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Chasing Kites Release Heartfelt Sweller ‘Falling’ – Backseat Mafia
Bristol’s rising indie-rock outfit, Chasing Kites, return with their poignant and introspective new single, ‘Falling’. Produced by the renowned Sam Winfield (Bring Me The Horizon, Amber Run), the track showcases a tender, emotive side to the band, marking a departure from the electrifying energy of their earlier releases. Falling opens with shimmering, reverb-drenched guitars and a warm, grounding bassline, creating a delicate, melancholic atmosphere. This mood is amplified by lead vocalist Matt Donnelly’s heartfelt and intimate delivery. As the track unfolds, gentle percussion emerges, supporting the understated yet irresistibly melodic chorus. The song crescendos into an evocative climax, with the middle eight offering a reflective pause before a breathtakingly atmospheric…
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Slow Pilot Release New Album ‘Falling off the Earth’ – Backseat Mafia
Belgian’s Slow Pilot shares the musically rich and emotionally attuned new album Falling off the Earth. A [project led by songwriter Pieter Peirsman, the 11-track collection dives deep into themes of vulnerability, resilience, and the human experience. With renowned producer Luuk Cox at the helm—whose previous work includes collaborations with artists like Stromae and Loïc Nottet—Slow Pilot has crafted immersive soundscapes, comparable to Doves, Future Islands and The National. The creation of Falling off the Earth was marked by an unusual and poignant process. During the pandemic, with live music on hold, lead singer Pieter Peirsman volunteered as a night watchman at a local hospital, spending long hours in near…
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Velociraptor keep ‘Falling’ with another slice of quirky hyperactive indie pop ahead of new album. – Backseat Mafia
After a hiatus, Meanjin/Brisbane band Velociraptor blessed us with the come back single ‘Computer Future Part 1’ back in March (read my review here), and just to prove this was not a flash in the pan, they are back with the quirky ‘Falling’, accompanied by an hilarious video. It precedes the release of the band’s album ‘Computer Future’ due out in November. ‘Falling’ is a jaunty high stepping track filled with a hyperactive bounce. It reminds me to a degree of bands like Franz Ferdinand or Pulp with it’s sardonic humour-tinged delivery and vibrancy, all with an antipodean flavour. Despite the jaunty demeanour, the song is about darker themes. Songwriter/vocalist…
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Shiva May Care – Falling Down – Backseat Mafia
Brit rock‘ n ‘ rollers Shiva May Care have shared their fiery new single and video, ‘Falling Down.’ The track is taken from their forthcoming new EP, ‘Sound System Kaliyuga!’, which is due out later this year. Having originally started back in 2017 it wasn’t until last year that the four piece finally settled and cemented line-up consisting of Molly Q (Vocals), J3t L4g (Guitars, Backing Vocals), Jake Trendall(Bass, Backing Vocals) and Ilias Nikolaidis (Drums). They are now set to release their sophomore EP, which they introduce us with this blistering new single. Molly Q remarks about the single: “‘Falling Down’ captures the feeling of being in a position of…
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Jack Howard Returns With Emotive New Single ‘Falling’ – Backseat Mafia
Starting the year strong with ‘Circles,’ Jack Howard has already garnered significant support from BBC Radio 1. As the highly anticipated July release of his debut EP, All Things That Came Before builds, Jack is back with the evocative emotive and beautifully constructed new single ‘Falling.’ Showcasing a feel for infectious pop melodies and rich musical ideas from it’s atmospheric production to it’s wonky beat in the chorus, ‘Falling’ is a radiant example of Jack Howard’s abilities to craft music with depth and commercial appeal. An immersive track that weaves together a haunting choir, cinematic guitars, and an effortless dreaminess into a powerful narrative, the song masterfully balances boldness and…
