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Madison Beer Heading to Australia For Debut Tour – Backseat Mafia
US platinum-selling artist, songwriter, and producer Madison Beer is set to make her Australian debut this August and September. Beer has achieved over 2.4 billion streams earned worldwide with hits including ‘Reckless’, ‘Selfish’, ‘Sweet Relief’, ‘Home To Another One’ and latest single ‘Make You Mine’. She has proved to be a dynamic and versatile artist whose sound blends pop, R&B, and soul influences with her powerful, emotive vocals. The Encore East Coast Australian Tour kicks off on Wednesday, August 28th, at Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall, followed by a performance at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Friday, August 30th. The tour wraps up at Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena on Monday, September 2nd.…
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amilost Share New Video For Vibrant Alternative-Pop Sweller ‘Bloom’ – Backseat Mafia
London-based Norwegian-Scottish duo amilost release the vibrantly catchy, ethereal and otherworldly new single ‘Bloom’, accompanied by a hypnotic new video. Marking their first release since signing with the Stockholm-based tastemaker label Icons Creating Evil Art., ‘Bloom’ offers a rich and atmospheric electronic soundscape, departing from the more organic piano led sound of previous releases but keeping the depth in emotion. Gently auto-tuned vocals give the track a processed edge whilst swirls of synths and tight electronic beats create a wide, cinematic backdrop. At once commercial and catchy whilst retaining a subtle alternative, gloomy edge, the track closes with a euphoric final chorus before disappearing into a wash of reverb. A…
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Skin-Care Ingredients You Should Never Mix, and Ones You Can
Don’t Mix: Retinol and Vitamin C Retinols and retinoids are powerful ingredients that address several skin-care concerns, from diminishing fine lines and wrinkles and preventing acne to lightening brown spots and increasing collagen production. This is why you’ll find a retinol-based product in many dermatologists’ skin-care routines. “The main concern with retinol-based products is skin irritation,” Dr. Imahiyerobo-Ip says. “There are several active ingredients that may increase the chance of irritation with retinoids, one being vitamin C.” Like retinol, vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) is effective in combating the signs of aging, including fine lines, firmness, and uneven skin tone. However, when these products are used together, they may cause irritation…
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The Cult Announce Australian Tour – Backseat Mafia
The Cult, one of the most iconic bands in rock history, has announced their “8424” Australian Tour in honour of their 40th anniversary. This tour promises to be a sonic journey through time, as the band delves into their extensive 11-album discography. Fans can expect a setlist that celebrates four decades of genre-defining music, showcasing the evolution and enduring power of their groundbreaking sound. Formed in 1983, The Cult emerged from the post-punk shadows to blaze a trail through the rock landscape, powered by the magnetic presence of frontman Ian Astbury and the incendiary guitar work of Billy Duffy. The band quickly carved out a niche with their blend of…
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How to Treat Eczema on Melanated Skin, According to Experts
It’s one thing to experience a difficulty with locking moisture in your skin from time to time, but if the occasional itchiness and dryness linger, causing your skin to feel scaly, patchy, or like sandpaper, you may have eczema. Those with the skin condition know it can be quite a challenge to get under control, especially when flare-ups seem to keep developing overnight with no clear cause. For anyone with melanin-rich skin, this condition may be even more challenging to navigate, especially because Black skin is typically underrepresented in dermatological research, with only 4.5 percent of medical textbooks showing conditions on dark skin, according to a study published in “Social…
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an exciting tumultuous maelstrom of refined chaos. – Backseat Mafia
The light of Sydney indie band The Nagging Doubts has been too long hidden under a bushel. Not the best at self-promotion, they continue to produce some of the most innovative and exciting material around at the moment and their new single ‘Panic Growth’ not only puts on show their musical prowess and songwriting but their ability to create something that is distinctive and fresh in a crowded field. ‘Panic Growth’ was written by their bassist Ruby King and she takes on the lead vocals with a swagger and assurance. She says of the inspiration for the track: I wrote this to be a cathartic release for my longing and…
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Cloud Nails Are the Whimsical Trend You Need to Try
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 it comes to nail trends, there are two ways things can go. Bright, bold, and out of the box (think “aura” nails), or minimal, tapered down, and basic (see “rich girl” nails). While we’re here for trends that go either way, the latest style gaining popularity is firmly seated in the minimalist camp — but we definitely wouldn’t call it basic. Let us introduce you to what is sure to be your new favorite color…
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Central Rain unveil video for the anthemic, enigmatic track ‘She Showed Me Her Room’. – Backseat Mafia
Central Rain is the project for esteemed Melbourne-based, Gold Coast/Brisbane expat singer/songwriter Luke Thomas (The Ronson Project) and we are honoured to premiere the video for for the gorgeous track ‘She Showed Me Her Room’. The track is off Central Rain’s new album ‘Paint Over Paint’ – to be released Friday, 26 July 2024. As a sign of what’s to come, the project name was influenced by the classic R.E.M. track. The track is shimmering and haunting – delivered over jangling acoustic guitars framed with slide guitars and Thomas’s vocals edged with a roughness through the sweet refrain. It has moving pop melody that positively shimmers with a George Harrison-evoking…
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28 Best Perfumes of All Time
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 many people, a spritz of perfume is the best finishing touch to any outfit. Fragrance can be a powerful tool that can not only impact your mood each day but also aid in the exploration of identity and even be a source of comfort during a tough time. While not an accessory in the traditional sense, scent can be just as sentimental as a family heirloom or as edgy as your favorite leather jacket —…
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The Lambrini Girls – Scala, London 13.06.2024 – Backseat Mafia
By Henry Groves It isn’t very often that I get instantly excited by a new band, but when I saw Lambrini Girls back at Great Escape 2023, I was immediately hooked. For those who know me, since that day, I’m not sure I have stopped talking about Lambrini Girls. Since then, I have seen them support Pigs x7 and, more recently, I have seen them play 3 London shows in 2024. Downstairs at the Dome in January, Moth Club in February and now Scala, their biggest headline show to date. I also don’t think I have seen a band as deserving of such an epic growth as the Brighton/London duo…
