Punk rock
Live Review + Gallery: A Swayze & The Ghosts bring the roof down as they rock Altar in nipaluna/Hobart 16.12.2022
It felt like an eternity since A Swayze & The Ghosts had played (or at least, it did for me). Covid-19 has delayed the inevitable rise of one of Tasmania’s finest alternative exports, with the band having had to take the same extended break from touring, writing and recording that most other artists have. However, …
Album Review: Newcastle punk quartet, These New South Whales explode on self-titled third release
Three years on from sophomore release, I Just Do What God Tells Me To Do, the third full-length release from These New South Whales delivers in spades. The multi-faceted chameleons of Australian punk/post-punk have grown their signature sound, with the schedule of pre-release singles from the album giving a tasty sampler of the album’s full …
Gallery: Glitoris and Dane Blacklock and The Preacher’s Daughter at The Tote 18.11.2022
Glitoris returned to The Tote in Melbourne on 18 November, 2022 fresh out of the studio recording their new album ‘Sophomore’ with Anna Laverty. Supported by very special guests Dane Blacklock and the Preacher’s Daughter. View the galleries of the show below. Dane Blacklock and the Preacher’s Daughter gallery below.
Interview: We Speak To Sam Quartin of the Bobby Lees
Sam Quartin of the Bobby Lees speaks to Backseat Downunder.
Live Gallery: False Heads – The Grand Social, Dublin 05.10.2022
London’s rock/punk outfit False Heads played a blistering set in support of their album Sick Moon only released last month. Support on the night came from Belfast/Antrim indie rock boys Red Eye Pariah & Dublin grunge lads Strangers With Guns both bands warming the audience up nicely.
News: Samian release new single ‘Lights out Little Hustler’
Berkeley, California- Punk rock legends Samiam have announced signing to Pure Noise Records and today, released single “Lights Out Little Hustler”, their first in over 10 years. The song also features additional vocals from Hot Water Music’s Chris Wollard. “Lights Out Little Hustler is about becoming emotionally detached and creating obstacles to keep people from being close to …
TRACK: Meat Wave – 10k
Chicago’s Meat Wave have released the second single from Malign Hex, their first album in over five years which is set for release on 14 October via Big Scary Monsters. The thunderous ‘10k’ is a punk rock gem, with its earth shaking sonic landscape and vocals full of power and passion. Of the track, Meat Wave’s Chris Sutter (guitar, vocals) …
Track: Private Function Release New Track Off Upcoming Album & Announce Tour
Private Function Have Released A Long-Anticipated Single & Are About To Embark On Australian Tour.
Live Gallery & Review: Amyl and the Sniffers Sydney 12.08.2022
Amyl and the Sniffers deliver a pile driving masterclass of punk rock to adoring crowd.
Live Review: Idlewild / Iona Zajac – The Button Factory, Dublin 04,08,2022
Its 20 years since the release of Idlewild’s album The Remote Part so Idelwild are on the road playing the album in full and more, taking in three Irish dates and venues with special guest Iona Zajac formally of Glasgow-based folk and blues duo Avocet, now based in Dublin and solo. Starting her set at …