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Album Review: Empathy Test – Monsters
With an explosive track opener like ‘Monsters’, Empathy Test clearly sets out their vast ambitions for their new album, also called ‘Monsters’. And these ambitions are decidedly and unequivocally met in what is a brilliant, bold and very exciting album. Empathy Test, in this album, tread a fine path between outright commercial accessibility and a …
See: Berwyn releases new video for Glory
We ran into Berwyn before, on the recently released Everything is Recorded album, and now the Trinidad-born, Romford raised rapper, singer, producer has released his own debut single, Glory. Deeply autobiographical and built over this heart stopping piano riff and soulful sung chorus, Berwyn lays it on the line with his sharply observed family/self circumstances. …
Track: PLÅSTIC- Bled
After being on the scene for just over a year, picking up attention as they go around London, PLÅSTIC have just released their new single Bled. Bled starts out with this energetic, early The Cure type thing going on, but it soon lets the shackles off, shakes out its hair and instead rumbles uncontrollably down …
Premiere: Yaglander to release new video for The Straight and Narrow
We’re delighted to premiere the new video this morning from North London’s Yaglander, for his single The Straight and Narrow. It’s taken from his EP of the same name which is out on 22nd May. The straight and narrow mixes up left-field indie/synth pop, akin to the likes of Cate Le Bon, but throws in …
See: After Smoke Clears release new video for Deterioration
London 4-piece After Smoke Clears, have released a new single and video, ‘Deterioration’. The second of six single releases throughout the year, the band blend metal, tech and groove to deliver a powerful sound. It’s on the heavier end of metal with a guttural vocal delivery and catchy head nodding riffs. The song portrays the …
See: Empathy Test – Monsters
Empathy Test‘s single Monsters, reviewed here last month, is a statuesque, cinematic synth blast: anthemic and haunting – and it is fitting that the band has released an incredible video to accompany the single. Directed by Calum Macdiarmid and funded by fans, it is a stunning visual piece that perfectly matches the mystery and awe …
Track: Empathy Test – Monsters
With a name influenced by Bladerunner, Empathy Test are already streets ahead in my eyes, but their new single ‘Monsters’ provides indelible proof that this is a remarkable band. Initially a duo, Empathy Test were established in London back in 2013 and have been prolific ever since. While personally new to the band, ‘Monsters’ is …
Premiere: RUNK – She Don’t Want Ya No Mo feat. Crackerjack
RUNK or Rebels Unite with New Knowledge is the new moniker of Londoner Victor Davis, former darling of mid naughtiest acoustic soul jazz. He’s kept some of that and added hip-hop, house and funk to the mix with his new project, and we’re delighted to premiere She Don’t Want Ya No Mo feat. Crackerjack today …
Track: Happyness – Ouch (Yup)
Taken from their third album ‘Floatr’ which is due for release on 1st May, ‘Ouch (Yup)’ is the latest single from South London band ‘Happyness’. Returning after three years, they have said it was written on their lives and surrounding circumstances ofthe band break up aswell as other life changing situations of reality and love. …
Premiere: Effie – Spiteful
Spiteful is the new track from London R&B singer Effie, and we’re delighted to premiere it right here on Backseat Mafia. Of the track, Effie told us it is ”Inspired by events around me and the turn of relationships I’ve seen, Spiteful was born out of observation. Spite is something we have all given out …