Simon Lucas-Hughes, Author at Backseat Mafia

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News: Alt-Rock Trio Loud Liars Drop Explosive Third Single ‘Red Handed’

Alt-rock risers Loud Liars release the explosive pop-rock fizzer ‘Red Handed’. Continuing to captivate audiences with their signature style, fusing elements of rock with pop melodies and sprawling electronics, ‘Red…

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EP Review: Cassia – Home Soon…

Cassia continue with their seamlessly never ending string of infectious, rhythmic indie-pop bangers, the trio release their brilliant new 5 track EP ‘Home Soon…’ Released hot off the heels of…

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Track: Sister Envy Shine On The Psychedelic Builder ‘Mourning Sickness’

Welsh psychedelic rockers Sister Envy make their debut with the hypnotic new single ‘Mourning Sickness.’ Opening with a swelling synth that quickly sets the tone for the bright, picked guitar…

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News: Emerging Pop Singer-Songwriter Loren Heat Shares Anthemic New Single ‘Breathe (SOS)’

Rising North East solo artist Loren Heat shares the infectious new single ‘Breathe (SOS)’ via Quiet Crown. Displaying a remarkably complete sound despite being only her second release, Loren Heat…

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News: Leila Jane Unveils Mystical Anthem ‘Love Will Come Rushing’

Dublin-based singer-songwriter Leila Jane releases the rich, genre melding new single ‘Love Will Come Rushing’. Transportive, commercial and yet atmospheric and alternative, Leila masterfully crafts an intricate blend of string…

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News: Matt Wescott Returns With Tender Valentine’s Day Release ‘Lost’

Marking his first musical offering of 2024, Matt Wescott unveils ‘Lost’, a tender love ballad released fittingly on Valentine’s Day. Characterised by its gentle melodies and heartfelt lyricism comparable to…

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News: dMh Revives Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark’s Classic ‘Messages’ With Gritty New Rendition

dMh (David Morley Hale) shares his new cover of Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark’s (OMD) iconic track ‘Messages’ with a fresh interpretation that marries pulsating synth arpeggios with the raw…

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Album Reviews

Sam Stokes Offers Thoughtful Songwriting & Experimental Undertones On New Album ‘Common Ground’

Moving between reflective acoustic songwriting and moments of sprawling, fuzz-laden experimentation, the new album ‘Common Ground’ from Sam Stokes is brilliant on many levels. Comparable to Joni Mitchell while offering…

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Track: Muna Moné Shares Mesmerising New Single ’15 Minutes’

Muna Moné returns with her latest single, ’15 Minutes’, her first release of the year. Oozing with seductive charm and commercial vibes, the track envelopes listeners in warm its ethereal…

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News: Singer-Songwriter Lilise Shares 5 Track Self-Titled Debut EP

London singer-songwriter Lilise releases her debut self-titled EP, an infectious collection of melancholic pop tracks written and built around her solo acoustic guitar and vocals. At just 18 years old…

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