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Doves return with brilliant new single “Cold Dreaming” – Backseat Mafia
Doves continue to age like fine wine, with their latest single, “Cold Dreaming,” demonstrating a band still creating vibrant and memorable songs. Drawn from their upcoming album Constellations For The Lonely (out February 14, 2025, via EMI North), the track combines elements of psych-soul and indie rock with a lush, cinematic flair. From the outset, “Cold Dreaming” envelops the listener in a warm, golden hue, courtesy of swirling strings, rich harmonies, and a melody as memorable as anything in the Doves’ storied discography. The chorus ebbs and flows with a tidal force, carrying the listener along its emotional currents. It’s a song that finds beauty in its complexity, reflecting the…
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Rhett Repko Shares The Indie-Pop Fizzer ‘How Cold’ – Backseat Mafia
Rhett Repko Shares the hard-hitting new single ‘How Cold’, produced by the legendary Mark Needham, known for his work with The Killers and Imagine Dragons. ‘How Cold’ hits the ground running with Repko’s signature anthemic rock sound, grabbing listeners from the very first note. Building a soundscapes of dappled electronics, layers of guitar and punching drums under the lead vocals. Thematically, the track delves into the harsh realities of a heartless love, a theme that Repko explores with unflinching honesty. Far from a traditional love song, ‘How Cold’ addresses the brutal truths of romance, showcasing Repko’s ability to craft irresistibly catchy melodies backed by a powerful ‘wall of sound.’ This…
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lutruwita’s Dvrkworld sketch brilliant contrails in the cold winter skies with new single ‘Apraxia’, ahead of new EP. – Backseat Mafia
We are overjoyed here at the wintry antipodean outpost of Backseat Mafia to exclusively bring you another slice of Antarctic shoegaze in the form of the new single ‘Apraxia’ from the rising shoegaze/dream pop exponents Dvrkworld. Hot on the heels of ‘Bonnie’ (reviewed by me here), ‘Apraxia’ snuggles up to you like a Tasmanian tuxedo with its warm layers of slightly warped guitars, enveloping and immersive. It’s like a sonic version of the Danish concept of hygge but transported by the distant glacial vocals to another dimension. Indeed the vocals are hypnotic – coasting every so slightly under the mix, an epic melody that creates an endless horizon above the…
