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7 Hair-Color Ideas to Try in 2024, According to Colorists
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. In the last four-plus years, hair color went from boxed hair dye and grown-out roots to some semblance of normalcy. Now, experts say the best new hair-color ideas you’ll see for the rest of 2024 will lean one of two ways: either very low-key or kicked up 10 octaves. There is no in-between. What that means is there’s something for everyone, whether you’re looking for hair color ideas for dark hair, or even hair color ideas…
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Aritzia ShapeEnhance Shapewear Review With Photos
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. Aritzia has entered the shapewear chat, and we’re perking up and paying attention (quite literally). While the line, retailing from $28-$68 and aptly titled ShapeEnhance, has been introduced with just five pieces available in five neutral colorways, it’s off to a strong start. The fabric that comprises the collection is designed to support and enhance your natural curves with tubular-knit technology, though I personally feel like the compression is strong enough to help me correct my…
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Cosmic Room 99 – Backseat Mafia
An exciting prospect has emerged on the scene, under the name of Cosmic Room 99. The band’s name was inspired by a documentary called ‘The Cosmic Room’, which tells the story of NATO employee Bob Cohen accidentally discovering a top-secret plan to eradicate part of the world’s population to maintain Earth’s sustainability. The number 99 in numerology represents someone who uses their gifts to make the world a better place, encapsulating the band’s ethos. Musically, Cosmic Room 99 draw influences from a diverse range of sources, including the obsessive rhythms of The Velvet Underground, the dreamy psychedelia of Syd Barrett’s Pink Floyd, the harmonies of The Beach Boys’ “Pet Sounds”,…
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Cuban Star Yuly Y Havana C Unveils Heartfelt New Single ‘Eso Está En Tu Mente’ via Conch Town Records – Backseat Mafia
Cuban sensation Yuly Y Havana C, celebrated for her infectious Latin-pop style, has released her latest single, ‘Eso Está En Tu Mente’, through Conch Town Records. As she continues her meteoric rise, marked by hundreds of thousands of streams and a devoted fanbase, this new track adds another compelling chapter to her already vibrant discography. ‘Eso Está En Tu Mente’ is a deeply emotive exploration of love and heartbreak. The song poignantly narrates the emotional journey of moving past a relationship marred by betrayal. Through her heartfelt lyrics, Yuly captures the bittersweet essence of a love that has ended, reflecting on the pain of disappointment and the resilience required to…
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Maybelline Lash Sensational Firework Mascara Review With Pic
POPSUGAR Photography | Naomi ParriPOPSUGAR Photography | Naomi Parri 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. I’ve always been pretty nonchalant in regard to beauty trends. Sure, I’ve surrendered to temptation a handful of times and hit the “add to cart” button on a viral product — like the Tarte Juicy Lip Plump, after seeing it again and again on TikTok — but can you really blame me? However, of all the fads that have dictated routines and Sephora purchases of late, there’s…
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Hobart’s annual folk-punk festival, HOBOFOPO announces 2024 lineup with venues and dates – Backseat Mafia
In an era when festivals are either struggling, or cancelling, the hobos are back at it again and preparing for their eighth (or ninth if you count 2020’s semi-locked down version) annual gathering of all things folk-punk at HOBOFOPO 2024 (HOBart’s Original FOlk Punk Orgy). For one weekend in November, nipaluna/Hobart is taken over by some of the finest acoustic punk, celtic rock, anti-folk, boozy bluegrass (and any other subgenre which may fit in-between folk and punk) musicians. Having hosted some of the biggest names in folk-punk over the last decade, including; AJJ, Days N Daze, Apes Of The State, Crywank and Pigeon Pit, this year’s festival is no exception,…
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UK Post-Punk Hardcore Heavyweights High Vis Begin Australian Tour Supporting SPEED + Naarm/Melbourne and Eora/Sydney Headline Shows – Backseat Mafia
UK post-punk heavyweights High Vis are set to electrify Australian audiences this August and September with a double-barrel tour announcement. First up, their highly anticipated headline tour, followed by a national support slot for SPEED’s blistering ‘ONLY ONE MODE’ debut album tour. Known for their ferocious live energy, High Vis promises an intense, unforgettable experience. Tickets are on sale now, with dates locked in for Sydney and Melbourne this week. High Vis’ headlining shows will showcase their distinctive sound and deep connection with fans as torchbearers of today’s vibrant post-punk scene. Melbourne’s Stay Gold will feature an impressive lineup with Geld, Serpette, Peace Ritual, and Best Believe. Sydney’s Oxford Art…
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WIM Unveils His Third Single ‘Magic’ Plus He’ll Be Coming to Australia for SXSW Sydney 2024 – Backseat Mafia
In ‘Magic,’ the third single from WIM, formerly known as Karn Kasidej of HYBS, we witness a fresh chapter unfold in his solo journey. This track, a precursor to his eagerly awaited LP, dives headfirst into the surprising emotions and fleeting moments that love can stir up. WIM’s knack for capturing the spontaneous spark of creativity is on full display on ‘Magic,’ merging smooth R&B grooves with soulful melodies and rich, layered instrumentation. It’s a track crafted to wrap listeners in a warm, romantic cocoon, a soundscape that’s as inviting as it is immersive. WIM, when known as Karn of HYBS, carved out a space with his laid-back, yet emotionally…
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News: Amyl and the Sniffers’ ‘Chewing Gum’: Fresh, Loud, and Stuck in Your Brain
Amyl and the Sniffers are charging back into the scene with their first album since 2021’s blistering ‘Comfort to Me.’ Their third studio effort, ‘Cartoon Darkness,’ will drop on 25 October. The Sniffers have just released a new single ‘Chewing Gum,’ off the upcoming album. The band worked with producer Nick Launay at Foo Fighters’ 606 Studios in Los Angeles, crafting their latest sonic assault. The new track, much like the punchy “U Should Not Be Doing That,” signals a gritty evolution in their sound—leaning harder into their rock roots and leaving no room for half measures. Cartoon Darkness is about climate crisis, war, A.I., tiptoeing on the eggshells of politics,…
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Complete Guide to the Different Types of Bob Haircuts
Many of us have a little voice in our heads chanting, “Chop it off!” as we gaze at our hair in the mirror. There’s just something about a bob haircut that feels enticing whenever we’re in need of a change. It’s continually one of the year’s biggest haircut trends for a reason. While deciding to take the plunge and cut your hair into a bob can be difficult, once you do, you’ll have a ton of options when it comes to styling. Who knows, maybe getting a bob hairstyle will allow you to unlock that main-character energy that you’ve been chasing all along. The short bob haircut is one of…
