Simon Lucas-Hughes

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Indie-rock solo artist Zweng unveils his new album Toronto Tapes, a fuzzy, reimagined covers from collection of tracks released via Precision Pressing. Bringing a vintage aura thanks to with elements of psychedelia and indie, the album brings infectious and varied soundscapes throughout. From the boxy and darker version of Oasis’ ‘(It’s Good) To Be Free’, to the buoyant indie-surf feel rework of Ramones’ ‘Goodbye To You’, the album wastes no time showcasing Zweng’s enigmatic sound-crafting.

1 week ago | backseatmafia.com | Simon Lucas-Hughes

RHYME has released a provocative new single titled You Wanna Fuck Me, a bold reinterpretation of Akon’s 2006 hit I Wanna Fuck You. Reframing the track from a female perspective, the NYC-based artist teams up with Dopegirl Zhane’ and producer-remixer NAØ to create a powerful anthem that blends club-ready energy with a message of empowerment. The release follows RHYME’s recent spotlight moment at Coachella, where her track CRUSH was featured in a surprise set by Sara Landry and Amelie Lenske.

1 week ago | backseatmafia.com | Simon Lucas-Hughes

Amos Ender have officially unveiled their debut album, Into The World of Man, marking a significant milestone for the rising New York City-based rock duo. The 8 track release comes after years of development, live experimentation, and artistic evolution—offering fans a raw, immersive entry into the band’s creative universe. The 8-track record opens with the explosive single Red Suitcase, previously released and now recontextualized as the album’s powerful lead-in.

1 week ago | backseatmafia.com | Simon Lucas-Hughes

Eden Cami returns after a three-year hiatus with the release of her new single If You Want, offering a first glimpse of her upcoming debut EP set for release in 2025. The track showcases Cami’s musical versatility, opening with well placed synth work around the elegant and chilled central vocal before introducing a rhythmic bassline, restrained guitar and layers of ethereal tones.

1 week ago | backseatmafia.com | Simon Lucas-Hughes

Philadelphia-based Blue w3rD returns with the new EP Gods Amongst Men. Spanning nine tracks, the project delivers a compelling mix of elegant alternative musicality with a blend of lo-fi electronics, well worked sampling and live instrumentation to create track with depth and beauty under the sharp lyricism and elegant rap flow.