Staff Writers, Author at Backseat Mafia

Live Review: Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes / Lynks – Dublin Academy, Dublin, plus Gallery 10.11.2021

Words: Max Falvey Pictures: Ian McDonnell // Carl McGrath “I want tequila on the rocks, I want the keys to all the locks, and I never wanna lockdown again!’. With…

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Track: New Zealand’s Bakers Eddy release the catchy anthem ‘My Baby’s Like Cigarettes’, plus announce tour news

Bakers Eddy are one of the most charismatic and animated bands to bless the Australian music scene. Hailing from New Zealand, but currently based in Melbourne, they can consistently conjure…

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Exclusive: Laura Reznek records a Important live in session for Backseat Mafia

Canadian-born Laura Reznek joined us for our Backseat Mafia Sessions with a performance of Important taken from her brand new album Agrimony. The simple, stripped back combination of vocals and…

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Live Review: Hermitage Green – Vicar Street, Dublin 6.11.2021 plus gallery

Hermitage green are a Limerick based five piece rock band consisting of Dan Murphy (guitar and vocals, Barry Murphy (Bass and vocals), Dermot Sheedy (drums and bodhran), Darragh Graham (percussion,…

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Live Review: GATHERING YE ROSEBUDS 02: The Dada Movement / Endless Digital Birthdays / Bishopskin / Jelly Cleaver – The Columbia, London 06.11.2021

Words: Chiara Strazzulla // Pictures: Spela Cedilnik London has plenty of venues with plenty of history, but there is a special charme to the Columbia, a space which has seen…

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Track: Aussie scallywags Skegss release the poignant track ‘Bunny Man’.

One of Australia’s most beloved surf rock trios Skegss have returned with a heartfelt tribute song for their tour manager, guitar tech, driver and friend, ‘Bunny Man’. In this current…

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Live Review: Shadowhouse – Lone Fir Cemetery, Portland, OR, 30.10.2021

Saturday, the day before Halloween, was a busy day at the Lone Fir Cemetery in Portland, OR. Blessed with an unusually sunny and mild afternoon the cemetery was abuzz with…

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EP: Teenage Dads release a magnificent dosage of ‘Club Echo’ and announce launch tour

Teenage Dads are a familiar indie quartet from the Morning Peninsula. Their glittery indie music has been winning over fans and listeners throughout the country, and rightfully so when every…

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Live Review: Hellshock / Frenzy / Rigorous Institution – Black Water Bar, Portland, OR 30.10.2021 plus Gallery

Every town with a strong musical tradition has legendary or long-standing venues that provide space for bands to play and to grow. Portland, Oregon has had many such venues and the…

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Exclusive: Stone Jets record recent single I Will Rise Again live in session for Backseat Mafia

London-based Stone Jets are the latest to join us for our Backseat Mafia Sessions with this fantastic performance of their recent single I Will Rise Again! The track came out…

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