Jim F, Author at Backseat Mafia

Track: La Luz release new single ‘I’ll Go With You’ – hearts set to melt everywhere

La Luz, Shana Cleveland band of surf/garage/psych explorers, have unveiled a mesmerizing new single titled “I’ll Go With You.” Despite opening with a gorgeous growling psychedelic guitar line, it swiftly…

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Meet: The Janitors: Exploring Psychedelic Rock and Garage Vibes with the long standing Swedish outfit ahead of new album An Error Has Occured

Following our love for their new single, Lies we recently caught up with The Janitors, the Swedish psych garage drone band, to delve into their latest album, An Error Has…

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Track: BMX Bandits mine latest indie pop gem with new single, The World Was Round

Whisper it quietly, but over the course of the last three decades or so, BMX Bandits have crafted some of the greatest pop singles of the intervening years. I reckon…

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Track: Los Bitchos ramp up the infectious vibes with ‘La Bomba’ and announce new UK/EU tour dates

London-based instrumental sensations (can bands still be described as sensations these days? Anyway…) Los Bitchos are back with their latest single and video, “La Bomba,” a spirited 80s Turkish psych-infused…

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News: Dexys Return with new release ‘The Feminine Divine + Dexys Classics: Live!’, plus tour dates

The legendary Dexys, formerly known as Dexys Midnight Runners – do we still have to say that?, are back in action! Following the success of their latest album The Feminine…

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Track: Bat For Lashes Enchants with her version of “Home”

Natasha Khan, better known as Bat For Lashes, has taken the dance track “Home” by Baauer and transformed it into a mesmerizing indie folk gem that feels uniquely her own.…

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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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