rock/metal interviews
Meet: Newcastle Alt Rockers Jango Flash
Jango Flash was formed by producer and songwriter Jack Angus Golightly, as an escape to his own alternative reality where he could manifest art and music following a personal family tragedy. They are set to release their debut EP early next year so we caught up with them to let the band introduce themselves to the …
Meet: Jemma, Samuel and Jason From Jemma Freeman And The Cosmic Something
Described as “Led Zeppelin fronted by Madonna”, Jemma Freeman alongside Samuel Nicholson (bass) and Jason Ribeiro (drums) who make up the cosmic something, have been creating fantastic original rock. Their live performances are legendary, with Freeman in particular owning many a stage up and down the country. We caught up with the band to find out a little bit …
Meet: The Yorkshire Nick Cave – Rivers Johansson
Rivers Johansson has been writing, recording and performing his unique brand of the darkest blues since 2014. Hailing from the small town of Beverley in East Yorkshire, he is a one-man band, a mix of dirty and hard hitting slide blues that thrusts along like a locomotive to the sound of his kick drum, creating …
Meet: Your New Favourite Punk Rock Band From Cardiff – Frakard
Cardiff Trio are busy making their name known after releasing their debut EP ‘Another Happy Accident’. We caught up with the band to find out a little bit about them and how they came about. Give us a potted history of the band James: 2017 Ben & Ben started things off with the old drummer, …
Meet: The Twin Sisters Behind Bonnie Trash; Emmalia And Sarafina Bortolon-Vettor
After teasing us with a string of singles, Bonnie Trash are set to release their debut album ‘Malocchio’ later this month. Backseat Mafia put some questions to Emmalia and Sarafina Bortolon-Vettor to find out about their journey to releasing their debut album and what the future looks like. Give us a potted history of the …
Meet: British Heavy Weights Ruina
With 3 EPs soon to be under their belt, Harv Lake’s Ruina, are a new force in metal making big waves with their hard-hitting, emotive and riff laden music they are utterly compelling. We put some questions to the band as they are set to share that 3rd EP with the world. Give us a potted …
Meet: The Rather Interesting And Rather Brilliant Tiffany Twisted
We caught up with London-based rock band Tiffany Twisted, to find a little bit about who they are and where they come from and more importantly where they are going. Led by Hetti Harper’s distinct vocals and Adam Davies’ dynamic guitar the band are set to hit a stage near you with a full length …
Meet: Big Mono Who Bring Big Riffs, Tight Grooves And Soaring Vocals
Formed during the pandemic with pedigree in the British rock scene, Big Mono is a new rock bandfor the classic rock fan. Big riffs, tight grooves and soaring vocals. With an album due in mid ’23, theband are set to hit the road to support the record, starting with a single launch show. A full …
Meet: Bloodhounds Who Have One Of This Years Best Hard Rock Releases
Bloodhounds are one of the most exciting and intelligent rock bands this year, who blew us at Backseat Mafia away with their new EP Eat Lies, which is out now (read our review here). We caught up with the lads to find out why they started and what music they are enjoying at the moment. …
Meet: The Quirky, Catchy And Hugely Talented The Outlaw Orchestra
With a covers album out due at the end of September titled ‘Back Under The Covers’, we caught up with the hard working rockers to find out all about your new favourite band. Give us a potted history of the band The Outlaw Orchestra; Rocker Dave: Guitar/Lead vocals Banjo Pete: Banjo, Pedal Steel, Lap Steel, …