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Premiere: Disout reveal new lyric video for ‘Dissonance’
Polish metallers Disout are releasing their brand new single ‘Dissonance’, taken from their forthcoming debut album – out early 2021, and we’re delighted to be able to premiere the accompanying lyric video right here on Backseat Mafia today. Starting off with these introverted riffs, there’s always a sense of malice about things lurking in the …
PREMIERE: Modern Hinterland – ‘California (August 16th 1998)’: some much-needed Americana sun
CHRIS HORNSBY’S Americana outfit Modern Hinterland are all set to release their new album, Diving Bell, on January 29th – almost a year to the day since their last, The Longest Part Of The Night. Chris and the band, Simon Shippey, Tim Thackray and Colin Marshall, found a new creative level, laying down the album …
Premiere: Edinburgh producer Rufus releases the serene beauty of ‘Settle’
Edinburgh seems to be a hub of a lot of creative talent at the moment, and the latest off the production line is artist-producer Rufus, aka Ben Lobban. After playing in covers bands following his graduation from Napier with a degree in Popular Music, he’s turned his attention to creating his own music. Out tomorrow …
Premiere: Chivvy release their epic new single ‘Red Water’
Out tomorrow on Novoton is the new single from Gothenburg trio Chivvy, Red Water. It’s been a year of change for the band (hasn’t it for everyone!) with a new name (they were formally known as The Tape, and a more dynamic, emotive sound. Based on notions of captivity and escape, a theme that can …
Premiere: Sasha & The Shades release the Dark beauty of ‘Falling’
South London’s Sasha & The Shades are rounding off the year with a new single, out on December 4th titled ‘Falling’, and we’re delighted to premiere it right here on Backseat Mafia today. As with many artists, 2020 has been a debilitating year, and with shows and festivals cancelled, front man Sasha Adamczewski, who has …
Premiere: Piqued Jacks release the glorious alt-rock of ‘Golden Mine’
Out tomorrow (27th November) is the brand new single from Italian outfit Piqued Jacks. Called Golden Mine, it’s a track of rich aplomb from a band who are seeking to make themselves very much heard, and we’re delighted to premiere it right here on Backseat Mafia today. Whilst earlier single ‘Every Day Special’ featured ear …
PREMIERE: See Daisy Coburn’s ‘Fire’: A flamin’ hot tune from new Austerity signing
BRIGHTON’S Austerity Records, the up and coming label home already to the dark-edged dream pop stylings of the lovely Winter Gardens, is pleased to announce another worthy addition to its roster: London solo artiste Daisy Coburn. Today at Backseat Mafia we’re premiering the flaming first fruits of this new partnership, with the video for the …
PREMIERE: Disco Zombies – ‘Drums Over London’: see the video for a track from Optic Nerve’s forthcoming deluxe punk reissue
YOU’VE got to applaud Optic Nerve; the Preston label that reissues some of the most excellent lost cult classics of British punk and indie culture (am I alone in finding my jaw drop involuntarily when I found you could buy a new pressing of, say, The Loft’s “Up The Hill And The Down The Slope” …
Premiere: Jack Hinks reveals new video and single, ‘Jigsaw’
HERE at Backseat Mafia we’re very happy to premiere the video for Edinburgh singer-songwriter Jack Hinks’ brand new single, “Jigsaw”, out tomorrow. Jack is quickly becoming well-known in Scotland due to his introspective songwriting, renowned guitar playing and cross-media experimentation. With his multidisciplinary project Fabric is raising awareness of mental health issues and recovery, Jack …
Premiere: Red Sun Radio release new single ‘I wanna get high’
New York City blues rockers Red Sun Radio are gearing up for tomorrows release of their new single ‘I wanna get high’, and we’re delighted to be able to give you a sneak preview of it right here on Backseat Mafia. Of the track, the band told us exclusively “This song is about love and …