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Jaws The Shark – Last Train To Santa Fe – Backseat Mafia
Jaws The Shark has shared his final single before the release of his debut album ‘Wasteland’ on the 19th of July via So Recordings. Worthy of featuring in the soundtrack of a classic cinematic Western film, ‘Last Train To Santa Fe’ starts off soft and sombre and then reaches a powerful crescendo. Olly Bailey has explained the writing process: “I wrote Last Train to Santa Fe after listening to a lot of Nick Cave. For some time I’d been trying to write a song that starts slow, yet is melodic and tells a story throughout. It’s a method of songwriting that I’ve not experimented much with yet in my career.” Saving the best for last, Bailey drops…
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8 Summer Haircut Trends For 2024
Piña coladas, pool floats, al fresco lunches — summer is all but the definition of low key, as are the haircut trends that tend to emerge each season. This year, the assemblage of up-and-coming styles is no exception, and they are the kind of chops that look good even if you do like getting caught in the rain. “The general vibe with haircuts this summer will be low maintenance and effortless,” hairstylist Tauni Dawson tells PS. That means lots of texture and movement — but very little upkeep post-cut. Translation: ’tis the season of easy, breezy summer haircuts. Looking for specific ideas to bring to your next salon appointment? We’ve…
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Balancing Act – Laylow – Backseat Mafia
Backseat Mafia’s favourites Balancing Act have shared their new single, ‘Laylow.’ This is coupled with the announcement of their sophomore EP, ‘Tightropes and Limericks, ‘ due for release on October 4th via The Vertex. Expanding on ‘Laylow’, guitarist Jackson Couzens shares: “This track was written on a writing trip we did to the French Alps. We were snowed into this little space and sharing rooms and sofas, we couldn’t really go anywhere, so it was perfect for writing. We all found it funny that despite being surrounded by snow in below zero temperatures, the bulk of what we wrote was actually more sunny and upbeat, and this one was no exception.” Featuring intricate guitar lines over…
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Best Designer Bags on Amazon
Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. A little digging on Amazon can go a long way, especially when it comes to fashion. As you’re probably already familiar, the online retailer is stocked to the virtual brim with everything from wardrobe essentials and buzzy designs inspired by TikTok trends to one of our personal favorites: designer handbags. The site has everything from famous American heritage labels like Coach and Marc Jacobs to celebrity-adored brands like Staud and JW Pei. Not to mention, there’s every type of silhouette you could ask for, including spacious tote bags, convenient crossbodies,…
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Can You Ever Be Too Young For Skin Care?
Can you remember what beauty products you were using when you were 10? Chances are you were sneaking a quick swipe of lip gloss and just starting your “grown-up” nail polish collection. Your skin-care routine, if it existed at all, included an acne face wash and a drugstore moisturizer your mom picked up for you. My, how times have changed. Now, Gen Alpha — kids born in 2010 or later — have taken a special interest in skin care, flooding TikTok with videos detailing their daily regimen or most recent Sephora haul. Some are as young as seven years old using popular brands such as Glow Recipe, Drunk Elephant, Bubble…
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Erland Cooper Reveals Music Has Survived On His Buried Tape And Releases First Two ‘Unearthed’ Singles – Backseat Mafia
The first two singles from a surviving tape that was buried underground by Scottish composer Erland Cooper 3 years ago are released in line with the Summer Solstice. This follows a triumphant world premiere, at The Barbican on 8th June, in a concert like no other, when the ‘unearthed’ mastertape was played for the first time. Remarkably, the audio survived but altered and ‘co-composed’ by the soil. A large string ensemble then performed Erland’s interpretation and re-scoring of the tape, bringing the mystery to life for the first time. Introduced by John Wilson (BBC4 This Cultural Life), soloist Freya Goldmark (Ligeti Quartet) led the now completed violin concerto, in collaboration with the earth. The full album, ‘Carve the Runes…
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Junk Nails Are Taking Over Our Social Media Feeds
Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. As with anything else, there’s a place for low-maintenance manicures in anyone’s routine — after all, who can deny the appeal of “rich girl” nails? — but if you’re a maximalist, there are even more design options to choose from. You could consider “vagina” nails (yeah, you read that right) or the social media-favorite “coquette” nails. Or you could opt for the latest trend making the rounds: “junk” nails. The look, which is one-part frenzied and two-parts spectacular, is essentially just doing whatever the hell you want with your nails.…
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Bliss Carmxn Unveils Debut EP ‘Hold My Hand And I’ll Hold Yours’ – Backseat Mafia
After captivating audiences with expressive electro-folk teasers, Bliss Carmxn has released their debut EP, Hold My Hand And I’ll Hold Yours. This four-track collection merges glowing pop aesthetics with an ethereal alternative atmosphere, creating a spellbinding dynamism reminiscent of Erasure’s drive, Perfume Genius’s gravity, Simon and Garfunkel’s simplicity, and Kacy Musgraves’s warmth. The EP embarks on a journey through energetic moments and deeply evocative writing, beginning with ‘Hey Oh Hey’. This track, infused with plucky synths, crisp snare hits, and soaring vocal melodies, sets a sparkling tone for the project. Following this is ‘Hear’, a song rooted in a bouncy piano melody and infectious singalong qualities, showcasing Bliss’s knack for…
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Void Of Vision Announce New Album, Drop ‘Gamma Knife’ – Backseat Mafia
Melbourne’s Void Of Vision are stepping into a new chapter with their upcoming album, ‘What I’ll Leave Behind’, slated for release on September 20 via UNFD. The band have also dropped a new single and accompanying video, ‘Gamma Knife.’ The track pulses with intensity, weaving between raw, simmering verses and electrifying choruses, all the while laying bare vocalist Jack Bergin’s journey of personal growth following a harrowing health ordeal. Void Of Vision are not just redefining modern heavy music—they’re setting a new standard. “Gamma Knife is about my near death experience and the desire for clarity in the aftermath. To truly discover if everything I went through in the healing…
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Cowgirl Bob Haircut Trend, Explained by a Pro
In May, Megan Fox debuted what her hairstylist, Dimitris Giannetos, referred to as a “cowgirl bob.” A continuation of the short haircut that has taken over in the last few years, Fox’s style was trendy, airy, and decidedly perfect for summer. Since then, searches for the look have skyrocketed, with people clamoring to learn how to get the look. “This haircut is all about texture, from the way that it’s cut to the finished style,” hairstylist Adam Federico tells PS. If you’ve been contemplating a bob but want something different than all of the Hailey Bieber-esque versions that are currently on your “For You” pages or are ready to step…
