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KYARA soars on Challengers-inspired debut single ‘Yearn’ – Backseat Mafia
Eora/Sydney-based electronic-pop producer/artist KYARA has unveiled her exciting debut single ‘Yearn’ – click to view. Set against a backdrop of pulsating electronic beats and sultry melodies, ‘Yearn’ captures KYARA’s knack for blending introspective lyrics with a catchy pop sound. The song immerses listeners in a realm where longing and sound merge, crafting an auditory experience that feels both personal and vast. KYARA’s hauntingly beautiful vocals and hypnotic production highlight her artistic vision, creating music that elicits both physical and emotional reactions. KYARA shares the story behind ‘Yearn’: “’Yearn’ drew inspiration from the passionate reactions to the 2024 film ‘Challengers’, where viewers were enraptured by the male protagonist’s vulnerability under his…
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What Is Nail Pitting? | POPSUGAR Beauty
Be honest: how often do you thoroughly examine your fingernails and toenails? At your biweekly manicure appointment at your favorite nail salon or rarely (if at all)? If you’ve ever taken a look at your hands or feet and found a dent in your fingernail, you might be wondering exactly what it is and how it got there. While it could be a fluke, an indentation from an injury, or the product of an at-home manicure gone wrong, if you notice multiple dented fingernails or multiple dents across different nails, it could actually be what is referred to as nail pitting. Pitted fingernails refer to depressions in the fingernails or…
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King Dunn – Mississippi Studios – Portland, Oregon 2024.08.09 – Backseat Mafia
Last Friday, Portland’s Mississippi Studios played host to an unexpected sonic journey. King Buzzo Osbourne, the iconic frontman of The Melvins, teamed up with Mr. Bungle bassist Trevor Dunn for a stripped-down, acoustic set under the moniker King Dunn. Trading their signature electric sound for a more intimate approach, the duo delivered an hour-long performance that left the audience captivated. The duo opened the night with a performance of the Melvins’ “Hung Bunny/Roman Dog Bird.” Osbourne paced the intimate stage of Mississippi Studios while furiously strumming his guitar and swaying to the music. Dunn’s passionate playing of the beautiful upright bass complemented Osbourne’s energy. After several minutes of back and…
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Georgia May Jagger’s Beauty Routine and Rituals: Interview
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. For model Georgia May Jagger, creating a skin-care line wasn’t something she did on a whim. Years of travel and countless fashion shows that wreaked havoc on her already sensitive, eczema and psoriasis-prone skin were the catalyst for her to finally take her skin-care journey into her own hands. “I was just finding my skin being really irritable,” she tells PS. “I was trying all these products, and they would make it worse or they weren’t…
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Japan’s HYPER GAL unveil the dynamic rush of new single ‘dot dot dot’ ahead of the release of their new album ‘After Image’ in September and UK/Europe tour. – Backseat Mafia
We are very honoured to premiere the new single from Osaka’s HYPER GAL, a two-piece band consisting of visual artist Koharu Ishida on vocals and noise artist Kurumi Kadoya on drums. ‘dot dot dot’ precedes the release of the duo’s album ‘After Image’ on 13 September 2024 via SKiN GRAFT Records and an UK/European tour on October and November. ‘dot dot dot’ is a blistering wall of sound with dissonant distance vocals chanting over an incessant rumble of drums and an organ base, rolling along like an out of control freight train. It has the enigma of something by Sonic Youth mixed in the with the day-glo pop vibrancy of…
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How to Shop the Charmcore Trend: TikTok’s New Jewelry Craze
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 latest batch of reimagined Y2K trends, TikTok has managed to resurrect a peak early ’00s staple: charm jewelry. That’s right — the chunky charm necklaces and metallic charm bracelets that once dominated your accessories drawer are proving to be fashion’s most coveted commodity this fall. And they’re not just here to take over standard jewelry pieces; bag charms are also popping up on the arms of A-listers and style influencers alike, with designer brands…
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Charly Bliss – Back There Now – Backseat Mafia
Charly Bliss has shared their new track ‘Back There Now’, the final single from their anticipated new album Forever, which is due out this Friday via Lucky Number. The song arrives with a tongue-in-cheek video directed by the band’s Dan Shure. Eva Hendricks says of the song: “One of the craziest things about getting older is growing away from the things you did when you were young(er) and stupid(er). But then I’ll read something or hear a song that takes me right back to the dramatic insanity of my early twenties love life, and I’m forced to acknowledge the freaky glutton for pain and heartache who’s still somewhere inside of…
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Manuka Honey Benefits For Skin: Experts Explain
Ever since I was a little kid my mom would feed us spoonfuls of honey to boost our immune systems, and we’d use honey in homemade face masks to add a bit of glow to our skin. As I’ve gotten older (and a bit lazier), I’ve transitioned from DIY skin care to products featuring some of my favorite homeopathic and Ayurvedic ingredients, including honey. Recently, I’ve noticed that Manuka honey has gained traction in the skin-care world, particularly among New Zealand-founded brands — much like how Kora Organics noni oil comes from Australia and Tatcha rice water hails from Japan. You might recognize Manuka as the pricier honey option at…
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Oxford Art Factory Celebrates Music Makers Club 100th Show With Twelve Band Line-up! – Backseat Mafia
Eora/Sydney’s epicentre is about to hit a high note as the Music Makers Club gears up to celebrate its 100th show. This milestone not only marks a significant achievement for the club but also highlights its commitment to supporting and showcasing emerging local talent. Founded in 2012, the Music Makers Club was born out of a shared vision between Mark Gerber, co-founder and CEO of Oxford Art Factory, and Matt O’Connor, an award-winning producer, A&R manager, and co-founder of Oxford Creative Academy. What started as a weekly showcase at the iconic Oxford Art Factory’s Gallery Bar has blossomed into one of Australia’s longest-running live music platforms for up-and-coming artists. “Reaching…
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Motorcycle Display Team Unveil New Mini EP ‘Heartbeaten’ With Stirring New Single ‘Not Raving, But Frowning’ – Backseat Mafia
After a year-long hiatus, Motorcycle Display Team (MDT) have returned with the two-track mini EP, Heartbeaten. Bringing together previous single ‘To The Endless’, and new offering ‘Not Raving, But Frowning’, the double-single showcases more of the band’s emotive rock-pop songwriting. Capturing an authentic, warming sound-pallet of live instrumentation and theatrical melodies, the band display a rich and well constructed songwriting across the two tracks. Bringing melodic lead vocals and rich vocal harmonies, over biting guitar tones, piano, tight drums, grounding bass and subtle strings, the result is two tracks which carry a vintage aura whilst retaining a polished modern flare. As comparable to The Devine Comedy as it is to The…
