pop
Premiere: The dizzying My Giddy Aunt become ‘Sunk’: a buoyant effervescent track off their forthcoming EP.
We are very pleased to premiere the new single ‘Sunk’ from crinkly topped Naarm/Melbourne trio My Giddy Aunt. This is a gloriously melodic traipse through an indie pop paradise with its jangly sounds, effervescent bounce and touch of whimsy. Vocally reminiscent of something by the legendary The The or James, there is nonetheless an antipodean …
Live Review: HowTheLightGetsIn Festival – Kenwood House, Hampstead London 01.10.2022 – 02.10.2022
My pace quickens and acorns crunch underfoot. I’ve got the fear. Like the return of a recurring nightmare, I’m late for my lectures, again. October will always herald a new term, a new start and the anticipation of mind-expanding adventures – so welcome to the university of Hampstead aka HowTheLightGetsIn festival. My first lesson is: …
Track: Richard Orofino – Johnnycakes
A Backseat Mafia favourite Richard Orofino has returned with his third single of the year with new track Johnnycakes. Richard says that “Johnnycakes is about deeply desiring something you know you shouldn’t have. Whether it’s in that moment or for good, it’s a really tough reality to grasp either way.” With guitars acting more like …
Track: Havanna Winter – Heaven To Me
Viral teen sensation Havanna Winter, has recently signed up with Stevie Van Zandt’s new imprint Wonderwall Records. She has one track already out and has now released her second single ‘Heaven To Me’. Of the track, Havanna says, “Heaven To Me is about a girl who is hopelessly in love with a bad boy and ignores all the red …
Meet: Norwegian-American pop songstress Havanna Winter
16 year old viral teen sensation Havanna Winter, is a musical artist, actress, and influencer. In 2020 she gained worldwide attention after going viral on TikTok and currently has a fanbase of over 6 million followers across her social media platforms. We put some questions to Winter to find out a little bit about her for …
Track: Sweet Baboo – Good Luck
After a five-year absence, Sweet Baboo (Stephen Black) has returned with news of a new album and an extensive UK tour. Black has also shared his new single ‘Good Luck’ which was penned by H Hawkline and will feature on the new album titled ‘The Wreckage’, due 27th of January 2023 via Amazing Tapes From Canton …
Premiere: Good grief! The Shrugs unveil catchy new single ‘Charlie Brown’ and announce launch date.
Following up on their single ‘Shoebox’, indie popsters and al round groove merchants The Shrugs have released the full throttle blast of ‘Charlie Brown’, which we are very pleased to premiere here at Backseat Mafia. ‘Charlie Brown’ blasts off with the typical Marrickville sound of fuzzy guitar pop and bluster. A crunchy guitar intro launches …
News: OneRepublic announce London Wembley Arena date for Wednesday 14th June 2023
Grammy-nominated OneRepublic have announced their highly anticipated return to the UK, with a date at London’s Wembley OVO Arena for Wednesday 14th June 2023. Tickets on sale Friday 7th October at 9am via https://www.gigsandtours.com/tour/onerepublic/ www.ticketmaster.co.uk. OneRepublic, comprising of singer/songwriter and lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, guitarists Zach Filkins and Drew Brown, bassist and cellist Brent Kutzle, keys Brian Willett and drummer Eddie Fisher, have seen huge success in …
Live Review: Calum Scott / Mitch James – 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin 30.09.2022
On Friday, the 30th of September, English singer songwriter Calum Scott took to the stage of Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre, for what he described as “one of his favourite shows ever”
Track: Darcie Haven Releases Track ‘Pheromones’ And Announces Tour
Darcie Haven releases bittersweet track ‘Pheromones’ and announces tour.