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Track: In a dreamy sonic soundscape, Holly Hebe feels the ‘Ghost of You’ in the ether.
The fabulous Holly Hebe is back with another sparkling slice of dream pop heaven with her new single ‘Ghost Of You’. With Hebe’s velvet soft vocals aching with sweet melancholia, the track is an aquatic, flowing stream of electronica, buoyant and vivacious with a delectable shimmer. The arpeggiated synths create a glittering curtain in the …
Live Review: CHVRCHES – Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow 10.06.23
Chvrches shared chilling visions with a killer synth-pop soundtrack to a reverent Glasgow congregation as their Screen Violence World Tour reached its climax. Barrowlands buzzed with anticipation, as an eerie electro intro with more than a hint of Vangelis rang out from an empty stage. It was sweating room only for the first of a …
Album Review: Hot Coppers’ self titled album is a pastoral indie pop masterpiece.
Melbourne-based band Hot Coppers has just released their new self-titled album and it is a whimsical joy. Tripping along with a pastoral pop bounce and burnished with intelligent, wry lyrics, this has all the hallmarks of something from some bucolic English village with a touch of The Kinks or Jona Lewie and a dash of …
Album Review: Dead Famous People are back with a new album – the glorious shining ray of golden sunshine that is ‘Ballet Boy’.
A shimmering, blinding joy emanates from the new album by the enigmatic Dons Savage under the nom de plume of Dead Famous People. I’ve written before that there has to be a genetic implant in New Zealanders – it can be found in the work of The Chills, The Clean and The Bats – in other …
Track: Tizane – I’m Not Her
Dark pop artist Tizane is set to release ‘Forever Is Nothing’ the long awaited follow up to the 2021 debut album ‘Cherry’ due on the 23rd of June. Before that, Tizane shared the video for the track ‘I’m Not Her’, giving u a little glimpse of what to expect. The album includes a song called ‘Every Minute’ …
Premiere: It’s ‘Museum Day’ for Coyle Girelli – a blindingly bright excursion to indie pop heaven ahead of new album.
We are inordinately privileged and honoured to bring you a first listen to the new single ‘Museum Day’ from one of Backseat Mafia’s favourite artists, Coyle Girelli: the English troubadour based in New York City. Coasting along on a bright dappled instrumental sound, Girelli’s crooner vocals are cool and expressive with the kind of sonorous …
News: Lucy Dreams Return To The UK For Mini Tour
Vienna dream pop trio Lucy Dreams consists of David Reiterer and Philipp Prueckl and an AI vocal nicknamed Lucy. They are set to play London, Sheffield and Reading venues as they return to the UK for their OK UK tour 2023. A Lucy Dreams show is something one should have experienced. What sounds like the virtual brainchild of …
Premiere: Italian neo-psych band Bluedaze unveils a little shoegaze sparkle with ‘Flesh’ ahead of EP release.
We are honoured to give you an exclusive look at the video for the new track ‘Flesh’ from Italian neo-psych band Bluedaze, title track to their new EP due out on 30 June 2023. The track a thoroughly enjoyable blast of shimmering sounds that ebbs and flows, mixing a heady onslaught of guitars with quieter …
Track: According to Greta Stanley, ‘It’s Cool To Be In Love’ – a dreamy anthemic blast of rock pop goodness out through Double Drummer.
One of our favourites here at Backseat Mafia, the enormously talented Greta Stanley returns to the scene with a thoroughly energetic new single that seems to herald a new direction. ‘It’s Cool To Be In Love’ dials up the pace and the energy and delivers a sonic punch with an anthemic chorus more dramatic than …
News: Lily Moore announces music venues trust tour for September
Pop powerhouse Lily Moore has today announced her Music Venues Trust tour! In association with the National Lottery, The Bookies Favourite tour will go on sale this Friday 2nd June at 10am BST. National Lottery players will also be able to take a ‘plus one’ for free when they purchase a ticket. The 9-date tour will kick off at the Lighthouse …