John Parry, Author at Backseat Mafia

New Track: Noori & His Dorpa Band release debut single ‘Al Amal’, scorching ethio-soul vibes from Port Sudan.

So TikTok does have a function! Excavated from the app by those seekers of the undiscovered at Ostinato Records, Noori & His Dorpa Band bring the power and passion of…

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Meet: Inspirational electro-acoustic saxophonist Jason Sharp ahead of his upcoming UK/Eu solo tour.

You might have missed saxophonist Jason Sharp’s elemental and elevating album ‘The Turning Centre Of The Still World’ released as it was at the backend of the pandemic in August…

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New Track: Global beat collective TC & The Groove Family preview ‘Bossfight’ from their energised debut ‘First Home’.

Listen up, if you want more proof that the world jazz and dancefloor connection is still generating some mighty powerful sounds look no further than the exuberant ten piece collective…

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Album Review: Pat Matshikiza and Kippie Moketsi – Tshona! : uplifting classic South African jazz from the 70s.

Those inspired curators at We Are Busy Bodies continue to astound with this latest release in their expanding achive from the seminal South African jazz label As Shams/The Sun. Pat…

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Album Review: Earthen Sea – Ghost Poems: subtle, sensitive, soulful electronica.

Jacob Long (aka Earthen Sea) has a musical provenance that inevitably draws you in to take a look. He’s been a member of the Dischord endorsed, post-hardcore agitators Black Eyes,…

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New Track: Multi-media originals Quayola/Seta preview their evocative debut album ‘Transient’

Sound and vision, vision and sound, acclaimed media artist Quayola is a visualiser who works with convergence and endless flow, breaking down boundaries, exploring possibilities and creating experiences. Having collaborated…

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Album Review: Satellites’ self-titled debut – re-energising Anatolian rock and looking beyond…

When you enter the deified Anatolian Rock arena you’ve got to be sure you bring something new to the show, otherwise you’ll disappear under the weight of comparison with the…

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Track/Video: Sessa previews new album ‘Estrela Acesa’ with ‘Gostar do Mundo’, a shimmering slice of Brazilian pop from Tropicalia’s new frontier

You would be wrong to pass off Sessa’s music as laid back. The Sao Paulo born singer – songwriter has already demanded much more than casual attention with his sultry…

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New Track: Akusmi previews ‘Fleeting Future’, title track from his forthcoming album of intricate minimalism and vibrant electro-acoustic conversations.

London based composer/producer Pascal Bideau aka Akusmi doesn’t do music that simply grows on you. Want proof then tune into those digi-platforms and catch his new track ‘Fleeting Future’ from…

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Track: The alchemy of sound – Jay Crocker aka JOYFULTALK previews his dazzling alt-jazz album ‘Familiar Science’ with ‘Take It To The Grave’

Multi-disciplinary artist, composer and forward thinker Jay Crocker (aka JOYFULTALK) can take the elemental and elevate it to something fluid and surprising. He’s an alchemist of sound. That last release…

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