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Steve Anthony’s Presents A Boot-Stompin’ Tribute to the Lone Star State in ‘Down In Texas’ – Backseat Mafia
Texas-born country mainstay Steve Anthony is kicking off 2025 in high gear with his latest single, “Down In Texas”—a lively, feel-good anthem celebrating his home state. With a career spanning decades, Anthony has made a lasting impact on the country music scene, earning six No. 1 singles on Christian Country Radio and topping charts across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Now, he’s back with a song that embodies his Southern roots and signature charm. Branded as The Underwater Cowboy, Steve delivers a track that feels like a throwback to the early 2000s era of country—packed with rollicking melodies, infectious hooks, and a full-band sound that blends twangy guitars, spirited fiddle, and an undeniable sense of fun. His rich vocals carry…
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Rising Shoegaze Newcomer Lone Aires Shares Swirling, Atmospheric New Single ‘Delirious’ – Backseat Mafia
Ethereal, vibrant, and effortlessly beautiful, ‘Delirious’ encapsulates the essence of Lone Aires’ sonic identity. The track features lush, delay-soaked guitars, driving drums, and subtle yet infectious vocal melodies imbued with heartfelt emotion. Melancholic yet buoyant, it carries an irresistible momentum, merging thoughtful introspection with an exciting energy. Produced by the renowned Dennis Borger—known for his work with artists like Betterov, Temmis, and Traumatin—the single highlights Lone Aires’ rich musicality, evoking comparisons to shoegaze luminaries such as bdrmm and Slowdive. The soundscape is a mesmerizing blend of dreamy instrumentation and raw sentiment, demonstrating Lone Aires’ ability to balance light and darkness within his music. At its core, ‘Delirious’ delves into themes of heartbreak and the…
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Jo Meares’ Silver Bullets eviscerate the target with the fin de siècle gothic attack of ‘Lone Gun’. – Backseat Mafia
We’ve been openly stalking Jo Meares for many years now to the extent he would be justified if he took out a restraining order against Backseat Mafia. The fact remains, however, that he is a prodigious talent and whatever he turns is mind to, it will be remarkable. We are therefore catatonic with excitement to carry on the tradition and bring you an exclusive listen to his new project, in which Meares eschews the ambient and ethereal for the full blooded rock’n’roll experience. OK, it’s still ethereal, but with a vibrating combustion engine to power the prose. Meares has put together a Melbourne-based rock quintet called Jo Meares’ Silver Bullets (let’s ignore the…
