for the track ‘Top of the Pops’ from the band Snakeheads, as their one and only album release ‘Belconnen Highs’ is scheduled for release on 29 August. There is an element of poignancy attached to this album. Snakeheads have …
Premiere: Nipaluna/Hobart’s The Native Cats exclusively reveal poignant and charming video for the track ‘Aces Low’, off their 7″ double single ‘Aces Low’/’ Lose Count’, ahead of live dates.
The Native Cats are a duo who have a built up a strong reputation in the indie scene in Australia for their visceral, innovative post punk music and do-it-yourself style through their label Rough Skies. Based in Nipaluna/Hobart, they have just released a double sided 7″ single with the tracks ‘Aces Low’ and ‘Lose Count’ …
Premiere: Italy’s God in a Black Suit exclusively unveil the luscious and enigmatic video for their thrilling track ‘To Forget’
We are very proud to premiere the new video for the track ‘To Forget’ from the über cool Italian band God in a Black Suit (GIABS). GIABS are an essential element of that massive wave of psych, new wave and shoegaze bands that flourish in Italy and that have been enthusiastically and proudly covered by …
Premiere: Steve Lane returns with a dreamy single ‘A Song You Can’t Write No More’ ahead of new album ‘Where The Rivers Meet’ being released later in the year.
It was way back in 2022 that we were mightily impressed by the single ‘Don’t Forget To Breathe’ from central Victorian Steve Lane, and we are very honoured to premiere his new single ‘A Song You Can’t Write No More’. Coasting on crisp jangling guitars and heavenly melodies, this song has delicate layers of harmonies and …
Premiere: California’s Matthew Nowhere exclusively unveils the psychedelic video for ‘Ruby Shards’ off his epic debut album ‘Crystal Heights’.
We are inordinately honoured to bring you a first look at the new video for Matthew Nowhere‘s track ‘Ruby Shards’, off the sublime debut album ‘Crystal Heights’ (reviewed by me here). Noting the effervescence of the track ‘Ruby Shards’, I wrote in my review that it was a track that shakes you from a reverie …
Premiere: Meanjin/Brisbane’s Shugorei team up with Shêm Allen and Karin Schaupp to release the shimmering single ‘The Charm’ ahead of new album.
Shugorei‘s stunning live performance at the birthday bash of their esteemed label 4000 Records way back in 2021 first brought the experimental duo to my attention, and Backseat Mafia premiered their single ‘Meet The Sun’ back in 2023. They have now released the utterly enchanting single ‘The Charm’, in collaboration with vocalist Shêm Allen and guitarist Karin Schaupp which …