Track: Ibaraki – Jigoku Dayū
Trivium’s Matthew Kiichi Heafy released RASHŌMON, the long-awaited and much-anticipated album from his Ibaraki project, last year via Nuclear Blast. Listen to the full album here. Now Heafy has returned to the project and released the video for new track ‘Jigoku Dayū’, which was directed by Black Card Films. “When I first witnessed the original classic Japanese painting of Jigoku Dayū, I was mesmerised; then I read …
News: Cécile Seraud – You And I
Cécile Seraud is a pianist and composer based in Lorient (Brittany). A graduate of the Conservatoire after training in classical guitar from the age of 5, she has only recently dared to devote herself to music. The catalyst came eight years ago when she decided to realize an abstract but lifelong dream: to buy a …
Track: Sanjay – New Roads (Feat Lavva)
Multi-genre, emerging talent Sanjay, has shared another glimpse of his forthcoming debut album ‘Ancestral Visions’ due later this year. This new single is another sonic fusion of indie dance, highlighting the talents of the afro ingenious Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, Lavva. With Sanjay flexing his skills as a producer, vocalist and playing the traditional Peruvian guitar, the Charango. The last …
Track: Joanne Shaw Taylor – Sweet ‘Lil Lies
After almost a year since the release of her last album ‘Nobody’s Fool’, Joanne Shaw Taylor has shared her new single, ‘Sweet ‘Lil Lies’, via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records. The song delves deep, reflecting the emotional journey of realizing a loved one’s immutable nature and the heart-wrenching decision to walk away. Produced by Kevin Shirley (Aerosmith, Iron Maiden, Led …
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 …
Feature: Teiger Give Us A Track By Track Of Their Mesmerising Debut Album
The debut album ’Teiger’ is sort of a calling card for what’s to come. It came to life during a really interesting time – we were all going through various personal struggles during the songwriting process, the bulk of which happened during semi-lockdown. The timing of the band’s formation was impeccable for Phil as he’d …
Album Review: Teiger – Teiger
With a fast growing reputation as one of the bands to see, Teiger (pronounced “tiger”) have proven to be an enigma on the music scene. The London trio’s bewitching sound is unlike anything else around right now, bringing together alt rock anthems and delicate touches that provoke, attack and captivate. Featuring the singles ‘Hydra’, ‘Come and Find …
Track: Throat – Tiny Golden Murder
For 14 years Throat have been the sonic equivalent of forcing a square peg into a round hole, now new album, ‘We Must Leave You’, is on the horizon which can be regarded as the easiest listening Throat has ever presented. The demonstrate this slightly easier listening direction, the band have shared the single ‘Tiny Golden Murder’. …
Track: Karma Sheen – Without You (Raag Jog)
Ahead of the release of their self-titled debut album due Oct 13th and a nationwide UK headline tour next month, London-based Hindustani Classical psych-rockers Karma Sheen have shared the final album teaser ‘Without You (Raag Jog)’. Explaining the meaning behind ‘Without You (Raag Jog)’, Karma Sheen frontman Sameer Khan explains: “‘Raag Jog’ casts a spell of contemplative serenity and devotional fervour, weaving a …
Track: aramii – Tidal
aramii is the new moniker for the long time collaborative project between prolific artists Maria Chiara Argirò and Jamie Leeming, the duo behind one of Backseat Mafia’s favourite albums ‘Flow‘. The latest EP, ‘Dusk’ (Cavalo Records), combines their signature blend of lofi, electronica and cinematic jazz with vocals. It presents a fresh and unique take …