Taylor Duffy, Author at Backseat Mafia

Live Review: Tom Odell – O2 Apollo, Manchester 21.02.2022

Words: Taylor Connelly / Pictures: Kitty Handley Tom Odell’s performance at the O2 Apollo in Manchester on February 21st, proved that all he will ever need to showcase his sheer…

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Album Review: SUNGAZE – This Dream

Sungaze’s new album This Dream truly reflects its title, it is a dream. Sungaze, made up of husband and wife duo Ian Hilvert and Ivory Snow have only been producing…

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Album review: Lord Huron – Long Lost’: the perfect soundtrack to accompany a tranquil moment

LORD HURON has produced the perfect soundtrack to accompany a tranquil moment of wondering about “Where Did The Time Go?” After an extended period of teasing their fans, American folk…

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Album review: Alaskan Tapes – ‘For Us Alone’: 39 minutes of tranquil serenity

ALASKAN TAPES has created a short but blissful sequel to his previously album Views From 16 Stories. It’s Alaskan Tapes, also known as Brady Kendall, second album of 2021: For…

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Album Review: Taylor Swift – Fearless (Taylor’s Version)

A nostalgic and powerful revival of an old classic. As a young, naive Taylor Swift entered the music industry in 2005, she signed a contract with Big Machine which was arguably a bittersweet start for the star in…

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Live review: The Snuts, Stirling Castle: a five-star, live-streamed show

THE SNUTS’ performance at Stirling Castle on March 26th was more than just a live stream, it was a work of art demonstrating everything the band stand for – marvellous…

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Album review: Ben Howard – ‘Collections From The Whiteout’: engrossing, tragic stories on his best yet

WHAT a day it is for Ben Howard as he returns with Collections From The Whiteout – an album rich in engrossing stories and full-bodied instrumentals. Critically acclaimed English singer-songwriter…

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Album Review: Carpool Tunnel – Bloom; a bubbling slice of Californian indie

Carpool Tunnel are musically fluorescing with the release of their debut album Bloom. After only releasing singles since 2017, Carpool Tunnel are kicking their discography off to an encouraging start with this 60’s inspired, simplistic sounding album that…

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ALBUM REVIEW: Julien Baker – Little Oblivions

Memphis-born Julien Baker returns with her haunting, ballad-filled 3rd studio album, that you would have to be oblivious to not be enamoured with. In her first solo album since Turn…

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Track: Bicep release new single, Sundial

One what like a ‘Sundial’ does, Bicep’s final single before the release of their forthcoming album ‘Isles’, creates a time and a place for you. Belfast-born duo Bicep (Matt McBriar and Andy Ferguson)…

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