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Bonnie Trash Cover Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Track ‘Red Right Hand’ – Backseat Mafia
Bonnie Trash share the video for their doomy, atmospheric cover of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ classic track ‘Red Right Hand’, paying homage to John Carpenter with the accompanying visuals. The track is taken from their new EP, ‘My Love Remains the Same’ which is out now via Hand Drawn Dracula. ‘My Love Remains the Same’ EP explores the impossibly heavy subject of love and loss and was announced with the ethereal single ‘Kisses Goodbye‘. Today, however, they share the EP’s cacophonous closing track, ‘Red Right Hand’. Taking on Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ most loved track is an ambitious move, but the Ontario band show they’re up to it with this contrasting and powerful take. Chugging guitars and…
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Lyrical Larrikin Gemma Rogers – Backseat Mafia
Lyrical larrikin Gemma Rogers has words for the wise. Those already in the know recently gathered in Hackney to celebrate with Gemma at the Ode To Records label launch. Biting wit and edgy social commentary poured out as freely as the bottle of rum Gemma was pouring down the throats of her spellbound fans at the end of the gig. Backseat Mafia caught up with Gemma as her words wafted through the East London night. Welcome to the world of Gemma Rogers – a deliciously eclectic land of literature, good poached eggs and Tom Waits – just never ever get on the wrong side of her on an escalator! Who…
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Bloodstock Open Air Festival Announce Another Batch Of Devilishly Exciting Bands For 2025 And More Weekend Tickets Are On Their Way – Backseat Mafia
Hot on the heels of the monstrously good news about MASTODON joining the bill last Friday, here’s another 15 bands to bewitch you… The Ronnie James Dio stage on Friday we have.. Thrash-lovin’ Norwich metal maestros Shrapnel Innovative Canterbury doomsters Famyne Danish blackened death/doom metal merchants Konvent For the Ronnie James Dio Saturday bill… With a fresh take on all things black/death, The Spirit Sunday’s lineup now includes… Dark symphonic metallers Ghosts of Atlantis The heavy metal brainchild of Steve Smyth (Nevermore, Forbidden, Testament) One Machine Friday on Sophie Lancaster stage… Belgium’s prog stoners My Diligence Finnish symphonic black metal squad Shade Empire Vikings Eihwar who promise “pagan dancefloor” music…
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Indyana Releases Captivating, Cinematic Debut Album The Navy Baby – Backseat Mafia
Australian singer-songwriter indyana releases the spellbinding, otherworldly debut album, the navy baby. Jumping between genres, from moments of expansive, ethereal brilliance, to others of organic, textural subtlety, the album is a wondrous journey into indyana’s radiant creative spirit. Tied together by the soaring vocals, which display the stunning vocal range indyana poses, the project beings beautiful soundscapes which move between moments of orchestral and electronic bliss, and others of folk influenced melancholy. Thematically, the navy baby plunges listeners into a transcendent exploration of existence, mortality, and the eternal dance between life and death. Cosmic and rich with evocative emotion and sonic depth, the album carries a giant, cinematic quality through it’s…
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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…
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Ryan Doyle Unleashes New Single ‘Back2Me’ – Backseat Mafia
After a breakout year marked by high-energy releases, a sold-out London headline show, and a top 15 position on the UK Club Airplay chart, rising dance producer Ryan Doyle is back with his latest solo single, ‘Back2Me’. Leaning into a club-ready soundscape that combines UK garage, ambient synths, and chopped vocal textures, the result is an irresistible mix that’s equally at home on an Ibiza terrace as it is in the car. ‘Back2Me’ opens a new chapter for Doyle, who has drawn inspiration from forward-thinking producers like Salute, SG Lewis, and Fred again.. while maintaining his own signature flair. A nod to the UK’s rich garage tradition, the beat wouldn’t…
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Zara Larsson at House of Blues, Orlando, 30.10.24 – Backseat Mafia
Zara Larsson took the House of Blues, Orlando, stage by storm. Backed by an all female group of dancers and band members, Larsson’s Venus tour was a show that could not be missed. The unwavering vocals and breathtaking stage presence of the Swedish pop sensation were enough to knock even Larsson’s heels off. There is only one word that can sum up the incredible performance, “Wow”. Zara Larsson’s Venus tour continues in the US and Canada for only five more shows, so get tickets to see her as soon as possible. Zara Larsson at House of Blues, Orlando on October 30th, 2024. Copyright Abigail Ring Zara Larsson at House of…
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TC TENET Unveils Debut EP Breakaway, Championing Alt-Rock with a Message – Backseat Mafia
After launching his solo career in 2023, London-based artist TC TENET is taking a bold step forward with the release of his debut EP, Breakaway. Building on the momentum of his first singles, which introduced listeners to his fresh take on alternative rock, Breakaway solidifies TC TENET’s reputation as a rising voice in the genre. His self-proclaimed “alt-rock 2.0” sound, a blend of classic British rock energy and progressive, forward-thinking themes, appeals to a new generation of rock enthusiasts while remaining firmly rooted in the genre’s iconic essence. With Breakaway, TC TENET combines an electrifying wall of sound with a rhythmic drive, crafting melodies that are as riotous as they are resonant. Across its…
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Thom Yorke at the Sydney Opera House 01.11.2024 – Backseat Mafia
It’s been twelve years since Thom Yorke last stepped foot on Australian soil, and tonight, under the open skies of Sydney Opera House’s Forecourt, he’s finally back. Humming with anticipation, the crowd is pressed close to the harbour. This isn’t the Yorke you’ve been waiting a decade to see with Radiohead, nor even the one we’ve caught glimpses of with The Smile. Tonight, it’s a journey through Yorke’s fractured sonic world: a spectrum of solo works, soundtrack experiments, and shadowy, off-kilter electronic murmurs that feel both personal and planetary. The set kicks off with ‘The Eraser’ with York hunched over keyboards. When he hits the first verse of ‘Let Down,’…
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Post-Rock Risers Fruit Shine On ‘Racehorse Deathwatch’ – Backseat Mafia
Manchester and Liverpool-based post-rock sextet Fruit release their musically rich and urgent new single, ‘Racehorse Deathwatch’. Known for their evocative songwriting and distinctive sound, Fruit has built a reputation through performances across the UK, including appearances at influential venues like The Windmill in Brixton. They describe their sound as “a morose and angry John Cooper Clarke fronting Mogwai,” capturing a unique blend of post-punk grit and experimental depth. Produced by acclaimed mixing engineer Shuta Shinoda (Spiritualized, Ghostpoet, Daughter) and mastered by John Webber (MF Doom, Echo & the Bunnymen), the single presents a sprawling, immersive rock soundscape. Shifting between Radiohead-like introspection and a raw, contemporary post-punk energy reminiscent of darker,…
