Jim F, Author at Backseat Mafia

Album Review: Sacred Paws – Jump Into Life; Vibrant, melodic, and effortlessly uplifting

After a five-year hiatus, Glasgow/London duo Sacred Paws return with Jump Into Life, a record that feels like both a continuation and a renewal of their signature sound. Since their…

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Premiere: Lookers release Dreamy New Video for the shimmering “Alone”

Providence indie outfit Lookers unveil their new single and video, Alone, today—a beautiful slab of laid-back, shoegaze-inflected indie rock. Marked by delicately picked guitars and a chorus that immediately lingers,…

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Meet: Tiger Cohen-Towell of Divorce on finding home in the inbetween

Talking with Tiger Cohen-Towell of Divorce, the excitement around their debut album, Drive to Golden Hammer, is still fresh. The Nottingham-formed band—fronted by the dual songwriting forces of Tiger and…

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Album Reivew: Neev – How Things Tie in Knots; Indie-folk storytelling with heart.

Glaswegian singer-songwriter Neev returns with How Things Tie in Knots, a stunning collection of folk-inflected indie-pop songs that explore the tension of growing into adulthood. Building on the intricate storytelling…

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Album Review: Ebba Åsman – When You Know; Soulful jazz with a modern edge.

Swedish jazz virtuoso Ebba Åsman returns with When You Know, her third full-length album and arguably her most personal statement to date. Known for her remarkable skills as a trombonist,…

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Meet: Peter Hook on Get Ready, touring and reclaiming the music

For Peter Hook, every album carries memories—some good, some bad. As he works through his incredible back catalogue, playing the albums in full with his band Peter Hook & The…

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Album Review: Gyedu-Blay Ambolley – Simigwa (Strut Records Reissue)

Strut Records continues its celebration of Ghana’s legendary Essiebons label with the official reissue of Simigwa, the groundbreaking 1975 album by Gyedu-Blay Ambolley. Recognized as a cornerstone of Ghanaian highlife…

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News: EFG London Jazz Festival 2025 Announces First Wave of Artists

The EFG London Jazz Festival returns for its 33rd edition from 14-23 November 2025, bringing together a diverse lineup of global talent for ten days of innovative and boundary-pushing music.…

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Album Review: Gnod & White Hills – Drop Out III; A Psychedelic Resurrection Unleashed

With their extensive European and UK tour on the horizon—including their debut collaborative performance at Roadburn Festival—Gnod & White Hills have unearthed Drop Out III, the definitive edition of their…

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Meet: Zach Condon / Beirut ahead of his new album A Study of Losses and European dates

After a prolific yet challenging few years, Zach Condon returns with A Study of Losses, the most expansive Beirut album to date. Commissioned as a soundtrack for a Swedish acrobatic…

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