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Anachronism / Wingz Of The Monkey / The Wednesday Flowers – Pealie’s Barn, Northallerton 01.02.2025 – Backseat Mafia
The first gig of the year happened to be at a venue I was aware of but had never visited. Pealie’s Barn is tucked away just north of the middle of nowhere but is well worth the find. It is possibly one of the nicest-smelling venues, with hanging lavender, a working pizza oven and other incense and potions wafting on the breeze. The place has an excellent outside area complete with a stage, yet tonight, due to the cold, we were thankfully inside with a stage that was 8ft in the air, allowing a great view of tonight’s bands. Possibly the most incredible venue I will visit this year, especially…
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Gustaffson Release Cinematic New Single ‘Flowers’ Featuring Emmy-winning Composer ‘Bear McCreary’ – Backseat Mafia
Gustaffson have today released their hauntingly beautiful new single ‘Flowers’, featuring Emmy-winning composer Bear McCreary (Outlander, Walking Dead). Liverpool-born singer and songwriter Andrew Gower formed Gustaffson in 2020 with lifelong friend and guitarist James Webster. Though best known for his acting roles in acclaimed TV shows such as Black Mirror, Outlander, and Carnival Row, Gower has been writing music since the age of 15. Flowers is the second of three exclusive singles from Gustaffson’s debut album ‘Black & White Movie’, it follows the beautifully soulful ‘On Broadway’. The album, out on 15th March 2025, is produced by Elbow’s Craig Potter and features collaborations with Emmy-winning composer Bear McCreary and legendary actor Sir Ben Kingsley. The track is accompanied by an official music video, which is directed by Bafta winning director Myriam Raja (Topboy) and stars Jamie…
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Peter Murphy & Boy George Share Collaborative Single ‘Let The Flowers Grow’ – Backseat Mafia
Legendary artists Peter Murphy and Boy George have combined forces for a gorgeously majestic new single entitled ‘Let The Flowers Grow’. Produced and co-written by Youth, their duet on what is a profoundly emotional orchestral masterpiece is available from today on Metropolis Records. Murphy recalls: “I was recording my new album in Spain with Youth and, while listening to a playback of a song, I heard another piece of music coming from his mobile phone. It caught my ear for its melodic beauty as well as a Roy Orbison-like voice that was singing it.” Upon learning that it was an unfinished demo written by Boy George, he was intrigued and asked Youth if he could…
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Brighton’s Bighead Tea Drinkers Shine On Summery New Single ‘Flowers’ – Backseat Mafia
Brighton indie-rock quartet Bighead Tea Drinkers make a powerful return with the infectiously catchy new single ‘Flowers’. Already receiving early support from Radio X, the track captures the essence of summer, wrapped in the band’s signature sound that blends infectious melodic vocals with buoyant, upbeat instrumentation. ‘Flowers’ is a testament bands knack for crafting radiant melodies whilst retaining a striking, alternative edge. With punching drums, bright strummed guitars, and a grounding bass-line, the track creates an energetic yet warm atmosphere, perfectly complementing the intricate lead guitar riffs and giving a biting undertone for the sweet lyricism. Talking about the single the band describe the track as: “A feel-good summer tune…
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27 October Birth Flower Tattoos
If you were born in October, what better way to commemorate this autumnal month than with some fresh, meaningful ink? While astrology tattoos are a great option for honoring your zodiac sign and the intrinsic personality traits it represents, a birth flower tattoo offers a unique blend of beauty and symbolism. Marigolds and cosmos are the designated birth flowers for October, each carrying their distinct significance and aesthetic appeal, making them the perfect inspiration for meaningful tattoos. October birth flower tattoos come in two options. Marigolds are available in vibrant hues of orange and yellow, symbolizing warmth, joy, passion, and a fierce zest for life. Their radiant colors and bright…
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23 September Birth Flower Tattoos
Birth flower tattoos are becoming increasingly popular among ink enthusiasts, and it’s not hard to see why. While it’s perfectly fine to get a tattoo for purely aesthetic purposes, the design holds a deeper significance if it represents something uniquely personal to the wearer. Tattoos inspired by birth flowers somehow fit both categories. Each month corresponds to a designated set of birth flowers that encapsulate the core qualities of those born in that particular month. In addition to being meaningful, birth flowers are visually refreshing and timeless, making them an excellent choice for a tattoo. Whether you’re a Virgo or Libra, your birth flowers are morning glory and aster if…
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Rats-Tails – Flowers – Backseat Mafia
Formed in South East London by vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Courtney McMahon after she rediscovered her love of performance through singing in a David Bowie covers band, Rats-Tails are a regular and much-loved feature on the London grassroots circuit. The band have returned to share their first single of 2024, with new track ‘Flowers’. About the track singer Courtney McMahon explains: “You’ll never know all of the Flowers” verbatim, was my response to a long term ex-partner admitting he loved the ‘idea’ of me, rather than actual me. After processing the end of this relationship and the weight of his misogyny, I began a journey of discovering what I wish to do in…
