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The BackBeat Podcast.

(Ir)regular episode updates on the Australian Music Industry, direct to your ears. Featuring interviews and performances with guest artists and industry pro's, letting you know what really goes on behind the scenes.

The BackBeat Podcast aims to bring the behind-the-scenes of the Australian Music industry to the audience, with an entertaining yet honest, transparent look into all facets of the industry, all while bringing new local music to new ears.

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Jun 17, 2025

EPISODE 58: ON THE SCENE WITH BABYSHAKES FROM FULL FLOWER MOON BAND

Jun 17, 2025

It’s a special Backbeat episode as Sam from Earth Cadet jumps into the hosting chair. This week he is chatting to Kate “Babyshakes” Dillon, the electric front person of one of Australia’s hottest rock acts - Full Flower Moon Band. They chat about FFMB’s new single “Scene” a collab with Lydia from New York firebrands Gustaf, the upcoming FFMB European tour and all the wash up a year on from their all conquering, ARIA topping album “Megaflower”.

Jun 17, 2025

EPISODE 57: IT’S NOT THAT DEEP WITH BELLE HAVEN

Jun 17, 2025

I chat with David De La Hoz from Belle Haven about their latest release 'It's Not That Deep', protecting yourself and your mental health, going from independent to managed, moving through genres, and more.

Jun 17, 2025

REVIEWS

Reviews

Apr 22, 2025

LIVE REVIEW: DAEZY @ THE WORKERS CLUB

Apr 22, 2025

Daezy aren’t just another indie band. They’re storytellers. Their songs dive into queer love, self-discovery, heartbreak, and identity – and they do it with heart-on-sleeve honesty and unshakable confidence. Each track feels like a page from Daisy’s diary, backed by a band that knows exactly how to carry every lyric home.

Apr 22, 2025

Mar 27, 2025

LIVE REVIEW: CIGARETTES AFTER SEX (ROUND 2!)

Mar 27, 2025

Their frontman, Greg Gonzalez, is known for his calm yet captivating stage presence. The performances are usually laid-back, with the focus on creating a dreamlike ambiance, and the audience tends to get lost in the music - but this didn’t quite translate for Sofia on the night.

Mar 27, 2025

LIVE REVIEW: KNEECAP @ 170 RUSSEL

Mar 27, 2025

The anti-colonial Irish hip-hop group, Kneecap, came all the way from Belfast to absolutely smash up Melbourne’s stage at 177 Russel St. They are loudly anti-colonial and Pro Palestine; they aren’t here to fuck around.

Mar 27, 2025

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Feb 5, 2025

Q&A: KATCHAFIRE

Feb 5, 2025

Sofia bunkered down to put together a Q&A with NZ Reggae Roots band Katchafire, ahead of their visit ‘over the ditch’ with ‘Over the Ditch’ Festival!

Feb 5, 2025

Nov 28, 2024

AUS MUSIC T-SHIRT DAY!

Nov 28, 2024

Hello good friends, and a very Happy Aus Music T-Shirt Day! It’s one of our favourite days of the year here at Backbeat, and to celebrate, we’ve teamed up with our friends at Bendigo Records to take you through some of the crews’ chosen shirts of 2024.

Nov 28, 2024