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Hair Cracking: About the Dangerous Scalp Popping Trend
By now, you should know that TikTok, while amazing at times, is loaded with beauty hacks, trends, and tips that you definitely should not try. On said list are things like using hemorrhoid cream for undereye bags, replacing your perfume with juice from “vabbing,” and this thing called hair cracking or scalp popping. If you’ve stumbled upon one of these videos, the sound is likely burned into your mind forever. Scalp popping, which is usually performed by someone on another person, involves yanking on a piece of hair to produce a popping sound. Many TikTok-famous dermatologists have reacted to the viral videos on the practice, advising strongly against it. But…
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Amigo The Devil Announces UK And ROI Tour To Promote New Album ‘Yours Until The War Is Over’ – Backseat Mafia
Acclaimed US singer-songwriter Amigo The Devil (aka Danny Kiranos) recently added a third Irish show to his previously announced UK & RoI tour that takes place next month. He will play the Roísín Dubh in Galway on 20th July. Support on all dates will be provided by compatriot Nate Bergman (except 13th July). Kiranos and his band have been touring throughout 2024 to promote ‘Yours Until The War Is Over’, his third studio album that was released in February (read our review here). The record has received a swathe of accolades and drawn comparisons to the likes of Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen with a set of songs that serve as cinematic…
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Tom Morello – Soldier In The Army Of Love – Backseat Mafia
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Grammy winner, and multi-platinum-selling artist Tom Morello has shared his latest solo single, ‘Soldier in The Army of Love’. Co-produced by Zakk Cervini and Carl Restivo, the song was co-written and featured Morello’s son, Roman Morello. “’Soldier in The Army Of Love’” is the debut single from my first ever full-length solo rock album,” says Morello. “It’s a salute to the transformative power of music as both a balm to heal the soul and a battering ram to fight for justice. The song also has a generational rock n roll bloodline. The heaviest riffs were written by my 13-year-old guitar wizard son Roman, who…
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“Shattered” Layers For Fuller Looking Hair
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. Whether you’re due for a dusting or want to do a big chop, choosing your next haircut can be a daunting task. Between classic transformations like bangs and trendy new options like the “jellyfish” cut, there’s no shortage of ideas. Still, if you’re looking for something a little more non-committal, allow us to introduce you to “shattered” layers. What are they? Essentially, your answer to fuller-looking hair. “‘Shattered’ layers are a cut that you can see…
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First Day Of Spring Share Radiant & Atmospheric New Single ‘You’re Blue I’m Blue’ – Backseat Mafia
First Day Of Spring unveils the radiant new single ‘You’re Blue I’m Blue’, a haunting and beautiful blend of jangling alt-rock tones, adorned with a shimmering shoe-gaze edge. Built around some beautifully constructed dual picked guitars, the track carries an infectious, musicality under it’s floating, melancholic lead vocals. As the track reaches it’s chorus the guitar tones become fuzzy and distorted as the drums punch through cymbal heavy beats and the vocals deliver a repeated, surprisingly catchy main melody. Moody and affect, ‘You’re Blue I’m Blue’ captures an essence of 90s alternative-rock adorned with a striking modern, atmospheric flair. Talking about the track, the band explain: ”You’re Blue I’m Blue…
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Bubble Bath Nails: How to Get the Look
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. Last year was the year of minimalist beauty, and judging by the latest trends on TikTok, it’s not slowing down any time soon. In keeping with the “quiet luxury” and “clean girl” aesthetics, various spin-offs of simple nail looks are everywhere: on the runway, in our Instagram feeds, and on the hands of our favorite celebrities and influencers. One of our favorite takes on the trend is “bubble bath” nails. Like the manicures that came before…
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Ramona Marx Share Striking Visual For Ferocious New Single ‘Seek The Day’ – Backseat Mafia
Hemel Hempstead’s Punk Newcomers, Ramona Marx release new video for ‘Seek The Day’. Bursting with raw, pent-up aggression, the single highlights the bands unquestionable potential. ‘Seek The Day’ encapsulates Ramona Marx’s explosive energy, driven by overdriven riffs, intense drumming, and a biting, distorted vocal that rips into societal and political issues. Produced by the acclaimed Erik Miles—whose portfolio includes Soft Play, Baby Dave, Kate Nash, Lady Bird, and Hotwax—the single captures the band’s raw intensity while showcasing their knack for melding raucousness with clarity and direction. In discussing the single, the band states: “Life is a game filled with plastic smiles and empty promises. Those in power decide the cards…
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The Best Filtered Showerheads of 2024
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. Let’s talk about hair health. Whether you’re someone who is serious about keeping your hair in the best possible shape or someone who is only starting to learn about the do’s and don’ts of proper care, the fact is that there’s a lot to consider. First and foremost, you should start by figuring out your hair type, which can help you decide what kinds of products work best for you. Yes, that means figuring out what…
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Fenne Lily – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds. 19.06.24 – Backseat Mafia
Ensconced stage left, Fenne Lily almost seems to offer centre stage to her band. However, it’s the songwriting and arrangement of the Dorset-born folk singer’s songs that really come to the fore throughout this intimate performance at Leeds’ Brudenell Social Club. Up against the Euros, Lily expresses her gratitude that we have chosen to spend time in here this evening, even while the football is on the big screen outside. She does concede though, that we can watch it on our phones if we so wish. There is not a person in the room though, that can take their eyes off the quartet on stage, as they expertly craft some…
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Merit Signature Matte Lipstick Review With Photos
POPSUGAR Photography | Aviel KanterPOPSUGAR Photography | Aviel Kanter 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. TBH, I’m not a huge lipstick girl. Sometimes I’ll swipe on a gloss, but typically, I’m a balm wearer (I’m a Burt’s Bees Pomegranate lifer). For whatever reason, lipstick always makes me feel a little too “fancy” — maybe because my mom never wore lipstick (or makeup at all, for that matter), but lipstick has never really been a staple in my lineup. That said, there was…
