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Meet: Nate Bergman; A Bruce Springsteen For The Noughties

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Meet: Russ Russell – Music Producer

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Meet: ‘Walks With Motorists’: A Talk With White Hills

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Forged in a garage in Northampton, and armed with a lo-fi, introspective yet hardcore sound, thistle have already captured the attention of BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio 1 and Radio X in their short time together; fusing elements of shoegaze, indie rock and hardcore, the band draws from a broad spectrum of influences, from Pavement …

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An emotive force from Dublin City, now forging their sound in the heart of London, Josh Rosney, Sam Cheesmore, Morgan Beausang and Sebastian Bluestone channel the raw energy and angst spurred on by their move to the UK a few years ago, crafting a sound that’s both unapologetic and visceral. With angular guitars, catchy, heart …

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It’s always heartening to see that the youth still want to create original bands and try to set the world alight with their music. Sheffields Flying Rats are proof that hard work and dedication can really pay off and 2025 looks like their year for starting some fires. Give us a potted history of the …

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Give us a potted history of the band The band started in October ’21. Initially a name and an Instagram account, which I could use as a form of very honest expression while I developed the concept of the project. My mission then was to give my emotional pain a sense of purpose. So I …

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Give us a potted history of the band We are a Sunderland-based alt/Blues rock band. We started rehearsing and writing last summer after a couple of years of wanting to start a band but never finding time to actually do anything. We are currently in the midst of writing our debut album, which we will …

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Formed in Merseyside in 2024, and consisting of Sam Warren (vox & guitar), Jamie Lindberg (bass & backing vocals) and Josh Grant (lead guitar), DBA! have emerged as an urgent guitar band noted for their unique chemistry and influences such as Eels, Beck, and Elastica. After sharing their debut single ‘sink or swim’ late last …

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WARNING- Only start reading this if you are Musically obsessed, a bit of a dreamer and LOVE the idea of a ‘regular’ working class nobody punching through with some big songs Hi, I’m ABRAM. I have written, arranged performed & recorded some songs over the last six months. I chose the prestigious Grand Chapel Studios, …

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After impressing us here at Backseat Mafia with their past single, ‘Violently Blue‘ and ‘Die’ we had to learn a little more about the South London alt-rock newcomers Dead Air before they drop their forthcoming sophomore EP, ‘Elements’, due out on the 7th of February 2025 via Fly Tip Records. Give us a potted history of the band Lyle …

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Originally hailing from Bahrain, Iman is a London based multi-instrumentalist and the driving force behind an alternative music project that blends electronic and industrial alt-rock/metal, often dubbed as ‘Dance Metal’. Give us a potted history of yourself My name is Iman and I’m a multi-instrumental electrometal/darkwave/industrial solo artist, originally from Bahrain and now living in …

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Their debut album, excitingly titled ‘Volume 1’, was released back in March. These riff metallers have an impressive array of influences that recall everyone from Korn and Metallica to Meat Loaf, Queen, and Children of Bodom. Backseat Mafia spoke with the band to find out a little bit more about this exciting outfit. Give us …

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