R&B
Track: LA vocalist/composer Sharada Shashidhar announces new album ‘Soft Echoes’ with the succulent, sensitive title track.
You may have been lucky to have caught a glimpse of LA based vocalist/composer/producer Sharada Shashidhar’s debut EP ‘Rahu’ a few years ago. Here was a musician bringing something different to the future soul arena. Yes there were those spikey beats, intricately collaged electronics and no limits influences, but the vocal delivery eased away from …
Live Gallery & Review: Khalid at the Sydney Opera House 5.08.2024
Iconic Encounter: Khalid Live at the Sydney Opera House
Premiere: Joseph Luca is looking for ‘One Last Dance’, new EP out today
Over the last six months or so, the Los Angeleno Joseph Luca has released a steady stream of music forming an EP triptych called Ouroboros. Life and Death are already out there, and today Luca completes the trilogy and cycle with Rebirth. To coincide with its release, he’s shared a video for ‘One Last Dance’. …
Track: Dutch Neo-Soul Riser ROSEYE Shine On New Single ‘Sacred’
Dutch neo-soul quintet ROSEYE share the vibrant, multifaceted new single ‘Sacred’. Weaving a sound the brings together elements of jazz, soul, pop and subtle electronic undertones, the single offers a tantalising glimpse of the band’s forthcoming debut album ‘Every Move’ due April 12th via Super-Sonic Jazz. Opening with a wash of strings before gently lulling …
Premiere: Naarm/Melbourne Twin Sisters, Idol Minds, Enchant with ‘Needed You’ – A Mystical Odyssey Through the Intricacies of Love
Backseat Mafia is excited to premiere Idol Minds‘, comprised of twin sisters MIa and Ava Duggan-Sorbara, latest enchanting release ‘Needed You’. Produced by Shane Jarvie-Kohn, ‘Needed You’ is filled with heartfelt emotion and is set to be released worldwide tomorrow on Friday, March 8th. ‘Needed You’ unfolds with velvety, emotive vocals of both Mia and …
Premiere: Joseph Luca airs his ‘Dirty Laundry’ in new video; new EP out now
Last Friday, Los Angeles artist Joseph Luca released part 2 of his ongoing Ouroboros EP triptych, a series that kicked off late last year with Life and now continues with Death. We suppose, given the theming, part 3 is Rebirth, but we’re going to have to wait until later in the year for any further …
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 …
Premiere: Joseph Luca shares ‘Full Time Lover’ video with new EP imminent
This song’s been kicking around for a little bit (originally released in January 2021!), so it’s nice to see it folded into the first of a triptych of new EPs from Los Angeleno Joseph Luca. A few weeks back, we shared its lead single ‘Nowhere’, and have been getting to grips with the imminent new …
News: Award-winning Melbourne blues stalwarts, Checkerboard Lounge set to release new album, Roller Coaster
Following on from the 2022 release of the acclaimed SUN Sessions album (recorded at the legendary Sun Studios in Memphis), Checkerboard Lounge have just announced the upcoming release of Roller Coaster on the 8th December, with the new album being co-produced by Jeff Lang and released via Cheersquad Records. The album is preceded by the …
Premiere: Joseph Luca announces new EP and shares soulful lead single ‘Nowhere’
Since getting back on it after understandably hitting the skids in 2020 (who didn’t?), LA-based Joseph Luca‘s been honing his skills via the medium of quickfire single releases. He’s put three out this year so far, and one of them, ‘Green Lights’, is going to be on his debut EP. There’s plenty more to come, …