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LiVES Unleash a Fiery Critique of Modern Society with Explosive New Album Let Them Eat Cake – Backseat Mafia
British alt-rock trio LiVES unleashes a raw, socio-politically charged sound in their new album Let Them Eat Cake, a furious blend of gritty indie rock with a heavy dose of cynicism. Hot off their recent singles, “Come Together#2” (co-written with James Morrison) and the confrontational “Cancelled,” LiVES deliver a loud, intense album packed with razor-sharp riffs, pounding drums, and a relentless critique of modern society. Produced by the iconic John Cornfield (Muse, Oasis), Let Them Eat Cake channels the disillusioned voice of lead songwriter Peter Chisholm. With snarling, foul-mouthed lyrics, each track tackles a hot-button issue—from the disingenuous nature of the internet to the bleak reality of politics and media…
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Eat The Angel Releases Angsty Indie-Pop Anthem ‘Friends Forever’ – Backseat Mafia
Eat The Angel, the brainchild of former Lunchtime frontwoman Eden Grafos, has unveiled their latest single, ‘Friends Forever’. This angsty anthem pulls us from Eden’s punk past into a sparkly indie-pop present, all while summoning an irresistible urge to headbang to its hypnotic hooks – A particularly exciting introduction to Eat The Angel for us. Exploring the modern dating scene, the lyrics are wrapped in the vulnerability of new love. It delves into the emotional highs and lows of developing a crush while shedding light on personal struggles, including battles with medication and illness. It’s a song that resonates with anyone who’s navigated the tricky waters of contemporary relationships. Eden…
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Pop Will Eat Itself / Interrobang? – Chalk Venue, Brighton – 10.05.2024 – Backseat Mafia
POP Will Eat Itself proved they can still deliver a stonking set after decades with their heyday hit singles to bring new energy to Brighton’s 800-odd capacity Chalk Venue. Formed back in the mid-’80s, Pop Will Eat Itself were the midlands indie electro dance grudge mavericks that set the so-called ‘Grebo’ scene as described by the NME music press to describe long-haired biker rock fans and was centred in Birmingham. The term was also used to depict ‘Jesus Jones’, ‘Gaye Bykers on Acid’ and ‘Ned’s Atomic Dustbin’ and could easily be a headlining Glastonbury. Frontman Grham Crabb describes their sound as “electronic Punk, alternative hip-hop hybrid music”. Pop Will Eat…
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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…
