Backflow was born January 2007 in Rīga, Latvia, reinventing itself from the members' previous popular and critically-acclaimed band, Mary Jane. From 1996 to 2007, Mary Jane compiled a long list of awards and was frequently called "one of the best live acts in Latvia". In 2005, Mary Jane's only full-length release, Lost Innocence Vast Ego was nominated for Best Rock Album of the year at the Latvian Music Awards.

Backflow has kept the finest musical traditions of Mary Jane, while its members' musical lives have evolved into an even closer, more tightly-knit unit. They have already taken part at several major European music festivals and it comes as no surprise that the fans and critics alike are once again saying that Backflow is a great live concert band.

In April 2008, Backflow released its debut album Love&Peace. Their songs speak to the ageless search for one's identity and place in the world, for God, for love and peace. Love&Peace is such an unpretentious expression of the band’s unique insights and understanding, that it resonates with anyone.

"Backflow is a band with true attitude and the real spirit of rock music. You will surely notice the influence of the '90s Seattle scene, but mainly you'll hear Backflow's unique sound that takes a fresh approach to today's new generation of rock. Backflow has successfully taken grunge out of the '90s and given it their own 21st century twist."

Current members:

Jānis Grants (Mary Jane, Next to Zero) - bass, vocals;
Raivis Rubenis - guitars;
Ēriks Lizbovskis (Inokentijs Mārpls, Nohow, Varkals) - drums.

Former members:

Ernests Lībietis (Mary Jane, Nodrāztie Zīmuļi) - guitars, vocals;
Jayr Fernandes - drums.

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