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Duo Cari Cari sign to Australian label Civilians and announce album ‘One More Trip Around The Sun’ with the ethereal title track unveiled as a taster. – Backseat Mafia
The new single ‘One More Trip Around The Sun’ from Australian duo Cari Cari is an ethereal, hypnotic sonic kaleidoscope that floats in the ether like a delicate silken veil. There is a clattering percussive bed over which dreamy vocals and instruments create a psychedelic hue that is mesmerising and luscious. The song deals with themes of family, connection, and enduring values – a heartfelt love letter to close friends and a reminder to remain anchored in authenticity amidst life’s demands. There are elements of Screamadelica-era Primal Scream, a touch of The Kills and a slight shoegaze tinge that permeates the track. Out today and available here, ‘One More Day…
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Arka’n Asrafokor – RPM label debut ‘Dzikkuh’ out now; Watch Video For Track ‘Final Tournament’ – Backseat Mafia
A new era has begun for Togo based metallers Arka’n Asrafokor [Asrafocore = “Music of the Warriors” (“asrafo” means “warrior” in their mother language)]: their Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) label debut is finally out, and this special day is even accompanied by a music video for the track ‘Final Tournament.’ It’s a song that celebrates the victory of truth, human unity, and dignity over the lies, cowardice, and greed of some individuals leading the world and dividing communities. The song merges traditional chants and rhythms with the heavy sounds of the guitar, drums, and bass in the unique Arka’n Asrafokor style. The band state: “The time has come when people need to stop fighting against each…
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Ocean Grove drop ‘Fly Away’ and launch new label – Backseat Mafia
Melbourne-based heavy trio Ocean Grove has formally announced the establishment of their own record label, ODDWORLD Records. In addition, the band has secured a contract with SharpTone Records for distribution outside of Australia and New Zealand. To coincide with this, the band has also released a new singly, ‘Fly Away.’ “FLY AWAY is a return to our sonic roots and the definitive OG sound. With an injection of fresh energy and experimentation, the song primes the new era of Ocean Grove with a hard and heavy edge.” Dale Tanner Ocean Grove stands as a formidable presence in the heavy music scene, seamlessly blending elements of nu metal, hardcore, and alternative…
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Mate the Label Waffle Set Review 2024 With Photos
Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Spring in Los Angeles can be unpredictable, to say the least. We can go from gorgeous 75-and-sunny days to “May gray” within a few hours. Plus, my apartment tends to skew on the chilly side, so I pretty much live in lightweight loungewear both while I’m working from home and when I’m hanging around the house during the weekend. That being said, I have a few requirements for my loungewear. Obviously comfort is top of mind — cotton or linen are my go-tos when the weather is beginning to warm…
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planting an effervescent pop delight in our heads as a new album is on its way through the new label Sinister Porpoise Records. – Backseat Mafia
We are absolutely honoured to premiere the new single ‘Sow A Little Seed’ from Sydney indie pop gurus Restless Leg. It’s been nearly three years since we heard from this band upon the release of their album ‘Dream Buffet’, and this is one of the bands that first lit a lightbulb for me about the emerging ‘Marrickville Sound. It’s worth remembering what I wrote about this phenomenon: It is undeniably a sound with its genetic origins in the eighties Dunedin Sound with an infectious strain traceable to Brisbane. A sonic line stretching from The Clean, The Bats, The Chills in New Zealand to The Go-Betweens and The Apartments. Guitar-driven, jangling,…
