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Keeping Control : Independent Manchester Music Scene 1977-81 Remembered
Keeping Control: Independent Music from Manchester 1977-1981 Various Artists on Cherry Red Records (76 track 3xCD set) This a great collection of Manchester music from a 4-year period in its history, perhaps the most important era in the overall scheme of things. Manchester entrepreneurial legend Anthony Davidson, the owner of TJM Rehearsal studios, probably the …
News: The Xcerts announce new album ‘Learning How To Live And Let Go’
Alternative three piece THE XCERTS today announce their new album ‘LEARNING HOW TO LIVE AND LET GO’ out August 18th via UNFD. The announcement comes alongside the release of new single ‘JEALOUSY’. Pre-order the album on CD and vinyl here and listen to ‘Jealousy’ on all streaming services here. ‘Learning How To Live and Let Go’ is the band’s 5th studio album to date …
News: Jackson Wang releases new single ‘Cheetah’
Singer and performer Jackson Wang has released his latest single ‘Cheetah,’ following his exhilarating performances at this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The track’s lively, jazz-infused rhythm is produced by Jacob Ray (NIKI, Rich Brian, and Alison Wonderland) and MAX (Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd). Listen to ‘Cheetah’ here and watch the accompanying music video, directed …
News: Winger release video for new single ‘It All Comes Back Around’
Following the March release of the debut single and video “Proud Desperado” from the upcoming album Seven, Winger release today the video for the song “It All Comes Back Around.” As with “Proud Desperado,” the video was filmed in Nashville and directed by Jack Sawyers. The track is available for streaming and download on all platforms here. Winger Seven will be released …
News: McFly release new single and announce UK tour
McFly are back with another killer single, the party rock anthem God Of Rock & Roll and announce a UK Autumn tour for 2023. God Of Rock & Roll was premiered on Zoe Ball’s BBC Radio 2 show this morning and was released immediately after, via BMG, listen here. Tickets for the UK tour go on general sale from 5th May …
News: The Academic to support Louis Tomlinson on north American tour
The Academic have just been announced as support for Louis Tomlinson for his upcoming North America tour in May and June. The Academic will support the former One Direction singer on dates across the US and Canada, as per below These dates will follow on from The Academic’s own headline North American tour, which kicked …
Track: One of Hartlepool’s greatest exports, James Leonard Hewitson, is back with new single ‘Fill My Head With Sugar’ and launch dates.
We here at Backseat Mafia have been massive fans of the pop punk sounds of Hartlepool’s James Leonard Hewitson for a number of years now, and it is great to see him back in the saddle and better than ever. His new single ‘Fill My Head With Sugar’ drifts ethereally into a more restrained dream …
News: Gena Rose Bruce lightens up the world with announcement of new EP and unveiling of a new single on eve of her UK tour
It only seems like seconds ago since the inimitable chanteuse Gena Rose Bruce released the magnificent album ‘Deep Is The Way’ at the beginning of the year (see our review here) – an early contender for one of the best releases of the year so far. Now, on the eve of an extensive UK tour, …
News: Vincent Vaughan Releases New Single ‘Serious’
For over three decades, Vincent Vaughan has been sharing stories of everyday people through his music. Known as a classic ‘musician’s musician’, he has a humble yet powerful style of performing that has endeared him to a diverse circle of listeners for many years. And now, with the release of some of the most compelling …
News: Totten Bridge Returns With New Single ‘Perfect Day’
New York City-based pop-rocker Totten Bridge has released a vibrant new single titled ‘Perfect Day’, which showcases his unique blend of rock, electronic, and pop elements. This strikingly original and commercially appealing sound has already earned the artist widespread radio play, press support, and over 700K streams, with 65,000 monthly listeners on Spotify in 135 …