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Live Review – The Lovely Eggs/ Violet Malice/ Loose Articles – XOYO, Birmingham 27.05.24
Lancaster’s finest The Lovely Eggs brought their ‘Eggsistentialism’ tour to Birmingham on Bank Holiday Monday for an evening of punk, spoken word poetry and sing-a-long fun. Up first were Manchester 4 all female four piece ‘Loose Articles’ Taking to the stage surrounded by a blow up doll dressed in their merchandise and oozing with confidence …
Say Psych: Live Review: Meltchester 18.05.2024
On 18 May, independent Manchester promoters Sour Grapes Records hosted Meltchester, a one day festival of all things psych, garage-rock and punk. As with the previous editions it will be hosted by Projekts Skatepark, a unique venue for a unique day. The event offered up live bands, DJ sets, food, drinks and of course free skating. BSM …
Track: Brisbane psych exponents Nice Biscuit want to stop the ‘Rain’ and find some respite in an effervescent glam stop.
Brisbane’s Nice Biscuit – a firm favourite here at Backseat Mafia – have unveiled their first single since their 2021 double EPs, ‘Create Simulate’ and ‘Passing Over’, and following last year’s cover of Donna Summer’s ‘I Feel Love’ which was dropped in support of 2023 UK/EU dates that included festival appearances at Wide Awake and …
Say Psych: Live: Fuzz Club Eindhoven – Day Two 04.05.2024
When London based independent label Fuzz Club announced they were once again hosting a two day festival in Eindhoven, fans of psychedelia worldwide gave out a collective cheer. Flights, hotels and tickets were booked in haste, with no-one waiting to find out who would be on the bill – it goes without saying it was going to …
Track: It takes ‘Seven Days’ for The Lovetones to spread a little spaghetti western joy.
Perennial favourites here at the antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia, the glorious The Lovetones are back in the saddle with an intriguing new single ‘Seven Days’ that seems to stash a little Ennio Morricone in its genetic code, with just a touch of oriental exotica also detectable. Matt Tow’s sonorous, thundering vocals are leavened by …
Live Gallery: YL Hooi & Silzedrek at the Sydney Biennale 15.05.2024
YL Hooi brings her enigmatic dub-infused soundscapes to life at the Sydney Biennale 2024
Say Psych: Live: Fuzz Club Eindhoven – Day One 03.05.2024
When London based independent label Fuzz Club announced they were once again hosting a two day festival in Eindhoven, fans of psychedelia worldwide gave out a collective cheer. Flights, hotels and tickets were booked in haste, with no-one waiting to find out who would be on the bill – it goes without saying it was …
Say Psych: News: Float Along Festival, Sheffield, announces 2024 line up
This September, Float Along Festival makes a welcome return to the streets of Sheffield. Festival goers can expect an encompassing mix of post-punk and electronic rock, as well as the best in indie and alternative. Float Along Festival takes place on 28 September and spans venues across the heart of the city centre, including iconic …
News: Gnod Announce New Album ‘Spot Land’ and Live Tour Dates. Listen to an album taster, here
Gnod, the experimental collective known for pushing sonic boundaries, is set to release their new album titled ‘Spot Land’ on May 31st, via Rocket Recordings. The album represents a recalibration of their sound, embracing a new sense of freedom while retaining the essence that defines the band. ‘Spot Land’ comprises five songs that unfold slowly …
Album Review: Jo Meares’ Silver Bullets unleash their impossibly beautiful and glittering self-titled debut album.
Jo Meares is a prodigious talent and whatever he turns is mind to, it will be remarkable. His new project, Jo Meares’ Silver Bullets (let’s ignore the possessive comma issue), eschews his ambient and ethereal side for the full blooded rock’n’roll experience. OK, it’s still ethereal, but with a vibrating combustion engine to power the …