Jim F, Author at Backseat Mafia

Track: Henge release the brilliant space / synth of new single “Slingshot/Hypersleep”

HENGE’s new single, Slingshot/Hypersleep, is an insistent slice of some sort of spacey/synth/prog that blends juicy electronic textures with eccentric, cosmic vibes. Packed with oscillating synths, spidery lines that extend…

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Album Review: The Lambrini Girls – Who Let The Dogs Out; much anticipated debut lives up to the hype and makes early play for album of the year

“Who Let the Dogs Out”, the debut album from Lambrini Girls has landed, and it’s everything fans could have hoped for—ferocious, unapologetic, and full of life. The Brighton duo, comprised…

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Track: Andy Bell signals new album with hazy cover “I’m in Love”

Andy Bell’s cover of The Passions’ 1981 post-punk gem, I’m in Love with a German Film Star—retitled i’m in love…—is a lush reimagining that doesn’t stray far from the original…

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Track: Let the glorious summer vibes of Jimi Tenor’s new single “Summer of Synesthesia” wash over you

Jimi Tenor’s “Summer of Synesthesia,” out now on Timmion Records, is a stunning blend of psychedelic soul and library music, resplendent with lush summer chords and an electronic sheen that…

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Track: Legendary jangle Pop outfit The Loft release new video for the imperious “Dr. Clarke”

There was some excitement in Backseat Mafia towers at the news of a brand-new single and video for “Dr Clarke” by The Loft, and it’s a track that encapsulates everything…

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Meet: Ahead of her new album “You and I are Earth” we sit down with Anna B Savage

Anna B Savage’s third album, You & i are Earth, feels like an invitation into a deeply personal yet universal exploration of connection—between people, places, and the natural world. Following…

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Track: The 7:45s bring the classic soul sound in new single “The Way That I Love You”

Manchester collective The 7:45s are back with their new single, The Way That I Love You, and it’s another step closer to perfecting their classic soul sound. Out January 10th…

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Track: Squid at their jittery and experimental best with new single ‘Building 650’

Squid’s latest single, “Building 650,” is a dizzying concoction of post-punk and art rock that defies easy classification. Released ahead of their third album, Cowards (out February 7th, 2025, via…

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Track: Divorce release the mesmerising and wilfully disjointed “Pill”

With their latest single “Pill,” Divorce demonstrate their remarkable ability to blend disparate sounds into something cohesive and thrilling. Taken from their forthcoming debut album, Drive to Goldenhammer (out March…

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Track: Doves return with brilliant new single “Cold Dreaming”

Doves continue to age like fine wine, with their latest single, “Cold Dreaming,” demonstrating a band still creating vibrant and memorable songs. Drawn from their upcoming album Constellations For The…

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