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Forwards Festival – Bristol 31.08.2024 – 01.09.2024 – Backseat Mafia
Returning for it’s third year Forwards Festival continued it’s growing reputation for showcasing international, national and local bands. From huge names to those most won’t have heard of across a massively diverse range of musical genres. Set on the Bristol Downs Forwards isn’t your typical summer festival. For a start it’s just two days instead of three/four/five and there’s no camping meaning you either need to be local, stay with mates who are local, stay in one of the many hotels or travel in for the day. Bristol is vibrant and welcoming and so is Forwards. Approaching the site we’re greeted by festival staff urging us all to have a…
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The Best and Most Stylish Boots For Women on Amazon
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. As we gear up for cooler weather, it’s the perfect time to freshen up our boot collection. Whether you’re in need of a dependable rain boot, want a sleek, tall boot, or have been searching for a chunky-heeled boot, you’ve come to the right place. Here at PS, we’re big fans of shopping on Amazon; it’s one of the best (and easiest) places to find all sorts of seasonal styles. As you likely know, the retailer…
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A Makeup Artist’s Back-to-School Beauty Shopping List
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. Summer is coming to a close and it’s time to head back to school. That means early rising, rushing out the door to get to class on time, and, of course, showing up to make a good impression on the first day. Most people think that back-to-school shopping just includes clothes or supplies like pencils and notebooks, but it’s likely time to stock up (or restock) on some beauty essentials, too. With the average school day…
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Jewel Throne – The Graveyard Of Dreams – Backseat Mafia
Finnish Thrash/Death metallers Jewel Throne have shared their second single ‘The Graveyard Of Dreams’. The track is taken from their debut album ‘Blood Vultures’ due out on October 18th via Inverse Records. The band comments single: “‘The Graveyard of Dreams’ is one of the two oldest songs on ‘Blood Vultures’. The original version can be found on the last EP (‘Silence Shrouds the Ruins’) by the original Jewel Throne lineup from 2019. It is a personal story about deepening depression. A story about how the total futility of everything crushes a human being under its own weight. Black emptiness of being pushes you deeper into the abyss. Slowly one just stops caring about anything.…
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Best Football Outfits Inspired By Taylor Swift
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. We don’t know about you, but we’re currently in our football era — and it’s all thanks to Taylor Swift. Ever since the pop superstar made her surprise appearance at that fateful Sunday Night Football game last year, we’ve found ourselves hyper-focused on the football season more than ever before. Sure, the games themselves are entertaining — when you’ve got generational talents (and TikTok-loved players) like Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, and newly minted Skims model Nick…
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28 Colored Contacts Halloween Costume Ideas
If you haven’t started planning your Halloween costume yet, it’s time you got moving. The holiday is right around the corner, but don’t worry — there are plenty of last minute Halloween costumes that don’t require too much beforehand preparation. If you’ve already got an elaborate outfit on deck but you’re looking to take your Halloween costume to the next level, then colored contact lenses should be your new best friend. The accessories can take an ordinary costume and make it scarier, more authentic to your source material, or give you that extra edge that is sure to help you win the costume contest. Looking to be a character with…
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Southwest Indie Quartet Haytor Share The Heartfelt New Single ‘All We’ll Ever Be’ – Backseat Mafia
Southwest UK indie risers Haytor share the heartfelt, melancholic yet vibrant and summery new single, ‘All We’ll Ever Be’ out today. Produced by acclaimed producer Josiah J Manning, the track melds bright melodies with emotive, reflective lyricism to create a track which is radiantly accessible whilst holding a personal depth in its lyricism. The song delivers a rich soundscape with radiant guitar tones, tight percussion, grounding basslines, and subtle layers of acoustic guitar and synth. Frontman Austin Robison’s vocal performance brings emotional sincerity and catchy hooks, making the track relatable yet distinctly alternative, with its guitar-driven instrumentation lending it a fresh edge. Robison shared the deeply personal inspiration behind the song, explaining…
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an exceptional, tight-knit jazz piano trio that keeps its mind open. – Backseat Mafia
The piano trio is such an established form of jazz expressionism that it can be tricky to broaden the scope and keep the messages fresh. In recent times the classic Mehldau/Grenadier/Ballard trio broke new ground with their inspirational interpretations, Phronesis brought dynamic experimentalism to the party and Go Go Penguin thrilled through their strident dance sensibility. Daniel García Trio may not yet be tearing into the possibilities with such vigour but they are building impressive impact in a rich and subtle way. Led by Spanish pianist Daniel Garcia with his regular partners Reinier “El Negrón” on bass and Michael Olivera drumming, the combo’s third album ‘Wonderland’ has just been released…
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UK indie pop legends The Primitives set to hit Australia for a national tour in February 2025! – Backseat Mafia
UK indie pop legends The Primitives are set to embark on a national tour of Australia in early 2025. This tour follows the recent celebration of the 35th anniversary of their iconic debut album, ‘Lovely,’ as well as a standout performance at this year’s Glastonbury Festival. The Primitives emerged from the mid-1980s UK indie scene with a sound that effortlessly fused The Byrds’ jangly guitars, The Ramones’ raw energy, and 60s girl group melodies into tight, punchy pop songs. Their debut album ‘Lovely’ became a defining moment for the band, with the international success of the single ‘Crash’ pushing them beyond the indie charts and into the mainstream. By the…
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Infected Rain / Skarlett Riot – Rebellion, Manchester 30.08.2024 – Backseat Mafia
So, it’s been just under three weeks since we caught the charismatic Infected Rain at Bloodstock with their impressive set on the Sophie Stage and this time round we had an appointment with them in the cosy and oppressive surroundings of the Rebellion Club in Manchester. Skarlett Riot were opening up the proceedings and they well and truly rocked the joint with their brand of hard rock and melodic metal. Drinkwater tamed the crowd with constant interactions and conversation, even including a declaration that Manchester is one of the bands favourite cities to play in, all of which attracted a response which only went to cement that theory I’m sure.…
