Simon Lucas-Hughes, Author at Backseat Mafia

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Track: Indie-Rockers National Service Deliver Exciting New Single ‘Repeater’

Opening with a twinkling, clean, chorus tinted guitar line, a driving high hat rhythm and a bouncing bass line, the new single from National Service ‘Repeater’ opens with an etherial…

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Track: Supercaan Shine On Hypnotic New Single ‘Zoetrope’

5-piece electronic infused indie-rockers Supercaan share their hypnotic new single ‘Zoetrope’. Describing themselves as “techno flavoured post-punk,” the band manage to capture an atmospheric alternative edge with elements of electronica…

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Feature: Blood Talk Returns – Barny Cutter Chats Through His Musical Journey From Rock To Electronica

As with any music scene, there is always artists and bands that become synonymous with the local circuit. Having gigged and been to shows in Bury St Edmunds (pretty little…

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Track: Andro Discusses Balancing Relationships & His Career On Soulful New Single ‘Natural’

Having spent a number of years touring with the acclaimed nu-soul band Jungle, Andro now returns with his shimmering, effortlessly emotive and impactful latest solo offering ‘Natural’. Built around a…

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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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