Michael Hundertmark, Author at Backseat Mafia

News: The final wave of artists for Brighton Psych Fest 2026 announced, returning to venues across the city on Friday 4 September.

Newly announced artists include critically acclaimed experimental quartet Mandy, Indiana, post-punk and electronic favorites The KVB, Texan psych-rockers Holy Wave and Portuguese genre-blurring trio Maquina. Also joining the bill are…

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Live Review: Gans / Pixies– “P40 – 40th Anniversary”-Royal Albert Hall, London – 29.05.2026

To mark the 40th Anniversary the Pixies return to London for a blistering masterclass of a no- nonsense, art-rock surge-grunge spectacular. The most influential American rock band in the past…

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News: Shed Seven announce ‘Shedcember X’ The 10th edition of their legendary winter tour.

Following a huge run of success that has seen them secure two UK Number 1 albums in 2024 with A Matter Of Time and Liquid Gold, and as they celebrate 30 years of A Maximum…

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News: Passenger announces a special open air homecoming show at Hove Park, Brighton on Sunday 6th September 2026.

Passenger announces a very special open air homecoming show at Hove Park, Brighton on Sunday 6th September 2026. Returning to the city of Brighton where his journey began, the performance…

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News: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds announce special Guests For the UK exclusive Brighton show for a huge sold out event on Friday 31st July 2026 in Preston Park.

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds today announce special guests for their sold out UK headline show at Preston Park, Brighton for their only UK show of the year. Confirmed…

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News: Chelmsford Summer Series continues with the announcement of McFly, who will return to Essex for a special homecoming show in Central Park on 29th August.

Chelmsford Summer Series is a new open-air live music programme taking place over 3 days in Central Park, bringing major UK and international artists to the city across the summer.…

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News: On The Beach In Association with Radio X Announce the full line up for Saturday 25th July, Brighton The Maccabees With Editors, Miles Kane, Anna Calvi, Ash, Badley Drawn Boy and Lime Garden

The Maccabees returned to the stage in 2025 with landmark sets at All Points East and Glastonbury’s Park Stage, reaffirming the enduring cultural weight of one of the most distinctive catalogues…

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Live Review: The Pale White / Lizzie Esau – Green Door Store, Brighton 13.03.25

Just in time for an early weekend start, ‘The Pale White’ brings some raucous alternative rock sounds, guitars and melancholic presence to The Green Door Store! Making a name for…

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Live Review: The Brian Jonestown Massacre – Brighton Dome, Brighton 19.02.25

With a wash of psychedelic flurries, ‘The Brian Jonestown Massacre’ broke the silence of the Brighton Dome. With breezy wintery and rainy weather conditions outside, the fans still flocked to…

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Live Review: Mogwai / Kathryn Joseph / Cloth – 02 Academy Brixton, London 20.02.25

Glasgow’s own Mogwai headlined Brixton Academy with ferocious musical insensitivity and some long guitar riffs. At the tail end of Britpop, the band quickly established itself as a cult favourite…

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