James Kilkenny, Author at Backseat Mafia

Track: The Lemon Twigs – Moon

The illustrious alternative and classic rock influenced band, consisting of brothers Michael and Brian D’addario, recently offered yet another single from their upcoming album Songs for the General Public. This…

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News: SOTA Festival announce SOTAstream

Despite being unable to continue their normal yearly routine, the Aussie festival will be hosting a virtual version for fans and artists alike, on Monday June 1st. Previous editions of…

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Album Review: Deerhoof – Future Teenage Cave Artists

This four-piece, originating from San Francisco predominantly, punctuated the year with a string of singles from upcoming album “Future Teenage Cave Artists”. Previous singles had fans salivating and the album…

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See: Dream Wife release new video for ‘So When You Gonna…’

Dream Wife recently released the accompanying video to “So When You Gonna…”, which continues on from previous singles “Sports!” and “Hasta La Vista”. The tracks will feature on the band’s…

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Track: Squid – Broadcaster

Following their galvanizing single Sludge, and the accompanying lockdown influenced video, Squid have unveiled next track Broadcaster. The track will sit alongside Sludge as a “10 vinyl release on new…

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Track: Deerhoof – Damaged Eyes Squinting into the Beautiful Overhot Sun

The band’s latest track continues their string of singles, “Farewell Symphony” and album title track “Future Teenage Cave Artists” included. Their forthcoming album will be released May 29th via Joyful…

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Ariel Pink- House Arrest

The Archduke of indie’s 2002 album was recently remastered and reissued, both digitally and on vinyl. House Arrest is among Pink’s albums being renewed by Mexican Summer, encompassing the virtual…

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Album Review: The Phenomenal Handclap Band- “PHB”

The highly praised group return after an extensive break, coming eight years since 2012’s “Form and Control”. Their brilliantly eclectic debut, blending prog-rock flute sections and soul reminiscent vocals, drew…

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See: The Beths release new video for “I’m Not Getting Excited”

The Beths’ video for “I’m Not Getting Excited”, the subsequent release to lead single “Dying to Believe”, foreshadows the release of their next album “Jump Rope Gazers”. The band have…

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See: Yellow Days release new video for ‘Treat You Right’

The music video for recent single “Treat You Right”, opens with a solitary “Yellow Days” (George Van Den Broek) playing the song’s infectious organ ditty upon a rocky planet. The…

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