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3 days ago | 
louderthanwar.com | Simon Lucas-Hughes
casual smart: cranesSelf ReleaseDLOut NowCardiff newcomers casual smart share the new single cranes – a buoyant and heartfelt blend of endearing anti-folk and impassioned bedroom-rock into a tasteful indie-post-punk package.
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4 days ago | 
backseatmafia.com | Simon Lucas-Hughes
Emerging Dublin solo artist Isidore has released his latest single ‘No Time, All The Time’, a track that fuses jangly indie-pop charm with singer-songwriter introspection, showcasing the growing range and emotional nuance of the 23-year-old Clondalkin native.
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1 week ago | 
backseatmafia.com | Simon Lucas-Hughes
After months of teasing and anticipation, multi-instrumentalist and composer-producer Danny G Felix has released his long-awaited new album, End of Now. The 10-track album is a vivid tapestry of experimental sounds, blending choppy electronic backbeats with lush melodic phrasing. Felix, known for his genre-defying approach and intricate arrangements, brings a rich sense of storytelling to the record.
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1 week ago | 
backseatmafia.com | Simon Lucas-Hughes
Following his first appearances in 2023, Berlin-based artist Double Major has unveiled his official debut single, ‘RKR’, taken from his upcoming EP. The track marks a bold entry into the Nu-Disco space—one that Double Major is helping to shape within Pakistan’s evolving music scene. ‘RKR’ is a groove-driven cut, pulsing with retro flair and contemporary energy. Powered by a vibrant, percussive rhythm section, the single wastes no time establishing itself as a dancefloor contender.
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1 week ago | 
backseatmafia.com | Simon Lucas-Hughes
Riding the momentum of their self-titled EP released earlier this year, London-based band Good Time Locomotive return with their latest single, ‘Star’. The track arrives as the group’s bold next step in 2025, reaffirming their upward trajectory and growing reputation for vibrant, genre-blending music. The band has once again raised the bar, collaborating with Grammy Award-winning mix engineer and producer Adrian Bushby—whose credits include Muse, Foo Fighters, and U2—for this latest release.
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1 week ago | 
backseatmafia.com | Simon Lucas-Hughes
Newcomers KWONIX share the vibrant debut single ‘Full Speed’, a radiant blend of jazzy instrumentation, R&B undertones and soaring, soulful vocals. A collaboration between Kwo and Unïx, the new single also features guest vocals from Chloe Nicole and NOAMZ. Blending bold ambition with a deep sense of soul, ‘Full Speed’ is a strikingly complete sounding debut with its flawless production and rich, complex arrangement.
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1 week ago | 
backseatmafia.com | Simon Lucas-Hughes
Innovative alt-rock force Thurtythree has returned with their most emotionally intense offering yet, ‘Quietly Ablaze’, a blistering yet eerily poignant single that sets the stage for a debut album arriving later this summer. The track marks a bold step forward for the artist, delivering a visceral fusion of nu-metal grit and modern alt-rock atmosphere.
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1 week ago | 
backseatmafia.com | Simon Lucas-Hughes
Breakout Cork singer-songwriter James Keegan has announced the release of his debut EP, Teaching Our Teachers, arriving June 27. Ahead of the full project, he has shared the vibrant lead single, ‘Feeling Grey (Teaching Our Teachers)’. At just 21 years old, Keegan has quickly built a reputation as one of Ireland’s most exciting emerging talents. Since January 2025, he has toured across ten countries in the UK, Europe, and the United States, supporting Geoff Tate, frontman of Queensrÿche.
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1 week ago | 
backseatmafia.com | Simon Lucas-Hughes
Electronic-pop riser Imbermind release their debut album Never Ending. The 11-track project marks a significant milestone for the group, showcasing the 80s influences and the tight, affecting musicality which stylises the band’s sound. Never Ending moves fluidly across genres; from sparkling synth-pop, to plucky indietronica, and cinematic soundscapes ultimately resulting in a sound settled among nu-wave with elements of dream-pop and shoe-gaze.
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1 week ago | 
backseatmafia.com | Simon Lucas-Hughes
DAMNAGE release their self-titled debut album. The ten-track record introduces a sound that fuses punk, post-hardcore, garage rock, and alternative, delivering high-intensity, ferocious performances anchored in raw emotion and technical precision.
