Interview
Meet: Dublin’s Hotgirl
Dublin newcomers Hotgirl began as the bedroom project of singer/songwriter Ashley Abbedeen. Since sharing debut single on Soundcloud back in 2021 the band has seen new members, EPs and many a live show. With a new EP due out early next year, the quartet have shared the lead single ‘In Your Head’ via Cartoon Records …
Meet: Scott Gibson
Give us a potted history of yourself When I was younger I was always fascinated by pitches. My dad often recounts a moment when I was four when he found me trying to play happy birthday with his chain of keys; I realised the keys each created a different note when I hit them on …
Meet: Lyrical Larrikin Gemma Rogers
Lyrical larrikin Gemma Rogers has words for the wise. Those already in the know recently gathered in Hackney to celebrate with Gemma at the Ode To Records label launch. Biting wit and edgy social commentary poured out as freely as the bottle of rum Gemma was pouring down the throats of her spellbound fans at …
Meet: Rising Star Joshua Scarratt
After wowing us here at Backseat Mafia with his debut single ‘Can’t Get You Out of My Mind’, we sat down to find out a little bit more about rising star Joshua Scarratt. Give us a potted history of yourself I have been writing music since my teens, playing in various bands whilst in my …
Meet: Dance Metal Pioneer Iman
Originally hailing from Bahrain, Iman is a London based multi-instrumentalist and the driving force behind an alternative music project that blends electronic and industrial alt-rock/metal, often dubbed as ‘Dance Metal’. Give us a potted history of yourself My name is Iman and I’m a multi-instrumental electrometal/darkwave/industrial solo artist, originally from Bahrain and now living in …
Meet: We chat to South Arcade ahead of their UK tour
South Arcade are an alt-pop-rock outfit from Oxford and they’ve quickly caught attention with their nostalgic sound, harking back to early 2000s pop-punk days. Having amassed millions of views and streams after DANGER cut through on TikTok, they’re about to head off on a short UK tour, starting today in Nottingham. Before they hit the …
Meet: Tellers Scribe – UK’s Story Telling Riff Masters
Their debut album, excitingly titled ‘Volume 1’, was released back in March. These riff metallers have an impressive array of influences that recall everyone from Korn and Metallica to Meat Loaf, Queen, and Children of Bodom. Backseat Mafia spoke with the band to find out a little bit more about this exciting outfit. Give us …
Meet: Canadian Rockers The Jailbirds
The Canadian trio have been making a name for themselves with their explosive live shows. They are now set to bring their live show to a studio with a new EP due later this year and a full length album to follow. Give us a potted history of the band The Jailbirds started out with …
Meet: Rumin (Short For Ruminate)
A project long in the running, Rumin have unveiled their first EP, releasing the first recordings into the world. We caught up with this band to find out the back story of the EP and what the future holds. Give us a potted history of the band RUMIN (roo-min) is the brainchild of Russ Stedman …
Meet: Nate Bergman; A Bruce Springsteen For The Noughties
What do you get if you cross Bruce Springsteen with Otis Redding? A damn fine artist called Nate Bergman has been wowing audiences in the UK whilst supporting Amigo The Devil on tour. Backseat Mafia found out where he came from, who inspired him and what the future looks like. Give us a potted history …