rock/metal interviews
Meet: The Trio Behind ‘Static Lives’
With the bands first single due out next month and a UK tour to follow the month after Yorkshire based Static Lives, are set for a big year this year. Backseat Mafia caught up with the trio to find out a little bit about them. Give us a potted history of the band Lori : As …
Meet: Scottish Newcomers The Rah’s
Originating from Prestonpans, a small seaside town on the outskirts of Edinburgh, The Rah’s are set to release their new album ‘The Common Ground’ on the 12th of April. Backseat Mafia caught up with this up and coming band to find out a little bit about them before they make 2024 theirs. Give us a …
Meet: Alternative Rock Duo And Beautiful Noise Makers – Bear Witness
Created by two brothers Matt and Alex Georgiou, who are passionate about music, Bear Witness is an alternative rock duo who are out to cause a stir with as much beautiful noise as possible. Give us a potted history of the band The band began officially in late 2017 between my brother Alex and I. …
Meet: Grunged Up Metallers – Cages For Preachers
Manchester based grunge metal band Cages For Preachers are set for a big 2024. Before they get too busy we got them to answer some of our questions to find out a little bit more about your favourite band of 2024. Give us a potted history of you / the band We are a grunge …
Meet: Alt-Rock Artist Dutch Mustard
Backseat Mafia caught up with Sarah-Jayne Riedel (SJ) aka alt-rock artist Dutch Mustard as she prepared for her recent London headline show celebrating the release of her new EP – Beauty. SJ shares her love of Jeff Buckley, her recent passion for contemporary dance and reveals her perfect day off in London… Who are you …
Meet: Melodic Doom Metal Band Petrichor
Give us a potted history of the band The band formed about 6 years ago. We had a VERY different sound then and a different lineup. We were more “pop rock” then. Comparable to The Band Camino. However, we were never fully satisfied with our music output. Until James (guitar) bought a 7 string. The …
Meet: The North East’s Young Pretenders For Rocks Crown – Wingz Of The Monkey
Give us a potted history of the band Wingz of the Monkey are:Patrick Meehan Vocals 17 Years OldSonny Evans (JEEP) Guitars 15 Years OldEdward Jackson Drums 18 Years OldLogan Lewington Bass 17 Years Old We are an Alt/Rock band from the North East of England. The band was formed in 2022 by school pals (Logan, …
Meet: Rock N Roll Saviours Lectric
Give us a potted history of the band We’ve been rocking together since birth more or less, had each other’s backs from the start. It forms a special bond that we kind of take for granted, but when people bring to our attention our chemistry on stage it reminds me of this blessing to be …
Meet: East Of Reno – The Band Playing In The Last Bar At The End Of The World
Give us a potted history of the band Formed from the ashes of a band called Harry Oakwood & The Millionaires over ten years ago, we’ve been writing and recording as a labour of love whenever we can ever since, finding the perfect line-up and building to this first release. Two songs remain from the …
Meet: Southern Blues Rockers Ramblin Preachers
Ramblin’ Preachers was founded by Ross Connor & James Ives with a mutual passion for Blues Rock, Southern Rock and Americana. The bands previous singles ‘Mind Your Own Business’, ‘Better Than Me’, ‘Jester’ and the new single ‘Separate Ways’, due the 29th of September, all display the very ‘rootsy’ foundations of what ‘Ramblin’ Preachers’ are …