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Album Review : Herandu – ‘Ocher Red’ : a dazzling jazz-fusion journey from the brothers Gavrilov.

John Parry April 29, 2024

The Breakdown ‘Ocher Red’ is classy, high on momentum and urgency, a swathe of instrumental cuts with a clear beat driven foundation, IDM at the jazz end of the continuum but not stuck there… Herandu music. Hive Mind Records – 8.9 If there was a section in the record store for ’Music by Brothers’ just …

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Track: Charlie Clark’s new project Yama Rama returns with the breathtakingly beautiful and deeply personal track ‘Some Days’

Arun Kendall April 29, 2024

Last year we saw the return of the highly talented musician (and a favourite of ours here at Backseat Mafia) Charlie Clark with a new project called Yama Rama. This followed a turbulent few years leading to his return to his native Scotland and the release of his fantastic solo album ‘Late Night Drinking’ (see …

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Live Review + Galleries: Bluesfest Byron Bay – Day 5, Monday 01.04.2024

Andrew Fuller April 29, 2024

So it came to pass that we finally made our way to the final day. There is a sense of relief, coupled with the same sense of excitement that you feel on each of the other days as you await the day, pensively looking forward to your chosen artists (or the sometime, inevitable changes of …

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Premiere: Steve Pinkerton (The Anyones, The Ronson Hang Up) and Andrew Pendlebury (The Sports, Stephen Cummings) are Pinkerton Pendlebury and together unveil new video for the searing track ‘Molly Dean’ ahead of launch date.

Arun Kendall April 29, 2024

Between the two of them, Steve Pinkerton and Andrew Pendlebury (Pinkerton/Pendlebury) have produced enough blistering power pop wattage over the decades to power a major city or two. We are honoured to premiere the video for their pognant track ‘Molly Dean’ from their recent self-titled album Pinkerton/Pendlebury, which sparkles with a burning intensity The song …

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News: Art Brut Announce New Compilation LP and Box Set Release

Jim F April 28, 2024

Our favourite kings of agit pop, Art Brut, are back with exciting news for their devoted followers. The band has announced the upcoming release of a limited edition double compilation LP titled A Record Collection, Reduced To A Mixtape and a 5 CD box set titled And Yes, This Is My Singing Voice!, both set …