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Track/video: Electronic Afro-futurist partnership Nyati Mayi & The Astral Synth Transmitters preview the rootsy ‘Try Sunshine’ ahead of debut album ‘Lulanga Tales’.

When curious minds eventually meet, things usually happen. Multi-instrumentalist/singer Nyati Mayi and DJ/producer soFa elsewhere (aka The Astral Synth Transmitters) may circulate within the wild oscillations of the Brussel’s experimental…

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Track: Portugal’s First All Female Metal Band Black Widows Return With New Single Black Orchid

Black Widows, who made history in Portugal as the first all-female metal band in their country, have returned with a new album and single ‘Black Orchid’. Their new album ‘Among…

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Track: Malevolence – Higher Place

With the release of their album and a string of tour dates, Malevolence have released a stunning video for their track ‘Higher Place’. To accompany the video, the band have…

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Track: The Horn Share Mellow Second Single ‘Always Late’

Warming, emotive and infectiously likeable with its swaying rhythms, satirical yet melancholic and reflective lyricism, The Horn’s second single ‘Always Late’ is effortlessly impactful and showcases a truly complete sounding…

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New Track: Sensational 70’s Latin jazz – the ‘We Are Busy Bodies’ label announce twin album reissues from the stellar Virgilio Armas.

Where do they find them? Those intrepid sound seekers at We Are Busy Bodies look set to keep on delivering. Following their bountiful dig through the ‘As-Shams‘ back catalogue of…

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Premiere: Kate Bond Shares Powerful Single ‘We Just Want To Be Loved’

We are delighted to premiere the video for the new single ‘We Just Want To Be Loved’ by North East based singer songwriter Kate Bond. Written post Sarah Everard, ‘We…

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NEWS: Midnight Ambulance release new single Smoke and Sweets and confirm support slot for Eades at Edinburgh’s Sneaky Petes on 8 August

Scottish alternative rock band Midnight Ambulance have released their new single ‘Smoke and Sweets’. The duo of lead vocalist and drummer Amelia and guitarist Fraser produce the most glorious music,…

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Premiere: Jamie Beale – King Godzilla

Novatines singer Jamie Beale released his debut single ‘Borderline‘ earlier this year. We at Backseat Mafia are very pleased to be premiering Beale’s video for his second single King Godzilla.…

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Premiere: Juliet Callahan Shares Striking New Single ‘Venom’

Juliet Callahan returns with the brilliant new single ‘Venom’ and we’re very excited to be running the premiere! Blending trap beats and airy synths mixed with grungy guitar lines and…

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Live Review: Idlewild / Iona Zajac – The Button Factory, Dublin 04,08,2022

Its 20 years since the release of Idlewild’s album The Remote Part so Idelwild are on the road playing the album in full and more, taking in three Irish dates…

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Track/video: Electronic Afro-futurist partnership Nyati Mayi & The Astral Synth Transmitters preview the rootsy ‘Try Sunshine’ ahead of debut album ‘Lulanga Tales’.

Track: Portugal’s First All Female Metal Band Black Widows Return With New Single Black Orchid

Track: Malevolence – Higher Place

Track: The Horn Share Mellow Second Single ‘Always Late’

New Track: Sensational 70’s Latin jazz – the ‘We Are Busy Bodies’ label announce twin album reissues from the stellar Virgilio Armas.

Premiere: Kate Bond Shares Powerful Single ‘We Just Want To Be Loved’

NEWS: Midnight Ambulance release new single Smoke and Sweets and confirm support slot for Eades at Edinburgh’s Sneaky Petes on 8 August

Premiere: Jamie Beale – King Godzilla

Premiere: Juliet Callahan Shares Striking New Single ‘Venom’

Live Review: Idlewild / Iona Zajac – The Button Factory, Dublin 04,08,2022