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All Aboard!! Let’s get stuck into Liquid Nails’ latest, Suburban Timetable – Backseat Mafia
The Breakdown Psychedelic Salad Records – 9.1 Liquid Nails are Trent Thomas (guitar/vocals), David Holmes (bass) and Keith Churchill (drums) and hail from nipaluna/Hobart. Formed in 2019, the band have now released 2 albums; 2022’s self-titled debut and now, Suburban Timetable, which has been released on Psychedelic Salad Records. A feature of the band’s music throughout their career thus far has been the driving force provided by Churchill’s frenetic drumming style, coupled with Holmes’s solid bass work which opens the way for Thomas to overlay his chiming, chorus-laden guitar lines and angsty vocal style to produce their signature, angular sound. The band’s musical style is influenced by the members shared…
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Velvet Parade Launch Gothic Australian Debut ‘Ghost’ Live at Eora/Sydney’s Moshpit – 18.10.24 – Backseat Mafia
Does anyone do darkness better? Friday night at Moshpit, the hole-in-the-wall dive on Eora/Sydney’s King Street, was the perfect place to find out. Velvet Parade, hailing from Naarm/Melbourne, were there to launch their debut, ‘Ghost’. The evening opened with Jo Meares, whose 2014 release, ‘King of the Crystal Mountain‘, set a brooding tone. His voice floated through the room, blending dark folk and rock, with lyrics that matched Moshpit’s moody atmosphere. When the main act took the stage, frontman Ripley Hood, alongside Vincent J Kramer, Don Drum, Pete Azzopardi, and Ashley Jones, were every bit the gothic, noir-rock ensemble I’d been promised. Velvet Parade’s music was the kind you’d sit…
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Iman – Salt Of The Earth – Backseat Mafia
Originally hailing from Bahrain, Iman is a London based multi-instrumentalist and the driving force behind an alternative music project that blends electronic and industrial alt- rock/metal, often dubbed as ‘Dance Metal’. Her brand new single ‘Salt the Earth’ is available on all streaming platforms now. Iman states: “When people don’t feel that they have an identity of their own, they often start taking on the personalities of those around them. Salt The Earth is about someone going so far into taking on others’ personalities that they become a carbon copy of them, and no longer know who they are. They have no identity that they can call their own and…
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Merlot Embargo Keeps the Momentum Rolling with New Single ‘Alone’ – Backseat Mafia
Continuing their impressive creative streak into 2024, LA-based duo Merlot Embargo returns to the spotlight with their latest single, ‘Alone’. Marking their third release of the year, the indie rock duo reasserts their position as a bold and innovative creative force. Known for their authentic sound and heartfelt lyrics, Merlot Embargo effortlessly combines elements of nostalgia with modern influences to craft music that feels both fresh and timeless. ‘Alone’ opens with a delicate guitar line as distant filtered vocals echo around softly pulling listeners in before unfolding into a ska-inflected groove that anchors the song’s rhythmic foundation. As the chorus hits, the emotional weight of the track becomes apparent. Into…
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And The Sunset Burns Release New Single ‘Primrose Hill’ – Backseat Mafia
Indie newcomers And The Sunset Burns continue to turn heads with the release of their latest single, ‘Primrose Hill’. Riding a wave of creative momentum, the Anglo-Spanish four-piece capture a radiant 70s rock undertone on the new single. Blasting out of the speakers with raw sense of energy, while retaining a contemporary indie edge and commercial accessibility. The track is driven by dynamic rhythms and shimmering melodies, over biting guitar tones, buoyant bass and driving drums. Capturing the essence of the bands live performance, the track is a brilliant and exhilarating addition to the bands growing catalogue. Lead vocalist and guitarist Danny explains the inspiration behind the track: “Primrose Hill…
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Fountain Share Explosive New Single ‘Itch’, Announce UK Tour & Upcoming EP – Backseat Mafia
Northampton garage rock risers Fountain release the explosive new single ‘Itch’. Offering a taste of the upcoming EP ‘Talking To Ghosts,’ set to release on November 15th, the band has also announced their first UK headline tour starting in mid-late November. Produced by acclaimed mixing engineer Lee Russell, ‘Itch’ exemplifies Fountain’s talent for crafting high-octane, driven and gutsy rock music with commercial appeal. Bursting with punchy drums, tight guitar work, and a raw, melodic lead vocal, the track strikes a perfect balance between the gritty aggression of garage rock and the accessibility of indie. Written by frontman Jordan Noon during his teenage years, ‘Itch’ taps into the nostalgia of youthful…
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Twilight Lounge Releases Latest Single ‘Nothing Never Ends’ A Love Letter To Letting Go Of The Past – Backseat Mafia
As the project of multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer Noah Shaner, Twilight Lounge has been making a name for himself amongst the alternative music scene since his 2021 debut ‘Have You Seen The Roses When They Bloom?’. Boasting a sound that defies the lines of genres, fusing together influences across alternative rock, psychedelia, indie, shoegaze, and grunge, the LA-based artist continues to develop a dynamic melting pot of sonic ideas. With his latest EP ‘Does It Make Sense Yet?’, Twilight Lounge further hones his shape-shifting sound. As the focus single to be lifted from the body of work, ‘Nothing Never Ends’ places indie psychedelia at the forefront as the multi-hyphenate navigates…
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Stilla Releases Glistening Debut EP ‘STILLAVERSE’ – Backseat Mafia
Naarm/Melbourne-based pop princess Stilla has released her debut EP ‘STILLAVERSE’ – click to stream. Co-produced with Nathan Zammit and mixed by Hayden Lauersen (RARIA, Sophiya, Blush’ko), the EP features six tracks of pure pop bliss that transport listeners into a rich world, uniquely Stilla’s. Musically, STILLAVERSE reveals Stilla’s gift for blending genres with finesse, gliding between shimmering funk-pop, velvety R&B and ethereal indie-pop. The EP brims with intricate vocal harmonies, groove-laden bass lines, and sparkling synths that evoke a vibrant, kaleidoscopic soundscape. Tracks like ‘TOUCH ME‘ weave together over 200 sonic layers, reflecting Stilla’s attention to detail, while ‘ADDICTION‘ pulses with a magnetic rhythm that keeps listeners captivated. The EP’s…
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Marika Hackman / Oyeme / Art School Girlfriend – Sleeping Village, Chicago 05.10.2024 – Backseat Mafia
Review and Photos by Victoria Wai 21 packed-out and sold-out venues for a North American tour celebrating the album Big Sigh were all wrapped up for Marika Hackman with a final sold-out date at Chicago’s Sleeping Village. This tour started with half of Marika’s band absent due to visa problems so those dates were stripped back and from social media footage they sure looked very special but the band were fully reunited to give us the tour that was intended and with added Art School Girlfriend on keys and percussion and also as main tour support, we were in for a treat. Most of the SOLD OUT crowd were in place when…
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Chiara Angelicola covers Aimee Mann’s ‘Save Me’, new EP out today – Backseat Mafia
Back in August, we indicated there was further new music to come from the Guatemalan-Italian Chiara Angelicola, who hadn’t released anything as Bird Call since the pandemic outbreak put the skids on touring for her previous record, late 2019’s Year of the Dogfish. She broke her silence with ‘Tiny Transistor’, and today returns in earnest with The Life is Extraordinary, a seven-song EP. In addition to a further five new songs, smack-dab in the middle is Angelicola’s take on Aimee Mann‘s 1999 song ‘Save Me’, written for and used in the much-missed Paul Thomas Anderson’s Magnolia. We’re premiering the video for Angelicola’s rendition below, and here’s what she had to…
