Music
Track: Molly Roberts Showcases Her Soaring Vocals On New Single ‘Hearts’
Returning with her second single and once again showcasing her uplifting, heartfelt songwriting, London Singer-Songwriter Molly Roberts shines on ‘Hearts’. Not only a display of her effortlessly moving piano and string arrangements, ‘Hearts’ is also a stunning example of Molly’s abilities as vocals with soaring high notes and tight, beautiful harmonies. Thematically melancholic, covering loss, …
PREMIERE: Damn Jackals are here to make you ‘Swoon’ with their supremely catchy new single
Working on their second album as you read this, New Yorkers Damn Jackals are intent on making up for lost time. They had a big 2020 ahead of them in terms of giving their 2018 debut Crooked Castle, Volume 1 a victory lap, but the world, well, it had other plans. So they were put …
Album Review: We talk to Eliza and Delusionals about their new album ‘Now and Then’
Eliza and the Delusionals emerge from the Covid pandemic with an album that draws on the best of the 90s and early 2000s and delivers a rocking punch that leaves you reeling with delight.
PREMIERE: Tatum Gale takes a swipe at music industry cutthroats with ‘New Look, Same Great Flavor’
If the single artwork, above, seems gaudy, then that’s entirely the point: the New Orleans-via-Portland producer and songwriter Tatum Gale is asking you not to judge the book (or in this case, the song) by its cover. About two years since his Both EP, he returned last month with ‘Botanical Babe’, and is quickly following …
PREMIERE: Saint Christopher announces debut album with the bruised yet hopeful ‘Winners’
Christopher Kalil went to hell last year. Or maybe everything went to hell for him. He’s not sure exactly how, but the Los Angeles-based former leader of Arms Akimbo is still hanging on. He now operates as Saint Christopher, a project that, with the best will in the world, was launched at the worst time: …
Meet: Leeds Rockers Fudge, Who Are Set For A Very Big Year
With the imminent release of the bands EP ‘The Town Hall Session’ which features three previously released singles and two additional tracks ‘Jekyll & Hide’ and ‘Pepsi Noggins’. The EP release also coincides with ‘Nothing But Noise‘, the band’s first one day festival at Leeds Belgrave Music Hall on 21 May and will be followed …
Live Review: Fatherson / Jake Whiskin – The Cluny, Newcastle 18.05.2022
By Adam Littlemore ‘What amazing night it has turned out so much excitement and atmosphere at the Cluny. Jake Whiskin open up the night with his amazing solo acoustic set with beautiful melodies and emotional raw tones to his voice capturing the crowd. My favourite song he performed was Electric I could really feel the …
Premiere: Singapore based indie trio Coming Up Roses reveal new single ’Would You Ever’; see and hear it hear, first
Taken from their imminent EP Everything Is, Singapore alt-indie trio Coming Up Roses hsve just revealed a new single and video called ’Would You Ever’ and were delighted to be able to premiere it right here on Backseat Mafia today. Of the new single, the band say, “‘Would You Ever’ is about leaving the life …
News: Splendour Sideshows announced tickets on sale now!
As if Splendour in the Grass festival isn’t already enough to get excited about, the organisers have just revealed an exciting list of special guests that will be joining the Official Splendour in the Grass Sideshows for 2022! From up and coming electronic acts, future popstars, beat heavy rappers and stunning vocalists, there is something …
Premiere: Leeds Indie-Rockers The Marble Arches Shine On New Single ‘Johnny Galecki’
Leeds’ indie-rock trio The Marble Arches share the high octane new single ‘Johnny Galecki’ and we’re excited to be running the premiere! Opening with an infectious uptempo beat and driving, distorted bass line, the track instantly conveys a sense of excitable energy right from the off. Joined by subtle synth drones and a tight, fuzzy …