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Kleio Shares Reflective New Single ‘the avenue’ – Backseat Mafia
Irish indie duo kleio return with the melancholic and reflective new indie-rock fizzer ‘the avenue’. Bringing a captivating mix of delicate vocals, intricate guitar work, and subtle synths ‘the avenue’ captures an essence of The National. The track opens with a gentle vocal delivery and a reflective guitar line, gradually building tension until it erupts into a soaring indie-rock anthem. Brimming with ethereal guitar layers and emotionally charged lyrics, ‘the avenue’ captures the essence of a band growing in confidence and ambition, combining tight grooves with stadium-sized choruses. Speaking about the track, lead songwriter Luke shared insight into the creative process behind ‘the avenue’: “I think The Avenue was a…
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Devarrow is lit up on new record opener ‘Lightning Bolt’; ‘Heart Shaped Rock’ out today – Backseat Mafia
That looks like a very comfy fleece. It’s a big day for Graham Ereaux, who’s back with his second album of 2024, and overall his fourth as Devarrow. The Nova Scotian likes to keep busy; on April’s A Long & Distant Wave, he advocated for making art quickly and for the sheer joy of it; a little over five months later (with three teaser singles!) he returns with Heart Shaped Rock, which is a product of that philosophy as much as anything else. The album opener ‘Lightning Bolt’ is paired with a video we’re delighted to premiere below; it’s quite a way to open the 13-track record, and we don’t…
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Sea of Lettuce Return With Fourth Studio Album ‘Any Day Now’ – Backseat Mafia
Canadian indie rockers Sea of Lettuce release their highly anticipated fourth studio album, Any Day Now. Bringing buoyant indie-alternative vibes, Any Day Now, see’s the band build soundscapes of shimsical chord progressions and brilliantly lazy and melancholic vocals. Nostalgic melodies over layers of bright jangly and psychedelic guitar tones, jiving beats and grounding bass captures a sound which is indie fuelled but also carries a chilled, beachy undertone. Heartfelt and melancholic, Any Day Now captures a stylistic soundpallet and writing approach, blending indie with jazz undertones to great effect. The band reflected on the personal and professional challenges that inspired its thematic core: “Any Day Now came together during a…
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The Greater Good Shine On Post-Punk Flavoured New Single ‘Full Grown Man’ – Backseat Mafia
The Greater Good release the vibrant, energetic and bold new single ‘Full Grown Man’. The Manchester-based quartet, fronted by Welsh singer-songwriter Huw Eddy, delivers an intense track full of angst, distortion, and experimentation, showing their capability to push their sound into new, more visceral territory. Produced by Rob Slater (known for his work with Yard Act), the song wastes no time establishing its chaotic tone through, a unrelenting fuzzy guitar riff, setting up an uneasy tension that feels ready to explode. As Huw’s sharp, distorted vocals enter, carrying the song through fast paced lyricism over tight drums and grounding bass. A frantic narrative of inner turmoil, battling self-doubt and the crushing weight of…
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The Horrors Announce New Album ‘Night Life’; Listen To New Single ‘The Silence That Remains’ – Backseat Mafia
The Horrors have announced their sixth studio album ‘Night Life’, which is due out on the 21st ofMarch via Fiction Records. The album announcement is accompanied by brand new single and video ‘The Silence That Remains’ as well as a winter string of intimate shows including London’s ICA on November 28th. See a full list of live dates below. Propulsive yet understated, ‘The Silence That Remains’ is an instant Horrors classic. Featuring duet vocals between Faris Badwan and new keyboardist Amelia Kidd, the release marks the beginning of a new era for the band, drawing their recent industrial experimentation together with The Horrors’ signature, motoring rhythms for a thrilling first…
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From Rotherham to Sydney-The Reytons Bring the Heat Down Under 4.10.2024 – Backseat Mafia
The Metro Theatre in Sydney pulses with a distinct kind of energy. A low hum of conversation fills the room, punctuated by the clinking of beer bottles and the occasional shout from the back. It’s the kind of anticipation you can feel in your bones—the waiting before something big happens, something real. The Reytons are about to take the stage, and the crowd, a mix of die-hard fans and newcomers, is packed tightly, leaning into the night. Everyone knows the band has been busy conquering stages across the UK and Europe—those sold-out arenas, the monumental Clifton Park show in Rotherham, their sophomore album ‘What’s Rock and Roll?’ topped the UK…
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Joanne Shaw Taylor – All The Things I Said – Backseat Mafia
Acclaimed blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor has shared her new single ‘All The Things I Said’. The track captures a moment of looking back on a past relationship with hard-earned wisdom, acknowledging the flaws that led to its demise while seeking mutual acceptance. “This is the first song I wrote for the new album,” Joanne shares. “It’s about reflecting on a past relationship and accepting your part in its failure as well as asking your ex-partner to do the same. It’s also about how you can reflect on a love relationship and with the benefit of time you can see how you could have done things differently.” It…
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Fraser Morgan Shines On Honest & Raw New Single ‘Ruminating’ – Backseat Mafia
Folk-punk troubadour Fraser Morgan’s new single ‘Ruminating’, released today. Coming just after Fraser’s 1000th live show to a sold-out crowd at Colchester Arts Centre, the single offers a taste of the upcoming EP I Hope You Can’t Relate via Sad Buds Records. A raw and honest reflection on mental health, offering a glimpse into the deeply personal themes explored in his upcoming EP, Fraser bares his soul Ruminating, capturing the essence of overthinking and emotional turbulence. Musically, ‘Ruminating’ blends folk instrumentation with a punk edge, bridging a gap between traditional and modern sounds. Strummed acoustic guitars and a picked mandolin set the tone, with the track gradually building into a…
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us & sparkles – When The Birds Kick In – Backseat Mafia
A red sun sparkles through heaven’s space with a slate-colored haze: When The Bird Kicks In marks the departure towards a new vibe within the us & sparkles universe: warm pigments, woody ambiences and an overall witty attitude lay the ground for a psychedelic trip across a wild west inspired soundscape. The air shines dense and muggy: An ambient and guitar driven opening evolves continuously into a more and more dancy tonality. Glow and glare and rolling flames stream upwards as melodies there to stay. Specially the ever-present synthesizer-background-howling makes a significant contribution to the compositions on the album, which are generous, nostalgic and authentic. An all-gracious sun-God looks directly into the…
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Limited Tour Dates, Big Legacy-Oasis heading to Australia in 2025 – Backseat Mafia
Oasis. Just the name feels like a relic from a time when Britpop roared through the 90s, a decade powered by youthful defiance and Gallagher-fueled bravado. But here we are, with the news of their imminent return to Australian shores, as reported in Rolling Stone today. This time, they’re trimming it down to just two shows in Melbourne and Sydney for their ‘25 Live’ tour. the band that defined an era and a generation of working-class defiance, will reportedly be descending on Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on Friday, October 31st — their first Australian stop on the ’25 Live’ tour. And a week later, they’ll bring their bravado to Sydney’s Accor…
