Jim F, Author at Backseat Mafia

Discover: Lola Colt and their debut single I get high if you get high

One of the endearing memories I have of my Grandmother was that she liked Cowboys and Indians. It seemed sort of bizarre that this old lady, who had spent her…

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Meet: Emily Ireland a.k.a. See Emily Play on Sheffield, new songs, performing and more

I nearly wore out my copy of Kate Bush – The Whole Story when I first started work. For some reason, I found playing The Man with a child in…

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Track: Laura Welsh – Cold Front (Panda Dub Remix)

Although my children are growing up (too fast, I think sometimes) I like it how there’s something magical about a rainbow still. Even for someone as cynical (read, fairly old)…

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Track: Julio Bashmore -Duccy, plus Tour Dates

Some people have to change names, for lots of reasons. I had an English teacher that changed her name from Miss Pratt to, actually I can’t remember, but she was…

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Album Review: Editors – The Weight of your Love Track By Track

Birmingham based five piece Editors have just released their fourth album, The Weight of your love. Not a great deal to talk about then except for that their looking for…

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Not Forgotten – Bradford – Shouting Quietly

It was pure luck really. I was browsing in my local record and cd emporium, The Left Legged Pineapple in Loughborough (R.I.P) and as I delved through the 12” I…

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See: Burning House release new video for Turn Off the Robot

There’s never been a better duo than Morcambe and Wise. Or, as they started out, Earnest Wiseman and Eric Bartholemew. Pushed by Ernie’s mother and honing their skills extensively on…

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Album Review: Dead Leaf Echo – Thought & Language

Technically it’s not new out, but it’s pretty new to us. Brooklyn quartet Dead Leaf Echo released Thought and Language back in the spring, but we were only alerted to…

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Track: Eliza and the Bear release new single, Friends

We all do things to make us happy. I like buying records, and hanging out with my family, playing with my children. Usual things, things that I guess a lot…

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Track: Rotty – Introducing Rotty E.P.

Citizens. It’s times like these we have to be vigilant. If you happen to be in the vicinity of a nightclub, soundsystem, or even radio, never mind on the internet,…

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