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Bonobo Shares New Track ‘Expander’ Via Ninja Tune – Backseat Mafia
Released via NinjaTune, “Expander” cuts a slice of unmistakable Bonobo, deftly weaving organic vocals and instrumentation with peak-time dance-floor sensibilities that set it up to become one of the songs of the summer. Following his recent roadblock set on Glastonbury’s LEVELS stage, numerous clips of the unreleased track begin circulating online, with fans clamouring for an ID. The track is already a staple at his legendary OUTLIER sets, an event series curated by Bonobo which shows his continued influence as a DJ and also the reverence a new generation of artists hold for his own releases. Joining him on DJ line ups over the last year have included Barry Can’t Swim, DJ Koze, Sofia Kourtesis, salute, Kelly Lee Owens, MallGrab, DJ Tennis, Dixon, TSHA, SG Lewis, YoungMarco, Kerri Chandler, Carlita, Elkka, HAAi, JohnTalabot, PaulaTape amongst others. The 15,000…
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13 Cat Makeup Tutorials For Halloween
It’s not every day that you get to enjoy one of the finer things that life has to offer: dressing up. Yes, the saying “look good, feel good” does ring true here, but we’re talking about dressing up for the holidays — namely Halloween. The candy corn and pumpkin-spice lattes are fun, but the best part of the season is arguably the fun costumes. Although we always plan on coming up with an elaborate outfit, it seems that almost every year, we wait until the last minute to throw something together and end up running to Party City to snag the very last pair of cat ears. While there’s nothing…
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Balancing Act – Under The Table – Backseat Mafia
Indie quartet Balancing Act have released the video for their new single, ‘Under The Table.’ This is the third single from their upcoming sophomore EP, ‘Tightropes and Limericks,’ which is due for release on October 4th via The Vertex. Guitarist Jackson Couzens comments: “The beauty of releasing a body of work is that you can explore more corners of your creativity and ‘Under The Table’ feels like just that. It’s heavily trip-hop inspired but we still bring it back home with a mean guitar riff in the middle. It’s always been a live favourite because of the heavy dynamics, it’s a moment in our set to really let loose. We’ve had this…
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5 “Very Demure, Very Mindful” Beauty Habits
If you haven’t heard the phrase, “very demure, very mindful” at least once over the last 24 hours, just know, it’s coming. The expression has become the tagline of a new “demure” trend that is taking social media by storm. (In a considerate way, of course.) The trend, which was popularized by content creator Jools Lebron, first began gaining traction after the video “How to be demure and modest and respectful in the workplace” went viral. The video currently has over 13 million views and almost two million likes. “You see how I do my makeup for work?” Lebron says in the TikTok video. “Very demure. Very mindful. I don’t…
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Live At Sultan’s Palace’ – Backseat Mafia
Last year, the members of Mdou Moctar convened in Niger to complete their then-unfinished album, Funeral For Justice, and to capture a series of live sets in the region surrounding Agadez, a historically important hub. Today, we are posting the first of these sessions: The Agadez Folders: Live at Sultan’s Palace. It features Mdou Moctar performing a complete electric live set at the King’s Palace in the city’s center. The band are joined by traditional dancers, swordsmen, and upwards of 20 camels with the Agadez Grand Mosque visible against the horizon. Producer and bass player Mikey Coltun on The Agadez Folders: Live at Sultan’s Palace: In Mdou Moctar, it is not out of…
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Bones Ate Arfa Share New Video For ‘Akimbo People’ & Release Debut EP – Backseat Mafia
Brighton’s alt-rockers Bones Ate Arfa are back with the new video for Akimbo People, the title track from the bands just released debut EP. Led by the charismatic frontman Arfa—whose impressive collaborations include Isaac Holman of Soft Play and Kate Nash—Bones Ate Arfa has rapidly established themselves as a force in the alt-rock scene. Their electrifying sound and vibrant live performances have garnered attention from BBC Radio 6 Music, Radio X. The band are currently also on a UK tour. The six-track EP, Akimbo People, is a sonic journey through the unpredictable nature of relationships. It’s a rollercoaster of heavy distortion, infectious melodies, and a palpable sense of urgency that grips…
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Remus Rujinschi Shares Radiant New Single ‘Drim’ – Backseat Mafia
After nearly three decades at the cutting edge of dance music, Remus Rujinschi has once again proven his staying power with the release of his latest single, ‘Drim’. A feel-good house anthem, featuring energetic, classic piano stabs and ethereal vocals that pulse with an infectious, upbeat energy, ‘Drim’ captures the essence of summer and the euphoria of the dance-floor. Remus Rujinschi’s journey began in the 1980s when he first started performing to crowds who were captivated by his early explorations in electronic music. It wasn’t long before he moved into remixing popular songs with his own underground twist, quickly becoming a fixture at clubs and festivals where his innovative sounds…
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Dyson Chitosan Hair-Care Products 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. Dyson is known for its machines, whether it’s the brand’s best-selling vacuums or its award-winning, viral hair tools. Between the Dyson Airwrap, the wet-to-dry Airstrait, and the ultra-smart Nural Hair Dryer, it’s a brand that provides solutions to everyday needs. With that, it should come as no surprise that the brand has decided to expand to styling products with the new Dyson Chitosan line. Dyson’s choice to launch hair products outside of the world of tools…
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W.H. Lung announce third album with the release of the sublime singles, How To Walk and The Painting Of The Bay – Backseat Mafia
The evolution of Mancunian band, W.H. Lung continues with the release of latest single, The Painting Of The Bay, which closely follows the release of How To Walk. Both songs pave the way for the release of their third album, entitled Every Inch Of Earth Pulsates, in October this year. Originally a studio-only project formed between three school friends, W.H. Lung have progressed to becoming a full five-piece live band, and have readied themselves for their third long player with the release of these two somewhat contrasting songs. How To Walk is a gloriously rollicking ride which will serve the band well on the live scene and at festivals, with…
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Simone Biles’s Hairstylist Talks Gymnastics Hair Tips
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. When Simone Biles stepped onto the podium to accept her gold medal at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, she’d been upside down at least two dozen times — and her hair, somehow, was unfazed. Not only did she land countless flips and twists, but she managed to do so while looking amazing under a high-stress, high-pressure, fast-paced environment. The secret to this heroic feat, according to Biles’s longtime stylist Jazmine Johnson, isn’t a high-hold hairspray or…
