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News: Fucked Up To Release ‘The Chemistry of Life’ 15th Anniversary Vinyl Edition, Watch New Video For ‘Black Albino Bones’
Originally released October 7th, 2008, ‘The Chemistry of Common Life’ is the second album by Toronto punk band Fucked Up. Today, we celebrate the record’s 15th anniversary with the promise of a fresh-looking orange vinyl reissue due out February 23rd. Pre-order it HERE. The band has also completed a new video for the song “Black …
News: Paradise Lost Share New Version Of ‘Widow’ From ‘Icon 30’
To celebrate the album’s 30th anniversary, gothic metal legends Paradise Lost recently announced the release of a vinyl re-recording of their 1993 masterpiece ‘Icon’. Today the band are now sharing a taster of how this new version of the album sounds with first single ‘Widow’ as well as revealing that ‘Icon 30’ will now be …
Album Review : Yara Asmar-‘synth waltzes and accordion laments’ : an electro-acoustic journey of deep emotion and rippling beauty.
Here’s a little booster for the difficult days ahead. Lebanese multi-instrumentalist and puppeteer Yara Asmar once again ushers in those intimate, close-knit vibes we so need with her new release ‘synth waltzes and accordion laments’ on the irrepressible Hive Mind Records. It was last September when we were gifted the tiny gem of her ‘Home …
News: Spring Silver preps new album with the sprawling ‘Gold Star’
If the new song from Marylander Spring Silver seems like a lot, then that’s the point. K Nkanza could have kept it relatively simple and pared things down to, oh, maybe 3 minutes of the actual song. They didn’t, instead letting all the various versions of the track exist within itself. The result is a …
News: Yam Haus Unveil Electrifying New EP ‘Stupid and Famous’
Minneapolis-based trio Yam Haus is back with a bang, releasing their electrifying new EP, ‘Stupid And Famous’. This seven-song showcase, helmed by the award-winning mixer/producer Tony Hoffer (known for his work with Beck, Phoenix, and M83), promises to be an exhilarating display of the band’s incredible talent. Yam Haus has become synonymous with infectious indie-rock …
News: Jazz-Pop Songwriter SATCH Releases New Album ‘Present In The Post’
After a prolific run of singles and remixes spanning the years 2022 and 2023, including standout tracks like ‘Springsteen,’ ‘Jet Lag,’ and ‘Hold Your Own,’ SATCH, the moniker of jazz-pop songwriter Joshua Satchell, releases his debut album, ‘Present In The Post.’ This musical journey is a masterclass in emotional instrumentals and well-crafted lyricism, addressing a …
News: Cameron and the Slumberknights’ New Single ‘I Held You So Close’ Captures The Bittersweet Longing of Lost Love
In a musical reverie that tugs at the heartstrings, Cameron and the Slumberknights have released their latest single, ‘I Held You So Close.’ This heartfelt track dares to dream of the ones that got away and is infused with commendable romantic innocence that resonates with listeners. Cameron Donald, the band’s frontman, poetically delves into the …
New: Beyond The Music – Changemaking music conference and new music festival 11-14 Oct
Last week it was the Tories and next week Manchester is being taken over by Beyond The Music. It promises to be one of the most important events of it’s kind ever held in the city. Covering subjects ranging from the use of AI and it’s implications for the music industry, diversity and sustainability surrounding …
News: The irrepressible Royel Otis cap off a magnificent year with news of their debut album ‘Pratts & Pain’, a tour and new single ‘Fried Rice’.
Given their tasty single ‘Oysters In My Pocket’ (see my review here), the irrepressible duo from Sydney, Royel Otis, (Otis Pavlovic and Royel Maddell) continue with their whacky food obsession with their new single ‘Fried Rice’, as they announce a tour and the release of their debut album ‘Pratts & Pain’ through Ourness. ‘Fried Rice’ …
Album Review: Troubadour and raconteur Ben Salter unveils the epic album ‘Sublimation’ as he tours across Australia and New Zealand.
The prodigious talented Hobart musician Ben Salter in recent years released a trilogy of recordings he did as artist in residence at the Museum Of Old and New Art (MONA) – the largest privately funded collection of art in the southern hemisphere, the last two of which we reviewed here at Backseat Mafia. Salter’s work was an eclectic …