Electronic
Premiere: SUUNS’ Ben Shemie previews his new experimental acid EP, 303 Diary; take an early listen, here
Out on Monday (29th March, 2021) is the new EP from SUUNS Ben Shemie, via French Label NAHAL Recordings. Called 303 Diary, the EP was constructed around the TB-303, which Ben dreamed about owning and finally acquired during the first lockdown. Using the 303 and his voice – altered in various psychedelic ways, alongside a …
Premiere: .boy release the heart-stopping synth-pop of Arrival | Departure
After being inspired by Roger Phelps laptop demos whilst quarantining in Ohio, Joel Henry Blaeser joined Phelps in forming their new duo .boy, and we’re delighted to be able to premiere their latest single Arrival | Departure right here in Backseat Mafia today. The follow up to their much admired debut August, the pair told …
Premiere: Zenith Volt release the new video for ‘Galaxy’
Hawaii-based Synthwave artist Zenith Volt latest album Timekeeper came out last week (March 19th) via Aztec Records, and swiftly following on from it, he’s released a new video for the track Galaxy, which we’re delighted to premiere right here on Backseat Mafia today. Of the track, Zenith Volt told us “To me, the song “GALAXY” …
Meet: Electronic artist Llyr on his new EP 3D Reworks, and working with Max Cooper
Llyr, aka Gareth Williams has just released his debut EP on Mesh, following on from Reid Willis’ in the 3D Reworks series. The series is aimed at challenging artists to express their work and expand their creative awareness through high definition immersive audio, and Gareth’s EP, particularly through headphones, is as astonishing and beautiful as …
Premiere: Mike Alias – ‘Drift’: celestial jazz-hop from California
CALIFORNIAN artist Mike Alias today releases his new single, “Drift”, and we’re delighted to be able to premiere it right here today on Backseat Mafia. Born into a musical family, Mike took inspiration from the hiphop and R&B roots of the Bay Area, using his guitar and music production skills to create his unique soundscapes. …
Track: Martin Gore reveals mesmerising ANNA remix of Howler
Speech Mode mainstay Martin Gore has recently released his new EP The Third Chimpanzee, on the ever brilliant Mute Records. Howler, taken from the release, has now been remixed by Brazilian DJ ANNA, who’s been busy recently remixing the likes of Grimes (on the Miss Anthropocene(Rave Edition) album and Jon Hopkins’ ‘Singularity’. All sweeping electronics and …
Track: Gary Numan – I Am Screaming
With his new album due 21st May, Gary Numan has shared another single ‘I am Screaming’ from his 18th album ‘Intruder’ A mysterious start to this more laid back track from Numan. With a slightly softer vocal that mirrors a certain Billy Corgan. In fact the track itself has a Smashing Pumpkins vibe to it. …
Premiere: Einsam reveals the hazy electronica of his new track, Train Of Thought
Bristol-born producer Sam Jackson is releasing his new single under his Einsam moniker on March 19th, and we’re delighted to premiere it right here on Backseat Mafia today. After living in Austria for the last four year, it made sense for Sam to adopt the Einsam name – a word that means ‘onesome’ in German, …
Premiere: Szou releases the bubbling synth-pop of Rose-Tinted; first release on new label No Such Thing
No Such Thing is a new venture out of that there north of England, founded by Dirty Freud and Ruby Tingle, who between them that over 20 years at the musical coal face. They’ve set an ambitious target of 70% releases to come from LGBTQ+ and Black and Minority ethnic artists. They’re kicking of the …
Premiere: Tiki & The Hotstuff release new video for ‘The Way I Feel’
The new single from Tiki & The Hotstuff, ‘The Way I Feel’ dropped at the end of last week, and we’re delighted to premiere the accompanying video right here on Backseat Mafia today. If you’ve already heard the track, you’ll know its all big chorus’ and bigger production, with the melodies being soaked in melancholy …