Electronic
Premiere: Einsam reveals the hazy electronica of his new track, Train Of Thought
Bristol-born producer Sam Jackson is releasing his new single under his Einsam moniker on March 19th, and we’re delighted to premiere it right here on Backseat Mafia today. After living in Austria for the last four year, it made sense for Sam to adopt the Einsam name – a word that means ‘onesome’ in German, …
Premiere: Szou releases the bubbling synth-pop of Rose-Tinted; first release on new label No Such Thing
No Such Thing is a new venture out of that there north of England, founded by Dirty Freud and Ruby Tingle, who between them that over 20 years at the musical coal face. They’ve set an ambitious target of 70% releases to come from LGBTQ+ and Black and Minority ethnic artists. They’re kicking of the …
Premiere: Tiki & The Hotstuff release new video for ‘The Way I Feel’
The new single from Tiki & The Hotstuff, ‘The Way I Feel’ dropped at the end of last week, and we’re delighted to premiere the accompanying video right here on Backseat Mafia today. If you’ve already heard the track, you’ll know its all big chorus’ and bigger production, with the melodies being soaked in melancholy …
See: St. Vincent releases new video for ‘Pay Your Way In Pain’, along with new album details
Annie Clark, aka St. Vincent has revealed details of her forthcoming sixth album Daddy’s Home. The nitty gritty of it all is that its out May 14, 2021 on Loma Vista Recordings. You can Pre-Save the album now, or pre-order your choice of 8-track (yeah, 8-track), CD, Vinyl, Deluxe Vinyl, and Cassette. Take yourself off to https://lnk.ilovestvincent.com/Shop to pre-order exclusive picture …
Her Voice : A playlist for International Women’s Day 2021
Although it has it’s beginnings way back in 1911, International Women’s Day has an increasingly important role to play in our society. Every March 8th, the day is an important day to celebrate Women’s achievements, equality, gender parity and also to fundraise for female-focused charities. This year the focus of the day is #choosetochallenge – …
Feature / Playlist: Factory Records – A complete Spotify discography
FOLLOWING the success (well, relatively) of our John Peel playlist, in which we compiled all the Festive 50 tracks for every year John ran that feature all in one place (well, the ones from Spotify anyway), we’re delving into the catalogue of Manchester’s Factory Records. It’s a story that’s been well told in lots of …
Exclusive: Wassailer records Foreplay live in session for Backseat Mafia
Taken from his rather extraordinary debut album ‘I, the bastard’, out now via Empty Street Records, Wassailer, aka Will Serfass, agreed to record the albums opening track Foreplay live in session for Backseat Mafia. Whereas on the album the track is a glitchy, synth led track that approaches electronic soul, in the hands of Serfass …
Track: Rural Tapes releases debut single, Pardon my French
As a member of The No Ones, Kjelsrud Mathisen has played alongside R.E.M. members Scott McCaughey and Peter Buck for years. Now he’s going solo for the first time in his career, releasing music under the moniker Rural Tapes. His first single, Pardon My French, features guest appearances from Hot Chip’s Alexis Taylor, and saxophonist …
Track: Mulini releases the bubbling R&B/electro of Keep Moving
Alternative artist and producer, Mulini’s new track ‘Keep Moving’, articulates a self-deprecating mental state that many of us have had to drag themselves through over the past 12-months. This record features Nuneaton-based rapper GSQ2, and is definitely not one to sleep on in this blurred space between alternative Hip Hop and grunge. The track was …
See: Half Waif reveals new video for Orange Blossoms
Half Waif (aka Nandi Rose) may have released an album only last year, but she is back with a new track and video “Orange Blossoms”. The A-side of a new 7″ which the prolific artist promises is the start of a new chapter of work for 2021. The synths are dialled back, the vocals are …