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Track: Ben Harper And Rhiannon Giddens reveal Nick Drake cover ‘Black Eyed Dog’

Two of Blues / Folk / Americana’s standouts, Ben Harper and Rhiannon Giddens have collaborated together for the first time on their own version of Nick Drake’s ‘Black Eyed Dog’.…

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See: Aberdeen quartet Cold Years reveal new video for ‘Too Far Gone’

Aberdeen rock quartet Cold Yeahs have released a new single and video ahead of their anticipated debut album Paradise, out in September and available on cd, streaming and lovely rose…

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Track: Matt Berry – Take a Bow

The latest track to feature upon upcoming album Phantom Birds alongside previous single Something In My Eye, is a brilliantly jovial ode to Berry’s greatest loves. A brisk and vibrant…

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SEE: Yves Jarvis – ‘For Props’: a soulful, acoustic maverick

THERE’S something in the Canadian water at the moment: something that seems to promote one-man artisans, off crafting a chiming and exploratory pop, one in which they fuse elements as…

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Film Review: Proxima

Whilst Eva Green proves to be consistently popular with viewers, she doesn’t always get the credit she deserves for her acting ability. The French actor is an equally at home…

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Track: Snake Eyes – Don’t Worry

‘Don’t Worry’ is Snake Eyes very first single via Failure By Design Records. It was actually the very first song that Brighton-based vocalist and guitarist Jim Heffy wrote for the band “amongst…

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SEE: Bearcraft – ‘Outside In The Morning Snow’: Modish synthwave burrowing into your dreams

A two-finger synth melody is picked out, melodically precise, in that way Depeche Mode wrought so many classic hooks from as they shifted through Construction Time Again and Some Great…

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See: Moscow Apartment release gorgeous video for ‘Halfway’

Moscow Apartment‘s EP ‘Better Daughter’ (recently reviewed by Backseat Mafia) is packed with brilliant melodies, and the single ‘Halfway’ epitomises what makes this Toronto duo so special. Yearning vocals and…

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Backseat Downunder: A Summary of Recent Australian and New Zealand Releases

This is a new section of Backseat Mafia that provides a quick rundown of recent releases from the shores of Australia and New Zealand. Kylie Minogue, the Australian national icon,…

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News: Babybird to release King of Nothing compilation

Like an albatross around his neck, Babybird (the work of Stephen Jones) will always be known for the massive hit ‘You’re Gorgeous‘ – a song that amusingly featured in many…

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Track: Ben Harper And Rhiannon Giddens reveal Nick Drake cover ‘Black Eyed Dog’

See: Aberdeen quartet Cold Years reveal new video for ‘Too Far Gone’

Track: Matt Berry – Take a Bow

SEE: Yves Jarvis – ‘For Props’: a soulful, acoustic maverick

Film Review: Proxima

Track: Snake Eyes – Don’t Worry

SEE: Bearcraft – ‘Outside In The Morning Snow’: Modish synthwave burrowing into your dreams

See: Moscow Apartment release gorgeous video for ‘Halfway’

Backseat Downunder: A Summary of Recent Australian and New Zealand Releases

News: Babybird to release King of Nothing compilation