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Punchy world-funk and twang guitar in a rootsy, global beats bundle. – Backseat Mafia
The Breakdown Wonderwheel Recordings – 8.9 US Guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and producer Gitkin (aka Brian J) is a player who’s long been connecting Duane Eddy’s original twang and a world of other styles from Peruvian Cumbia to Saharan rock, Delta blues to New Orleans funk. Whether as co-ordinator of the indie meets soul collective Pimps of Joytime or collaborator with both Cyril Neville and RL’s grandson Cedric Burnside (check out his gritty Benton County Relic LP), Gitkin’s musical expedition has been relentless and restless. Then around 2018 he decided to dive into solo work, focus on an instrumental approach rather songs and in his words “explore tonalities I’d never messed with”.…
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Ghost Arcadia Make Explosive Return with New Single ‘STRAY’ – Backseat Mafia
After 14 months of anticipation, London-based alternative rock outfit Ghost Arcadia storm back onto the scene with their latest single, ‘STRAY’. The track gives an exciting insight into their forthcoming EP What We Become, slated for release later this year. Inspired by the popular 2022 adventure game Stray, the new single is a defiant anthem for the outcasts, celebrating individuality and rebellion against societal norms. “As a society, we tend to try to fit into the same mould,” the band reflects. “But by doing that we just create this vanilla world when really we want a rainbow one.” ‘STRAY’ captures the band’s ethos of embracing differences and standing tall against the mainstream, with a sound…
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X Revolution Explores the Dark Side of Power in New Single ‘GENERALS THEME’ – Backseat Mafia
X Revolution’s latest single ‘GENERALS THEME’ delivers a brooding, powerful exploration of the darker sides of human nature; Fusing Hip-Hop, Rap, and Darkwave, the track reflects the artist’s deep philosophical journey, confronting the complexities of power, morality, and survival in a world rife with internal and external conflict. X Revolution doesn’t shy away from raising uncomfortable questions. “Why do humans carry superficial views of doing good when we all have a grim side?” he asks, pushing listeners to reflect on the contradictions that define the human condition. The mood of ‘GENERALS THEME’ is undeniably dark and intense, shaped by its relentless percussion and heavy, manipulated drum samples. X Revolution’s use…
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Lions In The Street – Lady Blue – Backseat Mafia
Canadian rockers Lions in the Street have shared their new single, ‘Lady Blue’. This is the third single from the band’s highly anticipated album, ‘Moving Along’, which is due Friday, November 8, 2024. “Lady Blue would fit comfortably on a Lynyrd Skynyrd or Eagles album,” says Lions in the Street’s vocalist and guitarist, Chris Kinnon. “It’s a classic northern take on a southern rock, a la Neil Young or the Band. It’s a song about regret, with organ swirls, languid vintage guitar tones, and a James Burton-inspired guitar solo setting the tone.” It’s all big chords, lazy slide, and bright vocals patched together with a drop of late afternoon sunshine. Sitting…
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Bloodstock Open Air Festival Announces More Huge Names For 2025 – Backseat Mafia
Bloodstock Open Air has announced a massive 13 more bands for next summer’s metal extravaganza! On the Friday, over on the Ronnie James Dio (Main) Stage, Bloodstock is pleased to welcome classic Thrashers Flotsam And Jetsam along with Deathcore upstarts Paleface Swiss. On the Saturday the Ronnie James Dio stage will welcome Industrial Metal courtesy of Ministry who will be the special guests in their first ever Bloodstock appearance. LA legends Fear Factory will play their seminal 1995 album ‘Demanufacture’ in full and fast rising Metalcore act Heriot will also bolster the Main Stage. Thrash overlords Warbringer and hardcore bruisers Cage Fight will also attack the Main Stage on the…
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Listen To First Single From Long Awaited Contemplative New Album By Electro Industrial Composer Lost Signal – Backseat Mafia
Lost Signal is the solo project of electro-industrial music composer Charles Rehill. Extracting the marrow of euphoria, pain and everything in between to craft his contemplative yet rhythmically driven soundscapes, Lost Signal acts as a metaphor for reconnecting that which is broken, reminding us that it’s all in the details. Rehill is a lover of synthesisers and is inspired by the melodic vibrancy of composers ranging from recognised masters such as Vangelis to relatively newer hands like Ólafur Arnalds. Still in his teens in the late ‘90s, he signed a record deal and began touring, while production work and sound design subsequently led to a fruitful career working for synth manufacturers and adding to his…
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Incineration Festival Adds Another Huge Name – Backseat Mafia
Krzysztof Drabikowski’s Батюшка will return to London in 2025, making a debut appearance at Incineration Festival. As part of UK Exclusive performance, Batushka will bring their mesmerising and immersive, black ritual to the Roundhouse Stage. For tickets & info, visit our website: www.incinerationfest.com All payment plan tickets for Incineration Festival have now SOLD OUT. Incineration festival thank all of the devilish souls who made this happen! They are well on their way to pulling off the biggest Incineration to date, as well as selling out in record time. For general sale tickets and info, head over to www.incinerationfest.com Like this: Like Loading… Related #Incineration #Festival #Adds #Huge #Backseat #Mafia
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The Silverlites Featuring Members Of R.E.M., Black Crowes And Screaming Trees Release Debut Single ‘Don’t Go, Don’t Stay’ – Backseat Mafia
On November 15th The Silverlites proudly release their self-titled debut album on Sunyata Records distributed by Sony Music. This 12 song debut references the great rock bands and songwriters of the classic era, while still sounding fresh and new for modern times. The Silverlites are a veritable supergroup made up of 4 renowned songwriters with 4 distinct backgrounds. The quartet includes Peter Buck (R.E.M.), Rich Robinson (The Black Crowes), Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees and Mad Season) and Joseph Arthur, a singer-songwriter who was first discovered by Peter Gabriel. Barrett Martin comments: “The Silverlites have a unique ability to write memorable songs, which captures the mood and feel of the classic songwriter bands of the past. At the same time, our songs sound fresh and contemporary.…
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Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes / Hotwax – Concorde 2, Brighton 15.10.2024 – Backseat Mafia
Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes are an English punk rock band formed in 2015 by frontman Frank Carter and guitarist Dean Richardson. They made an impact on the Punk scene with their energetic live shows and powerful music. Their songs are made of more sterner stuff relating to Frank’s youth and releasing the Album Dark Rainbow back in January. The Style is steering more towards ‘The Arctic Monkeys’ with emotionally charged power ballads! The Band have now announced a Hiatus after a rumpus electrifying nine years, and Frank Carter wrote, “It’s been a celebration of being alive no matter the circumstances” Maybe it’s the result of Frank’s recent shows with the ‘Sex Pistols’ that brought this on but time will tell, and anticipation will be high! Tonight’s support comes from local Hastings trio,…
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a dynamic new MPB voice which really delivers. – Backseat Mafia
Anyone who caught Bala Desejo’s set-of-the-day at WOMAD UK in the summer would’ve already noted the dynamic Dora Morelenbaum flying in the front line of this exuberant nu-tropicalia band. A vocalist, instrumentalist and composer she’s been at the epicentre of the surge of MPB powering out from Rio in the last few years, not only as part of the Bala Desejo team but also as a solo artist. Morelenbaum’s luscious, dramatic pop surfaced via the ‘Vento de Beirada’ EP last year and now she’s striding out once more with a debut album ‘Pique’ via Mr Bongo Records. It’s an album that’s very much wedded to the close-knit creative new wave…
