Premiere: Jamie James – Let The Praying Begin
Renowned guitarist, singer, and songwriter Jamie James, known for his work with Dennis Quaid & The Sharks, his longtime collaborations with the late Harry Dean Stanton, and as the frontman of the ‘80s rockabilly trio The Kingbees, is set to release his brand-new solo album, ‘Straight Up’ on March 14. Here at Backseat Mafia, we are pleased to premiere the …
News: Mên An Tol To Release Debut EP ‘The Country’
Mên An Tol release their debut EP ‘The Country’, out on 14th March via ADA. The EP comes after two sensational early tracks, ‘NW1’ and ‘Set In Stone’. The four-track EP represents the perfect snapshot of where this London-based five-piece are at, capturing the essence of this thrilling new band – urgent and stirring tracks …
Track: Cwfen Announce Debut Album ‘Sorrows’ Via New Heavy Sounds; Listen To New Single ‘Wolfsbane’
There are two kinds of heavy bands: the ones that make a lot of noise and the ones that drag you somewhere you didn’t know you needed to go. Cwfen (pronounced ‘Coven’) are the latter, and Sorrows is a record that doesn’t just crush – it haunts long after the final note. The allure of Cwfen’s sound lies …
Track: Daybreakers – Turn Up The Silence
The Daybreakers were formed in during lockdown by Irish /Jamaican producer and songwriter Aidan Connell; who’s skills have been sought by artists such as Gary Clark Jr, Mazzy Star and Seasick Steve among many others. The band’s latest offering, ‘Turn Up The Silence,’ takes a knowing side swipe at blind conformity and unjust accepted norms. The narrative, vocals, infectious guitar riff, and thundering …
News: Dying Wish – I Brought You My Soul (Your World Brought Me Despair)
Portland’s Dying Wish are blowing the door off 2025’s hinges with the explosive video for the standalone new single ‘I Brought You My Soul (Your World Brought Me Despair)’, produced by Will Putney. The song is truly next level for the band, as it finds singer Emma Boster reaching new melodic heights, while delivering screams that sound as if they scaled the depths …
Track: M(h)aol Announce New Album ‘Something Soft’ Out 16th May Via Merge Records Listen To New SIngle ‘DM:AM’ Here
M(h)aol announce their new album ‘Something Soft’ out 16th May via Merge Records, as well as sharing new single ‘DM:AM’ which premiered via BBC 6 Music’s Huw Stephens. Based in Dublin, Belfast, and London, Constance Keane (She/Her), Jamie Hyland (She/Her), and Sean Nolan (He/Him), have built a reputation for thrilling live performances, fostering an atmosphere that encourages community and catharsis regardless of where …
Live Review: The Lottery Winners / The Covasettes / Jonny Blade – O2 Academy, Leeds 27.02.2025
Words and photos by Phil Wright Thursday, 27th of February, took me to the Leeds O2 Academy for a night with ‘The Lottery Winners’. The Mancunian quartet just keep going from strength to strength with brilliant catchy songs and Thom Rylance holding an awesome stage presence. Thom’s humour is so on point, taking the mick …
Meet: Merseyside’s New Guitar Band DBA!
Formed in Merseyside in 2024, and consisting of Sam Warren (vox & guitar), Jamie Lindberg (bass & backing vocals) and Josh Grant (lead guitar), DBA! have emerged as an urgent guitar band noted for their unique chemistry and influences such as Eels, Beck, and Elastica. After sharing their debut single ‘sink or swim’ late last …
News: The Darkness release new single ‘Walking Through Fire’
The Darkness have released their scorching new single ‘Walking Through Fire’, the latest song to be taken from their forthcoming album ‘Dreams On Toast’ out March 28th via Cooking Vinyl. ‘Walking Through Fire’ is an epic Darkness anthem with signature guitar solos, a thunderous rhythm section and high-flying falsetto flourishes which deliver an amusing ode to the band’s love …
Meet: 10 Questions with ABRAM
WARNING- Only start reading this if you are Musically obsessed, a bit of a dreamer and LOVE the idea of a ‘regular’ working class nobody punching through with some big songs Hi, I’m ABRAM. I have written, arranged performed & recorded some songs over the last six months. I chose the prestigious Grand Chapel Studios, …