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What It’s Like Having Psoriasis: Personal Essay
According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, around 125 million people have psoriasis — that’s two to three percent of the population — including me. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder whereby the immune system is overactive and produces new skin cells at an abnormally rapid rate. New skin cells typically take about a month to form and shed, but for those with psoriasis, new cell development can happen in as little as three days and the shedding process doesn’t take place. This results in thick, scaly patches of skin that can itch and burn, as well as crack, bleed, and peel. The cause of psoriasis isn’t clear, and there is no…
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Millie Manders and The Shutup – Wake Up, Shut Up, Work – Backseat Mafia
This lady and this band aren’t one to fuss or mess about, and the first track, ‘Angry Side’, is just that. The vibrant, sharp vocals of Manders relay this confessional track over a bed of garage punk punctured by some great drumming. The rhythmic, melodic moments are great from here on out. Tasty guitar solos, as shown on this track, but also clever use of the band’s brass section. Bass-led ‘Windows’ uses the band’s brass section to great strength, the same as ‘One The Got Away’ with short bursts to puncture the chorus. ‘Shut Your Mouth’ comes across a bit like a heavy Kate Nash, such is the vocal attitude.…
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Nail Tattoos Are Having a Moment
A good manicure is one of the easiest ways to step up your personal style. In fact, nail art can speak volumes for you without you even needing to open your mouth. Love a good french tip? You’re likely a fan of more classic, understated trends. Are Kawaii designs more of your jam? You’re the trendsetter in your friend group, aren’t you? There are so many options to choose from, and they’ve likely all filtered onto your “For You” page at one point or another. Still, we’re almost certain that there’s a new form of nail art that you’ve never come across: nail tattoos. Yes, you read that correctly. Nail…
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Brooke Combe – Dancing At The Edge Of The World – Backseat Mafia
Following her breakout in 2023, which saw her debut mixtape, Black Is The New Gold, shortlisted at the Scottish Album Of The Year Awards, Brooke Combe returns with her new single, ‘Dancing At The Edge of The World, ‘ taken from her forthcoming debut album. Combe comments: “I wrote this after parting ways with a major label. After feeling like I wasn’t able to pursue creating music and lyrics that I felt strongly about, I ended up with a lot of self doubt and felt as though I was jumping through hoops for people that weren’t actually performing these songs themselves,” She continues “It was quite a crucial point in…
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Anthropologie Daily Practice Collection 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. Dressing up for an event is easy, but dressing for the everyday? Now that’s an entirely different challenge. It’s one thing to coordinate an outfit for a formal occasion — weddings, work parties, even date nights at fancier restaurants often have an attached dress code that provides some sort of direction on what to wear. But what about those exceptionally casual occasions that don’t necessarily warrant a polished “going out” look, but still require more than…
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The Cost of Treating Psoriasis: Receipts
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. Welcome to Show the Receipts, a new series where we ask interesting people to share exactly how much it costs to get shit done. No matter the task, we’re tracking every last dollar from start to finish. Up next: treating scalp psoriasis. Psoriasis is a common skin disease that affects about two percent of the population in the United States, or roughly seven million people, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association. One of those…
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Eora/Sydney artist YAGKI reveals her stunning anthemic pop delight ‘Just A Ghost’. – Backseat Mafia
One of our favourite antipodean artists here at the southern outpost of Backseat Mafia is the prodigious YAGKI, the nome de plume for Sarah Yagki, and she has just released the exquisite single ‘Just Like A Ghost’ – an ethereal dreamy track that highlights her gorgeous silken vocals and gift for anthemic gems. Threaded through with a yearning melancholia – essential ingredients for any good pop song – ‘Like A Ghost’ has a mesmerising ambience borne on a fasting moving instrumental stream. Vital and pulse quickening beats deliver a quintessential piece of pop mastery. And behind the day-glo brilliance there lies darker themes of empowerment and resilience through an autobiographical…
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28 Best Beauty Launches of August 2024, 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. It’s officially August, which means many locations around the world are experiencing melt-your-face-off kinds of heat. If you’ve spent the last few weeks frantically googling “Does sweatproof makeup exist?” don’t fret — we’re here to help. As beauty editors, our inboxes are consistently flooded with beauty’s latest and greatest, and we’ve spent the last month testing out all the newest summer launches in the hair, skin, makeup, body, and fragrance categories. Brands have been dropping spanking-new…
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The Jesus and Mary Chain eviscerate The Enmore Theatre, Sydney, supported by Merryn Jeann, 01.08.2024 – Backseat Mafia
It’s been quite a week for seeing my favourite bands, with the magnificent Underground Lovers in Melbourne last Saturday and now on a Thursday night, the legendary Jesus and Mary Chain (JAMC) graced the stage of the spectacular Enmore Theatre in Sydney. Of course the Enmore Theatre must be listed as the third act tonight – a magnificently decorated Art Deco venue that provides the perfect platform in a stately, graceful manner. Support for JAMC was Merryn Jeann who provided the most ethereal and sublime music, preceded by a graceful ballet performance introduction from Jeann. Jeann’s music was a gorgeous blend of Cocteau Twins and elements of Kate Bush, P.J…
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Dread FM – Who Killed The Vibe? – Backseat Mafia
Genre-jumping rapper Dread FM has made a strong impression since bursting onto the scene, receiving early support from BBC Radio 6 Music and Radio X. Now, with the release of his hotly anticipated debut album ‘Who Killed The Vibe?’, the solo artist offers a body of work full of brilliant, varied musical ideas, expressive performances, and high-octane energy. Opening with the trumpet samples of ‘The Hit’, Dread’s pointed, urgent flow soon takes over, displaying the rhythmic and energetic style that drives the album. Gradually introducing punching beats and the deep, fuzzy live bass that characterizes Dread’s sound, the track continues to build a thick and intriguing sound, as comparable to…
