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What Is a HydraFacial and How Does It Help Skin?
By the time the end of April rolled around after a particularly dismal New Jersey winter, my skin had definitely seen better days. With temperatures that would oscillate between 30 and 65 degrees every other day for about two months straight (fun!), I was in need of actual medical assistance. I sh*t you not: my skin was so dry that I looked like an old Italian man painted me back in 1510 and never bothered to give me an upgrade over the last few hundred years. My face could literally be in the Uffizi with a black sheet over it for two years saying: “Do not touch, under restoration for…
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The Best Hair-Removal Products, According to Editors
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. Hair removal is a personal choice, but if you’re someone who chooses to be hairless — whether it’s by way of shaving, waxing, lasering it off, or any other method — we know that the removal process can be daunting. Waxing is known for being a literal pain, and in some cases, can be damaging to the skin if done incorrectly; shaving, though convenient and painless, can often result in annoying ingrown hairs and razor burns;…
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Bloodstock Open Air Festival Announce A Massive 19 Bands For 2025 Including Gojira, Machine Head And Trivium As Headliners – Backseat Mafia
As has increasingly become tradition, Bloodstock decided to unleash a plethora of bands for its 2025 edition as we approached the halfway mark of the current festival. They dropped a huge 19 bands for the 2025 edition, including all 3 Sophie Lancaster Stage headliners and all 3 Ronnie James Dio Stage headliners. Strap yourself in and brace yourself. This is one hell of an announcement. BLOODSTOCK is thrilled to reveal Friday’s headliner are the U.K.’s adopted sons, gargantuan riff goliaths TRIVIUM. Matthew K. Heafy declares, “We’ve always said that the U.K. is a second home to Trivium. It’s where our band really took root way back in 2005 and our relationship…
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7 Angled Bob Haircut Ideas
We can always count on our Instagram feeds to help us stumble upon a hair trend or moment that stops us in our tracks and often leads us down a rabbit hole. Last year, it was the stunning knotless box braids that practically took over, and now it’s the geometric cut that may or may not just inspire our next trip to the salon. The style in question is an angled bob haircut. If you aren’t familiar with the cut by name, trust us — you’ve absolutely seen it on the heads of some of your favorite celebrities and influencers. Plus, this particular look actually goes by a few names.…
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What Are UV Lash Extensions? Experts Explain If They’re Safe
When it comes to eyelash applications, there are tons of methods and techniques to try. For those who love the classic look, fake eyelashes will always be a favorite. But if you’re craving extra “oomph,” a lash lift might be the way to go. This semi-permanent application takes your natural lashes and lifts them from the root to give them extra volume. On the other hand, lash extensions focus on making the eyelashes look thicker and fuller. According to Beautytok, UV lash extensions are set to be the next big thing in 2024. But how safe are they? If you’re a lash enthusiast, you’ve probably seen this technique trending on…
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The Prodigy Announce 2025 Australian Tour with Major Stops in Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne – Backseat Mafia
The Prodigy have formally announced their return to Australia in February 2025. This tour is presented by Astral People, Handsome Tours, and Double J. The Prodigy will be performing at three prestigious venues: Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, Brisbane’s Riverstage, and Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena. Pre-sale tickets will be available from Tuesday, 27 August, at 11:00 AM local time, with general ticket sales commencing on Friday, 30 August, at 11:00 AM local time. Returning to Australia five years after the devastating loss of Keith Flint, The Prodigy’s imminent tour feels like both a battle cry and a requiem. Flint’s death cast a shadow over the band’s legacy, coming just weeks after their…
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General Mack’s Grapeshot’s laconic ‘Grenades and Stomach Flu’ is a paisley-infused and swinging delight. – Backseat Mafia
We are very honoured to premiere today the swinging new fuzz-laden single ‘Grenades and Stomach Flu’ from the delightfully named General Mack’s Grapeshot (GMG), the musical project of Australian multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer, Mitchy McIvor. There is a hint of the swinging sixties – a Carnaby Street paisley-infused bounce – in the jaunty pace, with a fuzzy buzz that propels the track like a shot of adrenaline administered straight to the heart. McIvor’s vocals have just a hint of laid back insolence, posed and enigmatic, augmented by backing harmonies. You can detect elements of a psychedelic Beck and The Kills in the insouciant delivery. The lyrics reflect the cool…
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Eora/Sydney’s Cosmic Entity Postcards From Pluto Land at Lord Gladstone – 24.08.24 – Backseat Mafia
Last night at The Lord Gladstone Hotel, Postcards From Pluto delivered an electrifying set in the intimate upstairs Goodspace gallery. The evening kicked off with performances from local indie rock bands Ash Lane and Jericho, each bringing their own sound and intense energy to the cozy venue. When Postcards From Pluto took over, they transformed the gallery into a pulsating hub of high-octane indie rock. The band—comprising vocalist Logan Kilbey, guitarist Will Palmer, bassist Kai ‘Smitty’ Holland, and drummer Josh Blythe—powered through, despite a slightly incomplete drum kit, nearly shaking the floorboards loose with their driving rhythms and spirited stage presence. Their seamless blend of alternative glam-rock matched the night’s…
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Manchester Based Promoters Rancid Offal Promotions Unveil The Full Lineup Of Goremageddon 2025 – Backseat Mafia
Following the success of this year’s edition, Goremageddon will return on 22 March 2025 at The Star & Garter in Manchester, UK. Headlining the event will be legendary Japanese goregrind band Viscera Infest, who will also be making their highly anticipated exclusive UK debut. Making headlines in 2017 for the invention of “cockroach moshing,” the band will bring their unique take on extreme, chaotic, and high-speed music to Manchester with full force. The full line-up revealed today will also include local Manchester gurglers, Pivorapist; southern heavy hitters, Public Execution; partygrind favourites, Vast Slug; three-piece grind powerhouse, Priest Crippler; and one-man Irish gorenoise newcomer, Lymphoedema. Get your tickets now: https://bit.ly/TixGoremageddon2025 Rancid Offal…
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Greta van Fleet – The Love Child of 70s Rock and TikTok Takes Over Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion – Backseat Mafia
The Hordern Pavilion is hosting Greta van Fleet, a band that hails from the unlikely rock haven of Frankenmuth, Michigan tonight. Formed in 2012 by brothers Josh, Jake, and Sam Kiszka, with drummer Danny Wagner later joining the fold, they didn’t just arrive on the scene—they detonated it. Their 2017 EP, From ‘The Fires,’ was a declaration, a love letter to rock’s past with a pulse that still beats in the present, winning them a Grammy for Best Rock Album. Beyond the Led Zeppelin comparisons and their vintage swagger, Greta van Fleet’s story is also one of courage and authenticity. In 2023, frontman Josh Kiszka publicly came out, adding another…
