indie interviews
Meet: Nottingham New Boys Victory Lap
Fast becoming key figures on the Nottingham scene, Victory Lap have already ticked off slots with contemporaries including Do Nothing and Blood Wizard, as well as early festival appearances at the likes of Dot To Dot. Backseat Mafia caught up with the quintet before they get set for a busy summer with several festival slots …
Meet: The Umbrellas Before Their Headline Show In London
The Umbrellas bring their jangle pop perfection to London on 13th March for a headline show at Oslo. Backseat Mafia interrupted the Californian 4 piece as they sampled an English breakfast somewhere near Newcastle. Busy with fried eggs and tea they explain their love of British indie and reveal a secret passion for Greggs! Where did …
Meet: Singer, Pianist And Guitarist Chris Vince
Already creating some waves with his debut EP Long Distance, singer, pianist, guitarist and all round talented Chris Vince is set for a big year ahead. As a member of the bands East Of Reno and Georgia Train, Vince is setting out on his own to give the world a taste of his own music. …
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: Glasgow Four Piece ‘Noise’ Who Have Just Released Their Debut EP
With the band EP ‘Not Until Tomorrow Night’ out now, Backseat Mafia found out a little bit more about the up and commers. Give us a potted history of NOISE NOISE began with two young brothers, Luke Doleman (rhythm guitar and vocals) and Evan Doleman (drums and backing vocals) jamming The Smashing Pumpkins in their …
Meet: Fuzzy Indie Band Paraffin
Paraffin are one of the south coast’s hottest up and coming bands. Driving inspiration from an eclectic mix of The 1975, Arctic Monkeys and Muse. Backseat Mafia caught up with the band to find out a little bit about them before they take the world by storm with their amalgamation of fuzzy ear-worms and euphoric …
Meet: Gold Coast Indie Rockers Chavez Cartel
With their new EP ‘Man’s Best Friend’ out today, we caught up with Chavez Cartel to find out a little more about the band. Give us a potted history of the band So we got together I think around early 2017. We were slow and shit for a long time but got some momentum together …
Meet: Indie Newcomers Bedroom High Club
Having sold-out venues throughout the north of England, as well as ticking off festival appearances at the likes of Tramlines, the Barnsley quartet have certainly got a bright future ahead of them. We caught up with them as they release the first track from their forthcoming EP ‘Courtesy‘. Give us a potted history of the …
Meet: Venice Heath Ahead Of The Release Of His EP Summernight
All set to release the first single ‘Keep On Thinking’ to be taken from his debut EP ‘Summernight’ which due out the 19th of May. Venice Heath talked to Backseat Mafia about the creation of Venice Heath and what the future holds for the project. Give us a potted history of the band I started …
Meet: Sleaze Disco Peddlers Yabba
Scottish band Yabba have been causing a lot of talk after their live sets last year. The quintet released their debut single ‘Get by’ last month so Backseat Mafia caught up with the band to find out all about them and what the future holds. Give us a potted history of the band The current …