-
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…
-
A probing, poetic and profound alt-rock record of today. – Backseat Mafia
The Breakdown Constellation Records – 9.0 While much contemporary music of today seems required to focus on the ‘me’ some artists continue to probe wider into the things that ‘we’ do collectively, the injustices, the inhumanities, the inequalities. Since co-founding the seminal Godspeed You! Black Emperor and the agit post rock assembly Thee Silver Mount Zion, Efrim Manuel Menuck has been engaged in such difficult but necessary considerations and thirty years on he remains intent to continue. A new GY!BE statement may be due in October but before that Menuck is agitating as part of a new collab-combo WE ARE WINTER’S BLUE AND RADIANT CHILDREN (or WAWBARC between friends). This…
-
Brighton Alt-Rock Trio Bones Ate Arfa Share Vibrant New Single ‘Mushroom’ Ahead Of Debut EP – Backseat Mafia
Brighton’s rising alt-rock trio, Bones Ate Arfa, are back with a bang, sharing their electrifying new single ‘Mushroom’. This track is a tantalising preview of their highly anticipated debut EP, ‘Akimbo People,’ set to drop on August 1st. ‘Mushroom’ is a testament to the band’s unique, raucous musicality, blending infectious energy, driving distortion-heavy riffs, and catchy melodic vocals. The single is led by urgent, deceptively catchy lead vocals that encapsulate the tight-knit synergy that defines the entire EP. It’s a track that pulses with life, characterized by its relentless groove and dynamic flow. In discussing the single, the band said: “Mushroom is our final single before the release of the…
-
Cork Emerging Alt-Rock Trio the drive. Release Dark and Atmospheric New Single ‘living is easy.’ – Backseat Mafia
Blending the dark intensity of grunge with the reverb soaked nuance of shoegaze, Irish rockers the drive capture a compelling, dark and atmospheric tone on their new single ‘living is easy.’ Produced by Keelan O’Reilly, known for his work with Post-Party, the new single opens with tribal, tom heavy drums and repeated bass lick under the emotive, yearning lead vocals. From its sparse into the track soon explodes in a sprawling and intense guitar riff, caked in distortion and cavernous reverb. As the track continues through it’s second verse, the moody intensity continues before reaching an explosive climax. A heavy, foreboding shoegaze sound that poetically captures the struggles of everyday…
-
UK Alt-Rock Trio Signature Gold Unleash New Single ‘Antibodies’ – Backseat Mafia
Brighton-based alternative rock/grunge trio, Signature Gold, has unveiled their latest track, ‘Antibodies’. Comprised of Milo Hill (guitar and vocals), Nathan Haynes (bass), and Jordan Hambling (drums), the band has garnered attention for their dynamic sound and energetic live performances since their inception in 2021. Signature Gold’s music is characterized by towering walls of guitar, bass, and drums, complemented by anthemic, hook-driven vocals. The band’s rise to prominence includes features on BBC Introducing, consecutive appearances at the Great Escape festival in 2022 and 2023, and opening for alt-rock heavyweights Yonaka. Building a strong fan base in their hometown of Brighton, Signature Gold has expanded their reach with sold-out shows across the…
-
Alt-Rock Risers Sovereigns Share New Video For ‘Ghost’ – Backseat Mafia
London & Essex-based alternative rock sensation Sovereigns announce their upcoming EP, ‘Paranormal Activity,’ and share the video for the new single ‘Ghost.’ Having garnered attention from the likes of BBC Introducing and Radio X , Sovereigns have carved out a niche for themselves with their dynamic blend of indie-rock and pop-punk. Renowned for their high-energy live performances, the quartet has built a loyal following. ‘Ghost,’ the lead single from their upcoming EP, encapsulates Sovereigns’ signature sound, weaving together catchy hooks with a gradually intensifying guitar-driven backdrop. From its subdued beginnings to its explosive chorus, the track navigates themes of nostalgia and fading relationships with both poignancy and purpose. Discussing the…
-
Bluesy drones, alt-rock crunch and a world of rhythms make this band unique. – Backseat Mafia
The Breakdown Bongo Joe Records – 8.9 Does Bongo Joe Records have a signature sound? Well listen through the bulging rosta of releases since the label first output way back in 2015 and the conclusion would probably be a resolute ‘No’. But it does have a mission to give a platform to the extraordinary and less conventional, whether from the Swiss underground or beyond, and whether from today or the more forgotten corners of music’s foundations. Founder Cyril Yeterian has let slip in interviews the benchmark for entry into the Bongo Joe world as sharing a “psychy-groovy -weirdy DNA”. With this in mind, you can see why Brussels/Lausanne operators Meril…
-
Pop Will Eat Itself Brings Four Decades of Alt-Rock Debauchery to Manning Bar – Gadigal/Sydney, 01.03.2024 – Backseat Mafia
Last night, Manning Bar in Sydney was transported back in time as the iconic English alternative rock band, Pop Will Eat Itself, made their triumphant return to Australia after a decade-long hiatus. The atmosphere was electric as the current lineup, featuring Graham Crabb, Richard March, Adam Mole, John “Fuzz” Townshend, Mary Byker (Ian Garfield Hoxley), and Davey Bennett, took the stage to deliver a performance that spanned the band’s illustrious career. Since its formation in 1986, Pop Will Eat Itself has skillfully etched its name into the annals of alternative rock history, securing numerous chart positions in the UK, Australia, and the US over the last four decades. Hits like…
