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Psychlona’s ‘Warped Vision’ elicits the distinct clarity of a band on a steep upward trajectory – Backseat Mafia
UK stoner rock giants, Psychlona are set to release their fourth long-player, Warped Vision in the coming days, with the album set to cement them into the upper echelons of the international ‘desert-rock’ scene. Welcoming two new members into the band following the surprise departures of Martyn Birchall (bass) and Dave Wainfor (guitar) due to family commitments, Phil Hey (guitar/vocals) and Scott Frankling (drums) have found the addition of Martin Wiseman on lead guitar and Ian ‘Izak’ Buxton on bass duties has not dented the progress of the band in producing what is arguably their best work to date. For the uninitiated, Psychlona are a four-piece guitar, bass and drums…
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What Is Hair Porosity? An Expert Explains
While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Finding the right way to hydrate your hair can be quite the journey, especially if you’re a fellow natural who can’t quite seem to figure out which products will keep your curls in their best shape. If your hair sometimes suffers from dryness, breakage, and/or frizziness, and no product or treatment you’ve pumped into it seems to be helping, there’s a chance you might be missing a pretty big step, which is determining your hair’s porosity…
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Sunshine Coast’s Charley BT debuts with the sparkling sounds of ‘Lemon’. – Backseat Mafia
It’s a great pleasure for us to premiere the stunning debut single from Sunshine Coast’s surfer and skater Charley BT (the nom de plume of Charley Beattie). ‘Lemon’ is a shimmering track that jangles and sparkles under Charlie BT’s velvet vocals, filled with an aching intensity. There is no doubt there are discernable elements of fellow compatriots DMA’s in the delicious pop intensity – both the vocal delivery and the luscious guitar driven architecture – signaling a prodigious career ahead. Charley BT says of the themes in the track: ‘Lemon’ is inspired by a feeling of contempt, overly stimulated and comfortable in a materialistic world. This girl I was seeing…
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French band SCHØØL return with another blast of fuzzy goodness in ‘The End’, with debut LP on the way. – Backseat Mafia
SCHØØL‘s debut single N.S.M.L.Y.D. (reviewed by me here) was a stunning introduction to the Paris-based band with members from as far afield as France, Australia and the US, and they are back with new single ‘The End’ which proves the debut was no fluke. I had written that the band adroitly channeled bands like Fontaines D.C. and Horsegirl – a genetic code taken directly from The Velvet Underground and distilled with a little My Bloody Valentine and The Jesus and Mary Chain, cloaked in a louche insouciance, a rough and tumble exterior and sweet melodies. ‘The End’ continues down this path with its raw visceral guitars and gentle pop melodies…
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Tortoiseshell Nail-Art Trend Manicure Inspiration
Tortoiseshell is a common color pattern for glasses, jewelry, and cats. But like all great things, it’s made its way to the beauty world. First, there was tortoiseshell hair, a subtle brunette color with honey, caramel, and copper hues. Now, and perhaps even better, the pattern has made its way onto nails — and we didn’t think a manicure could look so chic. Tortoiseshell nails are great for beginners, mostly because the technique involves a lot of blobbing. Perfection isn’t necessary — all you really need to complete the look on your own at home are some autumnal brown and black shades. The standalone style is definitely enough for a…
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Amyl and the Sniffers Chase Big Dreams with Electrifying New Single – Backseat Mafia
Amyl and the Sniffers just unleashed their latest single, ‘Big Dreams,’ a moody and unexpectedly introspective track off their forthcoming album Cartoon Darkness (dropping 25 October). It’s the fourth taste of the record, and it’s got the kind of grit that gets under your skin, even if the tempo has slowed down from their usual thrash-and-burn pace. ‘Big Dreams’ is about the passing of time, and seeing years go by with dreams feeling both closer and further from reality, and knowing you’re meant for something more then sitting around some crap apartment in a place you don’t want to be all life long. Wanting to get out and make something…
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Drake’s Tattoos and Their Meanings
Though he typically only shows them off when he is on vacation, Drake has a plethora of portraits and script designs on his back. Drake’s Mother’s Portrait Tattoo Drake dedicated another piece of ink to his mother with a portrait of her on the right side of his back. Drake’s Uncle and Grandma’s Portrait Tattoos On the upper central part of his back, Drake got the portraits of his late uncle and maternal grandmother. They gleefully posed for the picture while hugging. The heartfelt family portrait was done by Nikko Hurtado in 2012. Drake’s Harry Potter Portrait Tattoo Drake is a huge self-proclaimed Potterhead, and to solidify his love for…
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Jack Rock – Explorations of a fourth dimension – Backseat Mafia
Electronic music was always the sound of the future. Imagined soundtracks of what the world could be. The music of technology mirrored our utopian visions of the new possibilities, ideas and expanded consciousness that technology would bring. This stands in stark contrast to the reality we live in. With technology revealing its sinister side, it becomes increasingly difficult to see techno music as the sound of a better future. The 90’s hope of techno-utopia has become a dystopic reality, where minds are enslaved, rather than freed. This conflict is the basis for Jack Rock’s “Explorations of a fourth dimension”. The album offers a nostalgic journey to a time where electronic…
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Tint Eyebrows at Home With These Tips From Experts
Eyebrows have had their moment time and time again in the beauty world. From skinny to fluffy to laminated, we’ve all dabbled in some type of shapeshifting in hopes of making our arches look better than ever. But especially for those who have gotten fed up with waxing, threading, and filling them in, it’s hard not to be intrigued by eyebrow tinting. Eyebrow tinting eliminates the woes that come along with having to fill them in daily with a pomade or pencil, ensuring your brows are always on point. The process can save you time and money, and, best of all, you can easily do it in the comfort of…
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Best Printed Midi Dresses to Shop Online
While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Printed dresses are arguably one of the most essential styles to have on hand for transitional weather. From a morning brunch to a happy hour date, a printed dress really is the ultimate frock — perfect for helping you to create a lightweight, hassle-free outfit that will still keep you looking fresh through even the busiest schedules. When it comes to playful fall fashion, we’re convinced that perhaps the only thing better than a printed dress…
