Julia Mason, Author at Backseat Mafia

News: Iona Zajac releases debut studio single Rubbish Jubilee produced by Rod Jones (Hamish Hawk, Idlewild) ahead of SXSW appearance in March

‘Rubbish Jubilee’ is the first full band release for Iona Zajac. It was recorded and mixed with producer Rod Jones (Idlewild, Hamish Hawk, Katie Gregson-MacLeod) at his Post Electric Studio in Leith, Edinburgh…

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News: Third Man London first UK signing Island of Love release double A single ‘Grow’ / ‘Blues 2000’, announce debut album and confirm UK and EU dates

This is what you would call a good news day for London trio Island of Love. They are the first UK signing of Jack White’s Third Man London label and…

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Album Reviews

EP REVIEW: DJ ARKLEY brings the euphoria of acid house on new EP Channel A

Scottish DJ and producer ARKLEY drops his Channel A EP on 10 February via Spirit Of Rave Records. It follows the Origins EP which was released in the summer of…

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Black and white photo of the five members of the band dust looking at the camera

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NEWS: Australia’s dust announce signing to Kanine Records, release video for live version of The Gutter and confirm tour dates in Australia plus extensive tour in UK and Europe

dust have announced their signing to Kanine Records (Grizzly Bear, Chairlift), alongside their expansion to the Rad Music Management (Hockey Dad, Bad//Dreems), Select Music for ANZ (Baker Boy, Camp Cope, The Chats) and X-Ray Touring for…

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The two members of the band Lunge in amongst loads of reds balloons

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NEWS: Lunge share single This Idle Motion, mixed by Dan Carey, and announce their debut EP, EP1.

Lunge are the husband-and-wife duo of Archie Bronson Outfit founder Arp and Joe Gideon & The Shark‘s Viva, and they have announced their new EP, EP1 which is set for release on 7 April. In addition…

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NEWS: bdrmm sign to Mogwai’s Rock Action label, announce second album I Don’t Know, share first track from the album ‘It’s Just A Bit Of Blood’ and confirm an extensive headline tour

Hull based bdrmm have announced they have signed to Mogwai‘s Rock Action and will release their second album I Don’t Know on 30 June. It was recorded with long-time band…

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The four band members of Chappaqua Wrestling looking at the camera

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NEWS: CHAPPAQUA WRESTLING announce debut album Plus Ultra, share new single Wide Asleep and confirm tour dates

Chappaqua Wrestling have announced their debut album Plus Ultra set for release through EMI on 14 April. In addition the band have shared new single ‘Wide Asleep’. The band originally formed in Manchester and the…

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NEWS: Lambrini Girls announce debut EP You’re Welcome, share new single White Van and confirm extensive UK tour

The Brighton trio of Phoebe Lunny (Vocals/Guitar – she/they), Lilly Macieira (Bass – she/they) and Catt Jack (Drums – N/A) are Lambrini Girls. They have announced their debut EP You’re…

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The three members of the band swim school looking at the camera

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NEWS: Edinburgh’s swim school release new track Delirious and announce EP Duality set for release on 2 June

swim school have announced details of their second EP Duality set for release on 2 June via LAB Records. Alongside this news, the Edinburgh trio have shared their heaviest single…

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The singer of Somebody's Child sitting on a car

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Album Review: Somebody’s Child – Somebody’s Child

Ireland’s Somebody’s Child have released their debut self-titled album on the Frenchkiss Records. Somebody’s Child is the musical project of Cian Godfrey and he is keen to impress upon listeners…

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