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Western Australian artist Ben Lunt exclusively unveils luminescent new single ‘Somersault’. – Backseat Mafia
We are honoured to premiere the new single ‘Somersault’ from Western Australian Queensland-based troubadour Ben Lunt. Starting off with a yearning, sparse introduction, highlighting Lunt’s distinctive vocals, the track launches into a luminescent jaunty song that seems to infuse the bright Australian sunshine in every note, tempered by the thread of yearning melancholia in Lunt’s vocals. Lunt says of the track: I remember playing in my usual rehearsal space late on a winter weeknight, feeling it was a pivotal moment in my life around the time I wrote this song. Tossing up whether to chase my dream of music or progress on with an unrelated professional career, paired with a…
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Glenn Bennie (Underground Lovers) unveils luminescent instrumental album ‘Juno Low’ ahead of launch gig. – Backseat Mafia
The new year sets of off with a veritable sparkle as Glenn Bennie, understated and undisputed genius guitar player for Underground Lovers and GB3, releases an album of luminescent instrumentals collected over the last four years. It’s a collection inspired by his love for a mixture of ambience and krautrock, elements that can always be detected in the very genetic make-up of the Underground Lovers’ oeuvre over the decades. Given Bennie’s proclivities, the album is filled with shimmering guitars and a motorik beat, delivering melodic pieces that are luminescent and grand, creating a sense of euphoria with its vibrant pulse. An orchestral sweep introduces opening track ‘Silver Baby’ before an…
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Sky Jetta Unveils Dynamic Debut Single ‘Free’ – Backseat Mafia
Sky Jetta bursts onto the scene with her electrifying debut single, ‘Free’. A celebration of liberation and self-expression, the high-energy track establishes her through chopping DnB rhythms, tight guitar and infectious vocal melodies. Layered with reverb and paired with a glitchy, textured backbeat, the track’s innovative fusion of Drum ‘n’ Bass with an alternative edge delivers a fresh sonic experience. As the driving backbeats unfold, ‘Free’ paints a vivid emotional journey with danceability and catchy melodies. Speaking about her debut, Sky shares:“‘Free’ is more than just a track; it’s a powerful expression of my artistic journey. This drum and bass dance record, infused with an alternative twist, captures the essence…
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Multidisciplinary Artist Salwa Unveils Electrifying Music Video for ‘Ghost You’ – Backseat Mafia
Lebanese/Palestinian-Scottish artist Salwa, a dynamic creative force in acting, filmmaking, modelling, and songwriting, has released the visually striking music video for her latest single, ‘Ghost You’. Blending electro-pop with space disco, the track is a bold exploration of nightlife, relationships, and reclaiming agency through raw and whimsical storytelling. Raised in Beirut and now based in East London, Salwa (also known as Lana MacIver) draws on her eclectic background to create a distinctive artistic voice. Trained at the Drama Centre London, she has carved out a multidisciplinary career spanning global modelling campaigns and avant-garde filmmaking. However, music remains her truest passion. Salwa’s genre-defying sound merges Electro-Pop, Disco, Prog Rock, and Jazz,…
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Chloe Star Unveils Melancholic & Intimate New Single ‘Stand The Silence’ – Backseat Mafia
LA riser Chloe Star returns with a poignant new single ‘Stand The Silence’. Building a reputation for her pop-rock musicality, the new single showcases amore melancholic, stripped side to her songwriting. Opening with a sentimental guitar line and Chloe’s delicate vocal delivery, ‘Stand The Silence’ immediately captivates with its stripped-back vulnerability. The track’s heartfelt lyricism is paired with a quick, catchy melody, weaving together songwriting that feels more intimate than any previous releases. Departing from the riotous energy of her more rock focused work, Chloe swaps bold top lines and driving distortion guitar tones for atmospheric melodies and ethereal harmonies over stripped clean strummed guitars and subtle flecks of percussion,…
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Rising star Natasha Kate exclusively unveils her gorgeous anthemic track ‘Chore’. – Backseat Mafia
We are ever so proud to premiere the new single ‘Chore’ from Mornington Peninsula riser Natasha Kate who displays signs of incredible maturity and stature in the new single that belies her age. This is an artist that is going to make a huge impression. ‘Chore’ puts to the fore Kate’s dulcet tones – an extraordinary range that is as ethereal and enchanting as a heavenly chorus, underpinned by a power and force within its own delicacy. The track itself brings to mind Phoebe Bridgers or Sharon Van Etten with its bold melodic strength and anthemic chorus. The guitars sparkle and shimmer over a driving beat, ebbing and flowing, utterly…
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Quinny Unveils ‘Up The Dollar’ Video, Releases Debut Album ‘Outer Monologue’ – Backseat Mafia
Emerging Scottish indie up and comer Quinny, share the new video for ‘Up The Dollar’, the third track from his debut album Outer Monologue which is out now. Known for his sharp, tongue-in-cheek lyricism and infectious guitar-driven sound, Quinny’s new album showcases the Elvis Costello-meets-buoyant indie sound that has seen him make gain acclaim to date. A prime example of this is the new single ‘Up The Dollar’ which carries biting satirical political commentary. Emphasising the tongue-in-cheek humour which stylises Quinny’s lyricism, the catchy melodies and urgent expressive delivery are matched by the energetic instrumentation. Bringing together bouncing distorted synths, driving live drums and plucky bass, the track grows from…
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PEARL Unveils Emotionally Charged New EP ‘I Move Around You’ – Backseat Mafia
Electronic-pop singer-songwriter PEARL releases the radiant new EP, I Move Around You. Collaborating with notable producers like Scott Verrill (Good Neighbours) and John Foyle (known for work with Sampha and FKA Twigs), PEARL once again delivers a refreshing and deeply emotive slice of synth-driven alt-pop on a 5 track release which is both radiantly commercial and affectingly beautiful. I Move Around You offers rich soundscapes that is as intricate as it is accessible. PEARL skilfully interweaves heartfelt melodies with infectious pop hooks, comparable to the likes of Lapsley and Sigrid. Her gliding classically trained vocals guide each track, lending an effortless grace to her signature ethereal lyricism and the often…
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Welsh Singer-Songwriter Lily Beau Unveils Debut EP ‘Little Old Me’ – Backseat Mafia
In an emotional milestone, Cardiff-born, Welsh-speaking artist Lily Beau releases her debut EP Little Old Me, a heartfelt and soulful dive into themes of unrequited love, the anxieties of growing up, and the journey of self-healing. For Lily, an artist of Irish and Jamaican descent, the EP marks both a musical and personal evolution—one that’s been a long time in the making. “Little Old Me is really significant to me as it marks my musical debut in English,” Lily says. “I’ve had some of these songs in my notebooks since I was 17, and I can’t wait for them to be heard outside of my four bedroom walls.” Growing up in a…
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Leroybroughtflowers Unveils ‘Exit Scene’ EP – Backseat Mafia
Returning with fervour, London-based artist leroybroughtflowers has just dropped the whimsical new EP, Exit Scene. Marking his second release of the year, this six-track project builds on his momentum as a rising creative force, creating lo-fi bedroom-pop soundscapes which bring together elements of hip-hop and jazz-infused R&B through the wobbling modulation soaked guitar tones, tight drum beats and melancholic lyricism. Atmospheric, smooth, chilled and groove-laden, the tracks balance their swaying grooves with a danceability, infectious melodies and yet hold a sincere sense of emotion. This EP is a personal postcard, capturing his journey from his hometown of Thessaloniki, Greece, to his current life in London and navigating the emotional highs…
