Meet: The Queen Of Darkness Nerys John Of ‘The Beautiful Darkness’
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 …
News: The Bones of J.R. Jones Shares Brooding Single ‘Shameless’ Ft. Visual by ‘Anora’ Cinematographer
New York-based artist The Bones of J.R. Jones has shared his new single ‘Shameless‘, the latest offering from his sixth studio album ‘Radio Waves’, due out June 20th via Tone Tree Music. The brooding new song arrives with a neo-noir-inspired music video, produced by Blackhorse Lowe (Reservation Dogs) and Bryan Norvelle with Anora Cinematographer Drew Daniels as Director of Photography, and tells the story of a lover’s betrayal. Holler praised the …
Track: Burnt Tapes – Mothersguilt
London based punks Burnt Tapes have announced their second album ‘New Lungs’, which is due out August 8th via Wiretap Records / Lockjaw Records and Nasty Cut Records. The first single from the new album, ‘Mothersguilt’ is out now. ‘Mothersguilt’ paints a vivid picture of internal struggle, pressure, and disillusionment, dealing with themes of mental exhaustion, self-doubt, the weight of …
News: Electric Wizard Release ‘Crystal Meth’ Pressing Of Black Magic Rituals And Perversions Vol. 1
Legendary British doom outfit, Electric Wizard, will release a special limited edition ‘crystal meth’ pressing of their current two-disc live-to-tape album, ‘Black Magic Rituals and Perversions Vol. 1’ on the 2nd of May via Spinefarm. Pre-orders the release here. Watch their new raw, uncut and uncensored video for ‘Black Mass’, below: Originally released in December …
News: Self Esteem Releases New Single And Announces Huge UK Tour For September
Self Esteem, AKA Rebecca Lucy Taylor, has released her new single ‘If Not Now, It’s Soon,’ which debuted as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record and is available to stream and download now, alongside a video by regular collaborator Piers Dennis. ‘If Not Now It’s Soon’ was partly inspired by Taylor’s years before her rise to …
Track: Joshua Scarratt – Summer of ‘21
Indie riser Joshua Scarratt has shared a brand new track ‘Summer Of ‘21’, which arrives ahead of his debut EP ‘Riding Through The Desert Of My Dreams’, set for release May 30th. Heralding the lead single from his upcoming extended release, Scarratt has already shared previews ‘Can’t Get You Out of My Mind’ and ‘Hold Me’. Whilst on the live front, the …
Track: Oswald Slain – Sean Paul
Ahead of the release of the EP comes its next single ‘Sean Paul’ on March 27th 2025, A track that exudes an effortlessly cool, feel-good swagger, singalong choruses and razor-sharp lyrics which humorously highlight a series of personal failures for vocalist Charlie Fitzgerald. Their debut, five-track EP ‘Kiss Me On The Mouth’ follows the release of November’s …
Premiere: ABRAM – Distressed Angel Ensemble
After we interviewed Gary Abram last month, we have the great pleasure of premiering the video for his debut track, ‘Distressed Angel Ensemble’. This gorgeous duet features two beautiful opposing voices over gentle, flowing music that echoes the lyrical content. Becoming almost spiritual as the track builds to a captivating cadence. ‘Distressed Angel Ensemble’ is …
News: Spin Doctors Release New Single ‘The Heart Of The Highway’ From New Album ‘Face Full of Cake’ Out April 11th
‘90s alt-rock icons the Spin Doctors released ‘The Heart Of The Highway’, the third single from their upcoming LP ‘Face Full of Cake’, out April 11 via Capitol Records. Tackling the transient nature of life as an artist, the song is drenched in psychedelic guitars and zigzaging percussion – all tied together by Chris Barron’s unmistakable vocal delivery. Next month, the band will …
Meet: ‘The Wednesday Flowers’ One Of The North Easts Premier All Girl Band
With their debut single ‘Love Me’ (read our review here) recently released and some great gigs under their belt. The Wednesday Flowers are at the top of the list of bands to watch in 2025. We at Backseat Mafia wanted to say we were there “at the beginning” before they get too big for our …