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Robert Baxter Steps Into Their True Pop Era With ‘STARGIRL’ EP & Mesmerising New Single ‘CAMBOY’ – Backseat Mafia
Robert Baxter isn’t just stepping into their pop era—they’re tearing the doors off the hinges and strutting through in glossy, cinematic, hyper-digital glory. Announcing their new STARGIRL EP (out 11 April), the Naarm/Melbourne-via-Yorta Yorta Country/Shepparton artist, producer, ballroom performer, and all-around creative force has dropped ‘CAMBOY’, a slick and hauntingly danceable new single that dives headfirst into the murky waters of parasocial relationships and internet obsession. With production from Lucy Blomkamp (6LACK, Becca Hatch, Ninajirachi), CAMBOY oscillates between sultry, glitchy electronics and frantic breakbeats, perfectly framing Baxter’s effortless, silk-spun vocals. It’s the sound of someone who understands the internet’s seductive power but also sees through the facade.. The accompanying video…
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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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Robert Jon & The Wreck – Rager – Backseat Mafia
Robert Jon and his band The Wreck are back with new single ‘Rager’ another track part of their recent run of single after releasing their last album ‘Red Moon Rising’. “What started as a loose, improvised jam turned into an atomic bomb of sonic fury,” explains lead guitarist Henry James Schneekluth. “This track was inspired by the glory days of 70s hard rock and features heavy, gritty organ & synth as well as a funky and raucous drum groove & bass line. We present to you a new level of heaviness to get wrecked to – ‘Rager’!” A rip roaring riff filled rocker that’s an electrified live track whose essence the band…
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Robert Jon And The Wreck Share New Single ‘Hate To See You Go’ Ahead Of Autumn Tour – Backseat Mafia
Southern California powerhouse Robert Jon & The Wreck have just unveiled their latest single, ‘Hate To See You Go’, now available on all digital platforms. As a special bonus track from their critically acclaimed album Red Moon Rising, ‘Hate To See You Go’ delivers a poignant and emotionally charged narrative about the pain of parting from loved ones. Frontman Robert Jon Burrison explains, “‘Hate To See You Go’ reflects on the hardships of someone needing to leave the people they love. No matter what area of work it might be, or other reasons, it’s always hard to leave, but it’s just as hard to watch someone leave. Which is the side that we…
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Robert Jon And The Wreck – Give Love – Backseat Mafia
Robert Jon & The Wreck have shared another teaser of their eagerly awaited album, ‘Red Moon Rising,’ in the form of track ‘Give Love’. Set to drop on June 28th via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records, ‘Red Moon Rising’ demonstrates the band’s dynamic range and commitment to spreading positivity through their music. “’Give Love’ is a song with a simple message, yet it’s hard to truly understand and practice,” shares frontman Robert Jon. Co-written with acclaimed songwriter Tom Hambridge, the track has been a staple in the band’s creative sessions for years and now comes to life with its compelling lyrics and heartfelt musicality. “This song makes you feel what it means to,” adds Robert Jon. “We could…
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Robert Jon & The Wreck – Worried Mind – Backseat Mafia
In a departure from their electrifying riff-rock anthems, Robert Jon & The Wreck have shared their new single ‘Worried Mind’, the latest single from their highly anticipated album, Red Moon Rising due out on the 28th of June via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records. Co-written with Nashville’s own Austin Jenckes, the song began as a simple acoustic melody, which the band chose to preserve in its recording front man Robert Jon comments: “‘Worried Mind’ was a song inspired by how important it is to talk with others about the worries that you may have because when you hold it in, it can become so overwhelming,” A moment of reflection led by Jon’s emotive vocals that add warmth to…
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We bring you an exclusive look at the new video from Simon Robert Gibson’s poignant track ‘The Old Ways’ from his forthcoming collection ‘These Shining Years’. – Backseat Mafia
Premiere: We bring you an exclusive look at the new video from Simon Robert Gibson’s poignant track ‘The Old Ways’ from his forthcoming collection ‘These Shining Years’. – Backseat Mafia .. #bring #exclusive #video #Simon #Robert #Gibsons #poignant #track #Ways #forthcoming #collection #Shining #Years #Backseat #Mafia
