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Barbara Falzoni Unveils Debut EP ‘RAW’ – Backseat Mafia
Spanish-Italian singer-songwriter Barbara Falzoni has released her highly anticipated debut EP, RAW. This collection introduces audiences to her intense and evocative songwriting, covering themes of love, loss, mental health, and society through tracks like ‘Free Fallin’’, ‘Hundred Years’, and ‘Dust ‘n’ Bones’. Barbara’s RAW is a multifaceted exploration of emotions, characterized by its atmospheric tones and dynamic range. In some moments, she embraces darker, smoky undertones, supported by raw guitar riffs and distant synth pads. In others, vibrant and energetic R&B anthems with catchy hooks are layered over sliding 808s and clean production. Her most emotive performances on the EP see her using her voice to reflect on deep feelings,…
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Melbourne-based Scot, Quinny, unveils anthemic single and hilarious video for the epic track ‘Settlers’, ahead of debut album. – Backseat Mafia
We are very honoured to premiere the video and track for the epic, anthemic track ‘Settlers’ from Melbourne-based Scotsman Quinny (the nom de plume of Peter Quinn). With an instrumentation and delivery that fantastically mixes a Sigur Rós majesty and grace with a raw Belle & Sebastian veracity, ‘Settlers is as wild and expansive as the Scottish Highlands with the same breathtaking beauty and stature. Written in rural Maine in America during 2022 alongside friends Marie Collins (The Vegan Leather) and Hannah Daman, ‘Settlers’ was given its finishing touches courtesy of Graham McCusker, a composer for BBC’s His Dark Materials and lead artist in Glasgow/Manchester bands KAZE and Marouli. Recorded…
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Aotearoa’s brilliant T.G.Shand unveils ‘Scenes’ of pure joy as she continue her upwards trajectory accompanied by a ground breaking digital visualiser. – Backseat Mafia
T.G. Shand, the nom de plume for Ōtautahi/Christchurch resident Annemarie Duff, continues to stun with her brilliant output – transcendent dreamy pop with a shoegaze edge. Her new single ‘Scenes’ with a stunning accompanying visualiser continues her upward trajectory – a shimmering curtain of light emanating from the South Island of the land of the long white cloud like the Aurora Australis in the skies. After a slightly darker turn in her last single. ‘Scenes’ has a soft aquatic feel about it – not necessarily lighter but diaphanous and sparkling with sounds that seems to float like a silken veil in the air. In this track more than ever before,…
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No Cash Refunds Unveils New Single ‘Don’t Think Twice’ – Backseat Mafia
Grimsby Town’s own rising solo artist, No Cash Refunds releases the vibrant new single ‘Don’t Think Twice’. A warming bedroom-pop summer anthem, the single capturing the essence of youthful defiance and nostalgic warmth. Produced by the acclaimed Dom Anca, known for the viral hit ‘she likes a boy’ by Nxdia, ‘Don’t Think Twice’ masterfully blends pop, alternative, and hip-hop influences to create a sound that is both fresh and evocative. The song delves into themes of seizing the moment, emotional vulnerability, and the passage of time, all conveyed through genuine and straightforward lyrics. ‘Don’t Think Twice’ is an optimistic track with a nostalgic vibe, embodying No Cash Refunds’ journey towards…
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Samuel Evanson Unveils Debut Album ‘We Are Meant To Break The Rules’ – Backseat Mafia
Samuel Evanson releases the vibrant debut album, We Are Meant To Break The Rules, marking a significant milestone for the emerging indie-pop songwriter. The Wales-born, Liverpool-based artist has been steadily gaining industry support, earning a spot on Spotify’s Fresh Finds among other highlights. Evanson’s debut album takes listeners on an introspective journey across seven tracks, blending high-octane energizers with endlessly honest lyricism. The album’s crisp drum rhythms and raw but bright guitar tones create an infectious atmosphere that balances optimism with pensive reflection. Speaking about the album Evanson explains: “For some of the album, I talk about the worst times of my life and for some, I talk about the…
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Keekai Unveils Long-Awaited Single ‘Thunder’ & Shares Insights On Upcoming EP – Backseat Mafia
Keekai is set to take his passion to new heights with the release of his long-awaited single, ‘Thunder’. Combining a sense of other-worldly through it’s rich electronics reflected agains the naturalistic vocal deliver, the track balances it’s 80s nostalgia with a striking, Jai Paul-esque modernity. Each melody cascades down on the listener, creating an all-surrounding transcendence. The rich and gorgeous synth design, featuring delicate arpeggios and powerful chord stabs, perfectly complements Keekai’s compelling, melodic performance. On his upcoming EP, Keekai shared, “This EP coexists with trauma and love. It is fabulous, broken, funny, triumphant. All the in-betweens. At once, lost in the understanding of love, but now finding power in…
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Addley Unveils New Single ‘Say It Anyway’ – Backseat Mafia
Liverpool singer-songwriter, Addley, releases the vibrant dance-pop fizzer ‘Say It Anyway’. Blending pop melodies with, rich cinematic production, the track blends it’s punching dance beat with a rich synth and piano heavy instrumental backdrop. The song opens with evocative piano chords and subtle synth elements, setting the stage for a rhythmic journey propelled by a pulsating four-to-the-floor beat. Addley’s lightly auto-tuned vocals deliver a stylictic, remotive lead line, adding a compelling commercial relatability, infusing heartfelt passion into the high-energy mix. “‘Say It Anyway’ delves into the theme of inevitable change and the bittersweet process of letting go,” Addley reveals. “It’s about confronting the reality of losing someone you deeply care…
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Tasmania’s Bully Hay unveils immersive video for the thrilling anthem ‘Wash Off The World’ ahead of debut album release. – Backseat Mafia
We are honoured to premiere the anthemic single and immersive video for ‘Wash Off The World’ from indie Tasmanian rocker Bully Hay. The single itself is augmented by The Tea Party’s Jeff Martin on production, and the result is an anthemic gem that shines with passion and authenticity. Bully Hay is the nom de plume of Jonathon Coleman, and he says of the track: The sound is reminiscent of the early Powderfinger albums but has this (John) Bonham solid drum sound powering through. And Jeff Martin’s influence throughout lent itself beautifully to really fill out certain sections. Often, it’s a process where the sound is shaped kind of unconsciously throughout…
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It’s a ‘brand new day’ – Aotearoan artist Lucian Rice unveils gorgeous new dreamy single. – Backseat Mafia
‘brand new day’, the new single from Aotearoa/New Zealand-born and based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Lucian Rice is a gorgeous, luscious track that positively shimmers with colours and textures. It features a wash of thick sound, underpinned by a shoegaze blush and delivered with a dream pop lustre, filled with a sense of yearning and burning desire. Rice says of the track’s themes: The two lyrics ‘your shirts under my bed getting old’ and ‘how many times ’til next time’ sum it up pretty well. I was confused and kinda pitiful, just holding out and hanging on to something I shouldn’t’ve. Like a thread hanging off a t-shirt or whatever,…
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Bliss Carmxn Unveils Debut EP ‘Hold My Hand And I’ll Hold Yours’ – Backseat Mafia
After captivating audiences with expressive electro-folk teasers, Bliss Carmxn has released their debut EP, Hold My Hand And I’ll Hold Yours. This four-track collection merges glowing pop aesthetics with an ethereal alternative atmosphere, creating a spellbinding dynamism reminiscent of Erasure’s drive, Perfume Genius’s gravity, Simon and Garfunkel’s simplicity, and Kacy Musgraves’s warmth. The EP embarks on a journey through energetic moments and deeply evocative writing, beginning with ‘Hey Oh Hey’. This track, infused with plucky synths, crisp snare hits, and soaring vocal melodies, sets a sparkling tone for the project. Following this is ‘Hear’, a song rooted in a bouncy piano melody and infectious singalong qualities, showcasing Bliss’s knack for…
