TRACK: Mush release new track ‘Blunt Instruments’ ahead of new album
LEEDS-based art-rock trio Mush have shared their new single, “Blunt Instruments”. The track comes along with news of their second album, Lines Redacted, which is set for release on February 12th next year on Memphis Industries. Promoted previously by the likes of BBC 6 Music, Loud & Quiet, Uncut, Q, and more, Mush, comprised of vocalist and guitarist Hyndman, bassist Nick Grant …
TRACK: Listen to lau.ra’s new single, ‘Wicked’
DJ, PRODUCER and vocalist Laura Bettinson, known under the alias lau.ra, has released her new single, “Wicked”, featuring rising UK rapper Eliza Legzdina. Lau.ra has already picked up praise from The Guardian, Future Music and Billboard, and for good reason as the cool vibes from this track are certainly not to be missed; listen below! …
ALBUM REVIEW: Miley Cyrus – ‘Plastic Hearts’
Plastic Hearts took me on a rollercoaster ride that really caught me off-guard, says Chloe Ross
Premiere: Jack Hinks reveals new video and single, ‘Jigsaw’
HERE at Backseat Mafia we’re very happy to premiere the video for Edinburgh singer-songwriter Jack Hinks’ brand new single, “Jigsaw”, out tomorrow. Jack is quickly becoming well-known in Scotland due to his introspective songwriting, renowned guitar playing and cross-media experimentation. With his multidisciplinary project Fabric is raising awareness of mental health issues and recovery, Jack …
NEWS: Real Numbers announce new EP; share video for lead single, ‘Brighter Then’
MINNEAPOLIS’ Real Numbers are back with a brand new EP entitled Brighter Then. The EP will arrive on January 22nd next year via Meritorio Records and Slumberland Records. Following on from 2016’s Wordless Wonder LP and 2017’s single, “Frank Infatuation”, they have also teased the EP release with the video for their lead single, also …
NEWS: Leeds band Van Houten release ‘Home Alone’ EP this Friday – hear the title track
LEEDS psychedelic pop outfit Van Houten will release their new EP, Home Alone, via Clue Records this Friday, November 13th. Also out this Friday alongside the EP is beautifully personal single, “Not Me”, with the lyrics reflecting a sense of the reinvention within the band and marking an important and difficult process of separating yourself from your …
EP Review: Bring Me the Horizon – ‘Post Human: Survival Horror’
Post Human: Survival Horror documents this wild, depressing, crazy period of history we’re living through, whilst also embracing fun, ingenuity and creativity
EP REVIEW: Fever 333 – ‘Wrong Generation’
FOLLOWING last year’s highly revered album Strength in Numb333rs, it was inevitable that that would not be the last we’d hear from Fever 333. Unfortunately, their new EP, Wrong Generation (released on October 23rd via Roadrunner Records) was born from a situation which should never be happening in our day and age. It comes following …
SEE: The White Stripes’ ‘Ball And Biscuit’ (live); they’re releasing a greatest hits in December
ROCK behemoths The White Stripes have announced they will release a greatest hits compilation on December 4th via Third Man Records and Columbia Records. The first-ever official anthology of recordings from the iconic rock duo, Jack and Meg White, is an essential career-spanning collection highlighting 26 previously released songs. The album will be available on CD, 2xLP …
TRACK: Hear Tungz’ ‘Somebody To Get Shy With’ ahead of their new EP
BRISTOL-based outfit Tungz have announced their new EP, Why Do Anything?, which is set to be released on October 30th via Heist or Hit. The EP aims to follow the upward trajectory of previous singles “Can’t We Just Be Friends Again” and “Go Out”. Not wanting to rest on their laurels, they have teased the EP with …