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Joshua Idehen Delivers Poetic, Clever & Artistically Unique ‘Mum Does The Washing’ EP – Backseat Mafia
Renowned spoken word artist and musician Joshua Idehen shares the brilliant new EP, Mum Does The Washing. The four-track project, a collaboration with producer and instrumentalist Ludvig Parment, is a masterful blend of poetry, experimental ideas and modern club sounds that offers commentary, emotional resonance and a sense of dancefloor energy. The title track, Mum Does The Washing, is an intimate and humorous spoken-word piece that has already caught the attention of tastemakers like Jamz Supernova and Huw Stephens on 6 music. Inspired by the everyday wisdom of a mother interpreting life through laundry, the song captures Idehen’s unique ability to turn the mundane into something profound. The EP’s second…
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Saint Joshua Drops Sultry New Single ‘Nasty/(En)amor’ Ahead Of ‘Self-(En)titled’ Mixtape – Backseat Mafia
Rising pop and R&B Breakout Saint Joshua returns with ‘ to the spotlight with ‘Nasty/(En)amor’, the latest single from his highly anticipated mixtape, Self-(En)titled, set for release on November 15th. A vibrant welling alternative-R&B sweller that brings together elements of neo-soul, pop and gentle afro undertones through the intricately arranged beats. Building a rich and lush soundscapes of pillowy, intricately arrange synths and deep sub heavy bass for the sultry lyricism and silky smooth vocal delivery of Joshua, the track manages to feel commercially accessible whilst carrying a rich sense of experimental musicality through its ever evolving instrumentation. At the two minute mark, this sense of experimentation and musical freedom is…
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Rising Star Joshua Scarratt – Backseat Mafia
After wowing us here at Backseat Mafia with his debut single ‘Can’t Get You Out of My Mind’, we sat down to find out a little bit more about rising star Joshua Scarratt. Give us a potted history of yourself I have been writing music since my teens, playing in various bands whilst in my hometown Taunton, Somerset, and then a couple in London up until my mid-twenties. But this journey / part of my career all began in October 2023. after a I had a realisation whilst in therapy that for me in order for me to be creative again, I needed to get sober. The beginning marks the end and…
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Joshua Scarratt – Can’t Get You Out of My Mind – Backseat Mafia
Indie newcomer Joshua Scarratt has shared his debut single ‘Can’t Get You Out of My Mind’. Performing on the track alongside Scarratt is primarily collaborator Nick Hinman (Fast Money Music), as well as musicians Gamaliel Rendle Traynor on cello (Fat Dog, Fat White Family, Crack Cloud) and Callum Brown on drums (Ulrika Spacek). Deep fears, heartbreak, isolation & loneliness, insecurities, performance, being too online, obsessive thinking, old and nu-love, are all themes found within the songwriter’s debut effort, but ultimately, ‘Can’t Get You Out of My Mind’ addresses unchecked thinking and fantasy, whilst also – like all great pop songs – is a love song. Speaking ahead of its release, Joshua explained: “An infatuation with someone during a journey of self-discovery – learning…
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South London’s Saint Joshua Brings Soulful R&B-Pop On ‘Sweet Talk’ – Backseat Mafia
South London riser Saint Joshua shares the vibing, infectious new single ‘Sweet Talk’. Built around a swing heavy beat, warming synths and deep bass, the track balances its soul undertones with buoyant pop melodies. Joshua’s silky smooth vocal delivery shine as he glides above the danceable backdrop. Layering harmonies through the catchy chorus and riffing over latter part of the track, his elegant, warming, breathy tone and control perfect compliments the sultry, chilled nature of the soundscape. Co-written by Saint Joshua and his long-time collaborator Pearse Macintyre, who also produced the track in the intimate setting of his home studio, the song showcases the duo’s creative synergy. The enchanting tune…
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Metronomy melt hearts with new track and video, With Balance (feat. Naima Bock and Joshua Idehen) – Backseat Mafia
Metronomy, those masters of eclectic indie-electronic pop, have embarked on a new musical adventure with their upcoming ‘Posse EP Volume 2’, set to drop on July 12th via perennial BM favourites Ninja Tune. Joe Mount, the creative force behind Metronomy, takes on the role of producer extraordinaire, crafting a musical playground where new voices can meld with his celebratory instrumentals. Their latest release, “With Balance (feat. Naima Bock and Joshua Idehen),” is a mesmerizing ballad that delicately weaves guitars and hazy vocal lines into a tapestry of sound, with bass synths and sweeping chords guiding you through a musical journey. Joshua Idehen’s deep, laid-back rhymes effortlessly complement the diverse range…
