Simon Lucas-Hughes, Author at Backseat Mafia

Album Reviews

EP Review: Matilda Bond – Home For 24 Hours

A beautiful blend of jazz tendencies, soulful-pop melodies and an indie-post-punk freshness, Matilda Bond’s new EP ‘Home For 24 Hours’ is truly fascinating. From the off with ‘Charm’, the EP…

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Track: Cassia Share Melancholic Sweller ‘whatstheuse’

Macclesfield-hailing alt-pop trio Cassia share the melancholic yet vibrant sweller ‘whatstheuse’. Released fresh off the back of a UK tour with Bastille, the band return to their best on ‘whatstheuse’…

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News: Church Party Unveil Debut EP ‘Cut The Colours’

After a hiatus, Manchester’s post-punk sensation Church Party have emerged stronger than ever with their debut EP, ‘Cut The Colours’. The 5-track EP melds alt-rock tendencies, with pop melodies and…

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News: Italian Indie-Rockers Masseduction Drop Cathartic New Single ‘Blame’

Italian Indie-Rockers Masseduction drop the explosive and cathartic new single ‘Blame’. Offering a punching soundscape of relentless guitar riffs, tight drums and grounding bass under the urgent, emotive vocals. The…

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News: Jaz Vernon Shines On ‘Blue Coupe’

R&B singer-songwriter Jaz Vernon makes a triumphant return with his newest single, ‘Blue Coupe’. The track opens with a slow and deliberate pace, building anticipation with its basic chords. However,…

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News: Indie-Rock Quartet Sorrell Return With New Single ‘Good News’

Indie-rock quartet Sorrell return with their long-awaited new single ‘Good News’, marking their first release in nearly a year. The track showcases their signature sound in full force, offering an…

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News: Lowly Light Returns With ‘Cosmic Hearts’

Lowly Light returns with his first single of 2023 titled ‘Cosmic Hearts’, scheduled for release on July 28. The track offers a captivating blend of synths, combining gritty vocoder with…

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News: Pop Up & Comers Alto Key and Luke White Join Forces For New Single ‘For You’

Alto Key and Luke White, two rising pop singer-songwriters, have joined forces to deliver the infectious new single ‘For You’. Brimming with vibrant melodies and an infectious sense of euphoric…

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News: Janet Tung Re-Invents Cover Of Anne-Maries Hit ‘2002’

Toronto-based pop and EDM blending solo artist Janet Tung returns with an enthralling cover of Anne-Marie’s hit ‘2002’, produced in collaboration with Le Bober. With an infectious dance beat and…

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Track: Cellz & Fatbabs Come Together For Infectious New Single ‘When I’m Back’

German/South African saxophonist and artist Cellz is back in the spotlight with his latest single, ‘When I’m Back’, a captivating and irresistibly rhythmic offering blending afrobeat undertones with his unique…

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