Staff Writers, Author at Backseat Mafia

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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Live Review and Gallery: Wargasm/Bambie Thug/Idle Discourse, Academy 2, 15/10/2022

Heavy metal duo Wargasm consisting of Sam Matlock and Irish bass player and vocalist Milkie Way played a sold-out Dublin show in Academy 2 this weekend. The band were supported…

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Live Review and Gallery: Thumper/ Really Good Time, Whelans, 14/10/2022

Dublin punk band Thumper played their largest show yet in a sold out Whelan’s main room. Everything about this show was chaos in the best way possible! Support band Really…

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