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News: Bulgarian Neo-Soul Newcomer Nia Unveils Debut Single ‘111’

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Track: Dutch Neo-Soul Riser ROSEYE Shine On New Single ‘Sacred’

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Album Review: The Jesus and Mary Chain reveal their stunning ‘Glasgow Eyes’ – an intoxicating mix of swagger and attitude with just a hint of reflection.

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Canadian duo Ducks Ltd. probably don’t even need an introduction, after their debut Ep was featured on all major music magazines. Their jangle-pop is one of the most precise and driven out there (maybe only Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever can be compared), full of riveting riffs and the genre-characteristic rhythms. Now they are about to …

Dublin’s all raging Pillow Queens have just revealed that they have signed to Royal Mountain Records. To mark this momentous news, the band are sharing the rambunctious “Rats,” alongside a video directed by Michael Maxxis (Orville Peck, City and Colour). Of the filming, much of which was taken from one of the bands sold-out Dublin shows prior …

Also part of Human Beat and Seriously, the Alabama-based Chayse Porter has put in further work as a solo artist. He’s performed with a live band, which used to be an entirely separate thing from his solo work, but not anymore – the band name has duly been lifted for the title of his next …

Following on from their recent sophomore single ‘Alara’, Longlight have recorded a stunning version of The Who classic Baba O’Riley for Backseat Mafia. Rising up into must keep a close eye on territory, the duo are on the cusp of releasing their debut ep, and have – through jamming, and writing and and recording together, …

As the northern hemisphere moves into autumn, the onset of falling leaves and shorter evenings may have you pining for sunnier times; here’s a band that can help with that. Full of whimsy and intrigue, the Kamloops, BC-based quartet Mother Sun serve up an ideal tonic for seasonal blues on their brand new double single …

Grain Vinyl is the new single from sometime Brian Eno and Jon Hopkins collaborator and Krononaut man Leo Abrahams, and we’re absolutely delighted to be able to premiere it right here on Backseat Mafia this morning. It’s taken from his forthcoming album, Scene Memory II, and it’s out December 3rd via figureight records. It’s the …

As their debut full-length on Rocket Recordings awaits release, Smote have shared the video for ‘Poleyn’, created by Rocket’s own John O’ Caroll. The track shares the album with ‘Drommon Pt.1’ and ‘Drommon Pt.2’, released as a limited tape/digital release earlier this year, as well as the previously released lead single ‘Hauberk’. Thematically focused with …

4000 Records in Brisbane might only two years old but it has already developed an impressive and formidable roster in that short time. To celebrate a challenging couple of years since its inception, Chief Musical Officer John Russell organised a day long showcase for his bands – an incredible audacious feat battling COVID restrictions, a …

After releasing several re-recorded songs from their debut album Welcome To Paradise with new singer Guilherme Hirose on vocals, the band have announced their new album ‘Eternal Flame’, due 12th November via Nuclear Blast. Guitarist Bill Hudson comments: “The time has come! After almost two years of hard work, a line-up change and a global pandemic, we’re very happy to tell you we’re …

Self Esteem has shared another track from her forthcoming album ‘Prioritise Pleasure’ due 22nd October via Fiction records. Titled Moody, it will be the fourth track taken from the album. Self Esteem says:  “Moody is a song about reclaiming being a moody cow. My whole life I’ve been referred to as mardy (northern for moody) …