Jim F, Author at Backseat Mafia

Album Review: Seth Lakeman – The Granite Way; folklore, melody and history beautifully entwined

Seth Lakeman’s forthcoming album, The Granite Way, set for release on February 14th via Honour Oak Records, reaffirms his mastery in contemporary folk music. While the album doesn’t mark a…

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Track: Beiruts New Single ‘Guericke’s Unicorn’ is a Synth-Pop Gem, Heralding an Ambitious Album

Beirut’s latest single, Guericke’s Unicorn, is a bubbling, harmony-soaked synth-pop track that showcases Zach Condon’s trademark yearning vocals. It has a hopeful yet slightly wistful nature, striking a delicate balance…

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Meet: Seth Lakeman on The Granite Way, Folk Tradition, and Touring with Longtime Collaborators

Longstanding folk musician Seth Lakeman is set to release his self-produced new album The Granite Way on 14th February via his own label, Honour Oak Records, before embarking on a…

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News: Little Simz Announced as Curator for 30th Edition of Meltdown Festival

The Southbank Centre has revealed that Little Simz will curate the 30th edition of Meltdown, the UK’s longest-running artist-led music festival. Taking place from Thursday 12 June to Sunday 22…

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News: The Smashing Pumpkins Announce Major UK Headline Shows for August 2025

Legendary alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins are set to bring their Aghori Tour to the UK this summer, performing at four iconic venues in August. With special guests Skunk…

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News: Skep Wax Announces Full Line-Up for London Weekender 2025

One of our favorite indiepop labels, Skep Wax, run by Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey of Heavenly – has unveiled the full line-up for its London Weekender, set to take…

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Meet: Young Knives – A Chaotic Patchwork of Brilliance

Ahead of their Brudenell Social Club show and fresh off the release of their latest album, Landfill, we caught up with Henry and Tom Dartnell to discuss their creative process,…

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Track: Chastity Belt / Holy Wave release brilliant split 7” on Suicide Squeeze

The new split 7” single from Chastity Belt and Holy Wave is a beautifully balanced time capsule of two distinct yet equally immersive sonic moods. Released on February 7, 2025,…

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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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