Simon Lucas-Hughes is a Writer at Louder Than War and Backseat Mafia. He focuses on the intersection of music business, genres, and entertainment news, often covering concerts, festivals, and the broader arts and entertainment landscape. Simon's work has been featured in notable publications, showcasing his insights into the dynamic world of music and performance.
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Simon Lucas-Hughes primarily covers entertainment news, particularly focused on music and gaming. His coverage heavily features private sector announcements and press releases.
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By: Simon Lucas-Hughes
London-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Re Teu shares the intimate, gentle new single ‘St. Brendan’. Taken from the upcoming EP Voyages, the track captures the blend of Bon Iver and The National-esque instrumentation which their unique, instantly recognisable, deep and heartfelt vocal.
By: Simon Lucas-Hughes
German-born, Ireland-based alternative artist Damien Cain returns with ‘Caleb (JD Radio Edit)’, a piano-driven pop-rock ballad that combines deeply personal storytelling with cinematic production and powerful vocal performances.
By: Simon Lucas-Hughes
Singer-songwriter Steve Stinson returns with ‘Does Anybody Else’, a thoughtful and deeply relatable new single taken from his forthcoming debut album Cocoon, due for release in October 2026.
By: Simon Lucas-Hughes
Swiss shoegaze trio Zabriskie continue their ascent with the announcement of their new EP Ghosts In Time. Accompanying the news is the mesmerising lead single ‘Stone Temple’, a sweeping…
Singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Israel Portnoy has released ‘Feelin’ Good’, a country-gospel ballad that brings together an unusually wide constellation of voices, locations and traditions. Shaped by spiritual storytelling and collaborative writing, the track blends folk, soul, gospel and roots influences into a unified but deliberately human-centred recording.
By: Simon Lucas-Hughes
Emerging singer-songwriter Clarity Liao continues to carve out a distinctive place in contemporary pop with the release of her fourth solo single, ‘Make Up Your Mind’, a bright yet emotionally charged track that captures the tension of mixed signals and the quiet strength required to walk away from uncertainty.
Norwich rock quintet Read The Room return with a sharply focused burst of angst and momentum on their latest single Discipline. A track that leans in a harder, more biting and emotionally cathartic than earlier work, the track retains the hook-driven sensibility that has begun to define their sound whilst bringing the urgent, rock energy that shapes the band’s live sound.
Manchester trio Bank Holiday have released the vibrant and impactful debut single ‘Out Of The Blue’. Accompanied by a striking new video, the single showcases the bands indie flare, 90’s sensibilities and a cunning ear for melodic hooks.
Psych-garage trio Oral Habit arrive with their debut album already carrying a growing reputation for intensity and unpredictability.
By: Simon Lucas-Hughes
Belgian rock heavyweights Triggerfinger have announced their sixth studio album Tarmac, due for release on 18 September, alongside the arrival of a new single, ‘Through The Beam’, a track that signals both a return to form and a subtle recalibration of their already distinctive sound.
