Meet: 10 questions with The Melbies
After the release of the bands album ‘If Only We Were Serious’ to huge critical acclaim the band have returned with with new album ‘Song for Harambe (Vol. I)’. Produced by Charlie Creese at Magpie Studios, Kent between 2019 and 2021. Originally due to be just an EP, then two EPs (‘Vol. 1’ and ‘Vol. …
Meet: Jazz Singer And Band Leader Leon Garner
Fronting the much sought after London-based jazz band The Leon Garner Trio, Leon Garner is making huge waves in the jazz circles of the world. We at Backseat Mafia thought it was about time we introduced the rest of the world to this talented singer. Give us a potted history of yourself I’m a jazz …
Premiere: Ponte Pilas – San Ignacio
Berlin based Scottish-Ecuadorian four piece Ponte Pilas are set to make 2022 their year with the release of their debut album due later this year. Backseat Mafia are delighted to premiere the new single ‘San Ignacio’. A song dedicated to one of their biggest heroes in Iggy Pop, and the fourth track to be taken …
Track: Rivals – Dangerous
Los Angeles Dark-Pop band Rivals have released a new single ‘Dangerous’. Their second single of the year after the release of their album Sad looks Pretty On Me which came out last year. The band have also announced their signing to Sound Talent Group. Kalie Wolfe comments: “I’ve been feeling new energy lately, something that …
Track: Tom Chaplin – Gravitational
Following the announcement of his forthcoming new album ‘Midpoint’, due 2nd September via BMG. Tom Chaplin has released the second song from the record ‘Gravitational’. An infectious indie-pop banger produced by Ethan Johns, ‘Gravitational’ sees Tom at his most upbeat. “There’s an ambiguity to the lyrics,” Tom admits. “The heavy chemicals now are the love for …
Track: A Vulture Wake – Lost Cause Of The Year
Midwest rockers A Vulture Wake have released the first single ‘Lost Cause of The Year’ taken from the Band’s 2nd EP Of 2022 – ‘Animal’ which is due the 9th September. Featuring an ear grabbing vocal performance from Chad Price over the intricately played guitar riffing and thunderous drumming. The track is a unique slice …
Track: Soulfly – Filth Upon Filth
With the band now on their twelfth album, ‘Totem’ which is due on the 5th of August via Nuclear Blast. Metal titans Soulfly have shared the third single ‘Filth upon Filth’ along with an animated music video created by Costin Chioreanu Soulfly’s Max Cavalera comments, “Filth Upon Filth was the first track unleashed to the Tribe last year. Costin has created an amazing, …
Track: Bonnie Trash – Have You Seen Her
After announcing the release of the duos debut album ‘Malocchio’ due 28th October via Hand Drawn Dracula. The duo have returned with new single ‘Have You Seen Her’. Speaking on the new single the band comment: “The music video plays out like a sci-fi involving an alternate dimension/timeline. Using the same idea of the malocchio …
EP Review: Jaws Of Life – Jaws Of Life Mini Mix Tape
Comprised of Mitch Bock (guitar & vocals), Rhys Anderson (guitar), Steve French (bass & backing vocals), and Tim Tittley (drums), South Wales pop punk foursome Jaws Of Life, have gathered together three tracks for their debut EP, Jaws Of Life Mini Mix Tape. Three tracks that are set to showcase their bright and intelligent music. The band remark about the creation of the EP: “Over lockdown, …
Live Review: Skinny Milk / The Shakin’ Nightmares / Sly Hand / Werms – Basecamp, Middlesbrough 02.06.2022
Another visit to the ever-brilliant venue, Base Camp, and its new gig room. The place had changed since my last visit with a properly raised stage and a tweak to the lighting. They have created a nice intimate noise pit. Set for a busy night with four bands on the list two of which were …