![](https://i0.wp.com/www.backseatmafia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/B7FCF98E-AC54-43EF-B99D-562187614335.jpeg?resize=335%2C186&ssl=1)
Album Review: The Silent Boys – Tilt-A-Whirl
Out now, is the new album, ‘Tilt-A-Whirl’ from US IndiePop band, The Silent Boys. This group of likely lads from Richmond, Virginia, have been creating poppy songs with added jangle for the last three decades. Right from the off with the effervescent title track, the new album sees The ‘Boys embracing different genres and going …
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.backseatmafia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/FA5FF71C-D9AD-4873-A77F-F06EB13FFC99.jpeg?resize=335%2C186&ssl=1)
Track: Lost Like Lions – Enemies
Lost Like Lions, the Alternative Rock band from Buffalo, New York are about to release a brand new ep, ‘The Devil That You Know’ on Friday June 12th. They’ve recently dropped the first single ‘Enemies’ ahead of the ep release, on various listening platforms, including Itunes and Spotify.Easily the best use of alliteration in a band name, …
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.backseatmafia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/EC1538D2-DC33-42DD-B897-0A22B7BB7C92.jpeg?resize=335%2C186&ssl=1)
See: The Levellers release new video for Calling Out
The Levellers, the Brighton band, who for the last 30 years have been blending Folk, Rock and Punk with a large serving of pop sensibility and poignant lyrical themes, are back! They have a new single ‘Calling Out’, taken from their incoming album ‘Peace’ (Out 14th August) accompanied by a music video. The song is classic …
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.backseatmafia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/49CB4E60-98CA-45A1-87C5-6243A53BA729.jpeg?resize=335%2C186&ssl=1)
Track: Dylan John Thomas – Lost Without
Out now on Spotify and ITunes is the new single, ‘Lost Without’ from Scottish Singer-Songwriter, Dylan John Thomas. This is his third single, following his singles, ‘Nobody else’ and ‘Problems’. This talented Glaswegian fuses the style of many Singer-Songwriters, from Bob Dylan to Johnny Cash and beyond. ‘Lost Without’ is a showcase of both Dylan …
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.backseatmafia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/1DBC294C-20AA-4612-B9BE-D8589C8C649C.jpeg?resize=335%2C186&ssl=1)
EP: Tears on Demand – Tears on Demand
Out now is a five track ep from Tears on Demand on Brighton’s Indie label, Shore Dive Records. The ep is of the same name and is packed with atmospheric songs combining Shoegaze and Electronica with Dance and Psychedelia. Tears on Demand uses electronic beats, which are the foundation for something which is highly unique …
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.backseatmafia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/79DDFA08-28C6-4DB5-B890-FFA0C69D2C66.jpeg?resize=335%2C186&ssl=1)
EP: Sun Mahshene – Contradictions and Tales of Fiction
Available now on Bandcamp is the latest EP from Dublin-based Psychedelic Rock/ Shoegaze Band, Sun Mahshene. It’s five tracks long and is called ‘Contradictions and Tales of Fiction’. These tracks are awash with colourful, guitar pedal driven psychedelic soundscapes. At times there is a ‘’lived in’ synth element running alongside the guitar sounds, providing plenty of …
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.backseatmafia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/B4955322-C04D-436F-9A78-B713ADB7BC6C.jpeg?resize=335%2C186&ssl=1)
EP: Velveteen – The Bluest Summer
Available now on Bandcamp via Brighton Indie label, Shoredive Records, is ‘The Bluest Sunshine’ ep by London Shoegaze band, Velveteen.The ep comprises of four dream-like tunes, awash with wave after wave of psychedelic guitar effects and poppy melodies. Like Loveless-era My Bloody Valentine, the guitars often seemingly phase in and out of reality, providing an …
![](https://i0.wp.com/www.backseatmafia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/80594738-2777-4D8D-8802-EA187DEA3413.jpeg?resize=335%2C186&ssl=1)
Album Review: Sexores – Salamanca
I usually write my reviews in my cosy little living room in my cottage in the middle of a forest in merry old England. I have my light on and am surrounded by all the things I love, well my vinyl and my books anyway… Today, owing to the otherworldly ambience and occasionally dark atmosphere …