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Premiere: There’s a sparkling sound as Party Crashers enter the room with the glimmering track ‘Stoked With Your Diagnosis’ ahead of debut album.
I keep harping on about the wave of brilliant bands that, after successful (or not so successful) musical careers in the eighties and nineties, are reforming or forming new iterations that still have a spark of creativity and excitement. We here at Backseat Mafia are honoured to premiere another single from this example of what …
PREMIERE: US3R’s Presents A Synthwave Rush You Can’t Escape in ‘Dopamine’
Seattle-based electronic artist US3R (pronounced “User”) plunges headfirst into the depths of desire and dependency with his latest single, ‘Dopamine.’ As the title track from his forthcoming album DOPAM1NE, this electrifying release seamlessly fuses pulsating synthwave, hypnotic beats, and a sharp pop instinct—delivering an intoxicating glimpse into his ever-evolving sonic landscape. US3R has carved out a …
Premiere: Clara Joy Unveils Poignant New Video for “Breakdown”
NYC-based artist Clara Joy introduces Breakdown, the first single from her forthcoming debut album, What We Have Now, out May 23rd via Shimmy-Disc. Accompanied by a striking new video, Breakdown is a deeply affecting piece—both musically and thematically—capturing a sense of longing, reflection, and unease. Led by delicate acoustic guitar, the song immediately draws listeners …
Premiere: Lookers release Dreamy New Video for the shimmering “Alone”
Providence indie outfit Lookers unveil their new single and video, Alone, today—a beautiful slab of laid-back, shoegaze-inflected indie rock. Marked by delicately picked guitars and a chorus that immediately lingers, Alone never quite lets off the leash, yet it brims with a loungey swagger and quiet intensity. Following the gritty, synth-driven Bury You Under, today’s …
Premiere: An atmospheric ambient/modern classical collaboration between Joachim Spieth and Andrew Thomas is launched with the shimmering single ‘Shine’
Joachim Spieth and Andrew Thomas are titans in the ambient/modern classical music scene and we are proud to premiere the single ‘Shine’ from their forthcoming collaboration ‘Nocturna’ on the German Affin label. Spieth is a German composer, DJ and producer, founder of the Affin label while Thomas is a New Zealand artist who has worked …
Premiere: Christopher Coleman & the Soft Knees Band emerge from the Tasmanian wilderness and unfurl the gorgeous and compassionate ‘Never Wanna Get Over This’ with news of an album on the way.
Christopher Coleman is the uncrowned poet laureate of Lutruwita/Tasmania and indeed the southern hemisphere with his heart rending lyricism delivered over the most ethereal instrumentation, and we are therefore absolutely honoured to premiere his new sonic jewel ‘Never Wanna Get Over This’. And to add to the joy, a new album with his band the …
Premiere: ‘Solid and Human’ – Maia Jelavic releases a yearning slow burning anthem that sparkles in the sunshine, with debut album and gigs on the way.
Maia Jelavic premiered her last single with us a few years back under the stage name Maia Marsh. She has made the decision to be true to herself and returned with another premiere under her birth name Maia Jelavic, and while the label might change, the imperial quality of her songwriting remains. We are therefore …
Premiere: SXY XMS exclusively debut their thrilling high octane single ‘You’ll Never Know’ ahead of EP and launch date.
It is always a privilege to premiere a debut single for a band and the pleasure is always doubled when it’s something as good as ‘You’ll Never Know’ from Sydney indie band SXY XMS (pronounced Sexy Christmas). The track jets off with a chunky shimmering guitar that could have been lifted from a Stones album, …
Premiere: Jamie James – Let The Praying Begin
Renowned guitarist, singer, and songwriter Jamie James, known for his work with Dennis Quaid & The Sharks, his longtime collaborations with the late Harry Dean Stanton, and as the frontman of the ‘80s rockabilly trio The Kingbees, is set to release his brand-new solo album, ‘Straight Up’ on March 14. Here at Backseat Mafia, we are pleased to premiere the …
Premiere: Espuma Share New Single “People With No Energy” – A Swirling, Psychedelic Journey
London-based six-piece Espuma are back with People With No Energy, a mesmerizing new single lifted from their upcoming EP Magic Valley, due later this year. Set for release on March 14th, 2025, the track bubbles with a winding psychedelic broth, full of sprawling percussion, stabbing keys, and airy guitar lines that shimmer with an almost …