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News: Warp to reissue Broadcast back catalogue
Following the tragic death of frontwoman Trish Keenan in 2011 left fans wondering what would happen to Birmingham kitch soul popsters Broadcast, it was of some comfort that the sole remaining member James Cargill has kept the fires burning, with the brilliant scores to Berbarian Sound Studio and the upcoming Duke Of Burgundy, as well …
New Single and Live News – High Hazels
We love the High Hazels here at Backseat Mafia and have covered their progress with great interest in a number of features over the past year or so. Therefore, we’re really pleased to let you know about their new single and some live news. Today the Sheffield four-piece have announced the next single from their album will be …
News: Tramlines 2015 Line Up Announced
For one weekend every year the streets of Sheffield fill up as it turns in to the venue for one of the UK’s most exciting music festivals. As well as the outdoor stages, pretty much every pub and club has a live act to be seen. And that’s not to mention the performers on the …
News: Dead Kennedys announce EU Tour
Although still Jello Biafra-less, legendary punks Dead Kennedys have announced a string of dates across the UK and Europe this coming June. Legendary for their social commentary and fiercy anti-fascist lyrics, all wrapped up in a strange combination of almost Zappa like experimentation and humour, as the band passed through a variety of styles as …
News: DJ Yoda to release Breakfast Of Champions
Better know to his mother as Duncan Beiny, DJ Yoda is a London based DJ and producer. His music is a mix of hip-hop, scratching and general insanity. Previously most famous for his ‘How To Cut & Paste’ mix albums, he is now more focused on releasing his own stuff. With a couple of fantastic …
News: The Stranglers announce ‘March On’ Tour 2015
There are very few bands that I want to see every year, there are even fewer that I first watched as a teenager and still want to see now, and there is only one band that I have seen over the course of around 30 different tours. That band is The Stranglers, and there are …