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Track: Colin Stetson – The Love It Took To Leave You

Award-winning Canadian-American saxophonist and composer Colin Stetson has announced details of his first solo recording since 2017. The new album titled ‘The Love It Took To Leave’ will be released on the…

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Album Review: Kamasi Washington reaches new spiritual heights with defining album Fearless Movement

Kamasi Washington’s latest offering, “Fearless Movement,” out today, is poised to be one of the standout albums of the year, certainly in Backseat Mafia towers. The album not only showcases…

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Track: Ahead of his new album, Kamasi Washington releases the fresh and funky Get Lit, feat. George Clinton & D Smoke

“Get Lit”, the new single from Kamasi Washington, is a compelling blend of funky grooves and jazz-infused rap, enriched by Washington’s signature spiritual jazz elements. It offers a bold taste…

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Track: Ezra Collective Strike Gold Again with joyous new single, “Ajala”

Prepare to be transported on a joyous journey through Afro jazz/funk with Ezra Collective’s latest single, “Ajala,” out now on Partisan Records. The dynamic London quintet, fresh off their 2023…

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Gallery: Stolen Gin/ Taylor Kelly/ Wim Tapley at World Cafe Live, Philadelphia, 26.4.2024

Five-piece New York City band, Stolen Gin took over World Cafe Live’s Lounge for a night of jazz-pop infused dance tracks. With killer bass riffs and saxophone solos, fans of…

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Track/Video: In-demand saxophonist Benjamin Samuels takes to the spotlight with ‘Ambitious Antithesis’ from upcoming debut album.

Sax-player, clarinettist and composer Benjamin Samuels is stepping out from the back line. A musician who’s worked with Californian fusionist Balkan Bump and Brighton’s own global beat pioneer Seb Taylor…

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Live Review: Laufey / Adam Melchor – The Academy, Dublin 10.02.2024

On Saturday, February 11th - Grammy Award winner Laufey took to the stage of Dublin's Academy, for the first date of her European Bewitched Tour with support from Adam Melchor

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Live Gallery: Milky Chance at the Enmore Theatre, Sydney 6.02.2024

Milky Chance prove that folk and electronica can coexist in beautiful harmony.

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Premiere: Eora/Sydney’s 6-Piece Supergroup, Sir Archer, Releases Captivating New Single ‘Heed The Call’ + Tour Announcement!

Sir Archer, the renowned 6-piece supergroup hailing from Eora/Sydney, is making waves once again with their latest single, ‘Heed The Call‘. Backseat Mafia is excited to premiere this captivating blend…

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Track/Video : Bristol’s mysterious Claude Cooper returns with the stomping retro-blast of ‘Stay A While’

So Claude Cooper is back with us. You should remember a couple of years ago this illusive, apparently Bristolian producer and Bedminster beatmaster delivered the essential ‘Myriad Sounds’ LP, a…

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