Jim F, Author at Backseat Mafia

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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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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