Jim F, Author at Backseat Mafia

Live Review: Young Knives / Max Blansjaar – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds 7.02.2025

A near-capacity crowd packed into the Brudenell Social Club on Friday night, eager for a night of sharp-witted, high-energy indie rock. Support came from Max Blansjaar, who quickly won over…

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Track: Jetstream Pony return with the heart stopping dream pop of Bubblegum Nothingness

There’s nothing more heartwarming than a slice of dream pop tinged with melancholy, and Jetstream Pony have a history of delivering just that. Their latest single, Bubblegum Nothingness, is a…

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Track: Floral Image release new single Burning 305 alongside debut album news

Norwich-based psych outfit Floral Image are set to release their long-awaited debut album, Gone Down Meadowland, on 25th April 2025 via the ever-reliable Fuzz Club. To mark the announcement, the…

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Album Review: Emergence Collective – Chapel; A Meditative Exploration of Evolving Soundscapes

Sheffield’s Emergence Collective have quietly built a reputation for crafting hypnotic, slow-burning improvisations that straddle the boundaries of minimalism, contemporary classical, and ambient music. Their latest release, Chapel, recorded live…

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Track: Divorce release brilliant new single ‘Hangman’ ahead of debut album release

Divorce have built a reputation for crafting songs that balance emotional weight with sonic richness, and their latest single Hangman is no exception. It’s taken from their debut album Drive to…

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Live Review: Ryley Walker & Bobby Lee at Sidney & Matilda, Sheffield (Matinee Show) 2.2.2025

On a cold Sunday afternoon in Sheffield, Sidney & Matilda played host to a matinee show that transported the audience somewhere far warmer, both in sound and spirit. Curated and…

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Meet: We sit down with C Duncan and talk lush sounds, home studios and the beauty in imperfection

C Duncan has built a reputation for crafting intricate, dreamlike music that bridges classical composition with contemporary songwriting. With his latest album, It’s only a love song, he has embraced…

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Album Review: Circa Waves – Death and Love part 1; near death experience leads to a joyous celebration of life

Circa Waves return with their latest album, a collection of feel-good indie rock anthems that play to their strengths. While they don’t attempt to reinvent the wheel, they deliver exactly…

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Track: Welsh indie pop veterans Melys return with the engaging Santa Cruz

Welsh indie/psych-pop veterans Melys have made a notable return with their latest single, Santa Cruz, now available on all streaming platforms. This track serves as a precursor to their forthcoming…

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Track: Femi Kuti returns with the driving Afrobeat and political comment of ‘After 24 years’.

Femi Kuti’s latest single, ‘After 24 Years’, is a brass-heavy, bouncing bundle of Afro-joy. Spidery guitars and repeating keyboard figures intertwine with propulsive drums, creating an infectious rhythm. Kuti’s vocals…

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