Jim F, Author at Backseat Mafia

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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Album Review: Azzurro 80 – Flashback; warm 80s fused instrumentals hit the right spot

On Flashback, Azzurro 80 invites listeners into a lush, imagined memory of the 1980s—a world shaped more by the ghosts of old television idents and faded VHS movie trailers than by…

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Live Review: Manic Street Preachers – Critical Thinking Tour, Manchester O2 Apollo, 2.5.2025

The Manic Street Preachers launched their much-anticipated ‘Critical Thinking’ tour with a sold-out show at Manchester’s O2 Apollo on May 2, 2025. Despite unforeseen delays due to a reported motorway…

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EP Review: Chapterhouse – White House Demos; early psych-fuzz brilliance from Shoegaze legends

Long before they carved out a legacy as one of the defining names in shoegaze, Chapterhouse were just four gigs in and brimming with raw psychedelic energy. White House Demos, recorded…

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Album Review: TVOD – Party Time; loud, jagged and full of heart

Brooklyn’s post-punk firebrands TVOD (Television Overdose) explode onto the scene with Party Time, a debut album that’s loud, jagged, and unexpectedly full of heart. It’s a record built for sweaty clubs…

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EP Review: DJ Cosworth – Hard30 EP; fierce and finely tuned UKG/tech-house from Hardline boss

Bristol’s own DJ Cosworth takes the wheel with Hard30 EP on his own Hardline imprint, with a debut that lives up to its name – three fierce, finely-tuned cuts that fuse tech…

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Track: The Perfect English Weather release the gorgeous indie pop of London By The Sea / Flames

The Perfect English Weather – Simon and Wendy Pickles of 90s indie pop favourites The Popguns, return with a double offering that reaffirms their gift for crafting wistful, melodic indie pop soaked…

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