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 …
Track: The Wednesday Flowers – Love Me
North East’s indie rockers The Wednesday Flowers have shared their debut single ‘Love Me’. A warm fuzzy slice of indie rock. The band weave a gothic presence through post-punk doo-wop rhythms and melodic guitar. If the solid wandering bass lines and dreamy guitars don’t get you, then the powerful vocals and upbeat backing will. ‘Love …
Meet: ‘Husk’ The Young Band Bringing Back Grunge
Give us a potted history of the band Owen: We started sometime in October 2024 because I needed some guys to record ‘Took From You’ with. At the time, we had a different bassist, and Barry hadn’t joined yet. We had no name either, so that wasn’t really HUSK as I see it. As a …
News: Spiritworld Drop Cinematic New Music Video For ‘Waiting On The Reaper’
Las Vegas’ own cowboys from hell, Spiritworld, have dropped their cinematic new music video for ‘Waiting On The Reaper’. Directed by longtime collaborator Todd Hailstone, the ‘Waiting On The Reaper’ video is a delightfully cinematic clip that brings Spiritworld’s nefarious Western narrative to life. In the spirit of Sergio Leone and Quentin Tarantino, the video depicts a …
EP Review: Ellis D – Spill
For those new to Ellis D, you will find a familiar warmth within the chaotic madness on display here. His music is well crafted and very much unique to the character and talent of Ellis D (real name Ellis Dickson). Written and recorded entirely by Dickson himself at Hackney Road studios with Shuta Shinoda (Hot Chip, Jenny …