The Lovetones Archives - Backseat Mafia

News: The legendary Drop City announce 30th anniversary release of seminal album ‘Magic Transistor Radio’ and reform for celebratory gigs.

The magnificent Drop City burned brightly in the nineties and included in its line up the ever proficient Matthew Tow, who later went on to join The Brian Jonestown Massacre…

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News: The Lovetones surprise with a compilation album ‘The Song Is My Friend’, filled with luscious jingle jangle pop.

The glorious The Lovetones have take everyone by surprise by issuing a shimmering compilation album entitled ‘The Song Is My Friend’. Songwriter Matthew J. Tow describes the compilation as a…

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Track: ‘Shout It To The Wind’ – The Lovetones return with a delicious, atmospheric intensity

The ever dependable and utterly iconic The Lovetones are back to delicately entice our ears with their signatory jingle jangle auditory salve. Their new single ‘Shout It To The Wind’…

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Track: It takes ‘Seven Days’ for The Lovetones to spread a little spaghetti western joy.

Perennial favourites here at the antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia, the glorious The Lovetones are back in the saddle with an intriguing new single ‘Seven Days’ that seems to stash…

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Feature: Backseat Downunder’s Best Gigs of 2023

In 2023, the Backseat Downunder team experienced an electrifying journey through Australia's vibrant live music scene, discovering a diverse array of performances.

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Live Review and Gallery: The Lovetones, Lewis Goldmark and The Wednesday Night, Marrickville Bowling Club, 14/10/23

Marrickville Bowling Club was a hive of activity out on the industrial fringes of Marrickville and a funny old place it is. Areas taped off for safety reasons, the ubiquitous…

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Track: ‘Everything Changed’ – the mighty The Lovetones return with another jangly epic ahead of live gigs.

The Lovetones return after a three year absence with their new single ‘Everything Changed’ ahead of next month’s gigs in Sydney and Melbourne. Their signature crisp twelve string crunch carries…

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News: ‘Everything Changed’ single launch tour – The Lovetones return to the live scene with Melbourne and Sydney gigs announced

Firm favourites here at the antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia, legendary band The Lovetones have announced a return to the live scene with gigs in Melbourne and Sydney announced for…

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Track / Video

Video: The Lovetones – Modern Life is Killing Me

We are huge fans of Sydney band The Lovetones and recently published a glowing review of their new album as well as an interview with the enigmatic singer/songwriter Matthew J…

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Interview: Matthew J Tow from The Lovetones plus album review Myriad

After a ten year hiatus, The Lovetones are back with their new album ‘Myriad’, and it’s like they never left. Singer, guitarist and songwriter Matthew J Tow has got the…

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