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Feb 14, 2024 | 
backseatmafia.com | Amalia Williams |Craig Young |Deb Pelser
London duo high jump returns with their enchanting new single ‘Tide Away’, featuring guest vocals from Jamie Maier (Tungz). Released via Tip Top Recordings, ‘Tide Away’ offers a tantalising glimpse into the pair’s forthcoming debut EP. Composed of Harry Martin and Rick Holland, high jump has been steadily carving out their niche with their ethereal blend of electronic-indie-dream-pop.
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Feb 13, 2024 | 
backseatmafia.com | Arun Kendall |Amalia Williams |Simon Lucas-Hughes |John Parry
Mick Harvey, founding member of seminal and legendary bands, The Birthday Party and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, has made a profound and lasting contribution to indie music. His ability to write and co-write some of the classic songs of these bands have only been matched by his cool and collective demeanour – a steadfast hand at the tiller in bands containing the most explosive personalities (Tracy Pew, Rowland S Howard and of course Nick Cave).
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Feb 13, 2024 | 
backseatmafia.com | Arun Kendall |Simon Lucas-Hughes |Amalia Williams |John Parry
We are very honoured to bring you a first taste of the new single ‘Man On Fire’ from Dublin outfit Fruitz. ‘Man On Fire’ is an anthemic indie gem – soaring choruses compliment yearning verses over a cantering trot replete with scything guitars and driving percussion. Singer and guitarist James Keegan says of the track:This is a statement release from us, it is the start of a new chapter for Fruitz. ‘Man On Fire’ is a perfect example of our sound and our vision.
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Feb 13, 2024 | 
backseatmafia.com | Simon Lucas-Hughes |Amalia Williams |John Parry |Craig Young
Blending the rock tendencies of Alter Bridge with commercial accessibility of The Black Keys, up and coming duo Stefski & Hutch shine on their new single ‘Selling Lies’. A dynamic duo whose artistic ethos centres on tolerance, freedom, and openness, the new single serves as a clarion call for a revolution of balance in pursuit of harmony.
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Feb 13, 2024 | 
backseatmafia.com | Amalia Williams |Arun Kendall |John Parry |Craig Young
AstroYeti, the enigmatic psychedelic rockers hailing from Key West, Florida, have returned with their latest single, ‘Puffing On A Pipedream’ released via Conch Town Records. This infectious track serves as a tantalising preview of their upcoming EP, ‘Disastro Spaghetti’ slated for release on March 15th. Building on the momentum generated by their debut album, AstroYeti once again captivates audiences with their distinctive blend of alt-funk-rock.
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Feb 13, 2024 | 
backseatmafia.com | Amalia Williams |Arun Kendall |John Parry |Craig Young
Brighton prog-psych-rock singer-songwriter, Astral Gray unveils the mesmerising new single ‘Mirror On The Wall’, a tantalising glimpse into his forthcoming debut album ‘The Past Is In The Way’. Astral Gray has long been synonymous with his signature blend of 70s-infused soundscapes and introspective lyricism, honing his craft through countless performances in the vibrant musical landscape of Brighton, sharing stages with luminaries such as Sugar Candy Mountain, Derya Yildirim, and The New Eves.
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Feb 8, 2024 | 
backseatmafia.com | Arun Kendall |Le Crowley |Amalia Williams |John Parry
Rising artist Darcie Haven has just released a gorgeous moment of self-reflection in her new single ‘Hollywood’. At the fore is Haven’s gossamer silk vocals that seemingly float in the ether above the dappling instrumentation. The result is a magnificent piece of dream pop that floats like a cotton wool cloud in a bright blue Western Australian sky.
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Feb 8, 2024 | 
backseatmafia.com | John Parry |Arun Kendall |Le Crowley |Amalia Williams
So the presser says “FYEAR interrogates our present and future post-capitalist polycrisis“. Any creative project aiming to probe into that vortex would require scale, focus, finesse and integrity, which are exactly the qualities that this Montreal convened collective possess. Led by composer/ saxophonist Jason Sharp and poet/novelist Kaie Kellough, FYEAR have been sculpting their resonant word-sound statements over time through live sessions and performance, that is until now.
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Feb 8, 2024 | 
backseatmafia.com | Jess Hutton |Arun Kendall |Le Crowley |Amalia Williams
Originating from Eora/Sydney, indie-pop sensation Big Vacation has just unveiled his mesmerising latest single, ‘Anchor Point‘. With a multifaceted role as both producer and mixer, Big Vacation has entrusted the mastering of this musical gem to the skilled hands of Matt Curtin, celebrated for collaborations with electronic heavyweights Flume, ODESZA, and Golden Features.
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Feb 7, 2024 | 
backseatmafia.com | Craig Young |Arun Kendall |Le Crowley |Amalia Williams
Shane Smith & The Saints have shared their latest single ‘It’s Been A While’, taken from the bands forthcoming album ‘Norther’, due on the 1st of March via Thirty Tigers/Geronimo West Records. This will be the group’s first album in five years and showcases the full spectrum of their style that seamlessly blends elements of country, Americana, Southern rock, folk, and a little honky-tonk with soaring four-part harmonies and Smith’s striking baritone vocals.
