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Blackened Sludge Act Fiasko Unveil New Album AMOK ꓘOMA – Backseat Mafia
Polish blackened sludge act Fiasko unveiled the full stream of their upcoming album “AMOK ꓘOMA”. The full album has been made available for exclusive streaming at No Clean Singing and MetalNews.pl. “AMOK ꓘOMA” will be released on 15 November 2024 in jewelcase CD format and via all major streaming platforms. Comprising eight songs, the tracks on “AMOK ꓘOMA” are about death and love, love for death and the death of love. Pre-order “AMOK ꓘOMA” via Bandcamp, Godz ov War Productions and Malignant Voices. FIASKO started working on the album immediately after their last release, the “Mizantropolia” EP which saw the light of day in February 2020. The band’s efforts were hindered by the lack of a drummer, however, that was…
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David Kushner/ Henrik at Hard Rock Live Orlando, 06.11.24 – Backseat Mafia
Orlando was the 26th stop David Kushner’s North American Dichotomy tour. The young midwesterner has accumulated a massive fan base in the last few years, finding his footing with songs such as the 2023 release of “Daylight” and amassing 17.8 million listeners monthly on Spotify alone. Kushner’s live performance brought chills to the filled Hard Rock Live Orlando house. His rich vocal tone and smooth stage presence was equivalent to a seasoned professional despite still being in the early years of his inevitably long career. It is truly only a matter of time before the only place you can find David Kushner is in stadiums. Support for the night came…
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Elisa May Shares Emotive New Single ‘War Inside’ – Backseat Mafia
Hailing from Prague, Elisa May is a name buzzing in the alternative pop scene, drawing listeners in with her raw, emotionally complex sound. The new single ‘War Inside’ captures a striking and hauntingly blend of pop and soulful undertones through its rich an emotive piano ballad arrangement. In War Inside, Elisa returns to the studio with producer of her previous material Gregory Darling, crafting a piece that blends jazz influences and sparse production with a captivating and heartfelt vocal performance. The song unfurls like a hypnotic journey, evoking an intensity that’s both dark and poetic through its simple yet effective piano, drums and bass arrangement, augmented by the addition of…
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Pete Cornelius Band and Matt Ward & The Rising Sons at Altar Bar 01.11.2024 – Backseat Mafia
Altar Bar patrons were treated to a double-dose of musical action when South Australian outfit, Matt Ward & The Rising Sons joined forces with Tasmania’s own Pete Cornelius Band to provide a great night of guitar-based Americana and blues at Hobart’s Altar Bar. The shows in Tasmania were the culmination of a tour for their Ward’s latest album, Long Way Home, which ultimately brought them full-circle, and back to the place they recorded the album at Wilder Tasmania. The five-piece band played their way through most of the new album, alongside a handful of previous material to showcase their talents, ranging from a traditional country feel, through alt-country to country…
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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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Heilung’s Ritualistic Journey Stuns at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre 8.11.2024 – Backseat Mafia
The Enmore Theatre buzzes tonight with the anticipation of something otherworldly, an energy unearthly yet somehow ancient. It’s Heilung, the “amplified history” ritual collective that has, since 2015, thrown genre labels to the wind and summoned the primal roots of humanity’s musical spirit. Heilung translates from German as “healing,” but what they offer is more like a cultural séance: a transportive connection back to the Iron Age, casting a spell that feels both familiar and foreign. The crowd—a sea of fur hats, Viking garb, and cloaks—holds a tangible reverence, as though we’re stepping into something sacred. Earlier this year, Heilung took this ritual to Glastonbury, shaking its storied grounds with…
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Peter Murphy & Boy George Share Collaborative Single ‘Let The Flowers Grow’ – Backseat Mafia
Legendary artists Peter Murphy and Boy George have combined forces for a gorgeously majestic new single entitled ‘Let The Flowers Grow’. Produced and co-written by Youth, their duet on what is a profoundly emotional orchestral masterpiece is available from today on Metropolis Records. Murphy recalls: “I was recording my new album in Spain with Youth and, while listening to a playback of a song, I heard another piece of music coming from his mobile phone. It caught my ear for its melodic beauty as well as a Roy Orbison-like voice that was singing it.” Upon learning that it was an unfinished demo written by Boy George, he was intrigued and asked Youth if he could…
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Giant Killers Shine On New Single ‘Who Am I Fooling?’ – Backseat Mafia
After spending three decades in the shadows, nineties indie cult legends Giant Killers are back with a vengeance. Following their re-emergence this year, the band has revived their devoted fanbase and gained new followers with their electrifying blend of alt-rock nostalgia and fresh energy. Their latest single, ‘Who Am I Fooling?’, the third track from their debut album Songs For The Small Places, taps into the defiant spirit that defined their sound decades ago. With gritty guitars, tight rhythms, and a rebellious edge, Giant Killers are taking their momentous comeback to the next level. ‘Who Am I Fooling?’ showcases Giant Killers at their best, pairing driving riffs with the impeccable…
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Glasgow Post-Punk Risers San Jose Share Sprawling New Single ‘Dirty Linen’ – Backseat Mafia
Glasgow’s theatrical post-punk provocateurs, San Jose, unveil their newest single, ‘Dirty Linen’, a sprawling, genre-blending exploration into societal rot and cultural reckoning. Melding biting social commentary with bold musical experimentation akin to the likes of Black Country New Road, the ingle sees the band capture the flair of their live performances with some wonderful, experimental ideas. Known for their electrifying live shows, San Jose has become a staple of Scotland’s underground music scene. With sold-out shows at iconic venues like King Tuts, where they’ve staged avant-garde spectacles including the crucifixion of a man in a bear costume, the band’s live reputation precedes them. With an approach that every show should…
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Pop Duo Oh Buddy! Return With Heartfelt, Uplifting New Single ‘Home Is Where You Are’ – Backseat Mafia
US synth-pop duo Oh Buddy! share the vibrant and heartfelt new single ‘Home Is Where You Are’. Known for their ability to blend soaring synths with intimate, relatable storytelling, childhood best friends Chase Bader and Conor Kelly are rapidly establishing themselves as a powerful creative force. Now, with their latest single, ‘Home Is Where You Are’, they deliver an anthemic homage to the relationships that make life feel whole, crafting a track that capturing a bright and buoyant soundscape of bright, luscious synths, plucky, groovy bass and uplifting melodies. Driven by catchy melodies and meaningful lyrics, the song feels both electrifying and sincere—a fusion that highlights the duo’s unique ability…
