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Album Review : The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart :: Days Of Abandon

There has been a gradual move for New York City’s The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart; from a rough-around-the-edges sound on their debut to something resembling a sunny 80s…

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Not Forgotten – Manfred Mann’s Earth Band – The Roaring Silence

Ah pop-prog, that strange little sub-genre that only Electric Light Orchestra, Queen and Supertramp seemed to get right. Each band had their own special way of approaching it, so none…

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Live Review: Wakey Punx Sunday Service: Subhumans / Lowlife UK + ‘View from the Pit’ galleries

I’ve never swallowed the bullshit about punk been dead. Mainly because I’ve always found it’s exactly that. Bullshit! No matter where I go at home or abroad (especially Europe) I’ve…

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See: Lola Colt release video for ‘Vacant Hearts’

Lola Colt need no introduction on the pages of Backseat Mafia. We’ve been unashamed fans of theirs since we first heard them. Latest single ‘Vacant Hearts’ was featured only just over…

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DVD Review: Hari-Kiri: Death of a Samurai

In 1963 Masaki Kobayashi won the Special Jury Prize at Cannes for his film Harakiri. There’s nothing quite like the word “remake” to send a wave of fear through your…

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New Music: Kelis – Rumble (Actress Remix)

Fresh on the heels of her first triumphant album for Ninja Tune, Kelis has had one of the tracks remixed by labelmate Actress. It’s a real meeting of talent. On…

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New Music: Felt Tip EP “Simple Things”

We’ve already been impressed by the angular sounds of Felt Tip on their single “Milk and Honey” released in January of this year. Their debut EP “Simple Things” is being released…

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See: Leon of Athens release video for Baby Asteroid

Out now is the new video from riding indie popper Leon of Athens, Baby Asteroid. Securing award winning director Yorgos Lanthimos to take control of the visuals, its a slightly…

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Track: Liz – Hush

Already working with the current flavours of the month of the producing game, namely Djemba Djemba, The Picard Brod and Lido, Liz mixes up her own blend of Y2K pop…

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Incoming: Omar

A tense, gripping thriller about betrayal, suspected and real, in the Occupied Territories. Omar (Adam Bakri) is a Palestinian baker who routinely climbs over the separation wall to meet up…

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Album Review : The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart :: Days Of Abandon

Not Forgotten – Manfred Mann’s Earth Band – The Roaring Silence

Live Review: Wakey Punx Sunday Service: Subhumans / Lowlife UK + ‘View from the Pit’ galleries

See: Lola Colt release video for ‘Vacant Hearts’

DVD Review: Hari-Kiri: Death of a Samurai

New Music: Kelis – Rumble (Actress Remix)

New Music: Felt Tip EP “Simple Things”

See: Leon of Athens release video for Baby Asteroid

Track: Liz – Hush

Incoming: Omar