Music
Track: The deliciously possessed Bandicoot release another triumphant single ‘Monster’ – a ‘B’ side to a special edition 7″ vinyl of ‘FUZZY’, and unveil a live video in the lead up to the release of their debut album.
There is always a frisson of heady excitement when Bandicoot are on the prowl. We premiered their demonic video to the track ‘FUZZY’ last year and reviewed a number of mind-blowing tracks that followed, culminating in the news of their debut album ‘Black After Dark’, due out through Libertino Records on 4 March 2022. Now, …
EP Review: Foxhaunt – Mindset
Hailing from York, England, Fowhaunt are comprised of Ollie Swift (Vocals), Thom Clayton (Guitar), Nick Dawson (Bass), and Jamie Scott (Drums). The band have released their 5 track EP ‘Mindset’. An explosive start with first track ‘Enemy’. Emotive vocals over palm muted riffing will always be a winner and the boys do this very well …
Album Review: Venom Prison – Erebos
Venom Prison began as a collaboration between Russian-born vocalist Larissa Stupar and guitarist Ash Gray with the line-up rounded out by guitarist Ben Thomas, bassist Mike Jefferies and drummer Joe Bills. They have carved an uncompromising space for themselves over the course of two full-length albums, “Animus” (2016) and “Samsara” (2019) with 2020’s “Primeval” reinvigorating …
Track: It’s full speed ahead as The Goa Express are back with the sparkling ‘Everybody In The UK’, and announce live headline dates.
The Goa Express have released a number of glorious singles that have positively shone gold over the last couple of years, and it is great to see them back with the yearning and cinematic single ‘Everybody In The UK’. Laid over a bed of shimmering guitars, the vocals are imbued with a wistful air, preaching …
Album Review: Mild Orange emit incandescent rays of sunshine in their new shimmering album ‘Looking For Space’: a dream pop classic that sets a high benchmark for 2022.
New Zealand’s dream pop maestros Mild Orange have been casting light into the shadows of the past two years with a steady supply of pulsating, glossy and shimmering singles. ‘Looking For Space’ is the ultimate result: a collection of mesmerising and intoxicating tracks that confirm Mild Orange’s glorious contribution to the global stage. When we …
Track: New Zealand power popsters The Beths unveil ebullient fizzy single with a dark message ‘A Real Thing’, and announce signing to Ivy League Records.
New Zealand band The Beths‘ ability to delivery frenetic ebullient pop is never more evident than in their endearing new single ‘A Real Thing’: a powerhouse of a track that bubbles and sparkles like an opened bottle of shaken fizz. There is an almost naïve delivery, certainly a low-fi blitz and a dash of yearning …
News: Fremantle’s Spacey Jane announce new album ‘Here Comes Everybody’, sweetened even more by the release of the gentle melancholy bop of new single ‘Sitting Up’, and announce UK/European tour.
After the last few years of ever increasing accolades, Spacey Jane continue to impress with the release of the gentle melancholy pop of new single ‘Sitting Up’, accompanying news of their new album ‘Here Comes Everybody’ set for release on 10 June 2022 via AWAL Recordings. ‘Sitting Up’ encapsulates that Spacey Jane sound: crisp, crystalline …
Exclusive: Goeran Meyer exclusive takeover mix for Backseat Mafia ahead of his new EP ‘Keep Asking’
Ahead of the release of his new EP, ‘Keep Asking’, which drops soon on his ever-excellent MYR label (February 18th), we’re delighted to have a Takeover Mix from German DJ / Producer Goeran Meyer. Goeran Meyer: Thanks a lot for inviting me onto to the Backseat Mafia Takeover mix series and the opportunity to create …
Track: H.E.R.O New Single ‘Lead The Blind’ Feat. Philip Strand Of Normandie
Danish Rock quartet H.E.R.O have shared their new track ‘Lead The Blind’ which sees them team up with Philip Strand, lead singer of Swedish rock heavyweights ‘Normandie’. The track is taken from the bands forthcoming album ‘Alternate Realities’ which is due 18th March via Mermaid Records. H.E.R.O front man, Christoffer Stjerne’s elaborates: “I come from …
News: Australian Starcrawler Tour Announced
Starcrawler announce first headline tour of Australia with two shows added to their appearance at Splendour in the Grass.