indie interviews
Meet: Indie Newcomer Big Warm Bed
Leeds indie newcomer Big Warm Bed (Jacob Andrews) has announced his debut EP ‘Shores I’m Swimming In’ due for release on the 26th of September via Dance To The Radio (Ellur, Far Caspian, Low Hummer, Youth Sector). His new single ‘Can’t Quit’ is out now, following his debut single ‘Should’ve Seen it Coming‘, which was …
Meet: Manchester’s Newcomers ‘Martial Arts’
Two singles in, Manchester’s must-see punk band is causing quite a stir. It was time we got in and found out what all the fuss is about, as these guys look set to have a very bright future. Give us a potted history of the band We formed in South Manchester in Autumn of 2022- …
Meet: Legendary BMX Bandit Duglas T Stewart talks new album, the secret behind their longevity and looking to the future
As longtime admirers of BMX Bandits – stretching back to the bands earliest releases right up to seeing them at the end of last year with The Soup Dragons, we (well, I) recently had the opportunity to catch up with Duglas T. Stewart, the driving force behind this legendary Scottish indie pop band. With their …
Meet: Nottingham New Boys Victory Lap
Fast becoming key figures on the Nottingham scene, Victory Lap have already ticked off slots with contemporaries including Do Nothing and Blood Wizard, as well as early festival appearances at the likes of Dot To Dot. Backseat Mafia caught up with the quintet before they get set for a busy summer with several festival slots …
Meet: The Umbrellas Before Their Headline Show In London
The Umbrellas bring their jangle pop perfection to London on 13th March for a headline show at Oslo. Backseat Mafia interrupted the Californian 4 piece as they sampled an English breakfast somewhere near Newcastle. Busy with fried eggs and tea they explain their love of British indie and reveal a secret passion for Greggs! Where did …
Meet: Singer, Pianist And Guitarist Chris Vince
Already creating some waves with his debut EP Long Distance, singer, pianist, guitarist and all round talented Chris Vince is set for a big year ahead. As a member of the bands East Of Reno and Georgia Train, Vince is setting out on his own to give the world a taste of his own music. …
Meet: Indie Grunge Queen Melanie Baker
Newcastle-based indie riser Melanie Baker began her career playing folk tunes at open mic nights in her home town of The Lake District. A deeply shy teenager wracked with anxiety, she found confidence and a voice for the first time via her songwriting before relocating to the North East. We caught up with the Newcastle …
Meet: Glasgow Four Piece ‘Noise’ Who Have Just Released Their Debut EP
With the band EP ‘Not Until Tomorrow Night’ out now, Backseat Mafia found out a little bit more about the up and commers. Give us a potted history of NOISE NOISE began with two young brothers, Luke Doleman (rhythm guitar and vocals) and Evan Doleman (drums and backing vocals) jamming The Smashing Pumpkins in their …
Meet: Fuzzy Indie Band Paraffin
Paraffin are one of the south coast’s hottest up and coming bands. Driving inspiration from an eclectic mix of The 1975, Arctic Monkeys and Muse. Backseat Mafia caught up with the band to find out a little bit about them before they take the world by storm with their amalgamation of fuzzy ear-worms and euphoric …
Meet: Gold Coast Indie Rockers Chavez Cartel
With their new EP ‘Man’s Best Friend’ out today, we caught up with Chavez Cartel to find out a little more about the band. Give us a potted history of the band So we got together I think around early 2017. We were slow and shit for a long time but got some momentum together …