Music
Track: Crows – Room 156
After returning last month after 3 long years with new single ‘Slowly Separate’, Crows have shared the next single ‘Room 156’, to be taken from their long awaited second album Beware Believers due 1st April via Bad Vibrations Records ‘Room 156’ was inspired by singer James Cox’s past obsession with true crime, and old faith healers. …
PREMIERE: Cooper Kenward debuts with a floaty song about death on ‘In Due Time’, debut album incoming
Who wants to hear a cheerful song about mortality? Northern California export Cooper Kenward has got one for you if you’re a big fan of stark contrast between sound and subject matter. His debut single gets an assist from touring members of Hand Habits, Vetiver, Bedouine and more. It’s a sweetly melodic indie-folk song with …
Live Review: Cursive – Knitting Factory, Washington 10.02.2022
By Anthony Moore Cursive are out on tour supporting Thursday, along with Jeremy Enigk and The Appleseed Cast. Backseat Mafia’s Anthony Moore popped down to the Knitting Factory, Washington to get some photos. Find out more via the bands Website or Facebook Tickets available here
Live Review: The Chameleons / The Membranes – Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh 11.02.2022
The resurgence of punk and post punk bands continues with a major UK tour by The Chameleons. Originally formed in 1981, it’s a significant anniversary to tour to celebrate 40 years of being a band but in this case, The Chameleons had chosen to tour their 1985 album “What Does Anything Mean? Basically”. Like many …
Meet: Ignite As They Are Set To Release Their New Self Titled Album
Orange county based metalers Ignite, are set to release their new self titled album of their unique brand of melodic hardcore. Backseat Mafia caught up with them to find out where it all begin, their inspirations and how they feel about the music industry over their almost 3 decades. Eli Santana- Vocals Nik Hill- Guitar …
Album Review: Sea Power crest the waves with the beautiful and shimmering ‘Everything Was Forever’, and announce launch shows.
The band whose name was formerly appended by the word ‘British’ has made a rather triumphant return in their new guise as Sea Power. On the one hand, the things that have made the band so special – their distinctive quirkiness and eccentricity steeped in a certain pastoral/rural bliss and ability to combine intelligent, witty …
News: The enigmatic prince of funk Donny Benét announces new EP, global tour dates and new instrumental single ‘Le Piano’
Sydney-based composer Donny Benét has perfected a brand of uber cool funk – driven by his proficient bass playing – that has caught the world’s attention, with past albums stretching back to his 2011 debut ‘Don’t Hold Back’. COVID restrictions prevented Benét touring his last album ‘Mr Experience’ in 2020 but to salve the pain, …
Live Review: Small Pools – Voodoo Room, San Diego 09.02.22
With their new album out, Small Pools are currently on touring America in support of their new album. Our Photographer Taylor Betancourt was there at the Voodoo Rooms to capture their gig. Check out the video for the bands track ‘Life Of The Party’, Below: Find out more via the bands Website or Facebook Purchase …
Live Review: Bastille – The Level, Nottingham 09.02.22
By Ellen Mae With the release of their new album Give Me The Future Bastille have set out to bring intimate stripped back special sets to their fans. Our Ellen Mae was there with her trusty camera to witness it. Check out the bands video for their track ‘Shut Off The Lights’, below: Find out …
Half Man Half Biscuit – O2 Ritz Manchester
28th Jan 2022 It’s date night for me and the current Mrs Callen and I’ve promised her a top night out on the town, to celebrate our first night out in 3 months. For many taking your loving spouse to a Half Man Half Biscuit gig on a Friday night, would have them reaching for …