Jim F, Author at Backseat Mafia

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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Album review: SKLOSS – The Pattern Speaks; Heavy, hypnotic, and unexpectedly beautiful

Despite its post-metal and deep psych leanings, also perhaps metalgaze, if such a thing exists (the band prefer Spacegaze) —The Pattern Speaks is far from an exercise in unrelenting heaviness.…

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Track: Black Moth Super Rainbow – Open the fucking fantasy; A woozy synth-pop dream

Black Moth Super Rainbow’s latest single, Open the Fucking Fantasy, is a mesmerizing mix of whispered synth pop and warped experimentalism, walking a fine line between the uncanny and the…

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Track: Marcus I and aDUBta – Listen up my son; timeless roots reggae out now on F-Spot

Marcus I and aDUBta return with Listen Up My Son, a heartfelt slice of warm, rootsy reggae. Slowing the tempo but keeping the groove, this track radiates vintage Jamaican spirit,…

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Album Review: Clara Mann – Rift; A breathtakingly intimate debut that finds beauty in life’s fragility

If there’s a lovelier indie folk record this year, we’d be surprised. With her debut album Rift, Clara Mann has created something quietly stunning—an album that pulls you into its…

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News: Richard Hawley Announces 20th Anniversary Edition of Coles Corner and Special Live Shows

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Richard Hawley is set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his breakthrough album Coles Corner with a series of special reissues and live performances. The newly remastered editions,…

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