Simon Lucas-Hughes, Author at Backseat Mafia

Album Reviews

EP Review: Sophie Kilburn – Not Bitter, Just Bored

Following a string of press acclaim, Derbyshire-born but London-based singer and songwriter Sophie Kilburn new EP Not Bitter, Just Bored , 5 tracks which bring together elements of classic rock and electronic pop…

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Track: Melkior Teams Up With Mike Champion For Sultry, Infectious New Bop ‘In The Morning’

Sultry vibes, some gorgeous smooth vocals and production to die for, the new single from Melkior ‘In The Morning’ featuring a guest appearance from Mike Champion is R&B-Pop at it’s…

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Track: New York Indie Rockers Glitter Etiquette Share Intense New Single ‘A Portrait of Arachne’

Riding on the wave of post-punk-indie resurgence alongside bands such as Black Country New Road and Squid, Glitter Etiquette’s blend of ferocious expression and poetic spoken word lead vocals offers…

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Track: Nicki Wells Shares Beautiful New Single ‘Carry On’

Nicki Wells’ new single ‘Carry On’ possesses a soothing, warming quality, underpinned by melancholic melodies and beautiful delivery. Opening with gentle piano surrounded by subtle dappled crackling ambience, ‘Carry On’…

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EP Review: Loome – We’re All Fvcked

Suffolk alt-pop up and comer Loome, the brainchild of Tomas Frankson, has today released the brilliant new EP ‘We’re All Fvcked’, a 5 track release showing brilliant, melancholic and infectiously…

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Premiere: Dylan Kearns Channels 80s Synth-Pop On Infectious New Single ‘When The Fire Stops’

Irish newcomer Dylan Kearns shares his striking third single ‘When The Fire Stops’ and we’re excited to be running the premiere! Blending a punching dappled guitar lines over awash of…

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Track: Freya Beer And Tom Saint Come Together For Moody Pop Bop ‘Honeymoon Eyes’

A haunting, atmospheric yet pointed, driving and unapologetically commercial effort, ‘Honeymoon Eyes’ delivers not only the brilliant joint vocals of Freya Beer and Tom Saint but also a track with…

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Track: The Silver Lines Share Infectious New Single ‘Hotel Room’

The Silver Lines return with their new single ‘Hotel Room’, a bright indie tune packing infectious guitar lines and a compelling lead vocal. Blending tight indie instrumentation with an urgent,…

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Album Review: Psyence – L.I.F.E (Lessons In Forgetting Everything)

Psyence deliver an intense, energetic and affecting mix of electronica and rock on the new album L.I.F.E (Lessons In Forgetting Everything). Opening with ‘Domino’, a brilliant introduction to the bands…

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Track: The Horn Return With Latest Indie-Pop Bop ‘Do It Now’

Channelling The Strokes with an effortlessly cool, understated, boxy indie vibe, The Horn’s new single ‘Do It Now’ is an example of everything which is great about this breakout up…

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