Staff Writers, Author at Backseat Mafia

Live Review: Gun / The Virginmarys / Gin Annie – Barrowlands, Glasgow 11.12.2021

“I belong to Glasgow, dear old Glasgow town”, they certainly do, and Glasgow belongs to them! The famous Barrowland Ballroom has seen the GUN play many times and will again as the…

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Back for Seconds: The “Other Side” of French Funk Outfit Who Parked The Car

There’s a large focus among musicians on creating a fantastic debut single. It makes sense – everyone wants their first offering to be the best representation of who they are…

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News: Violent Soho announces their first Sydney headline show in 2 years.

Brisbane goliaths Violent Soho are one of those bands that every Australian just needs to see live. The group’s longevity has been incredible to say the least, having written and…

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Live Review: Chartreuse – London, The Lexington 30.11.2021

Words: Geoff Knight Pictures: Geoff Knight / Cath Dupuy On the back of their thrilling new EP ‘Is It Autumn Already’, out now on Communion Records, Birmingham based Chartreuse arrived…

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Live Review: Mouth Culture / Lauren Hoyle – The Victoria, Birmingham 30.11.2021

Review by: Jessie Millward & Aidan Davies Photo Credit: @Photo.Hog Birmingham based Lauren Hoyle has burst back onto the scene with her new EP released this year. Her cheeky stage presence…

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Live Review: Contrapact / H.O.P.E.? / Nyx Division – Star Theater, Portland, OR, 27.11.2021

Few things bring PDX punks together like a good cause and a benefit show. Long known for its progressive traditions, the city of Portland, and the bands that call it…

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Exclusive: Salvation Jayne and Ashton Rapturous team up to record Arlo Parks’ Black Dog in session for Backseat Mafia

UK alt-rock five-piece Salvation Jayne teamed up with Ashton Rapturous to cover Arlo Park’s Black Dog for our latest Backseat Mafia Session. Their performance really brings a new life to…

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Live Review: Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes / Cassyette / Lynks, Manchester Academy, 25.11.2021

Words: Chloe Ross Pictures: Erin Moore Following the October release of their highly anticipated fourth album, Sticky, Thursday night at Manchester Academy certainly kept in theme with that title, with…

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Live Review: Fightmilk / Slash Fiction / Precious Metals – Shakespeare’s, Sheffield 27.11.2021

Sheffield has some great venues, but this was my first time at Shakespeare’s – it won’t be the last. It’s one of those lovely old rooms above a pub where…

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Live Review: Paul Weller – The Octagon, Sheffield 27.11.2021 plus Gallery

Storm Arwen did its worst and sent some arctic conditions over Sheffield on Friday night but it didn’t contain enough power to dim the enthusiasm for the 1500 folk who ventured out…

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