Ian Mc Donnell, Author at Backseat Mafia

News: Rising UK indie merchants Healer release honest, heartfelt hit “Bones” today.

HEALER had its beginnings in a warehouse practice room in the dark cold January of 2022. Five musicians, all excited and energised to make new music came together to create something…

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News: Daisy the Great announce two Irish headline shows

As Daisy the Great, Kelley Nicole Dugan and Mina Walker make folk-inflected indie rock that spans a multitude of moods—capable of being clever, devastating, or both simultaneously, spanning harmony-laden folk…

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News: A few words from Peter Gabriel about his latest i/o tour before it reaches UK & Irish shores in June + the video for bright-side mix of title track from the album

Written and produced by Peter Gabriel, i/o was primarily recorded at Real World Studios in Wiltshire and The Beehive in London. The song features Soweto Gospel Choir, who were recorded at High Seas…

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News: Vulture Industries to stream 20th Anniversary concert starting 26th May at 20:00 CEST

Well known for their wide appeal and their entertainingly theatrical, and hugely accessible stage antics, VULTURE INDUSTRIES recently celebrated their 20 years of existence with a special anniversary show in…

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Gallery and set-list: Sir Chloe – The Academy Greenroom, Dublin 24.05.2023

All the way from Vermont, indie rock band Sir Chloe made an appearance at The Greenroom in The Academy Dublin. Sir Chloe photo: Should ISalivateUntie YouAnimal CentreKnow BetterLeashHoovesObsessionsI Am The…

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News: Pabllo Vittar announces highly anticipated date at Vicar Street Dublin

Award-winning Brazilian pop icon and drag queen Pabllo Vittar (he/she/they) is a global force. Ever since conquering the Brazilian market with her sensational 2017 debut album, Vai Passar Mal, which…

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News: Scowl set to play a run of Irish dates in August

Scowl has quickly made a name for themselves as one of the most vivid and hard-working acts in the rock world. Since the release of their debut album, How Flowers…

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Premiere: Intimate reflective ballad ‘Till I Remember’ from Toronto’s Bianca James out tomorrow

Following her summery retro-pop debut single ‘Monaco’, Bianca James’ latest release is a powerful ballad,with its deeply layered backing vocals and intimate gospel piano, focusing on finding the strength to move…

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Gallery: Deli Girls / Julia Louise Knifefist – The Workman’s Club Cellar, Dublin 24.05.2023

Brooklyn, New York’s finest Techno Punk Duo! Deli Girls graced the intimate low lit stage of The Workman’s Club Cellar and opening the night was Philadelphia born, Dublin based Industrial Rave Rap…

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News: The Goa Express to play Dublin and a number of UK dates + announce new album

The Goa Express are excited to announce their long-awaited self-titled debut album. The Goa Express will arrive in October via Communion, following a summer of festival appearances and headline shows across Europe.…

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