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Jan 31, 2024 | 
backseatmafia.com | Jess Hutton |Arun Kendall |Andi Callen
In exciting news, two of Aotearoa/New Zealand’s most iconic bands, The Black Seeds and Kora, are set to embark on a co-headlining tour across Australia this April. This dynamic pairing promises an unforgettable experience, bringing together the unique sounds of these influential bands. Formed in Wellington in 1998, The Black Seeds have consistently pushed the boundaries of musical genres, creating a distinct fusion of reggae, funk, dub, and soul elements.
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Jan 31, 2024 | 
backseatmafia.com | Deb Pelser |Arun Kendall |Andi Callen |Craig Young
Knotfest Australia has announced a series of sideshows that will take place later this year. Headliners, Pantera, will perform only one sideshow in Adelaide with support from King Parrot and Black Rheno. Chicago hard rockers Disturbed will return to Australia for the first time in eight years and will also be performing their only Australian headline show in Adelaide. Lamb Of God will perform two sideshows in Melbourne and Brisbane. Halestorm will rock fans in Sydney and Brisbane.
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Jan 31, 2024 | 
backseatmafia.com | Deb Pelser |Arun Kendall |Andi Callen |Craig Young
Groovin The Moo 2024 is set to rock April and May with a stellar line-up! Familiar faces will include DMA’s, Hot Dub Time Machine, The Jungle Giants, Mallrat and San Cisco will return to GTM along with Alison Wonderland, playing in Australia for the first time in 5 years. Overseas artists that will be joining GTM in 2024 are GZA from Wu-Tang (USA) and Sporty Spice a.k.a Melanie C (UK). ‘Strangers’ hitmaker Kenya Grace (UK) will head down under with fellow Brits The Kooks and Mura Masa.
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Jan 30, 2024 | 
backseatmafia.com | Arun Kendall |Andi Callen |Craig Young
On the back of announcing a show in Tamworth as part of NSW’s Great Southern Nights series of live events, perennial Backseat Mafia favourites The Church have announced they will also be performing at The Triffid in Brisbane on Thursday, 7 March 2024. This follows an incredible year in 2023 after touring extensively across Australia and the US and releasing the magnificent ‘The Hypnogogue’ – Backseat Mafia’s favourite album from the Australian/New Zealand region in 2023 (see review here).
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Jan 30, 2024 | 
backseatmafia.com | Andi Callen |Craig Young
The Japanese House, aka Amber Bain, has been announced as the support for The 1975’s sold out UK arena tour taking place in February. The tour will see The Japanese House play some of the UK’s biggest stages in Glasgow, London, Manchester and Birmingham, including four nights at London O2 Arena, ahead of her own headline UK tour in May.
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Jan 30, 2024 | 
backseatmafia.com | Craig Young |Andi Callen
2000trees Festival can today reveal its SECOND main stage headlining band of 2024. The brilliant Australian 3 piece The Chats will be coming along to the farm this summer, bringing their sunshine coast punk rock, or as they describe it, ‘shed rock’. Originally formed at school, they are a band known for their songs about Australian culture, their very direct song, EP and album titles (‘Get This In Ya!’ or the most recent ‘Get F***ed’) and being an incredible live act.
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Jan 30, 2024 | 
backseatmafia.com | Craig Young |Andi Callen |Deb Pelser
Alison Krebs, known as Rok Al fronts a formidable hard rock collective comprised of remarkable musicians known as Rok Al And The Addiction. With Krebs the band comprises of Chris Nix, a guitar virtuoso who saw his early years jamming with luminaries from James Brown’s band in a jazz club setting. His journey led him to perform, tour, and record with names like Jo Dee Messina, Billy Ray Cyrus, Tonic, and a five-year partnership with Jonathan Davis of Korn.
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Jan 30, 2024 | 
backseatmafia.com | Andi Callen |Deb Pelser
Legendary indie/post-punks, The Breeders have just announced a UK tour to tie in with the 30th Anniversary of their sophomore album, Last Splash. Supporting on the 4 UK dates will be Londoners Big Joanie. Tickets go on general sale on Fri 2nd Feb at 10:00. Presale options are available from Weds 31st Jan. A defining album of the 90s, Last Splash turns 30 this year.
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Jan 30, 2024 | 
backseatmafia.com | Andi Callen |Deb Pelser |Arun Kendall
Already looking like a great line-up, North Yorkshire’s Deer Shed Festival has announced further artists joining their 2024 Line-Up. Artists announced include: King Creosote, Jalen Ngonda, John Francis Flynn, O., Trout, Brown Horse, Annie Dresser, Melin Melyn and Two Canoes Already confirmed: Bombay Bicycle Club, The Coral, CMAT, BC Camplight, The Go! Team, Los Bitchos, Stornoway, Fat Dog, Liz Lawrence, Bess Atwell, Personal Trainer, MadMadMad, Viji, Picture Parlour, Baba Ali, Home Counties,...
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Jan 30, 2024 | 
backseatmafia.com | Andi Callen |Arun Kendall |Deb Pelser
Photo Credit – Brian David StevensBarry Adamson has been creating all of his life. Brought up in Manchester’s Moss Side, Adamson learnt to play the bass overnight for Magazine. When they disbanded, five albums later in 1981, his singular style was spotted by The Birthday Party, with whom he played several times. Adamson has announced a brand new album, alongside an accompanying UK and European tour for spring / summer 2024.
