surf rock
News: Now Wave announce new annual happening Bad Dreams @ New Century Hall, Manchester
Manchester’s long-standing independent promoters Now Wave have announced a new annual happening BAD DREAMS at New Century set to take place across the late May bank holiday weekend. Launching on Friday 24th May the opening day of Bad Dreams will see dreamy-neo-soul-psych outfit Crumb headline alongside the hazy surf-psych-rock sounds of Australia’s Babe Rainbow and Tonronto’s jangly-indie-pop duo Ducks LTD. Bank holiday Monday 27th May will …
Live Review and Gallery: Surf’s Up and Psych-Rock as Allah-Las Returns to Australia With Their Latest Album ‘Zuma 85’ – 07.12.23, Eora/Sydney
If there’s one word that perfectly encapsulates the essence of Allah-Las, it’s undoubtedly “cool”. This sentiment reverberated through the Metro Theatre in Eora/Sydney on Thursday night as the California-based band took the stage. Renowned for their distinctive fusion of surf rock, folk rock, and classic rock elements, Allah-Las has been making a splash for the …
Track: The Terrys Unveil ‘No Bad Days’ Single, Gear Up for Aus & EU/UK Tours, and Announce Upcoming Album!
The Terrys have unveiled their newest single, ‘No Bad Days‘, providing an enticing preview of their upcoming sophomore album, ‘Skate Pop’, set to hit the airwaves on February 23rd, 2024. Crafted by the band’s talented bassist, Trent Cooper, the track encapsulates the essence of surf-rock, offering listeners an uplifting and resonant message about navigating the …
Premiere: The Colliflowers Release Sun-Kissed Single ‘Let Me Go’, Adventure-Fueled Music Video + DICE Tour Final Dates!
Backseat Downunder is stoked to exclusively premiere The Colliflowers‘ brand-new music video today for their latest sun-kissed single, ‘Let Me Go’. Comprising Gary Collocott on lead vocals and guitar, Nelson Ludeke on lead guitar, Rachael Goddard on drums, and Alex Pereira on bass, The Colliflowers have been making waves with their catchy tunes and high-energy …
News: Allah-Las Announce Australian Tour
Allah-Las will bring their unique blend of garage rock, surf rock, and psychedelic rock to Australia in December
Live Gallery: King Stingray at the Enmore Theatre, Sydney 23.06.2023
King Stingray bring their transcendent show to Sydney.
Gallery and set-list: The Chats / Guantanamo Baywatch – The Academy, Dublin 17.05.2023
A slice of Australian punk in Dublin at The Academy served up by The Chats and support Guantanamo Baywatch.There were 2 sold out nights, the first being a 14+ show and the second (This one) was an 18+ Guantanamo Baywatch photos & set-list: Raunch StompPina ColadaOh RatsDianaMesaSad Over YouBarbacoaA Boy To Love Surfer SlideToo LateMr. …
Premiere: dayaway lament the one they can’t have on ‘i wish’ and announce new EP
You may know New Yorker Amber Renee as a member of CLAAVS, but she also makes music with Graham Marsh as dayaway, under which name they released a self-titled debut EP last August. it only makes sense they’d have another one coming this summer, right? The lead single from it is a gem – equal …
Gallery & Set-lists: Dune Rats / Beddy Rays – The Grand Social, Dublin 02.04.2023
It was a night of rollicking coastal punk rock at The Grand Social Dublin as Australian surf-punk/surf-rock bands Dune Rats and Beddy Rays took over the venue.Right from the get-go it was full on and mosh pit central. Beddy Rays photos & set-list: Week On RepeatWait A WhileBetter WeatherRhythmsOn My OwnSort It OutMilkHandfulHighway To Hell …
Album Review: Noori & His Dorpa Band – Beja Power ! : a desert rock, ethio-jazz, surf guitar scorcher from Port Sudan.
Unearthing ‘what the truth sounds like’ is Ostinato Records’ enduring mission. This year we’ve already been introduced to the raw beauty of Capo Verde’s creole soul with the release from the Ano Nobo Quartet and now comes the label’s latest reveal direct from Port Sudan, Noori & His Dorpa Band with the release of Beja …