punk/post-punk
Track: Manchester punks Deafdeafdeaf release new single, Nothingness
There appears to have been a surge within the waves of modern punk rock in that the constantly updated bouts in technology make professional sounding material more attainable and gives new bands ample leverage for bolstering their debut recordings. On the surface, taking advantage of such accessibility looks like draw back from punk’s long accrued …
News: The Stranglers postpone tour once more
It was supposed to be a glorious way to bow out, but legendary men in black The Stranglers have had to put back their tour until early 2022. After losing keyboard player Dave Greenfield last May, the band had vowed to complete their final tour which was due to happen in March. Due to the …
Premiere: Tarah Who? reveal new video for Swallow that Pill
Out today is the new track from L.A. garage-punk duo Tarah Who?, aka Tarah Carpenter (vocals / guitar) and Corale Hervé (drums/backing vocals). We’re delighted to be able to premiere the accompanying video right here on Backseat Mafia today. Of the song, Carpenter says “We have all been told at least once in our lives that we …
Album Review: The Body – I’ve Seen All I Need To See
Through harrowing combinations of noise, doom, darkwave, industrial, and sludge metal, The Body has proven themselves as a well-equipped vacuum of all things dismal and horrific. A freshman listen of such tumultuous viscosity can prove the tenacity of one’s eardrums. Equated to be such heavy hitters, both in popularity and audio presentation, they’ve garnered a …
Track: Lemon Drink announce new single, Demon Child
Glasgow based quartet Lemon Drink have followed up the success of their debut EP, ‘Better Run’ with a new single, Demon Child. It’s out via Last Night From Glasgow digitally and on an exclusive run of 7” vinyl with a custom b-side etching and artwork by Lauren Peters from the band. Soaked in feedback and …
Track: Leave the Capitol from The Fall’s forthcoming live release
Mark E Smith may be gone, but his genius shines as bright as ever with the news of a new bootleg live recording called ‘Live at St.Helens Technical College, ‘81’ being released via Castle Point Records exclusively on vinyl (12” and a 7” in a gatefold jacket, including a digital download) on February 19th. Pre-order here Castle …
See: Greg Puciato releases video for ‘Don’t Wanna Deal’
STRAIGHT off the back of his eclectic, genre-hopping opus Child Soldier: Creator of God, Greg Puciato has dropped another collection of songs for fans to sink their teeth into. The 16-track record, entitled Fuck Content, contains an additional five songs alongside ten live versions of tracks taken from his acclaimed solo record. The video for …
Premiere: Falkirk punks PERMO release new single, Heroin
Falkirk punk rock three-piece PERMO release their new single Heroin tomorrow through Disobedient Records (pre-save link here), and ahead of it we are delighted to premiere it right here on Backseat Mafia today. On the track, bassist Hamish Georgeson says: “It’s written from the perspective of someone looking at their friend’s relationship and seeing they’re trapped and can’t …
See: Pet Needs release new video for Pavlovian
Colchester punks Pet Needs have just signed to Xtra Mile, and have announced their debut album Fractured Party Music is set for release on 12th March 2021, mixed and mastered by friend and fan Frank Turner. Ahead of the album the band, led by brothers Johnny and George Marriott, have released a new video for the …