Interview
Meet: Dance Metal Pioneer Iman
Originally hailing from Bahrain, Iman is a London based multi-instrumentalist and the driving force behind an alternative music project that blends electronic and industrial alt-rock/metal, often dubbed as ‘Dance Metal’. Give us a potted history of yourself My name is Iman and I’m a multi-instrumental electrometal/darkwave/industrial solo artist, originally from Bahrain and now living in …
Meet: We chat to South Arcade ahead of their UK tour
South Arcade are an alt-pop-rock outfit from Oxford and they’ve quickly caught attention with their nostalgic sound, harking back to early 2000s pop-punk days. Having amassed millions of views and streams after DANGER cut through on TikTok, they’re about to head off on a short UK tour, starting today in Nottingham. Before they hit the …
Meet: Tellers Scribe – UK’s Story Telling Riff Masters
Their debut album, excitingly titled ‘Volume 1’, was released back in March. These riff metallers have an impressive array of influences that recall everyone from Korn and Metallica to Meat Loaf, Queen, and Children of Bodom. Backseat Mafia spoke with the band to find out a little bit more about this exciting outfit. Give us …
Meet: Canadian Rockers The Jailbirds
The Canadian trio have been making a name for themselves with their explosive live shows. They are now set to bring their live show to a studio with a new EP due later this year and a full length album to follow. Give us a potted history of the band The Jailbirds started out with …
Meet: Rumin (Short For Ruminate)
A project long in the running, Rumin have unveiled their first EP, releasing the first recordings into the world. We caught up with this band to find out the back story of the EP and what the future holds. Give us a potted history of the band RUMIN (roo-min) is the brainchild of Russ Stedman …
Meet: Nate Bergman; A Bruce Springsteen For The Noughties
What do you get if you cross Bruce Springsteen with Otis Redding? A damn fine artist called Nate Bergman has been wowing audiences in the UK whilst supporting Amigo The Devil on tour. Backseat Mafia found out where he came from, who inspired him and what the future looks like. Give us a potted history …
Meet: Indie Newcomer Big Warm Bed
Leeds indie newcomer Big Warm Bed (Jacob Andrews) has announced his debut EP ‘Shores I’m Swimming In’ due for release on the 26th of September via Dance To The Radio (Ellur, Far Caspian, Low Hummer, Youth Sector). His new single ‘Can’t Quit’ is out now, following his debut single ‘Should’ve Seen it Coming‘, which was …
Meet: If Einsturzende Neubauten was the backing band for The Shangri-Las – we have a chat with Jim Reid from The Jesus and Mary Chain about the music, sobriety and offending Scarlett Johansson.
The Jesus and Mary Chain are about to embark on a tour of Australia as part of their 40th anniversary celebrations, and I caught up via Zoom with singer Jim Reid. The question I have always pondered was how the iconic album ‘Psycho Candy’ came into existence with its bizarre marriage of sonic chaos and …
Meet: FreeFall; A Band Long In The Making
Potted History of the Band “We’ve been together as a band for three months, but our musical journey began long before that. All of us attended school together, and after fifteen years, we decided to form a band.” David (lead guitarist/vocalist) and Josh (drummer/vocalist) have been best mates since the age of 12, with Chris …
Meet: Voidgazer, They Play Metal
Their debut album has been out for a week now (read our review here). What an album it is. However, death proggers Voidgazer are set for bigger and better things with work on the second album ongoing with promises of some diabolical tracks. Backseat Mafia got a chance to learn a little more about how …