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Premiere: Chicago-based Evan Uhlmann takes us on a dreamy trip to the exquisite beauty of ‘Lake Michigan’.
We are very honoured to premiere the new track ‘Lake Michigan’ from Chicago-based musician Evan Uhlmann. Uhlmann wrote his first song at age five, he later studied under Ray Davies of The Kinks at 22. Now 35, he has collaborated with his brother Greg Uhlmann (of Perfume Genius, Hand Habits) to produce an album, the …
Track: The Rolling People – The Thief
Stockport four-piece The Rolling People have shared their new single, ‘The Thief,’ which brings us a little closer to the release of their debut EP, ‘Before It’s Gone’, which is due on the 2nd of August via LAB Records. McNichol explains: “‘The Thief’ is a song that we’ve had for a long time in our …
News: Jen Cloher Surprises with ‘Annabelle’ Single Ahead of Tour
Cloher’s ‘Annabelle’ is a powerful narrative of a woman’s unraveling, driven by her unyielding desire for success.
Track: Adam Haddour offers up his unique alternative R&B fusion sound in ‘Icarus’
Algerian-Canadian artist and singer-songwriter drops his highly anticipated EP, Let Me Land today, and we premiere the lead single “Icarus” here at Backseat Mafia. This is a track that transcends mere musicality; it’s an emotional odyssey. “Icarus” serves as the emotional apex of Haddour’s sonic narrative, delving deep into the complexities of love and loss. …
Track: T.G. Shand’s new single ‘Cheese’ takes a delicious, immersive, darker turn with its crystalline guitars and ominous drive.
T.G. Shand is the moniker of Ōtautahi/Christchurch resident Annemarie Duff, formerly of the legendary Melbourne shoegaze band Miniatures (on the iconic Saint Marie Records label) and she returns with her first single of 2024, the shimmering ‘Cheese’. There is a more muscular drive to the new single – a dark majestic pop element that results …
Premiere: Milanese band swan.seas unveil enigmatic self-produced video for the glorious single ‘Drop To The Floor’ from their recent album ‘Songs In The Key Of Blue’.
We are honoured to bring you an exclusive look at the new video for the song ‘Drop To The Floor’ from Italian shoegaze band swan.seas. ‘Drop to the Floor’ was released on 26 April 2024 as the second single to swan•seas’ debut album, entitled ‘Songs In The Key of Blue’, through Shore Dive Records and …
Track: Charly Bliss – Calling You Out
Charly Bliss have shared their new track, ‘Calling You Out,’ taken from their recently announced forthcoming album, ‘Forever,’ due on the 16th of August via Lucky Number. The song comes with a video directed by Adam Kolodny and inspired by the Beastie Boys ‘Shake Your Rump’ music video from 1989 and Wong Kar-wai’s 1995 film Fallen …
Track: The Mags Unveil Latest Single ‘When I Get Home’ Taken From Their Upcoming Debut Album ‘This Is The Mags’.
Opening with a thunderous snare roll, Liverpudlian band The Mags debut single ‘When I Get Home’ introduces listeners to the band’s distinctly early naughties indie-rock sound. A precursor to the band’s upcoming debut album aptly titled ‘This Is The Mags’, ‘When I Get Home’ showcases the band’s unique hybrid sound of indie-rock and blues-rock-infused stylings. …
Track: Runrummer Unveils Nostalgic Synth-Pop Single ‘All I Wanted Was To Be Romantic’ Ahead of Debut Album ‘Elevator’
As anticipation builds for her debut album ‘Elevator’, alt-pop artist Runrummer releases a captivating new single, ‘All I Wanted Was To Be Romantic’. Soaked in nostalgic synth-pop aesthetics, comparable to Georgia, the new single shines through its melancholy lyricism with rich melodies and bass grooves that create an evocative lof-fi electronic atmosphere. Runrummer’s vocal performance …
Track: Franco/Australian/American band SCHØØL unveil stunning debut ‘N.S.M.L.Y.D’ ahead of their first gig.
SCHØØL, with members from Rendez-Vous, Dog Park, Special Friend, Marble Arch and Liquid Face is a new signing on French label Géographie, and their debut single ‘N.S.M.LY.D.’ is an absolutely thrilling sign of things to come. Already one of the contenders for single of the year for me, the raw veracity and sheer swagger reminds …