Jim F, Author at Backseat Mafia

Premiere: Chop5 releases new single, Free Weekend (Wonky Acid Mix)

North Shields producer and musician Chop5, aka Anthony Wilson has just released a new single Chop5, and we’re delighted to be able to premiere the Wonky Acid Mix right here…

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Live Review: The Charlatans / Aoife Nessa Frances – Dublin, 3Olympia 23.11.2021 plus galleries

As the irrepressible Charlatans roll into Dublin, those of us at the 3Olympia early enough are the as Dublin singer-songwriter Aoife Nessa Frances takes to the stage. Taking tunes from…

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Album Review: Various Artists: Hot Sauce 2 ; 14 gems from the vaults of Trojan Records’ labels 1965-1975

Harlem Shuffle are fast becoming one of our favourite labels specialists in killer reggae reissues and the brilliant Hot Sauce compilation we reviewed a while back. They’re back with a…

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News: Tears For Fears announce North American leg of The Tipping Point world tour 2022

Legendary UK synth-pop duo Tears for Fears have announced the North American leg of their Tipping Point World Tour in 2022, with Garbage in support. Kicking off in Cincinnati, OH on…

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Premiere: Bristol avant-folk troupe Dead Space Chamber Music release the serene beauty of Byrd One Brere

Bristol avant-folk troupe Dead Space Chamber Music are gearing up for the release of their forthcoming album The Black Hours, out on December 3rd on various beautiful physical releases, and…

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Premiere: Lazyrave reveal the trashy brilliance of ‘Snakey’

Newcastle Upon Tyne’s indietronica outfit Lazyrave – aka the unlikely union of frontman (Dan Clark) and drummer (Ben Kindlan) from rock & roll band ‘The Kush’ with producer (Mark “Clem”…

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Premiere: Exclusive stream of the debut album Wild Oak, from Portland singer-songwriter J Nicolás: A collection of Folk-Americana gems

Portland, Oregon singer songwriter J. Nicolás is gearing up for the release of his debut album Wild Oak, and we’re delighted to be able to premiere a stream of the…

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Premiere: Red Sun Radio release the beautifully melancholy ‘Surrender’

New York City’s Red Sun Radio are back with a new single, and we’re delighted to be able to premiere it right here on Backseat Mafia today. Of the track,…

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News: Stiff Records reveals new range of Merchandise, on sale from Friday.

Iconic label Stiff Records, home to the likes of Elvis Costello, Ian Dury, Wreckless Eric, The Adverts, Motörhead and others since their inception in 1976, have announced a brand new…

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Premiere: Dela Paz releases new track Favorite Dress

Mexican-American singer-songwriter Dela Paz returns with a new single Favorite Dress , made in collaboration with beatmaker and producer Wolfgang Pander, and we’re delighted to be able to premiere it…

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