Track: Slate release the brooding yet glorious new single, Shade in Me
Slate’s new single, “Shade In Me,” is like a recipe for indie rock with a twist. Throw in equal parts dark atmosphere and indie rock vibes, then add a glug…
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Jim F
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Founder of Backseat Mafia, obsesser of music, hoarder of records, player of notes, defender of the unheard, ignorer of genre, writer of words, hater of preconceptions.
Track: Susanna signals new album Meditations on Love, with lead single Everyone Knows
Susanna’s upcoming album, “Meditations on Love,” promises to be a profound exploration of the intricacies of human relationships. Her lead single, “Everyone Knows,” sets the stage for this introspective journey,…
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Track: Willie J Healey strikes gold with new single, The Apple
Willie J Healey’s latest single, “The Apple,” is a delightful continuation of his musical journey, following the success of his acclaimed album “Bunny.” The track effortlessly blends elements of ’70s…
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Track: Pom Poko reveal infectious title track from forthcoming album, Champion
Pom Poko’s latest single, “Champion,” offers a tantalizing glimpse into their forthcoming album of the same name, slated for release on August 16th via Bella Union. The Norwegian quartet delivers…
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Swedish drone rockers The Janitors release glorious new single, Lies
The Janitors’ latest single, “Lies,” offers a haunting glimpse into their upcoming album, “An Error Has Occurred,” set to release on May 24th via Rocket Recordings. With a sound seemingly…
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Track: NYC shoegazers Hotline TNT reveal new video for Stump ahead of one off London show
Hotline TNT’s latest video for ‘Stump’ is a whimsical journey into a retro TV cartoon world, perfectly encapsulating the laid-back vibe of their shoegaze sound. Animated by Matt Carignan and…
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Track: Martha Rose releases the melancholy Synthpop of ‘Heart Still Beats 4 U’
Martha Rose’s latest single, “Heart Still Beats 4 U,” exudes the vibrant energy of summertime while delicately tugging at the heartstrings with its nostalgic undertones. As a Berlin-based English instrumentalist,…
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Meet: Backseat Mafia meets Sheffield Post-Black Metal / Screamo band Hidden Mothers
We sat down with Ari and Liam from Hidden Mothers for Backseat Mafia’s interview series to discuss their background, finding each other and on the new album that is almost…
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Live Review: A Certain Ratio – The Crescent, York, 18.11.2023
Words: Jim F / Pictures: Huw WilliamsIt’s been a while. Last time I saw A Certain Ratio -Manchester indie-punk/funk royalty was at a hometown gig at the G-Mex on a…
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Live Review: Secret Affair / Squire – The Leadmill, Sheffield 21.10.2023
A gathering of mods can never be a bad thing, and the chance to see a couple of the original mod revival protagonists still at it in Sheffield’s iconic Leadmill…
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