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Album Review: Ëda Diaz– Suave Bruta : electro – Colombian rhythms and song for today.
Bridges are not just about the places and people they connect, crossing them is an experience in itself. Colombian singer/bassist and song-writer Ëda Diaz’s music is a thrilling reminder of the wonders such a journey can deliver. As a child she shuttled regularly between Paris and Medellin with her French Colombian family, absorbing the languages, …
News: Talon David Unveils Uplifting New Single ‘Anomaly’ Ahead Of Second Album
London-based singer-songwriter Talon David shares the intricate pop fizzer ‘Anomaly’, offering a taste of what’s to come in her forthcoming second album. The track, characterized by bouncy rhythms from keys to bass to drums, serves as a testament to Talon’s inspired vocal performance. Joyous themes intertwine with twinkling harmony and flowing lead melodies, showcasing Talon’s …
News: shugE Resurfaces With Emotionally Charged Single ‘With Me’ & Reflects On A Decade-Long Hiatus In Latest Album ‘DARK WINTER’
Minneapolis-based songwriter and performer shugE has recently unveiled his latest single, ‘With Me,’ a poignant and vulnerable track that showcases his vocal and acoustic guitar prowess. The artist bares his soul through emotional lyricism and a passionate performance, creating a defenseless dance between man and instrument. The song’s ebb and flow are enhanced with additional …
News: Garth Adam Marks Triumphant Return With ‘Say You’ll Come With Me’ EP
Amidst geographical and pandemic-induced hurdles, Garth Adam makes a triumphant comeback with his latest EP, ‘Say You’ll Come With Me’. The project, a testament to perseverance, brings forth a burst of optimism in the face of adversity. The up-tempo title track, ‘Say You’ll Come With Me’, stands as a high-spirited anthem, rooted in Garth’s lyrical …
News: Hijack Stories Unleashes Futuristic Sonic Odyssey with ‘Chapter II’
Hijack Stories has stormed onto the music scene with their explosive, cinematic debut album, ‘Chapter II’. The 13-track album explores a fusion of genres, blending synth arrangements with electric guitars, intoxicating rap flows and live drums to create a futuristic sonic experience. The duo, consisting of rapper Stackie McClean and producer Squid Jackalsen, crafted the …
Track: Naarm/Melbourne shoegazers Keaper dazzle with the brilliance of ‘Alone’ on news of the release of their debut album ‘Waking Dream’ and self-curated music festival.
With a wash of guitars and a dreamy delivery, ‘Alone’, the new single from Naarm/Melbourne outfit Keaper, is a shimmering glowing track that provides evidence of this band’s songwriting prowess. The track is off their debut album ‘Waking Dream’ scheduled for 8 March. Singer Amaya says of the song: It’s about daring to be different …
Track: Aotearoa’s Lilly Carron is ‘Wild For Change’ – an ethereal and dreamy prelude to a new EP on the way.
We are inordinately proud to review the shimmering new track ‘Wild For Change’ from New Zealand artist Lilly Carron, whose voice has a diaphanous delicacy, ethereal and filled with a yearning passion. The track has a Lynchian air about it with its scything reverbed guitar riffs and the almost western Sergio Leone blush augmented by …
Premiere: Join Big League on the ‘Tea and Sandwich Committee’ for an eviscerating slice of glorious indie fare that tears through you like a tornado as new album is heralded.
Perennial favourites here at the Antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia, Big League are about to release a new single with the intriguing title of ‘Tea and Sandwich Committee’, and we are ever so pleased to be able to bring you a sneak early listen before its release tomorrow (Friday, 2 February 2024). Of course Big …
Track: RedHook’s ‘Scream 2’ Is So Intense, It Might Just Wake the Dead
Red Hook’s new single is frightfully good
Premiere: Ashlynn Malia prepares for lift-off with eponymous debut album, shares ‘Villain’
Tomorrow’s been a long time coming for the LA-based Ashlynn Malia. We’ve been backing her since the release of her debut EP back in June of 2021 – it’s been a long road, but her short-and-sweet debut album is just hours away. Before then, she has one more pre-release single to share—it might be the …