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ICYMI – The Sick Man of Europe release EP Moderate Air Quality & March tour with Snapped Ankles – Backseat Mafia
Emerging from London’s underground music scene, The Sick Man Of Europe is distinctly monochrome in its outlook. Each note counts in this climate–economical but played with absolute precision and conviction. Propelled forward by machines and seeking solace in repetition. There are echoes of the post-punk and European art rock pioneers at the cusp of the 80s, but re-tooled for the present. The same fears. Looking for answers or something to believe in, but finding more questions in an age of absolutes. The debut Moderate Air Quality EP was released in February in digital format, as well as a limited edition cassette. They will support Snapped Ankles on the March leg…
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Baby Said Share Electric New Single ‘Take Everything’ From Debut Album ‘BS’ Out 7th March – Backseat Mafia
Hailing from the Portsmouth area, Baby Said are made up of Italian/Punjabi sisters Veronica (20) and Jess (18) Pal, whose musical journey began at a very young age. After sharing their previous single, ‘Dead To Me,‘ they return with a new banger, ’Take Everything,’ a track about the exhaustion of trying for others even though they are abandoning you. Both tracks are Speaking of the track they say, ‘’Take Everything is about the feeling of passing through life wearing a grey lens. It’s about feeling like you’re giving your all whilst others are just taking and despite all your effort, whatever you do is never good enough. Take Everything shows…
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Sodagreen Announce Epic Comeback with Australian Tour Dates in March – Backseat Mafia
Mandopop royalty Sodagreen are making a long-awaited return to Australian shores this March, with electrifying shows locked in for Sydney and Melbourne. Celebrating two decades of hits and innovation, the 20th Anniversary Concert Tour (《二十年一刻》巡迴演唱會) will mark the iconic band’s return to full force after years of reinvention and evolution. Known for redefining indie-pop in Greater China, Sodagreen’s legacy is unmatched, boasting 35 Golden Melody Award nominations and nine wins, including nods for Best Band, Best Composer, and Best Lyricist. From their breakout hit “Little Love Song” to the ambitious Vivaldi Project, the band has delivered unforgettable performances and albums that blur the lines between indie authenticity and mainstream success.…
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Kasabian and Blossoms Join Forces for Unmissable Australian Tour This March – Backseat Mafia
British alt-rockers Kasabian are finally making their way back to Australia, hitting Naarm/Melbourne, Eora/Sydney, and Meanjin/Brisbane for the first time in over a decade. Joining them are Blossoms, whose knack for crafting shimmering, feel-good indie pop adds an exciting contrast to the lineup. Kasabian’s reputation as a live powerhouse speaks for itself, with anthems like ‘Club Foot’ and ‘Fire’ set to ignite the stage. Fans can also look forward to hearing tracks from their latest releases, ‘Happenings’ (2024) and ‘The Alchemist’s Euphoria‘ (2022), performed live for the first time in Australia. The newer material showcases a fresh dynamic for the band, with Serge Pizzorno taking centre stage. Adding a lighter,…
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The Horrors release the shimmering anthemic single ‘More Than Life’ ahead of ‘Night Life’ album release in March. – Backseat Mafia
It’s close to the 20th anniversary of the iconic The Horrors and today they release the fourth single off their forthcoming and much anticipated album ‘Night Life’, out through Fiction Records and Virgin Music Group. With the core duo of vocalist Faris Badwan and bassist Rhys Webb, the band’s additional new members are Amelia Kidd on keys and Telegram’s Jordan Cook on drums, making the new album the band’s first to not feature all 5 original members. The band says of the single: ‘More Than Life’ has a different type of intensity to our recent singles, it’s more driving and direct. It was written in the middle of Canary Wharf,…
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Mess Esque return with new album ‘Jay Marie, Comfort Me’ set for release in March, and a stunning single ‘Take Me To Your Infinite Garden’. – Backseat Mafia
It’s been just over three years since Mess Esque – the stunning collaboration between Helen Franzmann (McKisko) and Mick Turner (Dirty Three, Tren Brothers) – released their self-titled album (see my review here), and today they have announced a follow-up entitled ‘Jay Marie, Comfort Me’ due for release on 28 March 2025 through Drag City Records and Remote Control Records. First cab off the rank is the single ‘Take Me To You Infinite Garden’ – a fuzzy, ominous fugue that’s hypnotic and thrilling, driven by the contrast between the buzz-saw guitars and thundering drums with Franzmann’s dreamy ethereal vocals that turn into a piercing lament soaked with melancholy. It’s a…
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The Halo Effect – The March Of The Undead – Backseat Mafia
It doesn’t feel like two minutes since this super group blew up my speakers with their album ‘Days Of The Lost’—a superb debut from some of the finest voices/fingers in the melodic metal scene. Now the band have regrouped for the second album ‘The March Of The Undead’ The band bring more of the same but with a far more fierce competence, each member clearly finding their musical space within the band. Early favourite track and the first single ‘Detonate’ beats the unconscious concious as singer Mikael Stanne delivers a biting vocal performance over uncontrollable riffs that abound left right and centre. There is no shortage of riffage from this…
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The 5.6.7.8’s Will Tour Australia in March 2025 – Backseat Mafia
If rock ‘n’ roll had a time machine, it would sound like The 5.6.7.8’s. The Tokyo trio, equal parts retro cool and punk swagger, are bringing their timeless garage rock energy Down Under this March. With a career spanning nearly four decades, these Japanese icons are far more than just the “Woo Hoo” from Kill Bill Vol. 1 — they’re a living, shredding piece of rock history. Formed in 1986 by sisters Yoshiko “Ronnie” Fujiyama (guitar/vocals) and Sachiko Fujiyama (drums), the band originally featured a rotating lineup before settling into their powerhouse trio with bassist Akiko Omo. Their sound channels a wild mix of ’50s rockabilly, ’60s surf rock, and…
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March 2025 Dates Announced – Backseat Mafia
ERRA are bringing their unique blend of crushing heaviness and melodic finesse to Australian stages in March 2025 for their first-ever national headline tour. The CURE Australian Tour will feature the Alabama-based metalcore trailblazers alongside special guests Silent Planet (USA) and Resolve (FRA), creating an unforgettable lineup for fans of heavy music. Kicking off on Thursday, 6 March in Perth, the tour will hit Adelaide, Melbourne, Hobart, Wollongong, Central Coast, Sydney, and wrap up in Brisbane on Sunday, 16 March. Since forming in 2009, ERRA has become known for their intricate guitar work, sweeping melodies, and dynamic songwriting. Their 2024 album CURE builds on their legacy, pushing boundaries while staying…
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Buck Meek Invites Australia on a Journey Through Haunted Mountain next March – Backseat Mafia
Buck Meek’s music it inhabits a space. As the lead guitarist of Big Thief and a poetic force in his own right, Meek isn’t concerned with spectacle but with presence. In March 2025, he’ll bring that distinct presence to Australia’s East Coast, guiding listeners through the weather-worn beauty and eerie stillness of Haunted Mountain, his third solo album. Meek’s songs feel like handwritten letters from faraway places, full of sparse yet tactile details—roses made of light, tiny crystal dewdrops, a field of dead lilies—that quietly bloom with each note. This album was written by Buck as he ventured across mountains and ranges, from the cold springs in the Serra da…
