Jim F, Author at Backseat Mafia

Album Review: Constant Follower – The Smile You Send Out Returns To You; a beautiful, spacial, immersive album

Stephen McAll’s journey to The Smile You Send Out Returns To You is as moving as the music itself. A brutal attack in his teens left him with lasting head…

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Track: Water Machine – Tiffany; a joyous slice of indie pop

Water Machine’s new single Tiffany is a deliciously upbeat slice of indie pop, bursting with warmth and charm. With its bright, jangly guitars, bubbly synths, and instantly loveable melody, the…

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Album Review: Edwyn Collins – Nation Shall Speak Unto Nation; Charming, heartfelt, and utterly compelling

Few artists have demonstrated the resilience, charm, and sheer songwriting brilliance of Edwyn Collins. From his early days fronting the influential Orange Juice to his solo success with A Girl…

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Album Review: KEG – Fun’s Over; Chaotic, unpredictable, and ultimately rewarding

It’s hard to pin KEG down. A seven-piece with the chaotic energy of a band half their size but twice as frantic, they operate somewhere between post-punk, jazz, indie, and…

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Album Review: The Loft – Everything Changes, Everything Stays The Same; Timeless jangle-pop perfection.

Ok. For those that know, you know. For those that don’t – here’s a quick history lesson. The Loft were one of Creation Records’ great nearly-made-it stories, the first of…

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EP Review: The WAEVE – Eternal; Dark, cinematic, and beautifully unsettling.

The WAEVE’s new EP, Eternal, out this Friday via Transgressive, sees Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall continue their journey into the shadowy corners of modern life, crafting a sound…

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Track: Brian Bilston & The Catenary Wires reveal the brilliant “Alexa, What Is There To Know About Love?”

A poet and an indie-pop duo walk into a studio, and what emerges is something quietly extraordinary. Brian Bilston’s knack for distilling modern life into witty, poignant verse meets The…

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Track: Little Comets return with the brilliantly uplifting King Prawn

Following on from recent release ’HIJKL, Little Comets return with a little gem in King Prawn, outright now across all digital platforms. A gorgeous slice of psych-infused indie pop, the…

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Track: Blanket release the shimmering Shoegaze of Levitate

With Levitate, Blackpool quarter Blanket deliver a stunning slice of post-rock and shoegaze, layering shimmering guitars over an ethereal vocal performance that feels weightless yet deeply immersive. The track pulsates…

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Album Review: Will Stratton – Point of Origin; A masterful showcase of contemporary Americana

Will Stratton’s eighth album, Points of Origin, marks a notable evolution in his musical journey, showcasing a departure from his signature fingerpicking style (although it’s still evident on a handful…

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