Interview
Meet: The Umbrellas Before Their Headline Show In London
The Umbrellas bring their jangle pop perfection to London on 13th March for a headline show at Oslo. Backseat Mafia interrupted the Californian 4 piece as they sampled an English breakfast somewhere near Newcastle. Busy with fried eggs and tea they explain their love of British indie and reveal a secret passion for Greggs! Where did …
Meet: Welsh Singer Songwriter Tom Warren
Give us a potted history of yourself I’ve been writing songs for the past 5 years or so and had been playing them live with my band in Bristol before lockdown happened. We then lost a bit of momentum as a band when things reopened and so I decided to go it alone around 18 …
Meet: New Metalcore Thrashers ‘Fates Messenger’
Formed by members of legendary hardcore / thrash outfits Above All, Romeo Must Die and Dishonour The Crown, Fates Messenger have drawn from all of their collective experiences within the UK metal / hardcore scenes and have produced a fresh slab of metal savagery. Give us a potted history of the band Fates Messenger formed …
Meet: We chat to Zia McCabe from The Dandy Warhols about sweeping things under the carpet, how the Dandies always get away scot-free and the new album and tour.
The Dandy Warhols have been together with much the same line up for a stunning 30 years and they are about to release their twelfth album ‘Rockmaker’, coinciding with a tour of the US and Australia. I caught up with keyboard/bass player Zia McCabe to have a chat about the longevity of the band, the …
Meet: The Trio Behind ‘Static Lives’
With the bands first single due out next month and a UK tour to follow the month after Yorkshire based Static Lives, are set for a big year this year. Backseat Mafia caught up with the trio to find out a little bit about them. Give us a potted history of the band Lori : As …
Interview: Kaspar Larsen Talks About His Inspirations & New Album ‘every place I go, I take another place with me’
Norwich based solo artist Kaspar Larsen has just released his beautiful and breathtaking debut album ‘every place I go, I take another place with me’. Showcasing emotive songwriting, blissful synth led soundscapes and some wonderfully creative vocal processing, the album treads ground between the experimental heartfelt elements of Bon Iver, RY X and the synth-pop …
Meet: The Mesmerising Neuro Placid
Crafted to bring back proper hardcore hip hop, Neuro Placid is what would happen if Johnny Rotten had a rap career. Combining witty lyrics regarding a dystopian observation of modern life with edgy punk like backing, Placid is making waves in his home town of London and someone that Backseat Mafia would like to introduce …
Interview: Kenton Mackay Talks About His New Single ‘Ode To Rosie Part 1, 2, and 3’ & Upcoming Debut EP
Kenton Mackay, A rising indie-rock voice in Austin’s music scene.has made a quick impression for his eclectic style and sharp wit following the recent release of his hard-hitting single ‘Royalty Free’. Now back with the new single ‘Ode To Rosie Part 1, 2, and 3’, a beautifully constructed three track moving between it’s garage rock …
Meet: Singer, Pianist And Guitarist Chris Vince
Already creating some waves with his debut EP Long Distance, singer, pianist, guitarist and all round talented Chris Vince is set for a big year ahead. As a member of the bands East Of Reno and Georgia Train, Vince is setting out on his own to give the world a taste of his own music. …
Meet: Scottish Newcomers The Rah’s
Originating from Prestonpans, a small seaside town on the outskirts of Edinburgh, The Rah’s are set to release their new album ‘The Common Ground’ on the 12th of April. Backseat Mafia caught up with this up and coming band to find out a little bit about them before they make 2024 theirs. Give us a …