Interview
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Meet: Seth Lakeman on The Granite Way, Folk Tradition, and Touring with Longtime Collaborators
Longstanding folk musician Seth Lakeman is set to release his self-produced new album The Granite Way on 14th February via his own label, Honour Oak Records, before embarking on a UK headline tour with the same group of musicians who helped bring the record to life. Since his Mercury Prize-nominated Kitty Jay (2004), Lakeman has …
Meet: Young Knives – A Chaotic Patchwork of Brilliance
Ahead of their Brudenell Social Club show and fresh off the release of their latest album, Landfill, we caught up with Henry and Tom Dartnell to discuss their creative process, live performances, and the ever-present push and pull of making music in the modern age. The new Young Knives album, Landfill, is a brilliant, ever …
Meet: We sit down with C Duncan and talk lush sounds, home studios and the beauty in imperfection
C Duncan has built a reputation for crafting intricate, dreamlike music that bridges classical composition with contemporary songwriting. With his latest album, It’s only a love song, he has embraced an even richer, more orchestral sound- a culmination of his work to date. We caught up with the Scottish musician ahead of his Independent venue …
Meet: Nick Hodgson’s New Chapter: Everyone Says Hi
We catch up with Nick Hodgson of Everyone Says Hi, to chat about the new album
Meet: Ahead of her new sixth album Wildfires, we speak with Polly Paulusma
Polly Paulusma’s sixth studio album, Wildfires, marks a bold new chapter in her illustrious career. Released on February 28th via One Little Independent Records and Wild Sound, this expansive double album spans nearly two hours, blending folk instrumentation with spoken-word poetry and immersive natural soundscapes. Produced by the renowned Ethan Johns, Wildfires takes listeners on …
Meet: South London Alt-Rockers Dead Air
After impressing us here at Backseat Mafia with their past single, ‘Violently Blue‘ and ‘Die’ we had to learn a little more about the South London alt-rock newcomers Dead Air before they drop their forthcoming sophomore EP, ‘Elements’, due out on the 7th of February 2025 via Fly Tip Records. Give us a potted history of the band Lyle …
Meet: Ahead of her new album “You and I are Earth” we sit down with Anna B Savage
Anna B Savage’s third album, You & i are Earth, feels like an invitation into a deeply personal yet universal exploration of connection—between people, places, and the natural world. Following her critically lauded albums A Common Turn and in|FLUX, Savage’s new work strikes a remarkable balance: intimate yet open-ended, delicate yet emotionally charged. Sounds of …
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 …