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Premiere: From Grey – Billie
After releasing an EP in 2015 and a debut album as a duo in 2018 under the name Ronan K, the band changed their name to From Grey, and are set to release their new album ‘To Dust’ on the 1st of March. Until then they have shared their new single titled ‘Billie’ which we …
Premiere: Alana Wilkinson’s ‘Dream Big’ Unveils the Power of Love and Resilience + Tour Dates
From a tale of love and resilience, Backseat Mafia is excited to premiere Australian folk artist Alana Wilkinson as she introduces her latest single, ‘Dream Big’. Alana’s heartfelt composition, born out of her challenges after the 2021 birth of her son, Rafferty, weaves together the trials of navigating NICU corridors, surviving a dramatic flood evacuation, …
Premiere: The Call From Upstairs Unveils Hunting, Genre Bending New Single ‘Fading’
The Call From Upstairs presents the atmospheric yet pointed new single ‘Fading,’ and we’re thrilled to premiere it! Strikingly unique, the track blends Rock & Roll guitar licks with New-Wave-esque synth sounds and adopts a ballad-like song structure. It’s a brilliant example of fusing elements from various genres to create something unique and beautiful. Dark, …
Premiere: Al Perez Returns With New Single Believe; See The Video Here First
Soulful singer Al Perez has returned with the video for his new single titled, ‘Believe’, and we are very pleased to be premiering the video here on Backseat Mafia. After wowing us with his previous track ‘Shirley Sweet‘, the American guitarist and singer has shared this other single to be taken from his album ‘Love …
Premiere: Rustbelt prepares for imminent EP release with ‘Gimme A Sign’
Milwaukee’s John Chiaverina made a career as Juiceboxxx, tore it all down and started again. This is the story of what came next – what he’s doing now. If you haven’t been on board with Rustbelt: (a) what are you even doing?; and (b) fix that immediately. We’re premiering the final single from his incoming …
Premiere: Joseph Luca announces second EP and shares ‘My Best Dancing Shoes’
Back in November, Los Angeleno Joseph Luca released Ouroboros (Life), the first in a triptych of EP releases to come from him over the course of a year. Or so we thought at the time – it turns out that the second instalment is on the way a lot sooner than anticipated. Maybe squash that …
Premiere: Shadow Show push back against the trap of nostalgia on ‘Aunt Maizy’, new album out next month
Detroit trio Shadow Show came out swinging in 2020 with their debut album Silhouettes, making their mark before the pandemic and breaking out the following year, introducing the world to their 60s-inspired power trio setup and knack with a hook – and their forthcoming new record makes that album look like a warmup in comparison; …
Premiere: Folly Group ready debut album with ‘Pressure Pad’
Haven’t heard of Folly Group yet? You will soon. The London band have been taking their time with their opening salvo, such that it’s been a while since we’ve heard much from them – their most recent body of work was March 2022’s Human and Kind EP. Since then they’ve largely kept their heads down, …
Premiere: Be Safe prep debut album with the brief and brilliant ‘Replaceable Man’
In vocalist/guitarist Matt Wojcik, this Frostburg, MD band contain a former member of Perfect Future – a band who put out three fantastic records before vanishing in the wake of 2014’s swansong Manifesto – Be Safe seem to have sprung up as quickly and unexpectedly as that prior project wound down. The name and approach …
Premiere: Trash Fiasco announce new record with 70-second ripper ‘One Bird’
Leaning into a modern spin on noise rock as much as it does the breakout moments of classic punk, Chicago band Trash Fiasco‘s sound is signposted by their chosen name – lo-fi, honest and loud. They haven’t even been an active band for four full years yet and have already released a debut album (2021 …