News: Indie-Pop Trio Isla Rico Shine On ‘Wavelength’
Manchester indie-alt-pop trio Isla Rico return with the vibrant, anthemic bedroom-pop fizzer ‘Wavelength’. Produced by the renowned Andy Gannon (Clean Bandit, Rudimental, Robbie Williams, BILK, Courteeners), the track showcases the band’s radiant ability to balance mature musicality with infectious melodies. Formed in a homemade tiki bar in Manchester, Isla Rico has rapidly emerged as a …
Album Review: Dread FM – Who Killed The Vibe?
Genre-jumping rapper Dread FM has made a strong impression since bursting onto the scene, receiving early support from BBC Radio 6 Music and Radio X. Now, with the release of his hotly anticipated debut album ‘Who Killed The Vibe?’, the solo artist offers a body of work full of brilliant, varied musical ideas, expressive performances, …
Track: Pilar Victoria Shines On Happy Perez Produced New Single ‘Dancing In The Sand’
Rising alternative-pop solo artist Pilar Victoria shines on her vibrant new single, ‘Dancing In The Sand’. The Argentine-American teenager’s meteoric rise began with her breakout single, ‘Wilted Flowers’, which she released at just 14 years old. The track went viral, amassing over 2 million streams and sparking major label interest. Pilar signed a six-song EP …
Track: Ireland Quartet Public Warning Share Indie Fizzer ‘Reckless’
Ashbourne, Ireland-based indie-rockers Public Warning return with their infectious new single ‘Reckless’. Offering a tantalising preview from the band’s forthcoming EP, ‘OVER/UNDER’, the single showcases their ability to blend high-octane indie-rock energy with catchy, melodic elements. Produced by Keelan O’Reilly, known for his work with Post-Party, Still Blue, Paddy Keyes, and The Drive, ‘Reckless’ is …
Album Review: Moxxy Jones – Unnoticed
Synth-pop duo Moxxy Jones has finally unveiled their highly anticipated debut album, ‘Unnoticed’. Over the past two years, the US-based pair has steadily released singles from this 11-track offering, culminating in a colourful collection of genre-blending songs that evoke a sense of nostalgia. Opening with ‘This Time’, the album quickly introduces you to the duo’s …
Track: Pharmacists Unveil Latest Single ‘Heart of the Nation’
UK-based artist Pharmacists created the project as a way of creative escape from his 9-5. Unveiling his terrific new single ‘Heart of the Nation’, serves as a political statement challenging the things that bothered him in the moment. The storytelling details his frustrations about how easily a soul can be corrupted by propaganda; the right …
Track: Barbara Unveil Vibrant New Single ‘Property-Owning Democracy’
Following their biggest show to date with Paul Weller at Edinburgh Castle, Brighton’s baroque-alternative-pop duo Barbara returns with their vibrant and infectious new single, ‘Property-Owning Democracy’. Brothers Henry and John Tydeman, the creative forces behind Barbara, draw from a diverse array of influences, from Glam Pop to Broadway resulting in a glorious, vintage-pop sound. Produced …
News: Brighton Alt-Rock Trio Bones Ate Arfa Share Vibrant New Single ‘Mushroom’ Ahead Of Debut EP
Brighton’s rising alt-rock trio, Bones Ate Arfa, are back with a bang, sharing their electrifying new single ‘Mushroom’. This track is a tantalising preview of their highly anticipated debut EP, ‘Akimbo People,’ set to drop on August 1st. ‘Mushroom’ is a testament to the band’s unique, raucous musicality, blending infectious energy, driving distortion-heavy riffs, and …
News: LCSM Releases ‘The Remedy’ via Super-Sonic Jazz, A Bold Exploration of Fungi and London’s Dance Music
LCSM – Likwid Continual Space Motion, a collective led by IG Culture, has just released their highly anticipated album ‘The Remedy’ via Super-Sonic Jazz. This new project is a remarkable showcase of innovative production and thematic depth, intertwining the complex world of fungi with the vibrant pulse of London’s underground dance music scene. The album, …
PREMIERE: Big Yard returns with their euphoric brand of modernised country blues rock in new single ‘Melody’
Big Yard are looking likely to be one of the most exciting US bands to come to the fore this year, with a sound that feels refreshingly nostalgic yet speaks to the modern-day listener. We exclusively premiere their retro-modern masterpiece ‘Melody’ today at Backseat Mafia. Fronted by singer-songwriter Darryl Scotti, whose illustrious career includes work …