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lutriwita/Tasmanian duo Future State release the atmospheric single ‘Serve Yourself’ ahead of debut album ‘Everything Is Temporary’ – Backseat Mafia
Future State are an electronic trip hop duo from southern edge of the world in Tasmania, and their sound is suitably chill and Antarctic with its combination of thundering percussion, saxophone and lush synth layers. In their new single ‘Serve Yourself’, singer Ally Oliver’s voice recalls Portishead’s Beth Gibbons with its extraordinary range and distant observational style. Stuart Cam’s instrumentation is complex and delicate, delivered in a 7/8 jungle drum beat. There is a strong jazz tone to the delivery, with opulent late night, rich velvet vibes: ‘Serve Yourself’ is out now and available to download and stream via all the usual sites. ‘Serve Yourself’ was recorded at Future State…
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Swedish Rockers H.E.A.T Announce New Album ‘Welcome To The Future’ And Release New Single ‘Disaster’ – Backseat Mafia
Hard rock sensation H.E.A.T light up 2025 with the announcement of their brand-new studio album ‘Welcome to the Future’, set for release on April 25th on earMUSIC. The first single ‘Disaster’, is an explosive power metal epic. Glorious synths and raw ripping riffs coupled with frantic energy and superb performances. It’s the music your soul has been crying out for. The track comes with an explosive music video that merges 80s arcade aesthetics with metal madness, directed by the renowned Patric Ullaeus (known for his work with Europe, Arch Enemy, Children of Bodom, and many more rock superstars). Check it out, here ‘Welcome to the Future’ delivers everything that fans of the celebrated Swedish rock band love: an innovative, heavy,…
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London Rockers The Great Leslie Announce New EP ‘Repeat, Repeat, Repeat’, Drop Explosive Single ‘No Future’ – Backseat Mafia
London-based indie rockers The Great Leslie have announced their highly anticipated new EP, Repeat, Repeat, Repeat, along with the release of their latest single, ‘No Future’—an anthemic, high-octane offering showcasing the band’s ability to craft tracks which capture their rock tendencies whilst bringing a radiant accessibility. Produced by Paul Pritchard at Abbey Road Studios (whose credits include work with Noel Gallagher, Nothing but Thieves, and The Vaccines), the single delivers a raw, energetic punch, underscoring the band’s commitment to capturing the frustration and disillusionment felt by today’s youth. ‘No Future’ crackles with electricity, driven by propulsive drumming, distorted yet vibrant guitars, and an infectious bassline that mirrors the intensity of…
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Bluesfest Byron Bay release stunning second artist announcement for the 2025 festival on news of renewed hope for the continuation of the festival into the future – Backseat Mafia
The second artist announcement for Bluesfest Byron Bay has dropped today, and fans and attendees are in for an amazing treat with 18 Australian artists named in the second lineup announcement. Across blues and roots to contemporary, this announcement has something for everybody – festival favourites making a return, upcoming artists, a special ‘re-uniting for Bluesfest’ and an incredibly strong indigenous representation. From the long-awaited return of Hilltop Hoods to fan-favourite acts like Xavier Rudd, John Butler, The Cat Empire, and Kasey Chambers, this lineup reflects much of the best of Australian music, while paying homage to the festival’s rich legacy in blues and roots. Leading the charge is the…
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Target Future Collective With Jeneé Naylor Collection Review
Future Collective with Jeneé Naylor Ruffle Ankle Length Dress ($40) “The Red Floral Ruffle Ankle Length Dress is one of my favorites from this collection — it just screams vacation mode. This dress is made for dancing, especially with its side slit. The ruffles add dimension and movement, which is such a fun flair — I feel like I’m on ‘Dancing With the Stars.’ I am 5’1″, and this dress hits right below the ankle, so it’s better to wear heels with it if you want it off the ground. It also has adjustable straps, but you won’t be able to fully tighten the strap that has the ruffle detailing.…
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Target Future Collective With Jeneé Naylor Collection
Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Whether we’re shopping for stylish home decor and furniture, beauty products, wellness finds, or new wardrobe staples, Target is our go-to for uncovering elevated yet affordable products. The brand’s popular designer collaborations are known to sell out within minutes, and our editors have even tested some of them, including Rowing Blazers and Target’s spring designer collection. One of our favorite ways to discover the best fashion finds is by shopping Target’s Future Collective. These collections are created in partnership with an ever-changing lineup of style and cultural influencers, with a…
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Legendary BMX Bandit Duglas T Stewart talks new album, the secret behind their longevity and looking to the future – Backseat Mafia
Meet: Legendary BMX Bandit Duglas T Stewart talks new album, the secret behind their longevity and looking to the future – Backseat Mafia More Stories #Legendary #BMX #Bandit #Duglas #Stewart #talks #album #secret #longevity #future #Backseat #Mafia
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What Sustainability Beauty Will Look Like in the Future
While “natural beauty” was all anyone could talk about in 2015, and “clean beauty” was all the rage in 2019, these days, the beauty industry seems squarely focused on “sustainability” — a term that can feel vague and encompasses a lot of different marketing buzzwords and initiatives. The reason sustainable beauty is so hard to define is because it’s often used as an umbrella term for a lot of different subcategories, including clean and natural beauty, making a stroll down the beauty aisle a very overwhelming experience. And while the cosmetics industry is still on the rise — the US market alone is worth $60 billion, per a McKinsey report…
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The Avant-Garde entertainer – Blixa Bargeld from Einstürzende Neubauten talks about rocket ramps, the future for the band, writing the new album and creating a whole new genre of pop music. – Backseat Mafia
It was nearly four years ago to the day that I spoke to Blixa Bargeld from Einstürzende Neubauten on the eve of the release of their album ‘Alles In Allem’. It was a strange time given we were both just entering lockdown and it was an interview interrupted by food delivery services, which symbolised, in a way, that strange era. During that time, Bargeld was famously running synchronised cooking sessions on video from his kitchen for his fans, which he says was entertaining for me and some people for quite a while until it fell asleep. Bargeld recounts that he fled Berlin soon after this with his family and lived…
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Guitarist/composer Ezra Feinberg previews new album ‘Soft Power’ with the spellbinding flow of ‘Future Sand’. – Backseat Mafia
NY based guitarist and composer Ezra Feinberg when talking way back in the mid-2000s about the music of his band Citay, was unapologetic about their surprisingly quirky reference points. Feinberg and Citay drew from AOR polish and MOR lushness, new age to pop polarities, without the pretence of needing to conform to what a San Fran psyche band should sound like. The band folded in 2010 but since then their leader has continued to make singular music that has avoided trend or category. Instrumental at the core with Feinberg’s expressive acoustic guitar as a focal component, it has the same illusive quality as classic era Tortoise records woven with the…
