Interview
Droppin’ Knowledge: Behind The Boards With Blockhead
Welcome, peeps. In this week’s episode of Behind The Boards, Blockhead joins Backseat Mafia to discuss his work, and to reveal one of his favorite artists. Keep reading for that, but first, more on New York City native, musician, producer, jokester, creator of intricate cinematic soundscapes, the man, the myth, the head of block, Blockhead! …
Meet: We interview Shirley Collins ahead of her new album Hearts Ease
At Back Seat Mafia we are eagerly awaiting the release of sixties folk pioneer Shirley Collins new album ‘Heart’s Ease’ via Domino on 24th July. After 2016’s epic ‘Lodestar’ which marked her return to recording and performing after a 35 year pause, we wanted to talk to Shirley about the new record and what the …
Droppin’ Knowledge: On Jabee’s Stunning New LP, The OKC MC Hopes for the Best & Prepares For the Worst
When I spoke to hip hop artist Jabee, via Zoom last week, the Oklahoma City native seemed tired, but at peace. In the past several weeks, he had attended rallies in his city against police brutality, completed three music videos for songs from his new album and readied their physical releases. He also greeted the …
Meet: We speak to Larkin Poe about new album ‘Self Made Man’ and more
A couple of weeks ago Larkin Poe released their fifth studio album Self Made Man. The Atlanta-born Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist sister duo Rebecca and Megan Lovell have spent the last ten years on a journey from folky acoustic roots to their current mix of barnstorming blues and classic rock. We think Self Made Man is Larkin …
Droppin’ Knowledge: One On One With Rising Atlanta Rapper RodThaGreat
Atlanta rap artist RodThaGreat recently dropped his first EP, the fine Dark Nights of the Soul. The unsigned artist has a dreamy, stream of consciousness flow and a laid back delivery, that borrows stylistically from the place where he now lives, Atlanta, but also retains the flavor of New York City, his place of origin. …
Droppin’ Knowledge: One On One With Renaissance Man Kahlil Blu
Harlem-based artist Kahlil Blu recently dropped his second full length album, DOG, a sparkling, pop confection, with bright, imaginative beats that pulsate with life. Blu has also created a musical style all his own, in which he raps, sings and chants over breezy instrumentals that he also crafted. Blu’s style is eclectic; he has a …
Meet: We speak to Hinds about new album ‘The Prettiest Curse’ and more
We adore Hinds’ third album The Prettiest Curse. The Madrid-based quartet (Carlotta Cosials, Ana Perrote, Ade Martin and Amber Grimbergen) have released their most complex and candid work to date, while retaining the grin-inducing exuberance that has become synonymous with this band. It has also come at a perfect time – just when we all …
Meet: 80s Mod/Punk band The Reply, and their Complete Collection release
Ever heard of The Reply? No? If you were ensconced in the D.C. Mod / Punk scene of the mid-80s you will have done, for that’s where The Reply found their natural habitat. The band – bassist-singer Gary Roth, guitarist Ted Riederer, drummer John Lyons, and keyboardist Mark Thorp were active between 1984-1989 after meeting …
Droppin’ Knowledge: Behind The Boards With Sir Froderick
What up, people. For today’s edition of Behind The Boards, we have royalty in the house. All hail Sir Froderick, from the House of FIVESPACE, http://facespaceshop.com. Sir Froderick, a knight of the Turn-Table and Cassette Deck, is also a sound alchemist, who drops aural specimens into his creative cauldron, agitates the boiling stew and mutters …
Meet: Scottish singer-songwriter Dylan John Thomas
We were very much taken with Glaswegian singer-songwriter Dylan John Thomas’ recent Lost Without single, and after reading that he’s been taken on tour as support for both Liam Gallagher and Gerry Cinnamon, and becoming the quickest Scottish artist to sell-out his debut show at the revered King Tuts venue, we felt like we needed …