Backseat Mafia

Live Review: Sea Girls – The Wardrobe, Leeds 02.05.2022

To celebrate the release of their new album ‘Homesick’ released in March 2022, Sea Girls have scheduled a number of smaller, more intimate gigs, partnering with local independent record stores.…

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PREMIERE: Sweden’s De Arma pivot to darkwave on intense new EP ‘Nightcall’

It says a lot about how long Swedish gothic rock band De Arma had been sitting on second album Strayed in Shadows (finally released last June after years in limbo)…

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Live Review: Jason Sharp – The Rose Hill, Brighton 3.05.22

Even before the live music began there was a sense that something extraordinary was about to happen in the snug confines of the artsy Rose Hill pub on Tuesday night.…

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Live Review: Kae Tempest / Shungudzo – Vicar Street, Dublin 04,05,2022

Last night Kea Tempest finished up the Irish leg of their tour in Vicar Street Dublin and WOW! was it amazing, with support coming from Zimbabwean-American singer Shungudzo.Shungudzo took to…

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Film Review: Savage Waters

Animals, by our nature, are curious creatures. Born to explore. To sniff that new scent. Eat that strange smelly thing on the floor. Some are braver than others, but we…

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COLD WATER SWIMMERS//New Single Coming May 13th

May 6, 2022

"You hyperventilate, within seconds your heart begins to race, and your blood pressure spikes….”

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PREMIERE: Philadelphian Lushlife streams deluxe ‘Redamancy’ remixes ahead of vinyl release tomorrow

If you haven’t listened to Raj Haldar before, now’s as good a time as ever to get on board. He’s been making music as Lushlife for the better part of…

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Mike Tafoya Returns With New Music & Video

May 5, 2022

TAFOYA is the explosive new power trio fronted by legendary Chicago guitarist Mike Tafoya (formerly of TheBoyzz, TheB’zz, Raw Dogs, Tafoya’s Lost Boyzz). Considered one of the Midwest’s most accomplished musicians, guitarists, songwriters, and performers with a previous deal…

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Album Reviews

Album Review: Teagan Johnston – Sentimental Ballad

Following her set at this year’s SXSW, alt-popper Teagan Johnston has released her full-length debut ‘Sentimental Ballad’, an astonishingly beautiful, reflective and personal collection of tracks. Setting the tone with…

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