Interview
Meet: Melodic Doom Metal Band Petrichor
Give us a potted history of the band The band formed about 6 years ago. We had a VERY different sound then and a different lineup. We were more “pop rock” then. Comparable to The Band Camino. However, we were never fully satisfied with our music output. Until James (guitar) bought a 7 string. The …
Meet: We chat to Martin Kennedy (All India Radio, Kilbey/Kennedy, Observers) about recording, heavy metal, and collaborating with Steve Kilbey (The Church)
Martin Kennedy has a had a long and impressive career in music. He was given a guitar with four strings at the age of fourteen, made up his own chords and eventually formed Melbourne band Pray TV, releasing 5 albums and touring the US, before forming All India Radio and collaborating with other musicians such …
Meet: Indie Grunge Queen Melanie Baker
Newcastle-based indie riser Melanie Baker began her career playing folk tunes at open mic nights in her home town of The Lake District. A deeply shy teenager wracked with anxiety, she found confidence and a voice for the first time via her songwriting before relocating to the North East. We caught up with the Newcastle …
Meet: Backseat Mafia meets Sheffield Post-Black Metal / Screamo band Hidden Mothers
We sat down with Ari and Liam from Hidden Mothers for Backseat Mafia’s interview series to discuss their background, finding each other and on the new album that is almost wrapped up. Please do subscribe, watch share and like to our YouTube channel so we can continue to bring you the best in interviews, sessions …
Meet: Soulful Pop Queen Bianca James
After her stunning showcase gig in London last month, Backseat Mafia caught up with the rising star and soulful pop queen Bianca James as she shared her cosy secrets, a Bond ambition and revealed some French naughtiness… Who are you and what do you do? I’m a soulful pop singer and songwriter hailing from Canada. …
Meet: The North East’s Young Pretenders For Rocks Crown – Wingz Of The Monkey
Give us a potted history of the band Wingz of the Monkey are:Patrick Meehan Vocals 17 Years OldSonny Evans (JEEP) Guitars 15 Years OldEdward Jackson Drums 18 Years OldLogan Lewington Bass 17 Years Old We are an Alt/Rock band from the North East of England. The band was formed in 2022 by school pals (Logan, …
Meet: Dutch Singer And Pianist Roon Staal
” The extraordinary talent of Roon Staal, one of the truly great singers in the Western world. (…) Let the amazing tenor vocal performances of Mr. Staal now carry you away! “ – Art Garfunkel Give us a potted history of yourself I spent a lot of time taking piano lessons and learned to perform …
Meet: Rock N Roll Saviours Lectric
Give us a potted history of the band We’ve been rocking together since birth more or less, had each other’s backs from the start. It forms a special bond that we kind of take for granted, but when people bring to our attention our chemistry on stage it reminds me of this blessing to be …
Meet: East Of Reno – The Band Playing In The Last Bar At The End Of The World
Give us a potted history of the band Formed from the ashes of a band called Harry Oakwood & The Millionaires over ten years ago, we’ve been writing and recording as a labour of love whenever we can ever since, finding the perfect line-up and building to this first release. Two songs remain from the …
Meet: We talk to Mark Monnone of Lost and Lonesome Recording Company ahead of 25 Birthday Celebrations
As part of an occasional series on the essential talent behind the musicians – the labels and promoters – we are delighted to be able to fire a few questions to Mark Monnone, co-founder of Lost and Lonesome Recording Company based in Meanjin/Melbourne. In return, we get some very amusing responses. Established in 1998 by …