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Album Reviews

EP Review: high jump – 001

Blending jangling, buoyant indie guitars with swirling electronics and pop melodies, high jump’s debut EP 001 showcases some fantastic writing and creative, wonderfully restrained musicianship. Opening with the reverb soaked…

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Live Review: Ibibio Sound Machine – Koko, London 06.06.2024

By Henry Groves A slightly different show for me tonight. Tonight, I was at KOKO in Camden for the electro/afrofunk band Ibibio Sound Machine. Before I even got to the…

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News

News: Roni Kaspi Releases ‘PONI’ A Bold Debut EP That Defies Musical Boundaries

‘PONI’ is a daring exploration of musical boundaries, blending futuristic sounds with traditional jazz influences. With her freewheeling kit-work, soulful vocals, and candid lyrics, Roni Kaspi invites listeners on a…

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News: Brett Benowitz Releases Explosive New Single ‘We Won’

Rising Rock, Funk, and Blues artist Brett Benowitz shines on the explosive new single ‘We Won’, produced by the renowned Jonathan DeRing. ‘We Won’ is a high-energy anthem that speaks…

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Live Review: Alice Cooper – Gröna Lund, Stockholm 09.06.2024

By Anastasia Baranovskaia Alice Cooper’s electrifying performance brought a large crowd to Gröna Lund in Stockholm, Sweden, on a rainy Sunday evening. The anticipation was palpable, with fans eagerly awaiting…

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Track / Video

Track: Adam Haddour offers up his unique alternative R&B fusion sound in ‘Icarus’

Algerian-Canadian artist and singer-songwriter drops his highly anticipated EP, Let Me Land today, and we premiere the lead single “Icarus” here at Backseat Mafia. This is a track that transcends…

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Premiere

Premiere: Dread FM Shares New Video For ‘Runner’ With Bones Ate Arfa

Following a slew of support from BBC radio 6 Music, Radio X and Amazing Radio, Dread FM has come onto the scene with a bang, quickly establishing his rock-meets-rap sound.…

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Track / Video

Track: The Mags Unveil Latest Single ‘When I Get Home’ Taken From Their Upcoming Debut Album ‘This Is The Mags’.

Opening with a thunderous snare roll, Liverpudlian band The Mags debut single ‘When I Get Home’ introduces listeners to the band’s distinctly early naughties indie-rock sound. A precursor to the…

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Track / Video

Track: High Jump Shine On Gentle New Single ‘Santos’

Indietronica duo High Jump showcase buoyant melodies and lofi beauty on the new single ‘Santos’ out now via Tip Top Recordings. Taken from the bands upcoming EP ‘001’ scheduled for…

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Live Review: Kawala / Bagge / Sofy – Outernet, London 22.05.2024

By Henry Groves As part of their European tour, KAWALA were playing their only UK date at London’s HERE at Outernet, and it was bound to be a special one.…

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