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Say Psych: Album Review: Maquina – PRATA

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EP Review: Liverpool Genre-Bending Quartet Bonk! Shine On ‘The Act Of Doing It’ EP

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News: Bulgarian Neo-Soul Newcomer Nia Unveils Debut Single ‘111’

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Fredrick Fuller the man behind Night Movies has given Backseat Mafia a glimpse into the forthcoming album Dreamish which is out now digitally worldwide on Fuller’s own Soundmaker Records label. Artwork to accompany the album was specially painted by artist Richard J. Butler and titled ‘Sunset (The Winding Path)’. Read our interview with Fuller here …

Sydney band Victoria have today released their second single ‘Favourite Teacher’ through legendary producer Wayne Connolly’s label Scenic Drive Records, and they maintain the upward trajectory set by their debut single ‘Creative Frenzy’ (reviewed here). The label supergroup is apt – this is a band consisting of members of seminal bands Youth Group, The Vines, Smudge and …

Bloomington, Indiana’s Damion Schiralli has been building up toward the release of his debut solo album for a little bit since it was announced back in May It’s an impressive collection of detailed soft rock gems whose general aesthetic is defined further by Schiralli’s chosen recording method: it went straight to cassette, because of course …

If you didn’t know, now you know: Beverly Crusher are finally getting their shit together and releasing an album. We’ve heard it, and if you’re in any way familiar with their sound, you’re gonna love it; even if you got on board as recently as when we premiered lead single ‘Scab’ back in June. It’s …

London based all female punk band Lady Rage who are bringing grungy undertones with rock riffs thick with Riot Grrrl attitude. Currently in the process of writing their debut album which is set for release in February 2023, they will be touring through out the rest of this year, including an appearance at the Rebellion …

We are very excited here at Backseat Mafia to be premiering the new video from London Punk band and Riot Grrrl’s Lady Rage for their brand new single ‘Bit By Bit’ Lead vocalist Siren Sycho states…“We are the heaviest sound in high heels & we are back with our brand new single ‘Bit By Bit’. …

The band Peeping Drexels

London based Peeping Drexels have announced their new EP Days Of Heaven as well as sharing new single ‘Sneak Motel‘. The EP will be released 2 September on Brace Yourself Records. Peeping Drexels have shared stages with the likes of Shame, Goat Girl, Public Practice, Viagra Boys and Fat White Family. The band will headline London’s Lexington on 7 October to celebrate the release.  …

The members of the band KEG

Brighton based Keg have released new single ‘NPC’ taken from the band’s upcoming EP Girders set for release 2 September via Alcopop! Records/BMG.  It’s the third single lifted from the EP and follows ‘Kids‘ and ‘Elephant‘. However ‘NPC‘ is a departure from Keg’s previous material. With thought-provoking lyrics reflecting serious subject matter and an opening synth line which demands your attention, it is both …