Jim F, Author at Backseat Mafia

Album Review: The Lemon Twigs – A Dream Is All We Know: The Lemon Twigs Shine Bright with Retro Pop Brilliance

I mean, it’s obvious when you think about it. Pull together the best bits from mid-term Beatles, the sunshine pop of The Beach Boys, baroque elements beloved of The Left…

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Track: Ezra Collective Strike Gold Again with joyous new single, “Ajala”

Prepare to be transported on a joyous journey through Afro jazz/funk with Ezra Collective’s latest single, “Ajala,” out now on Partisan Records. The dynamic London quintet, fresh off their 2023…

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Track: Cults hit the spot with addictive new single, Crybaby. Listen here

People of the wider world, prepare yourselves, because New York duo Cults— aka Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion—have graced us with their new single, ‘Crybaby’, released on IMPERIAL. It marks…

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News: Art Brut Announce New Compilation LP and Box Set Release

Our favourite kings of agit pop, Art Brut, are back with exciting news for their devoted followers. The band has announced the upcoming release of a limited edition double compilation…

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News: Katy J Pearson Announces Special Live Shows and Teases New Album

Singer-songwriter Katy J Pearson has exciting news for her fans, as she announces two exclusive live shows in London and Bristol to showcase songs from her upcoming album, which is…

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Track: Kiasmos reveal beautiful juxtaposition of modern classical and electronica on new track, Burst

Kiasmos, the collaborative project of Icelandic composer Ólafur Arnalds and Faroese musician Janus Rasmussen, is back with exciting news about their forthcoming album ‘II’, slated for release on July 5th…

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Nilüfer Yanya signs to Ninja Tune and releases distinctive new track, Like I Say (I runaway)

Nilüfer Yanya’s latest single, “Like I Say (I runaway),” marks a triumphant return for the artist, accompanied by a captivating music video directed by her sister, Molly Daniel. The track,…

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Track: Metronomy melt hearts with new track and video, With Balance (feat. Naima Bock and Joshua Idehen)

Metronomy, those masters of eclectic indie-electronic pop, have embarked on a new musical adventure with their upcoming ‘Posse EP Volume 2’, set to drop on July 12th via perennial BM…

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Track: Brooklyn shoegazers DIIV herald new album with title track Frog in Boiling Water

DIIV, those purveyors of fine shoegaze since 2011, have graced us with a new track that feels like a hazy daydream wrapped in a sugar-coated melancholy. Their latest single, released…

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Track: Human Interest reveal captivating new single, Shapeshifting

Human Interest’s latest single, “Shapeshifting,” marks a bold step forward for the East London quartet, released via the esteemed indie label Nice Swan Records. Following their acclaimed 2023 EP, “Empathy…

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