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Infected Rain / Skarlett Riot – Rebellion, Manchester 30.08.2024 – Backseat Mafia
So, it’s been just under three weeks since we caught the charismatic Infected Rain at Bloodstock with their impressive set on the Sophie Stage and this time round we had an appointment with them in the cosy and oppressive surroundings of the Rebellion Club in Manchester. Skarlett Riot were opening up the proceedings and they well and truly rocked the joint with their brand of hard rock and melodic metal. Drinkwater tamed the crowd with constant interactions and conversation, even including a declaration that Manchester is one of the bands favourite cities to play in, all of which attracted a response which only went to cement that theory I’m sure.…
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Madison Beer Brings the Heat to Sydney 30.08.2024 – Backseat Mafia
Sydney is simmering, the city trapped in an unseasonable heatwave breaking records for the hottest winter day since 1995. At the Hordern Pavilion, the crowd is hot, restless and buzzing with the anticipation that only comes from knowing you’re about to witness something special. Madison Beer has landed in Australia, bringing her Encore tour to these shores for the first time, and the air is thick with expectation. With over 2.4 billion streams to her name, Beer is a shapeshifter, her sound effortlessly blending pop, R&B, and soul. Her hits—‘Reckless,’ ‘Selfish,’ ‘Sweet Relief,’ ‘Home To Another One,’ and her latest single, ‘Make You Mine’—have woven themselves into the fabric of…
