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Health at the Manning Bar, Sydney 3.08.2024 – Backseat Mafia
Health is an influential metal and industrial band renowned for their innovative sound and intense live performances. Formed in Los Angeles, the band consists of Benjamin Jared Miller on drums, John Famiglietti on bass and synthesizers, and Jake Duzsik on vocals and guitar. Their music blends heavy, distorted guitars with pulsating electronic beats, creating a unique and immersive sonic experience. Health are playing the Manning Bar tonight, supported by Brisbane-based trap/metal/industrial/emo artist Zheani and the Melbourne duo of Joshua Wells & Karina Utomo (Tekno Neraka) whose largely improvised and experimental collaboration focuses on live drum machine manipulations paired with extreme vocal dissonance. The Manning Bar, nestled within the sprawling grounds…
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Eczema vs. Psoriasis: What’s the Difference?
While certain skin conditions such as acne can seem easy to diagnose from home, others can be a bit trickier, like eczema and psoriasis. These two skin conditions, which usually present themselves in the form of a rash on the skin, are fairly common but very difficult to distinguish between. Eczema, otherwise known as atopic dermatitis, is an itchy inflammation of the skin and usually appears in children and can continue to adulthood; psoriasis is a chronic condition that causes a buildup of scaly, dry patches on the skin, affecting areas like your scalp, elbows, knees, neck, and even your nails. While they can appear similar to the untrained eye,…
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Hobart’s Black Sea Carnys emit a dark magnificence as they unveil radiant gem in debut EP, Nistar – Backseat Mafia
The Breakdown Independent Release – 9.6 The Black Sea Carnys are Harry Wass (guitar), Tim Davies (vocals), Alex Thomsen (bass) and Ivan Johnston (drums). Together, they are a glorious mix of post-punk, darkwave and industrial rock influences, with roots that lead to such musical luminaries as Killing Joke, The Cure, The Mission, The Tea Party and even The Doors. Harry Wass’s majestic use of effects on his guitar paints many shades of light and dark which provide colour and texture to Alex Thomsen’s darkly malevolent basslines and Ivan Johnstone’s metronomic drumming, with Tim Davies vocals adding what can only be described as another mood-inducing instrument that dances ethereally above the…
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A Woman Is Reclaiming Her Burn Scars With Tattoos: Essay
I was born in Lebanon and when I was two years old, I was severely burned in a kerosene explosion on Christmas night. I was the only survivor of the accident. Following the explosion, I was in a coma for six months and even after waking up, it took a while to regain my sight and hearing. It also took several years of physical therapy and multiple surgeries before I could walk again, and I was left with scarring on over 70 percent of my body. Embracing my scars has been a challenging journey filled with tons of emotional ups and downs. I have a love-hate relationship with them. On…
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Lesser Jay Shines On Vibrant New Single ‘King Of Empathy’ – Backseat Mafia
Electronic-Pop solo artist Lesser Jay crafts infectous melodies over a luch electronic backdrop ont he new single ‘King of Empathy’. Known for infectious pop hooks and unexpected lyrical twists, Lesser Jay continues to showcase his potential with the new single. Offering incisive commentary through its lyricism delivered with a Gary Numan-esque dark-nu-wave-pop feel, ‘King of Empathy’ carries a cutting satirical, sarcasm through it’s lyricism. Lesser Jay explains: “In this song, there are some pretty clear references to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who sort of becomes the main character of idol worship. The lyrics are meant to be sarcastic, ‘King of Empathy,’ because it’s playing to the inflated ego of someone…
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Jack Howard Delivers Debut ‘All Things That Came Before’ – Backseat Mafia
Having captured the attention of BBC Radio 1, Jack Howard now unveils his radiant debut EP, All Things That Came Before. This carefully curated collection of tracks is a poignant reflection of Jack’s journey, exploring themes of growth, masculinity, relationships, and grief across five luminous songs. Showcasing dreamy, emotive soundscapes packing some elegant musicality and heartfelt emotion, the EP showcases some brilliant songwriting and fluorescently vibrant performances. With elements of neo-soul in among the pop tendencies on the EP, Jack makes great use of some dynamic distorted guitar riffs and powerful vocal performances, whilst retaining a raw sincerity and relatability. In Jack’s own words:“I envisioned this project as a snapshot…
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How Much to Tip For Beauty Services
Suggested tip: 20% When it comes to makeup services, a 20 percent tip, depending on your satisfaction, is standard. To ensure a seamless service all around, you’ll first want to consult with the artist beforehand to ensure your desired look is something they can realistically achieve. “Each artist has unique specialties, so in the same way you would call a nail salon to ask if there’s a nail tech that can do nail art before showing up, you’ll want to talk to your artist before booking,” says Casper. “If you’re requesting something dramatic or more intricate like a graphic liner, cut crease, foxy eye, airbrush makeup, or glitter, you’re asking…
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Travis Scott Circus Maximus Australia and NZ Tour – New Dates Added – Backseat Mafia
Travis Scott has announced additional shows in Melbourne and Sydney for his highly anticipated Circus Maximus tour. Following an overwhelming demand and rapid sell-out of initial dates, Scott rap is set to bring his electrifying performances to even more audiences in Australia. The Houston native and global superstar, is a leading force in music, fashion, and culture. Known for his groundbreaking albums and impactful moves, Scott’s latest release, ‘UTOPIA,’ dominated 2023 with its innovative sound, becoming the biggest-selling hip-hop release of the year and holding the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Top 200 for four weeks. With over 50 billion streams, ‘UTOPIA’ also broke first-week streaming records on Spotify…
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What I Learned From Getting a Weekly Message For a Month
I’m really bad at massages, and I don’t mean giving them. I envy those who are able to fully unwind and let themselves relax while getting a massage since I typically use the 50 minutes of what should be a calming experience to create to-do lists and allow my mind to wander (this is probably why I also find it difficult to meditate or practice yoga). That being said, I’m well aware of the benefits of getting a massage and what it can do for one’s overall mood, health, and wellbeing. So when I discovered Squeeze, a massage business founded by the people behind Drybar, I decided to challenge myself…
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Simon Scarlett Of Barbarian Hermit Gives Us A Track By Track Of Their New Album ‘Mean Sugar’ – Backseat Mafia
Manchester’s leading purveyors of groove-laden, stoner/doom metal, Barbarian Hermit, have returned with their new album, Mean Sugar, out now via APF Records. Written over a three-year period, ‘Mean Sugar’ is a cathartic creation set against a backdrop that has seen people endure a global pandemic, endless political turmoil, a cost of living crisis and war. During these times, the best coping mechanism is often to go into a room with your friends and focus your energy on playing some very heavy and loud music. It also may just be the heaviest ever tribute to Northern life. Frontman Simon Scarlett gives us the low down on the album’s tracks. Mean Sugar: It…
