Premiere: The Motion Below Release New Single ‘It’s All The Same’ And Announce New EP ‘Breakthrough’
Here at Backseat Mafia we have a soft spot for the hardest of metal and we are pleased to be premiering Melbournes post-hardcore quartet, The Motion Below’s new track ‘It’s All The Same’. The band also reveal it will be the first to drop from their upcoming EP, ‘Breakthrough’, due 8th July. About the track …
News: Black Stone Cherry Announce ‘Live From The Royal Albert Hall… Y’All’ Live Album
On Wednesday 29th September 2021 – the year of the band’s 20th Anniversary – Kentucky’s favourite sons, BLACK STONE CHERRY, realised their childhood dream of playing at the legendary Royal Albert Hall, London. Now, BLACK STONE CHERRY are set to release a live album/BluRay from that epic evening, titled ‘Live From The Royal Albert Hall… Y’All’ on 24th June via Mascot Records …
Track: Mosa Wild – I Might Let You Down
Mosa Wild are excited to share their new single ‘I Might Let You Down’, lifted from their forthcoming Zip Your Coat Up For English Weather EP “It’s a song that was shaped from being a band out on the road. We workshopped it every night of that tour,” the band say of the single. ‘IMLYD definitely holds …
Track: Alexisonfire – Reverse The Curse
Alexisonfire have shared the second track ‘Reverse The Curse’ from their forthcoming album ‘Otherness’ due 24th June via Dine Alone Records. ‘Reverse The Curse’ is a poetic commentary on facing one’s demons anchored by a gigantic, Kyuss-worshiping riff. Says George Pettit, “Some riffs stick around for a while until they make sense. ‘Reverse The Curse’ has existed …
News: Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Releases Video For ‘High Plains Drifter’ Along With Debut Solo EP ‘Portals’
Kirk Hammett of Metallica rings in the release of his debut solo EP Portals with a stunning video for “High Plains Drifter.” “This music was created with what I describe as an Audio-Cinematic approach,” Hammett has said. “They’re soundtracks to the movies in your mind.” In an expression of this Audio-Cinematic approach, the newly unveiled “High Plains Drifter” animated clip …
News: The Avalanches Announce A Short Run Of UK Dates
On their groundbreaking debut, Since I Left You, The Avalanches presented the world with a totally unique sound, crafted by meticulously combining over 3,500 vinyl samples. This approach set a precedent for dance music, inspiring a whole generation of musicians and producers. Released in Australia in 2000 and in the U.S. and the U.K. (debuted …
Meet: Chris Taylor From Silent-K
Liverpool’s SILENT–K are a ferocious, somewhat unhinged four piece with unique and infectious melodies and electrifying hip-hop infused rock n roll. Originally co-founded by Taylor with Dave McCabe from critically acclaimed Liverpool band The Zutons. Although no longer a permanent live member, McCabe still makes the occasional guest appearance and features strongly on the debut …
Track: Silent-K – Doorstop
Wonky-funk cartoon freaks Silent–K have unveiled the video for their third single, ‘Doorstep’, aheadof their debut album due later in the year. Frontman Chris Taylor explains, “We’ve been eager to release Doorstep since Ross (Orton) finished the mix last year. It’s a funked up, wonky-punk angular beast”. Orton certainly knows how to bring the party …
Meet: Leeds DIY Maestros The Calls
Leeds band The Calls remain a proudly defiant DIY band who write, rehearse and record their music in a converted barn and travel in a window cleaner’s van. We caught up to find out about the band as they are set to release their new EP ‘Setting Sun’ later this year. Give us a potted …
Track: The Calls – Into The Day
Leeds trio The Calls have released new track ‘Into The Day’, the third single and video to be taken from their forthcoming new EP ‘Setting Sun’, due this summer. The new single enhances the band’s chameleon-like strength of being forever changing, forever progressing, and always being strikingly unpredictable, and again emphasises vocalist and songwriterTom Fuller’s …