Staff Writers, Author at Backseat Mafia

Interview: John Fryer/Black Needle Noise

Well, John Fryer doesn’t need much of an introduction! A living legend in alternative music, an aknowledged producer since the 80’s in 4AD, Rough Trade, Beggars Banquet, a very talented musician…

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Meet: TULIPOMANIA

We recently discovered a band from Philadelphia, called Tulipomania. They already have quite a lot of music out there and plenty of award-winning videos to go with that, but the…

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Meet: Interview with QUIET DOMINO

Quiet Domino recently released the debut single ‘Metropelium’, drawing inspiration from new musings on a hometown city. Founded in San Francisco, this is the new project of singer-songwriter-reckoner Mark Nelsen.…

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Album Review: Turtle – Human

In music, we find self-expression. Innermost feelings are committed to sound, be it carrying the fervency of Soul, the delicacy of Classical, or the honesty of just a person and…

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Live Review: Linkin Park – London O2, 3.7.17

There’s no denying that at one point Linkin Park were an absolute juggernaut in modern rock. Propelled to stardom with the release of 2000’s Hybrid Theory, they were the darlings…

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News: MARK LANEGAN BAND Announces Still Life With Roses Remix EP/Tour

Following “career-best” reviews for his tenth album Gargoyle and a sold–out UK tour, Mark Lanegan Band announce the release of Still Life With Roses, a 6 track EP of remixes from…

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VIDEO: FIRE(THE UNSTOPPABLE FORCE) – MAMA JAGUAR

There’s a reason they’re called FIRE (The Unstoppable Force), you know. What name would better reflect the apoplectic, incensed sound they project; the rough, unrefined grit; the way their music…

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Meet: Pattern Language aka Chris Frain

Colorado-based synth-electronic crafter Pattern Language has just released his debut mini-album ‘Total Squaresville’ via London’s Happy Robots Records. In these six tracks, he has managed to create a sound and…

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Meet: Neil Luschetta of Italian rockers Neil

Italian rockers Neil have just released their sophomore album, called ‘Black Flowers’, via Seahorse Recordings. Recorded on the isle of Sicily in southern Italy with renowned producer Paolo Messere (Blessed Child Opera),…

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Meet: Tombstones In Their Eyes

Los Angeles’ rock outfit Tombstones in Their Eyes have announced the upcoming ‘Fear’ EP, to be released via Send Me Your Head Records. With this five-track release, the four-piece manage…

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