Rock
MODERN RITUALS ANNOUNCE NEW LP x UK TOUR
Modern Rituals release ‘This Is The History’ on heavyweight label Holy Roar later this month. March 20th sees the bands second album in stores and shipping worldwide. The Bristol via London based noise-rock crew unleash a far more dense low-end on this outing. Coupled with the unsettling incantations of angular melodies and the restless verve they’re known for. ‘This …
TRACK: THESE GREY MEN – STREET SPIRIT
System OF A Down have been lacking in new material for a while now with various members taking time to pursue there own musical interests. Serge and Daron both releasing original material since 2005’s Mezmerize and Hypnotize albums. Drummer John Dolmayan has been working on reimagining some well known tracks since the idea came to him …
News: Palaye Royale release statement about cancelled Glasgow gig
Palaye Royale have released the following statement regarding last night’s cancelled show in Glasgow: “We want to apologize to our fans for the abrupt cancellation of the sold-out show at the Garage in Glasgow tonight. Hoping the acoustic show and meeting you all made up for this. x We were approached before doors by the …
Track: Jekyll – I Do What I Can
It was back in 2014 and one of the first reviews I ever did for Backseat Mafia was of this incredibly impressive Blackpool band, Jekyll. I was so impressed, I followed up with an interview and continued to follow them as they grew exponentially. At the time, I presciently questioned why this band wasn’t bigger. …
Album Review: Ezra Furman – Twelve Nudes
So, if you’re going into this, you need to prepare yourselves. You need to brace yourselves for the rawness, the thunder, the desperation, the tenderness, the rage, the love, the abyss, the hope. Don’t expect to be comfortable when you listen to this. Furman gives us one break – the remarkable lovesong ‘I wanna be …
Premiere: Trick Shooter Social Club – Boxcar Racer
Chicago Americana/Rock outfit Trickshooter Social Club make the sort of warm, intelligent rock and roll that lumps them in with the likes of Wilco and The Black Keys, although on Boxcar Racer, which we’re delighted to premiere today on Backseat Mafia, there’s also just a whiff of the likes of The Rolling Stones and even …
Track: New Model Army – End of Days
New Model Army have released this track as a taster of what is to come with the release of the eagerly anticipated new album From Here – Due out 23rd August via Ear Music It’s not very often you get a track that knocks you sideways and right from the very first pounding drum beat and …
Album Review : Black Mountain’s ‘Destroyer’
I remember when I got my drivers license. I was a late bloomer and didn’t get mine till I was 17. After some shenanigans prior to being 16 and my uncle’s 1949 Chevy, I was banned from getting my license for a bit. But when I did finally get it, it was such a feeling …
See: Alice in Chains release new video for the single ‘Rainier Fog’, plus European Tour Dates
‘Rainier Fog’ is the title track of Alice in Chains Best Rock Album Grammy nominated, plus Number 1 in the iTunes Rock Album Chart plus billboard topping Rock, Alternative & Hard Music Charts. Glorious. Unafraid to not take themselves too seriously, much spoofing and hilarity is on tap in the new Peter Darley Miller-directed Alice …
Track: Idle Ross – Sleeptalking
Idle Ross are one of the most exciting things to come out of Sheffield since the Steel City’s own Blades’ promotional push this season. With their brand new track “Sleeptalking”, they prove that they’re just as ready to play with the big boys in the top tier. Previous debut track “Into the Thick of it” …