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    Naarm/Melbourne Artist Kramas Releases Alluring Art Rock Single ‘Give Me Your Money’ – Backseat Mafia

    08/04/2024 / No Comments

    In an age inundated with extremely fleeting content, it’s rare to stumble upon something genuinely captivating enough to pull you away from endless scrolling from just a brief 10-second glimpse. Yet, that’s precisely what happened when Naarm/Melbourne artist Kramas teased their latest single, ‘Give Me Your Money’, on Instagram. Immediately drawn in by the enigmatic allure, I found myself compelled to uncover the full auditory experience immediately, wondering how such a mysterious gem had eluded my radar until now. In a nutshell, ‘Give Me Your Money’ proves to be a journey through the realms of psychedelic art rock. With introspective lyrics and a melody that burrows deep into the recesses…

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    lutruwita/Tasmania band TEENS declare ‘I Am An Art Prize’ in a delicious blaze of fuzz and attitude ahead of launch gigs and album. – Backseat Mafia

    04/04/2024 / No Comments

    TEENS have been prowling the dark and wild recesses of the southern state of lutriwita/Tasmania for nearly a decade and have emerged into the sunlight with their swaggering single ‘I Am An Art Prize’: a cacophony of attitude and fuzz that is absolutely enchanting. The form is angular, the delivery passionate and the overall effect is as if The Cramps engaged in congress with the Pixies and a maelstrom. A muscular ambulant bass provides the bedrock for the fuzzy chiming guitars before the ominous dark vocals enter the fray – distant, observant, slightly menacing – maybe I’m not real without you here. The song rests momentarily at one point into…

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    Celebrity Men Wearing Nail Art

    04/04/2024 / No Comments

    As the conversations around beauty have evolved, so have the people who are actively claiming their places in the beauty community. From the rise of acne advocates to the normalization of traditional face tattoos in media, what was once an intentionally exclusive community has grown to include people from all walks of life. Nowhere is that more apparent than with the rise of the “menicure.” Men wearing nail polish was popularized in the ’70s and ’80s when musicians like Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, and Robert Smith, all had manicures as a part of their aesthetics, but men’s nail art actually dates back much further than that. “A number of Old…

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    Open Season 2024 Celebrates Music, Art and Culture in Meanjin/Brisbane – Lineup Announced – Backseat Mafia

    27/03/2024 / No Comments

    Meanjin/Brisbane is gearing up for an exciting music and arts celebration as The Tivoli and The Princess Theatre join forces to present Open Season 2024. Running from May 20th to July 27th, this annual event promises to breathe new life into the city with its diverse lineup of local and international talent, immersive performances, and community-centered experiences. Now in its fourth year, Open Season is branching out beyond traditional venues, spreading its energy across the streets of Brisbane. Surprise pop-up locations scattered throughout the city will treat visitors to a treasure trove of musical acts, culinary delights, and visual wonders. From the intense live performances of Texas quartet Explosions in…

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    12 Summer Nail Art Designs For 2024

    26/03/2024 / No Comments

    Kids may look forward to summer because it means no school and lots of time off, but we look forward to summer because it means we can finally dig out the summer nail ideas we’ve been saving over the last few months and get started crossing looks off of our bucket list. Cherry manicures? “Digital lavender” hues? Watercolor designs? Check, check, and check. We love each season and the many beauty trends they bring, but there’s something about the warm weather and the summer nail designs that come with it that just make us feel good. The nail-polish shades get brighter; the designs, more creative — supplying us with the…

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