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See: Postdata reveals new video for Twin Flames
Halifax, Canada indie rocker Postdata have unveiled a new video for the track Twin Flames, the title track from Postdata‘s (aka Paul Murphy) forthcoming album, out on March 5th via Paper Bag Records. Of the track, Murphy says “This was initially an instrumental track. I think that’s all I was going for at first. Ali …
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 …
Track: Arab Strap release new single Compersion Pt.1 ahead of album and tour
Iconic Scottish troubadours Arab Strap have announced details of their forthcoming 7th studio album, ‘As Days Get Dark’, their first since 2005’s The Last Romance, and due 5th March 2021. “It’s about hopelessness and darkness,” says singer and lyricist Aidan Moffat. “But in a fun way.” Despite coming out of that late nineties scene that …
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 …
Track: The Notwist release ‘Where You Find Me’ from first album in seven years, ‘Vertigo Days’
There’s always some anticipation when one of the most iconic German indie bands announces new music, so we were excited to hear “‘Where You Find Me”, taken from their first album in seven years, Vertigo Days, out on January 29th via Morr Music. The band have been busy over that time with side projects (Spirit …
ALBUM REVIEW: Soothsayers – ‘We Are Many’: conscious beats science for straitened times
Soothsayers’ latest tickles your ears in all the right spots; the music evolves and shifts from a strong and aware roots through jazz and Afro and more, all the while softly educating you and guiding you and letting you know you have to be watchful, stay alert, and also stay strong and connected. That’s how we’re gonna get through all and any of this.
Meet: We talk to Stephen Lawson of Bluenose B, listen to their new single ‘Another Place’
Out on December 11th is the new single from indie rockers Bluenose B, titled ‘Another Place’. The band, formed way back in the 80s by songwriter Stephen Lawson, have gone through various line-up changes and crossed through different genres in their lifetime, but this feels like a new start for the band, albeit with a …
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 …
Say Psych: Video: Errorr – Perfect Example
Errorr are a Berlin-based band three piece who primarily play noise- and punk-rock but incorporates a wide range of genres. They are led by Leonard Kaage who is known as the guitar player and producer of The Underground Youth and has also worked with many other bands such as The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Blue Angel Lounge, Tracy …