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Premiere: ‘Silence is Golden’ but you really have to hear the glorious new single from Sydney supergroup Victoria.

Back in 2023, Sydney supergroup Victoria released their magnificent debut album ‘Treats’ which perfectly captured the vicissitudes of life with warmth and compassion, wrapped up in a series of tracks that…

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Feature: Backseat Downunder’s 50 Favourite Antipodean Albums and EPs of 2023

In many end of year ‘best’ albums of 2023, there has been a distinct absence of independent antipodean bands – an astounding omission given the depth of quality exhibited by…

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Live Review and Gallery: Unveiling Indie-Pop Brilliance as Victoria Stuns at ‘Treats’ Album Launch – 10.12.23, Gadigal/Sydney

The Union Hotel in Gadigal/Newtown was illuminated with musical brilliance yesterday as Victoria, a supergroup of seasoned Australian musicians, graced the stage to unveil their newest album, ‘Treats‘. The ensemble,…

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Album Review: Sydney supergroup Victoria has a bundle of ‘Treats’ for you in their stunning debut album, effortlessly delivering one of the albums of the year.

Sydney supergroup Victoria‘s debut album ‘Treats’ perfectly captures the vicissitudes of life with warmth and compassion, wrapped up in a series of tracks that positively sparkles. Sometimes, all that glitters is…

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Premiere: Victoria unveil brilliant new track ‘Rushing Bull’ ahead of debut album and live outings

We are inordinately proud to be able to premiere the brilliant new single ‘Rushing Bull’, with video, from Sydney supergroup Victoria. The single is out tomorrow through legendary producer Wayne Connolly’s…

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News: Superb Sydney-based supergroup Victoria (Youth Group, The Vines, Smudge) make a quiet return with the gorgeous track ‘Justify’ and news of debut album.

Sydney band Victoria have today released a new single ‘Justify through legendary producer Wayne Connolly’s label Scenic Drive Records, and they maintain their momentum as one of the purveyors of the finest indie…

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Track: Sydney’s Victoria emit another sublime ray of antipodean sunshine with ‘Favourite Teacher’ and announce live dates.

Sydney band Victoria have today released their second single ‘Favourite Teacher’ through legendary producer Wayne Connolly’s label Scenic Drive Records, and they maintain the upward trajectory set by their debut single ‘Creative…

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Premiere: New supergroup Victoria (with members from Youth Group, The Vines, Smudge and Songs) unveil the video for the indie pop gem ‘Creative Frenzy’, and announce launch date.

We are madly overjoyed to be able to bring you the premiere outing of the new track ‘Creative Frenzy’ from the newly formed Sydney band Victoria. You know you are…

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Premiere: David M Western provides us with a sneak listen to evocative new single ‘Blue Eyes Red’

Coming from country Victoria, singer songwriter David M Western has crafted a folk-infused delight in his new single ‘Blue Eyes Red’. It is undeniably lightly touched with a hint of…

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Open City Docs Review: Victoria

One of the most fascinating aspects of town planning is the phenomenon of ghost cities. Places which have been designed and created to be bustling metropolitan centres but which end…

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