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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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Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory release another tempting taster in the form of ‘Trouble’ ahead of debut album. – Backseat Mafia
The magnificent Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory, having announced their self-titled debut album out on 7 February 2025 via Jagjaguwar, have unveiled another track, ‘Trouble’, as a tempting taste of what’s to come. ‘Trouble’ starts with a sonorous ambulant bass that flows throughout the track as other instruments glide in over the top: it’s an enigmatic sound that builds up with Van Etten’s voice velvet and soft, floating across the surface like a silken veil. it’s a melancholic reflective delight that drips with emotion and is deliciously hypnotic and sensuous. Van Etten says of the track: ‘Trouble’ is about the idea of having to coexist with people you love who have…
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THE THE announce new album ‘Ensoulment’ – their first in 25 years – ahead of tour, with new visceral single ‘Cognitive Dissident’ unleashed as a taster. – Backseat Mafia
With an Australian tour ahead, the fabled THE THE have announced a new album ‘Ensoulment’, their first studio album of new songs in a quarter century. This 12-song album will be released on Cinéola / earMUSIC on Friday, September 6. As a taste of what’s to come, the single ‘Cognitive Dissident’ is out today and it is clearly business as usual, with Matt Johnson’s distinctive rumble shaking the speakers, delivering his visceral lyrics with a delicious acerbity. This is as good as anything THE THE have released, and that is saying a lot. ‘Cognitive Dissident’ is co-produced by Matt Johnson and Warne Livesey and written by Matt Johnson and Barrie…
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Gnod Announce New Album ‘Spot Land’ and Live Tour Dates. Listen to an album taster, here – Backseat Mafia
Gnod, the experimental collective known for pushing sonic boundaries, is set to release their new album titled ‘Spot Land’ on May 31st, via Rocket Recordings. The album represents a recalibration of their sound, embracing a new sense of freedom while retaining the essence that defines the band. ‘Spot Land’ comprises five songs that unfold slowly with tender, detailed arrangements. The tracks feature wistful guitar textures, brushed drums, and interjections of lap steel, piano, and kalimba, creating a captivating sonic landscape. Founder member Paddy Shine describes the album as a fusion of old and new Gnod elements, offering a departure from their recent intense, loud, and sludgy offerings. Despite this evolution,…
