Jim F, Author at Backseat Mafia

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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Live Review: C Duncan / Alwyn Jones – Hallamshire Hotel, Sheffield 1.02.2025

The Hallamshire Hotel in Sheffield, with its 1970s-inspired browns and oranges, provided an ideal setting for C Duncans autumnal yet lush indie pop as he arrived in the city as…

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Track: Chaos In The CBD release the deep house sunshine of ‘Love Language’

Chaos In The CBD’s latest single, ‘Love Language’ is a beautifully laid-back instrumental that exudes a sunshine-infused deep house vibe. Gentle piano melodies gracefully intertwine with a gluey, stretchy bassline,…

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Track: Black Country, New Road return with the staggering new single ‘Besties’

Black Country, New Road’s latest single, Besties, exudes a delightful sense of whimsy, characterised by their typically eclectic instrumentation. The track seems like ‘baroque indie’ (if such a thing exists),…

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Track: Rosetta Stone give (Don’t Fear) The Reaper a gothic makeover

Goth survivors Rosetta Stone’s latest single, a cover of Blue Öyster Cult’s (Don’t Fear) The Reaper, reimagines the 1976 classic through a long black overcoat and dark eyeshadow. While the…

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Track: The Kooks return with new single Never Know, ahead of May album release

The Kooks’ latest single, Never Know, offers a knowing nod to their earlier sound, featuring sprawling guitars and splashes of organ that decorate something that feels fresh but familiar. The…

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Track: The Moonlandingz return after seven year hiatus with new single, The Sign of A Man

The Moonlandingz have triumphantly returned after a seven-year hiatus with their latest single, The Sign of a Man.This slightly left-field synth-pop anthem features breathy spoken vocals from frontman Johnny Rocket…

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Track: Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs reveal brilliant new single Stitches ahead of new album Death Hilarious

Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs return with Stitches, a track that is unmistakably theirs; driven by towering riffs, Matt Batty’s primal growls, and an unrelenting, chaotic energy. But…

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Track: Stereophonics release new single ‘There’s always gonna be something’ alongside new album news

Stereophonics return in fine form with There’s Always Gonna Be Something, the first single from their upcoming album Make ‘em Laugh, Make ‘em Cry, Make ‘em Wait, due for release…

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Track: Katherine Priddy encapsulates the move from Winter to Spring in new single, Daybreaker

Katherine Priddy’s latest single Daybreaker, released via Cooking Vinyl, is a stunning collaboration with Poet Laureate Simon Armitage that beautifully captures the transition from winters grip to the warmth of…

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