Rock
Track: Seasick Steve – Clock is Running
For a man with music in his bones, its good to see not even the current pandemic hasn’t stopped the music. With his release of his next album – ‘Love and Peace’ due July 24th Steve has released the next single in the form of ‘Clock Is Running’. Seasick Steve’s music may have matured over …
Premiere: Jon Patrick Walker – Blackwater Street
Actor and musician Jon Patrick Walker is about to release his new, fourth, album – The Rented Tuxedo & Other Songs (June 12th). Best known for playing King George in Hamilton On Broadway for 18 months, Jon releases a new single from the album, Backwater Street, tomorrow and we’re delighted to premiere it here on …
See: Lonely the Brave release video for new single ‘Bound’
Shared with the world the beginning of this month, ’Bound’ is Only The Brave’s latest single. The first single to feature new vocalist Jack Bennett following the departure of David Jakes back in 2018. Reminiscent of Pearl Jam vibes echo throughout this highly anticipated song with the quintet keeping their rock energy going from start …
See: Papa Roach release video for Top of the World
Rock royalty Papa Roach have released a new video for the track ‘Top fo the World’, about which they say, “Isolation can be a scary thing. It can lead us to a lot of dark thoughts. It can make you think about going back to the bottle, or suicidal thoughts. Although most of us are …
Premiere: Kings County – 7 Reasons
Long standing Orlando rockers Kings County release their new single 7 Reasons today, and we’re delighted to be premiering it here on Backseat Mafia. The band have been together since the mid 90s when they got together on Long Island, NY and over the course of their history have opened up for the likes of …
News: The Who postpone tour amid Coronavirus concerns
The Who have issued a statement regarding their upcoming tour, and its not good news for fans, although the shows will be rescheduled later in the year. The statement reads: After serious consideration, it is with much regret that THE WHO have postponed their U.K. tour, due to start next Monday March 16th in Manchester at the …
MODERN RITUALS ANNOUNCE NEW LP x UK TOUR
Modern Rituals release ‘This Is The History’ on heavyweight label Holy Roar later this month. March 20th sees the bands second album in stores and shipping worldwide. The Bristol via London based noise-rock crew unleash a far more dense low-end on this outing. Coupled with the unsettling incantations of angular melodies and the restless verve they’re known for. ‘This …
TRACK: THESE GREY MEN – STREET SPIRIT
System OF A Down have been lacking in new material for a while now with various members taking time to pursue there own musical interests. Serge and Daron both releasing original material since 2005’s Mezmerize and Hypnotize albums. Drummer John Dolmayan has been working on reimagining some well known tracks since the idea came to him …
News: Palaye Royale release statement about cancelled Glasgow gig
Palaye Royale have released the following statement regarding last night’s cancelled show in Glasgow: “We want to apologize to our fans for the abrupt cancellation of the sold-out show at the Garage in Glasgow tonight. Hoping the acoustic show and meeting you all made up for this. x We were approached before doors by the …
Track: Jekyll – I Do What I Can
It was back in 2014 and one of the first reviews I ever did for Backseat Mafia was of this incredibly impressive Blackpool band, Jekyll. I was so impressed, I followed up with an interview and continued to follow them as they grew exponentially. At the time, I presciently questioned why this band wasn’t bigger. …