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WE ARE WINTER’S BLUE AND RADIANT CHILDREN –GY!BE/Big|Brave/Ada affiliates announce tumultuous debut album. – Backseat Mafia
A post rock summit, confluence or collab, some might even toss in the supergroup label if they were feeling flippant. Whatever you want to call the artistic meeting of minds that is WE ARE WINTER’S BLUE AND RADIANT CHILDREN (or WAWBARC between friends) it offers up the enticing prospect of new collective music from Mat Ball (BIG|BRAVE) and Efrim Manuel Menuck (Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Thee Silver Mt. Zion) together with Jonathan Downs and Patch One (key contributors to the North East US experimental community and in the past both members of Ada). As usual in the wired world of rock the members of WAWBARC have previous connections. During their…
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Lacy Redway’s Hair Recommendations | POPSUGAR Beauty
Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. The Expert Edit features interviews with specialists about the products they swear by in their chosen field. For this installment, hairstylist Lacy Redway shares her top beauty picks. Some people have to learn a craft and others are just born with a certain talent. Hairstylist Lacy Redway falls into the latter camp. “I’m the girl from school that used to do everybody’s hair,” she tells PS. “I grew up in the 90s when braids and braid designs were really popular. I was the go-to person for people to get those…
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10 Stores Like Lulus | POPSUGAR Fashion
Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. With the fast-paced change in weather and trends, online shopping is by far one of the easiest and quickest ways to find new wardrobe essentials. Whether you’re looking for some new swimsuits, pieces that scream Sofia Richie’s quiet luxury, or a new, useful yet versatile everyday tote bag, some of the trendiest and most affordable pieces can be found at stores that are strictly online. We’re sure that if you’re an expert online shopper, you might be familiar with the fact that one of the most popular online shopping brands…
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Bones Ate Arfa Share Explosive Title Track From Upcoming EP ‘Akimbo People’ – Backseat Mafia
Brighton based Alternative-Rockers Bones Ate Arfa share the title track from their anticipated debut EP ‘Akimbo People’. Led by frontman Arfa, who has worked with notable artists such as Isaac Holman (Soft Play) and Kate Nash, Bones Ate Arfa has been turning heads with their gritty sound and dynamic live performances. Their robust social media presence, particularly on TikTok, has fostered connections with bands like Bad Nerves and solo artist LOU, earning them nods from prominent acts such as Royal Blood and Tigercub. With early support from influential platforms like BBC Radio 6 Music and Radio X form the bands previous collaborations with rapper Dread FM, the band is poised…
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How Risky Are Buy Now Pay Later Plastic Surgery Plans?
Plastic surgery is on the rise. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reported a 19 percent increase in cosmetic procedures since 2019. And as cosmetic procedures become more popular, the largest barrier for patients is cost, leaving many to finance their plastic surgeries through various buy now, pay later (BNPL) services to keep up appearances. Though various BNPL financing services have been around for years to help people afford the cost of essential and non-essential medical care, BNPL services have re-entered the chat, so to speak, and surged in use since the pandemic. While these installment plans have previously been criticized for encouraging overspending — apps like Afterpay allow…
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Arliston Share Delicate, Spellbinding New Single ‘Monks of Lindisfarne’ – Backseat Mafia
South London duo Arliston (Jack Ratcliffe and George Hasbury) share the delicate and emotive new single ‘Monks of Lindisfarne’, the first track from their upcoming album, Disappointment Machine. Draped in analog-sounding production and warm, muted guitar and drum tones ‘Monks of Lindisfarne’ showcases Arliston’s poignant storytelling capabilities. Comparable to The National and Big Red Machine, the tracks pensive tone and vocal delivery unravels the heartache and bitter taste of romantic rejection. Through a gradually build, the soundscape expands as layers of swelling piano, bass and subtle electronics enter before a processed vocoder vocal leads the latter part of the track, highlighting the experimental edge in the bands sound. Reflecting on…
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Skin Type Quiz: What Is Your Skin Type?
In a perfect world, there would be a beauty equivalent to Spotify engineers calibrating those “made for you” playlists, only instead of songs, you’d get skin-care suggestions based on your individual skin type. They would collect all the necessary metrics — what’s your oil level by bedtime, on a scale from 1 to 5? Do you get dry and flaky year-round, or just in winter? — and spit out skin-care products tailored just for you based on the data. Unfortunately (or is it fortunately?) we’re living in the real world, which means figuring out whether you have oily, dry, combination, acne-prone, normal, or sensitive skin can be a dance of…
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Ladaniva – Bush Hall, London 11.06.2024 – Backseat Mafia
London offers the world. After summer shenanigans at South Asian events, Polish and Uzbek festivals I find myself in Shepherd’s Bush waiting for an Armenian band to take to the stage. Ladaniva – led by the disarmingly charming vocalist Jaklin Baghdasaryan. Eurovision 2024 was ignited by this mischievous minx bounding around the Malmo set with her band and their modern take on girl power liberation – Jako. After stealing the show on that massive Malmo stage Jaklin and the band play the first of two sold out shows in London at the intimate Bush Hall venue. This is their debut London gig. Jaklin was born in Armenia, grew up in…
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Scarlett Johansson’s Tattoos and Their Meanings
When she’s not busy running a skin-care brand or starring in one of the most famous movie franchises in history, Scarlett Johansson is providing beauty inspiration left and right. Still, when she steps onto a red carpet in a back-baring dress, you might not be looking at her signature red lip or Old Hollywood updo. You’re probably entranced by her massive back tattoo. Despite her being in the spotlight for more than two decades, what many people may still not know about the star is that she has an impressive tattoo collection, with at least eight pieces of ink known to the general public so far. Save for Johansson’s back…
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A Day On The Green Returns With Legendary Line Up – Backseat Mafia
Australia’s most soulful siblings, The Teskey Brothers, are gearing up to illuminate some of the country’s most picturesque outdoor venues and wineries on their inaugural A Day on the Green headline tour this summer. These five-time ARIA winners are bringing a curated lineup of international and Australian special guests to their exclusive outdoor shows. Joining them will be the beloved US indie rockers Band of Horses, Americana, folk, and roots artist Sierra Ferrell, the Australian debut of country music’s rising star, Irish singer-songwriter CMAT, and the versatile Australian singer and multi-instrumentalist Charlie Needs Braces. A DAY ON THE GREEN 2025 Wednesday 8 January, 2025 | Burswood Park, Perth, WAFriday 10…
