Jim F, Author at Backseat Mafia

Meet: Sam Grant and Ewan Mackenzie of Pigs x 7 ahead of new album Death Hilarious

Newcastle’s Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs have never been a band to do things by halves. Their latest album, Death Hilarious, is a calculated onslaught—raw, aggressive, and laced…

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Album Review: Various Artists – Krautrock Eruption: An Introduction to German Electronic Music 1970-1980

The very idea of an introductory Krautrock compilation is a tricky one. As the liner notes themselves acknowledge, the genre (if you can even call it that) has been sliced,…

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Premiere: Espuma Share New Single “People With No Energy” – A Swirling, Psychedelic Journey

London-based six-piece Espuma are back with People With No Energy, a mesmerizing new single lifted from their upcoming EP Magic Valley, due later this year. Set for release on March…

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News: Peter Hook & The Light Announce “Get Ready” UK Tour and Festival Dates for 2025

Peter Hook & The Light are set to embark on a special UK tour this April, performing New Order’s 2001 album Get Ready in full for the first time. The…

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Album Review: Courting – Lust For Life: Chaotic, bold, and relentlessly catchy

Liverpool’s Courting return with their third album, Lust for Life, Or: ‘How To Thread The Needle And Come Out The Other Side To Tell The Story’, out this Friday via…

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News: John Grant Announces UK & Ireland Tour, Set to Star in Ballet Adaptation of A Single Man

Following the success of The Art of The Lie, John Grant is set for a packed 2025. Currently touring Australia, with a US tour in April, Grant will also be…

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Track: Night Beats – Behind the Green Door; an alluring slice of psych infused rock

Night Beats’ Behind The Green Door is a hypnotic, psych-infused indie rock gem, effortlessly blending vintage rhythm & blues with a hint of theatrical flair. Buzzing guitar lines, sweet backing…

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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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