Staff Writers, Author at Backseat Mafia

Live Review and Gallery: Biffy Clyro, 3arena, Dublin, 08.11.2022

Scottish rock giants Biffy Clyro made their first appearance in Ireland since before the pandemic in the 3arena this week and what a performance it was with an absolutely epic…

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Track: The Ringards – Flaccid Venus

As an old-school punk fan who is also a lover of all things weird, there was no way I was not going to be completely entranced by this new single…

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Live: Mel Parsons – The Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch, 29.10.22

Award winning whiskey smooth songwriter Mel Parsons has earnt an impressive following since releasing her first album “Over my Shoulder” in 2009. No stranger to touring worldwide over the past…

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Soundtrack Of Our Lives: Magna Zero

For many of us who grew up playing in garage bands, we daydream about what life could’ve been like if we continued jamming and made it to the big-time. That…

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Premiere

Premiere: IKONIK Share Blistering New Single ‘Out Of Line’

New York rockers IKONIK share their explosive new single ‘Out Of Line’ and we’re very excited to be running the premiere! Showcasing their unique take on classic rock soundscapes topped…

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Live Review: Billy Idol – Wembley Arena, London 19.10.2022

Words by Aidrian Peel Photos by Diego Zuñiga After support from Toyah and Killing Joke (the former I missed and the latter I wasn’t too impressed by, despite two or three good tracks), the stage…

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Live Review and Gallery: SPRINTS/ Last Apollo, Whelans, 22/10/2022

Dublin grunge punk band Sprints made the journey back to the capital for their biggest headline shows to date after a long stint of touring the UK and Ireland over…

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Track: The charismatic Bakers Eddy surprise with release of double A-side ‘Motor Racing/Easy Steeze ahead of tour.

It seems Bakers Eddy just don’t have an off button. Right when you think they might take a little time off having just surmounted a 25-date headline tour as well…

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Live Gallery: Night Beats – Temple, Athens 14.10.2022

The brain-child of Native Texan Danny Lee Blackwell, Night Beats have just finished a tour where they brought their brand of R&B-inspired Western Psychedelic sound to Europe. Backseat Mafia’s Manos…

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Track / Video

Track: Samarra Samone Shares Sultry, Lo-Fi R&B Bop ‘No Fake Love’

Swaying, punching electronic beats, a twinkling guitar loop and a deep sub bass underpin Samarra Samone’s infectious new single ‘No Fake Love’. Topped with Samone’s silky, effortlessly etherial vocals, the…

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