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Good Things Side Shows Revealed – Backseat Mafia
Get ready, Australia! As the Good Things Festival rolls into town, some of the festival’s top acts are hitting the road for exclusive sideshows. From punk rock legends to heavy metal icons, these intimate gigs will offer fans the chance to experience their favourite artists up close. Don’t miss out! Early bird tickets drop on Wednesday 30 October, with general sales starting Friday 1 November at Good Things Festival. Below is the full breakdown of the sideshows: Sum 41 (with Grandson)* Canadian pop-punk legends SUM 41 bid farewell to Australia on their final tour, delivering fan-favorite anthems and electrifying hits across decades of albums. Known for blending pop-punk energy with…
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South Australia’s ‘Notestock’ back at Unibar for second festival with Private Function, West Thebarton and more. – Backseat Mafia
Fresh from its’ first iteration last year, Notestock will breathe some life into the Australian Festival scene at Unibar in Adelaide on Friday, November 29th. First acts for the festival have been named, with the raucous, and slightly unhinged punk-rockers, Private Function, headlining with Adelaide’s own chaotic, home-grown heroes, West Thebarton. Also named are local indie-pop favourites The Tullamarines, who just wrapped a national headline tour, Tulampanga Pakana hip-hop juggernaut RULLA, fast and loose punk rockers LOOCH and Queensland alt-rockers Concrete Gold. A second line-up announcement is also coming soon. The one-day, all-ages festival also includes market stalls, bucking-bulls and brews, as well as the bands. First release tickets are…
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New Zealand chanteuse extraordinaire Reb Fountain announces new album and unveils the deliciously dreamy single ‘Forever’ as a tasty treat. – Backseat Mafia
Premiere: New Zealand chanteuse extraordinaire Reb Fountain announces new album and unveils the deliciously dreamy single ‘Forever’ as a tasty treat. – Backseat Mafia More Stories #Zealand #chanteuse #extraordinaire #Reb #Fountain #announces #album #unveils #deliciously #dreamy #single #tasty #treat #Backseat #Mafia
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Simon Robert Gibson unveils his new ebullient new single ‘Divide and Conquer’. – Backseat Mafia
We are honoured to premiere the new single ‘Divide and Conquer from troubadour Simon Robert Gibson, a regular visitor to our pages. There’s a raw antipodean blush to the vocals of Simon Robert Gibson that is incredible warm and inviting, like snuggling in a doona on a cold winter’s night: brightened and enhanced by his everyday observations on life. The familiarity of his themes and the Australian twang lends itself to this warmth, and his new single ‘Divide and Conquer’ perfectly captures the uplifting spirit. ‘Divide and Conquer’ has thrilling pace and an uplifting aura, framed by a wild harmonica and a Hammond Organ trill: it’s as buoyant as an…
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YEEVS have ‘No Plans To Change’ as they drop a video for the track off their new album ahead of live dates. – Backseat Mafia
Three-piece Gadigal-based trio YEEVS have just released their first album in five years entitled ‘ The Borderline, Thereabouts’ and we are very proud to premiere the video for the track ‘No Plans To Change’. ‘No Plans To Change’ is a reflective, contemplative track that glides over dappled guitars and the yearning vocals, and the video is a live take of the band playing the track in the Blue Mountains village of Hazelbrook. Shot in a bucolic setting filled with green trees and sunshine, the band is enigmatic and poised. There are shades of Bon Iver or even the acoustic version of Beck, wrapped up in an antipodean mantle. There’s something…
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Magnetic and Unfiltered – FLETCHER’s Pop Confessional Hits Sydney’s Hordern 27.10.2024 – Backseat Mafia
The Hordern Pavilion hums tonight, powered by a femme electric energy as the crowd sways in anticipation. FLETCHER (Cari Elise Fletcher, known mononymously by her last name,) the Asbury Park native who cracked the pop world open with ‘Undrunk’ in 2019, is bringing her blunt storytelling and magnetic presence, to the packed out venue. From Spotify’s Viral Chart to the Billboard Hot 100, FLETCHER’s trajectory has been all about redefining pop’s emotional landscape. A product of NYU’s Clive Davis Institute, she’s toured sold-out rooms and conquered stages at festivals like Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo, creating music that mirrors the mess of modern love. Her 2020 release, THE S(EX) TAPES, hit No.…
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A Sharp Step Forward in Dance-Punk as Gut Health Releases Debut Album ‘Stiletto’ – The Lansdowne, Eora/Sydney, 25.10.24 – Backseat Mafia
Fresh from the release of their (highly, highly anticipated) debut album ‘Stiletto’ and a recent stint supporting Hiatus Kaiyote (in which Deb Pelser covered beautifully), Gut Health brought their unique brand of dance-punk-driven fervour to the Lansdowne on Friday. The night began with G.U.N (Galvanic Unapologetic Noise), who set the tone with an immersive performance that could only be described as a collision of electronica, industrial noise, and a spectacle so engaging that blinking felt like a risk. Every aspect pulled the audience into an experience that felt closer to performance art than a traditional set. G.U.N is a powerful force and if they have something to say, you want…
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Paul Weller / Liam Bailey – O2 City Hall, Newcastle 24.10.2024 – Backseat Mafia
Tonight was the first of two sold-out nights for The Modfather at the O2 City Hall in Newcastle. There was a time he would sell out the bigger arenas, but for now, the perfect place is these medium-sized venues, where he can sell out and pull off a blinder of a show. There are a few more bald heads than Weller cuts these days, yet he still commands a loyal following. With a back catalogue like his, it’s no wonder. Tonight was a night of nostalgia, with Weller commenting that it would be “a long set tonight with loads of tracks to play”, which would be the full breadth of…
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Marko Ivic Releases Debut Album ‘When I Entered There Was a Room’ – Backseat Mafia
Rising pianist Marko Ivic releases the stunning, beautifully intimate, and yet strikingly cinematic debut album, When I Entered There Was a Room. Recorded in November 2022 at Studio 150 in Amsterdam, the ten-track album offers a transformative listening experience, showcasing Ivic’s stunning piano work and ability to compose emotionally attuned instrumental arrangements, showcasing a well rounded identity and a neo-classic composer. With a focus on creating sonic spaces for self-reflection and emotional exploration, the album takes listeners on a journey through intricate, resonant compositions that balance intensity with tenderness. Talking about the album, Marco explains: “This album explores the vast potential of a concert grand piano interacting with live audio…
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Sterling Press Unveil New Single ‘London Girls’ – Backseat Mafia
Sterling Press capture 90s nostalgia undertones and a striking sense of energy on the new single, ‘London Girls’. Comparable to Gorillaz ‘A-Punk’ with it’s blend of abrasive fuzzy guitar tones and buzzing synths, ‘Bringing infectious guitar riffs, bold synth hits, and punching, distorted drums, ‘London Girls’ captures a striking sense of energy as well as a playful swagger. Showcasing Sterling Press’s knack for blending witty, satirical and yet catchy lyricism, ‘London Girls’ highlights a tongue-in-cheek songwriting style comparable to Soft Play. Unapologetic, intoxicatingly urgent and energetic and channeling their trademark high-energy style, the band strikes a perfect balance between nostalgic sounds and pointed, forward-thinking songwriting. Taling about the inspiration behind…
