Jim F, Author at Backseat Mafia

Album Review: Brian Bilston & The Catenary Wires – Sounds made by humans; Guest review by Sarah Records founder Matt Haynes

Should Bob Dylan have got the Nobel Prize for Literature? Of course not, he wasn’t a poet; as he famously said, he saw himself more as a song and dance…

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Track: Amanda Whiting – What Is It We Need; (Feat, Alice Russell) elegant, unhurried soul

With What Is It We Need, Amanda Whiting offers a moment of true elegance—an unhurried, soul-steeped piece that moves with the grace of a slow, stately dance. It’s a track that’s…

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News: Chameleons announce new album Arctic Moon, out this September

Post-punk icons Chameleons have announced Arctic Moon, their long-awaited new studio album, set for release on 12th September 2025 via Metropolis Records. The album follows a triumphant 2024 and builds…

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Album Review: Ellen Beth Abdi – Ellen Beth Abdi; Soulful, smoky, and quietly spellbinding.

In a landscape where genre boundaries are dissolving and artists increasingly draw from deep wells of influence, Ellen Beth Abdi’s debut album arrives as a quietly luminous, confident statement. It…

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Track: Allo Darlin’ make a welcome return with new single, My Love Will Bring You Home

After more than a decade away, Allo Darlin’ return with a tender, toe-tapping gem in My Love Will Bring You Home — a warm-hearted slice of jangly indie pop that gracefully reaffirms…

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News: YUNGBLUD Announces 2025 ‘IDOLS’ World Tour – Presale Details & Full Dates Revealed

Fresh off announcing his forthcoming double album IDOLS, YUNGBLUD has unveiled a major 2025 world tour spanning North America and Europe. The global tour kicks off in Los Angeles on 23rd…

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Track: Kathryn Joseph releases the emotive beauty of “deer”, plus reveals tour dates and Mogwai support slot

Kathryn Joseph’s new single “deer” arrives cloaked in sorrow and restrained beauty, a haunting first glimpse into her upcoming album WE WERE MADE PREY. Built around gentle, emotive synths and her…

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EP Review: John Beltran presents Sol Set – Love Revolution EP

With Love Revolution, John Beltran’s Sol Set project returns in fine form, delivering a sun-drenched, deeply musical EP that radiates warmth and groove. Rooted in Brazilian jazz-funk but stretching comfortably into…

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Track: Waterbaby thrills with the tender hushed beauty of new single “Amiss”

With “Amiss,” Stockholm-based artist Waterbaby offers a gorgeously tender return—a hushed, melancholic piece of indie folk that feels both fragile and grounded. Built around softly strummed acoustic guitar, sighing cellos,…

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Album Review: Surprise Chef – Superb; kings of instrumental soul delight once again

Surprise Chef return with Superb, a rich, groove-driven collection of instrumental funk, soul, and jazz that deepens their cinematic sound while loosening the edges. Rooted in the Australian five-piece’s signature blend…

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