Interview
Meet: Steve Kirby of North East Cassette Label Industrial Coast
With the resurgence of vinyl in recent times, it might come as no surprise that the humble cassette tape is also making a comeback, with many a merch stand at gig these days stocking the smallest physical format. Here at Backseat Mafia we have put some questions to one of the leading lights in tape, …
Meet: Lex, lead singer with ”Neue Deutsche Härte” band Megaherz
German pioneers of industrial metal, Megaherz, returned with their newest full-length studioalbum ”In Teufels Namen” on August 11, 2023 via Napalm Records! Abigael Paquet recently got to have a chat with the bands lead singer, you can read below Abby: Would you be able to introduce yourself, for those who don’t know you ? Lex: Hello, I’m …
Feature: Seven things about PIGS, PIGS, PIGS, PIGS, PIGS, PIGS, PIGS
PIGS x 7’s Matt Baty and Adam Ian Sykes tell us 7 interesting facts about themselves.
Meet: Sophia Mohan Who Is Bringing Dreamy Bedroom Pop With A Bite Under The Moniker SOMOH
Give us a potted history of yourself Firstly, I was put in classical singing lessons at a young age. Although I wasn’t too pleased about it at first, it did ignite my love for music and was the foundation for my vocal technique. It was always just a hobby until around 14 years old, when …
Meet: The Gritty, Witty and Bad Ass Duo, The Wanted Sisters
With their debut track ‘Been Through Hell’ and 2nd single ‘Drink About It’ both going straight to the top of the iTunes Country Charts, we at Backseat thought it was time to find out a little bit more about this blazing new country duo. Give us a potted history of the band Savannah I met …
Feature: Ed Kuepper’s Ten Favourite Things – The Saints/Laughing Clowns legend gives us an exclusive look at some of his favourite things.
Having just released reissues of his classic solo albums ‘Electrical Storm’ and ‘Honey Steel’s Gold’ (see details here) through Remote Control Records, the legendary Ed Kuepper is about to embark on an extensive Australian tour – entitled ‘The Exploding World of Ed Kuepper’ playing the albums and more. I interviewed Kuepper back in 2021 and …
Interview: John Robb Chats About His New Book Covering The Entire History Of Goth
Never one to do things by halves, John Robb’s recently published book – “The Art of Darkness – The History of Goth” – has gone above and beyond what mere mortals would attempt. Bulldozing through the 650-page barrier, it’s a monumental piece of work, covering ancient history, troubled poets and the piss-drenched corners of shopping …
Meet: We Chat to L7’s Donita Sparks about the band’s upcoming tour of Australia
We chat to Donita Sparks about L7’s upcoming tour of Australia
Meet: Freda Conlon lead singer with Dublin band Nxb0dies
Nxb0dies site themselves as not falling into any genre! but if you mix a bit of punk/ grunge/ alt-rock into the pot you might be close enough, yet still off the mark. They recently played The Workmans Club Cellar Dublin and a set at this years Rebellion festival (The band were featured on here during …
Meet: Irish punk/alternative rock act MotionSickness
MotionSickness from Co Laois recently played The Workmans Club Cellar in Dublin after a great set at this years Forest Fest festival where I was lucky enough to catch them play.Abigael Paquet went along to the Dublin show and before the band took the stage she had a sit down and chat with the band. …