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News: The iconic Mick Harvey (The Birthday Party, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds) announces new solo album ‘Five Ways to Say Goodbye’ with delicious single ‘When We Were Beautiful & Young’ as an early taste.
Mick Harvey, founding member of seminal and legendary bands, The Birthday Party and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, has made a profound and lasting contribution to indie music. His ability to write and co-write some of the classic songs of these bands have only been matched by his cool and collective demeanour – a …
Premiere: Dublin’s exciting indie kings Fruitz bloom with sweet new anthemic single ‘Man On Fire’.
We are very honoured to bring you a first taste of the new single ‘Man On Fire’ from Dublin outfit Fruitz. ‘Man On Fire’ is an anthemic indie gem – soaring choruses compliment yearning verses over a cantering trot replete with scything guitars and driving percussion. Singer and guitarist James Keegan says of the track: …
News: Astral Gray Shares New Single ‘Mirror On The Wall’, Announces Upcoming Debut Album
Brighton prog-psych-rock singer-songwriter, Astral Gray unveils the mesmerising new single ‘Mirror On The Wall’, a tantalising glimpse into his forthcoming debut album ‘The Past Is In The Way’. Astral Gray has long been synonymous with his signature blend of 70s-infused soundscapes and introspective lyricism, honing his craft through countless performances in the vibrant musical landscape …
Premiere: Art-Rock non-conformists Be Kind Cadaver preview epic EP with title track, ‘The World’s Greatest Mind’.
Avid Backseat Mafia explorers might remember this name (although it’s hard to forget) Be Kind Cadaver and their attention seizing EP from last July ‘Post Partum’ (re-check the review HERE ). A set that pulsated to an angsty industrial soundtrack with shoegaze shards and a leaning towards the cathartic chorus, these were songs that didn’t …
Track: Mo Bedick – Cemetery Caretaker
Netherlands-based quartet Mo Bedick have shared their new single Cemetery Caretaker taken from their debut album ‘Whirligig’ due on the 15th of March via Dutch label Geertruid. Inspired by the giants of shoegaze, psychedelic rock, hip hop, and future jazz, Mo Bedick weaves unexpected and complex sonic narratives that hypnotise audiences with enchanting melodies. Setting …
Meet: The Mesmerising Neuro Placid
Crafted to bring back proper hardcore hip hop, Neuro Placid is what would happen if Johnny Rotten had a rap career. Combining witty lyrics regarding a dystopian observation of modern life with edgy punk like backing, Placid is making waves in his home town of London and someone that Backseat Mafia would like to introduce …
News: Brontide Announce 10-Year Anniversary Re-Issue Of ‘Artery’
Over their 9-year career, Brontide wrapped up several critically acclaimed releases and toured extensively, playing to captivated audiences around the UK, Europe and US. Their release of ‘Artery’ in 2014 saw them cement themselves as an influential band in the post-rock scene, along with wide-spread critical acclaim. Clash described the album as “wholly bracing, carefully nuanced” and DIY called it “both inherently melodic and …
Track: Dreaming of a ‘Sunny Morning’, Jet City Sports Club release another shimmering slice of incandescent pop ahead of EP release.
Long time favourites here at the antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia, Jet City Sports Club craft the most bittersweet and shimmering pop songs around, and their new track ‘Sunny Morning’ continues their upward trajectory. As sparkling as the title is, there is a melancholy tremble to the vocals that sing of a deep yearning and …
Premiere: There’s nothing dull about Fleeting Persuasion’s thunderous noise-drenched track ‘Faded’ as new album and launch dates are announced.
We are very honoured to premiere the new single ‘Faded’ from Sydney shoegaze noiseniks Fleeting Persuasion, a track which rumbles and prowls like a caged, enraged predator while the sweet vocals bubble underneath the maelstrom. The slightly discordant guitars and fuzzy thumping bass create a visceral blast of noise that eviscerates the soul, while the …
Live: Powerhouse band FOZZY to rock the UK
For those who caught their headline show in Kentish Town in London last summer, it will come as no surprise that rock band FOZZY are hitting the road in the UK to rock cities such as London, Manchester and Glasgow. It promises to be a hell of a party! If you’re not familiar, this is …