Staff Writers, Author at Backseat Mafia

Live Review: I Prevail / Blind Channel / Trash Boat – O2 Academy, Leeds 21.03.2023

By Sian Connolly After three long years away from the UK, tonight’s the night Michigan metalcore titans, I Prevail, take over the o2 Academy in Leeds with their long-awaited True…

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News

News: Gary Hempsey Blends Blues & Americana On New Single ‘Sinkhole’

Florida folk singer-songwriter Gary Hempsey injects some soulful blues licks into his new single ‘Sinkhole’. Bringing together heartfelt, poetic lyricism with a warming, organic sonic palette, Gary’s musical maturity and…

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Gallery

Gallery: I Prevail/ Trash Boat/ Blind Channel, 3Olympia Theatre, 25/03/2023

American metal giants too their European and UK tour to Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on the 25th March. Support sets came from Blind Channel and Trash Boat. Overall a fantastic night…

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Album Reviews

Album Review: Lenoy Barkai – Paper Crown

Lenoy Barkai showcases a range of influences on her new long listen ‘Paper Crown’, encompassing elements of classic rock, singer-songwriter, alt-pop and atmospheric indie. An inspiring creative album showcasing some…

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Track / Video

Track: Electronic Nu-Soul Beauties Dragonfruit Share Title Track From Upcoming EP ‘Honeymoon Phase’

Dutch Neo-Soul-come-Electronic-Pop quartet Dragonfruit shine on their elegant, grooving new single ‘Honeymoon Phase’. Employing a swing heavy, lo-fi beat, swelling synths and a beautifully rounded bass surrounded by a gentle…

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Live Review: Sleeping With Sirens / Static Dress / Charming Liars – O2 Ritz, Manchester 19.03.2023

By Sian Connolly Tonight is the night we welcome back to the UK, the emo-rock legends all the way from America, Sleeping With Sirens. I don’t know about you guys…

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Live Review: Los Ángeles Azules – Toyota Center Kennewick, Washington 17.03.23

By Nestor Salgado The show kicked off with “Entrega de Amor” (Delivery of Love) which immediately set the crowd on fire. The lights went dim, Los Ángeles Azules walked on…

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Meet: Guitar Virtuoso, Paul Gilbert Talks About His Latest Album, The 2023/24 Mr Big Re-Union Shows, And Being Too Young To Play With Ozzy

Interview by Mark Lacey With a new solo instrumental album paying tribute to the late Ronnie James Dio, and Mr Big looking to play their first dates together since Pat…

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Live Review: The Lathums – The Roundhouse, London 18.03.2023

By Fearghal McGlinchey “Welcome to the Music and Social Club at the Roundhouse in London, with your hosts, The Lathums. One week after securing their second UK number 1 album,…

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Live Review: The Backseat Lovers / Junodream – O2 Kentish Town Forum, London 16.03.2023

By Henry Groves After playing London shows at Omeara and Electric Brixton last year, The Backseat Lovers were back, and this time were playing a sold out O2 Kentish Town…

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