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Live: Human Hair. Bell Jar, Sheffield 1-6-14 + ‘View from the Pit’ Gallery

Like many people I know, I really do prefer the smaller gig. They’re a bit more intimate and personal. More importantly, the beer is usually a lot better than the…

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See: Lola Colt release video for ‘Vacant Hearts’

Lola Colt need no introduction on the pages of Backseat Mafia. We’ve been unashamed fans of theirs since we first heard them. Latest single ‘Vacant Hearts’ was featured only just over…

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Live: John Cooper Clarke – Palace Theatre, Manchester, 24-05-14

The Bard of Salford. The Punk Poet. Doctor John Cooper Clarke, needs little introduction, especially in his home town, but as the lights go down and a single spotlight picks…

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News: The Wytches set to release debut album

Welcome to a world off centre, a world that is a touch darker than the norm, a murky world, where grunge, garage and surf all combine to create the wonderful…

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See: Human Hair release Hungers video and announce live dates.

We warned you about Human Hair a month ago. At the time we had the rumour of an album, the threat of some live dates and a tease of a…

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See: Wild Smiles release ‘Fool For You’ video plus free download & live details

If you were lucky enough to have caught Drenge on their fairly recent UK tour, and if you had the good sense to get to the gig early you would…

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See: Courtney Love. Releases new video, ‘You Know My Name’, plus Tour details

Unless you’ve been hiding under the covers, locked in a cupboard or in some kind of coma for the past few weeks you’ll be aware that a certain Ms.Love is…

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See: Savages reveal new live film for ‘Fuckers’

Almost a year ago to the day I got my hands on a debut album that in my view was absolutely flawless. Packed full of post-punk finery and delivered with…

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Live Review: Live at Leeds, Blood Red Shoes. The Cockpit. 2.5.2014

[Click here for main Backseat Mafia feature on the whole Live At Leeds Weekend] BLOOD RED SHOES: “…Laura-Mary Carter looks far too casual for the output from her guitar. Cool…

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