pop
Track: KYL!E’s debut single ‘Sorry’ makes a flamboyant claim for future electropop stardom.
Singer-songwriter KYL!E released her debut single, “Sorry” on February 22nd, 2021. The track, produced by RYNS, is a synth-driven electropop anthem of uncertainty and acrimony. Detailing the cracks of a relationship nearing its end, KYL!E gives listeners a relatable view into the self-doubt that manifests during the process. The instrumental reflects the nuance of her …
Premiere: SHEMY releases the irresistible pop punk of Something Bout You
Out today is the new single from Flint, MI singer-songwriter, rapper and all round musical polymath SHEMY. Taken from his forthcoming ‘Awkwardly Confident’ album, our on May 5th, the track is called ‘Something Bout You’ and we’re delighted to have the UK premiere of it right here on Backseat Mafia. It’s the follow up to …
See: Cat and Calmell release evocative video for stripped back version of Dramatic and announce live debut.
With a debut late last year with single ‘Dumbshit’ followed up by ‘Dramatic’, Sydney-based duo Cat and Calmell have been establishing quite a bit of interest in Australia and beyond. On the announcement of their live debut in Sydney, the duo have released a video for the track ‘Dramatic’ – a stunning, shadowy feature that …
See: Marveline releases surreal and psychedelic video for power pop track Our Parade
Marveline, the moniker of Sydney musical maestro Pete Marley, released a wondrous power pop track ‘Our Parade’ earlier this year, and he has just put out a surreal and psychedelic video for the song that is as wistful and brilliant. Completely self-made, it depicts a whimsical and absurd world that has a very slight undercurrent …
EP: Sydney’s Silky Roads lets slip a smooth and ultra cool EP ‘Granada’
What’s on the label is certainly in the box – Sydney-based band Silky Roads has just released an EP entitled ‘Granada’ and it is one silky smooth piece of cool. The EP is louche and stylish – it’s all Fedoras, pencil moustaches, white linen suits and a whole bagful of attitude and some very slinky …
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 …
Track: Bossa Bandits Bring back the summery vibes with track One By One
One by One is the follow up single to be released by British Latin-Crossover band Bossa Bandits taken from their forthcoming Album ‘All true stories’. The band bring the summery vibes once again with a swaying mash of sax and percussion. Nylon strung guitar sits nicely in the mix under the soothing vocals, as the …
Track: David Gray – Laughing Gas
Skellig is the new album from David Gray which has just been released digitaly via Laugh a Minute Records / AWAL Recordings. It will be released on vinyl and CD on May 14, 2021. The digital release is accompanied by a new video for track ‘Laughing Gas’ A lonely piano plays the tracks theme before Grays instantly recognisable voice cuts through. …
Track: Har Mar Superstar – Where We Began
Creative wonder Har Mar Superstar, announces his new album and has shared the lead single ‘Where We Began’. The album ‘Roseville’ is out March 5th. ‘Where We Began’ is super slick with funky guitar and big horns that encase his silky smooth voice. The track buzzes with an infectious energy that just hits the spot. Its the perfect time …
Track: David Gray announces new album and shares two new singles
David Gray is set to release his twelfth studio album, ‘Skellig’, due 19th February via Laugh a Minute Records / AWAL Recordings on with CD & vinyl to follow in May. With the album news Gray has also shared two singles off the album ‘Skellig’ and ‘Heart And Soul’. Regarding the album Gray comments: “The more I contemplated the idea …