Arun Kendall, Author at Backseat Mafia

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Tracks: The Raft, Summertime Blues/December (Again)

I recently enthusiastically reviewed a double EP from Liverpool’s Phil Wilson recording under the name The Raft, noting the sparkling production and glorious brightness of the songs. The prolific Wilson…

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New Music: Eilish Gilligan, Creature of Habit

Melbourne’s Eilish Gilligan could not be accused of being prolific, but what she does release is stunning and all the more valuable for its scarcity. Her new release, “Creature of…

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New Music: Wild Meadows, Feel the Noise

Out on 22 September 2017 is a fantastic new single from Australian band Wild Meadows called ‘Feel the Noise’, off their soon to be released self-titled debut album. It is…

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New Music: Racing, The Bass (EP)

There’s nothing like a bit of swaggering, posturing, assured rock’n’roll and no better is that epitomised than by a new band out of New Zealand called Racing. They have just…

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New Music: Wild Ones, Mirror Touch

Wild Ones are an indie pop band from Portland, Oregon – as always, a petrie dish of artistic creativity. With an EP already under their belt, Wild Ones are about…

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New Music: Mogwai, Every Country’s Sun

Scotland’s Mogwai are one of those bands that have been on the periphery of my vision (or hearing?) for many years, receiving strong critical acclaim and amassing a huge and…

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New Music: Priest, White Wing Dove

We’ve been huge fans of duo Priest since their debut under the name XPriestX and its great to see a new release following a brief hiatus. “White Wing Dove” has…

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New Music: Unruly Girls, Cruel Tales

Many years ago in the nascent years of Backseat Mafia, we wrote about a number of exciting Italian bands creating distinct indie rock with style and attitude. One of these…

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New Music: The Raft, A Lullaby/Coming Up For Air Double EP

I could make a droll comment about The Raft ferrying me happily across the Mersey with this bright, sparkling double EP release but that would be too easy and trite.…

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Video and Album News: Baxter Dury, Miami

Any uncertainty about Baxter Dury’s parentage is quickly dispelled the minute he starts singing. If singing is the right term: he is a blistering, sardonic cockney raconteur just like his…

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