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Fountain Share Explosive New Single ‘Itch’, Announce UK Tour & Upcoming EP – Backseat Mafia
Northampton garage rock risers Fountain release the explosive new single ‘Itch’. Offering a taste of the upcoming EP ‘Talking To Ghosts,’ set to release on November 15th, the band has also announced their first UK headline tour starting in mid-late November. Produced by acclaimed mixing engineer Lee Russell, ‘Itch’ exemplifies Fountain’s talent for crafting high-octane, driven and gutsy rock music with commercial appeal. Bursting with punchy drums, tight guitar work, and a raw, melodic lead vocal, the track strikes a perfect balance between the gritty aggression of garage rock and the accessibility of indie. Written by frontman Jordan Noon during his teenage years, ‘Itch’ taps into the nostalgia of youthful…
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Twilight Lounge Releases Latest Single ‘Nothing Never Ends’ A Love Letter To Letting Go Of The Past – Backseat Mafia
As the project of multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer Noah Shaner, Twilight Lounge has been making a name for himself amongst the alternative music scene since his 2021 debut ‘Have You Seen The Roses When They Bloom?’. Boasting a sound that defies the lines of genres, fusing together influences across alternative rock, psychedelia, indie, shoegaze, and grunge, the LA-based artist continues to develop a dynamic melting pot of sonic ideas. With his latest EP ‘Does It Make Sense Yet?’, Twilight Lounge further hones his shape-shifting sound. As the focus single to be lifted from the body of work, ‘Nothing Never Ends’ places indie psychedelia at the forefront as the multi-hyphenate navigates…
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Stilla Releases Glistening Debut EP ‘STILLAVERSE’ – Backseat Mafia
Naarm/Melbourne-based pop princess Stilla has released her debut EP ‘STILLAVERSE’ – click to stream. Co-produced with Nathan Zammit and mixed by Hayden Lauersen (RARIA, Sophiya, Blush’ko), the EP features six tracks of pure pop bliss that transport listeners into a rich world, uniquely Stilla’s. Musically, STILLAVERSE reveals Stilla’s gift for blending genres with finesse, gliding between shimmering funk-pop, velvety R&B and ethereal indie-pop. The EP brims with intricate vocal harmonies, groove-laden bass lines, and sparkling synths that evoke a vibrant, kaleidoscopic soundscape. Tracks like ‘TOUCH ME‘ weave together over 200 sonic layers, reflecting Stilla’s attention to detail, while ‘ADDICTION‘ pulses with a magnetic rhythm that keeps listeners captivated. The EP’s…
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Marika Hackman / Oyeme / Art School Girlfriend – Sleeping Village, Chicago 05.10.2024 – Backseat Mafia
Review and Photos by Victoria Wai 21 packed-out and sold-out venues for a North American tour celebrating the album Big Sigh were all wrapped up for Marika Hackman with a final sold-out date at Chicago’s Sleeping Village. This tour started with half of Marika’s band absent due to visa problems so those dates were stripped back and from social media footage they sure looked very special but the band were fully reunited to give us the tour that was intended and with added Art School Girlfriend on keys and percussion and also as main tour support, we were in for a treat. Most of the SOLD OUT crowd were in place when…
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Chiara Angelicola covers Aimee Mann’s ‘Save Me’, new EP out today – Backseat Mafia
Back in August, we indicated there was further new music to come from the Guatemalan-Italian Chiara Angelicola, who hadn’t released anything as Bird Call since the pandemic outbreak put the skids on touring for her previous record, late 2019’s Year of the Dogfish. She broke her silence with ‘Tiny Transistor’, and today returns in earnest with The Life is Extraordinary, a seven-song EP. In addition to a further five new songs, smack-dab in the middle is Angelicola’s take on Aimee Mann‘s 1999 song ‘Save Me’, written for and used in the much-missed Paul Thomas Anderson’s Magnolia. We’re premiering the video for Angelicola’s rendition below, and here’s what she had to…
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Ebony Buckle Returns with Highly Anticipated Album ‘Hearts Get Started’ – Backseat Mafia
Ebony Buckle is back, making waves once again with the release of her anticipated new album Hearts Get Started. The new album follows her critically acclaimed 2021 release Disco Lasers and marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Buckle. After teasing fans with a series of singles throughout the summer, this ten-track project sees the London-based, Australian-born artist at her most ambitious and adventurous yet. Hearts Get Started is a sonic journey that highlights Buckle’s vast, genre-spanning influences. From the haunting and theatrical opening track, ‘Fall Behind’, to gently experimental alt-pop sweller ‘I Think I Just Saved My Own Life’, to piano ballads, moment of folk inspired writing and elegant blues rock…
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Soft Play / Panic Shack – Brighton Dome, Brighton 15.10.2024 – Backseat Mafia
By Henry Groves After releasing their latest album, ‘Heavy Jelly, ’ back in July and having a hectic festival summer, Soft Play (fka Slaves) were back headlining packed-out venues. Their 13-date tour had them travelling around the country before finishing in London on Halloween. We were lucky to see them on their first night of the tour, starting at the iconic Brighton Dome. They are joined on tour by Welsh garage-punk band Panic Shack. Their set was a superb start to the night. Full of energy, with their brash, powerful and fun performance, they certainly got the crowd moving. This is a big moment for Panic Shack, who have taken…
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SXSW Sydney in Full Swing as Local and International Artists Celebrate Day Four – Backseat Mafia
Day four of Sydney’s coveted SXSW meant many things. Firstly, everyone had become more aware and in tune with the layout, as I spotted the same faces while bouncing around the city to different venues—a rat race to catch the coolest acts, if you will. The highly anticipated Peking Duk show at The Commons had drawn a sizeable crowd out front, while the unrelated Olivia Rodrigo show saw thousands of fans moving across the city. Kicking off the night at The Lansdowne, I caught the magnificent Pyra, the dystopian pop singer. Pyra is known for her politically charged lyrics, calling out capitalism to the backing track of what sounds like…
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Norwegian/Scottish Duo amilost Return With Heartfelt New Single ‘Tiny War’ – Backseat Mafia
After a rejuvenating summer, the rising Norwegian/Scottish alt-pop duo amilost are back in the spotlight with their latest single, ‘Tiny War’ released via Icons Creating Evil Art. While amilost first captivated listeners with their unique blend of Scandinavian pop and cinematic grandeur in 2022, ‘Tiny War’ represents a return to the raw, vulnerable sound that originally defined the duo. Centered around themes of heartbreak and personal transformation, the single, largely driven by delicate piano, gradually builds into a swirl of ethereal strings, delicate acoustic guitar and electronic layers. Comparable to Birdy the single is at once commercial through its pop melodies and also cinematic and expansive through its rich and…
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Say Psych: Preview: Jarred Up Festival, Sheffield
The first ever Jarred Up Festival will take place at Sheffield’s Sidney & Matilda venue this Saturday across all three rooms. The line up is crammed to the rafters with amazing talent, from headliners DZ Deathrays, to London’s disco groovers Baba Ali, local ladies Sister Wives and Mancunian powerhouses Duvet. There is also something for those of a psychedelic persuasion with Avalanche Party and Trip Westerns to name a few. BSM will be there to capture the action, and you should be too. Final tickets here. #Psych #Preview #Jarred #Festival #Sheffield
