house/techno
See: Carapace drop new single ‘Celadon Fives’ and the accompanying DIY video is a psychedelic joy
‘Celadon Fives’ is the new single released by Carapace through their own label Replica Recordings. Carapace starting producing music during lockdown boredom and his DIY approach extends to the videos. Previous single ‘Blorenj’ is a euphoric rave dance track and ‘Celadon Fives‘ follows in a similar vein, if a little gentler. The video is very …
Premiere: Chop5 releases new single, Free Weekend (Wonky Acid Mix)
North Shields producer and musician Chop5, aka Anthony Wilson has just released a new single Chop5, and we’re delighted to be able to premiere the Wonky Acid Mix right here on Backseat Mafia today. Taking in the full gambit of musical life, from starting out performing classical music in local orchestras playing the clarinet and …
News: 10 Years Of Eton Messy Album Announced
Set for an early December release, this compilation is the culmination of their ten years at the helm of the House industry, providing a stream of underground and crossover hits whilst continuing to keep the world dancing. Time to tune into the future of Eton Messy, reflect on their past, and celebrate their present position …
Live Review: 808 State – Sheffield Foundry, 8.10.2021
There’s a certain age group in attendance tonight at Sheffield’s Student Union venue The Foundry, and it isn’t freshers. Knowing nods are passed amongst the reasonable throng gathered, some of which have made an effort to relive ‘those’ days for the visit of legendary Manchester acid techno crew 808 State, with 80s/90s fashion resplendent on …
News: Simon Heartfield to release new album, Brief Unity of Time
“This is an album I’ve wanted to make for some time” says multi-talented producer, performer, DJ, and one half of techno duo Total State Machine, Simon Heartfield. It draws on his influences and experiences from post-punk, techno, ambient and modern classical. This must listen to 10 track album takes you on a thrilling, dark, enchanting journey with enriched …
Premiere: mynameisleonidas releases brilliant bass heavy ‘Lands’ for Kitsuné Musique
We delighted to be able to premiere ‘Lands’, the new track from new Kitsuné Musique signing mynameisleonidas right here on Backseat Mafia today. The enigmatic producer / musician has delivered this bass heavy banger, pulling in elements of bass, world and hip-hop together into something both unique and effortlessly present. Saying only “What if the …
Exclusive: Morgado from Brazilian DJ collective Underdogs reveals exclusive mix for Backseat Mafia, plus new EP
Rio de Janeiro’s up and coming DJ crew, party and label Underdogs have recently revealed their opening salvos from their label, their first release featuring in the Beatport deep house chart, and it’s follow up, which features OLLVR, Morgado & Bruce Leroys diving deep into percussive Afro house, all with this Latin twist. Check it …
Track: Bass artist Alex Thesleff releases the pulsating techno of ‘Timeflow’
Taking inspiration from the likes of Sigur Ros, Godspeed You Black Emporer, Aphex Twin and more, Helsinki born and based bass artists Alex Thesleff is releasing his new single, ‘TImeflow’ tomorrow (August 20th) on the Cashir Label. Most well known for his track ‘Bad Karma’ which soundtracked the Adidas Faster Than campaign and received over …
Exclusive: L.A. DJ/producer Death Hags records Takeover Mix for Backseat Mafia
L.A. avant-garde pop artists Death Hags, aka Lola G, recently released her new music video for Synthetic Nature, as part of her seven-volume album Big Grey Sun. It follows a couple of singles released through 2018-2019, recorded with Tomas Dolas (Mr. Elevator/Oh Sees). December 2019 saw Lola embark on her Big Grey Sun project with …
Track: Chemical Brothers reveal The Blessed Madonna remix of latest single The Darkness That You Fear
The Chemical Brothers, legendary figures of electronic music that they are, are still popping out incredible records that blow your mind and fill your feet with beats, latest single The Darkness That You Fear being a prime example – as heard on the BBC Euro 2020(1) coverage that comes to a climax this weekend. Following …