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Dollop Bangs Trend Is a Celebrity-Favorite
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. Trust me, no matter your hair type, a style of bangs is out there calling your name. Lately, we’ve been seeing a particular style take off this winter that’s sure to be a hit for the rest of 2025 — “dollop” bangs. If you’re a fan of modern takes on timeless styles, you’ll definitely want to take a few notes. This dramatic swoop of a bang has been spotted on the likes of Camille Razat, Kim…
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Circa Waves – Death and Love part 1; near death experience leads to a joyous celebration of life – Backseat Mafia
Circa Waves return with their latest album, a collection of feel-good indie rock anthems that play to their strengths. While they don’t attempt to reinvent the wheel, they deliver exactly what fans have come to love – big choruses, infectious energy, and a warm, uplifting vibe. This record is a celebration, a reflection of frontman Kieran Shudallss recent experiences, and a reminder to appreciate life’s moments. The album comes in the wake of a significant personal event for Shudall, who underwent emergency heart surgery in 2023. That experience has clearly shaped the tone of the record, filling it with a newfound appreciation for life and a sense of joy that…
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Teen LA Fire Victims Are Benefitting From Beauty Donations
For teenagers, beauty products often serve a bigger purpose than the thrill of copping the latest Rare Beauty launch. Makeup and skin care foster self-expression and individuality for Generation Alpha, but for many living in Los Angeles, this creative outlet was stripped away during the eruption of the wildfires in two of the city’s most high-profile neighborhoods: Pacific Palisades and Altadena. 18-year-old Marli, a resident of Altadena, lost her home in the Eaton fire. She struggles with mental and physical health issues, social anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD, and she says her beauty routine is an essential part of her identity. “Look, my house burned down and grabbing makeup was not…
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Role Model Brings Kansas Anymore to Life at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre 6.02.205 – Backseat Mafia
Instagram has been buzzing in anticipation of Role Model‘s (Tucker Harrington Pillsbury) Australian shows. The artist has brought his No Place Like Home World Tour to Sydney’s iconic Enmore Theatre tonight. The buzz isn’t just hype—it’s been building ever since Kansas Anymore dropped. With over 60 million global streams and counting, the album blends folk warmth with confessional, heart-on-sleeve lyricism. Kansas Anymore takes its name from The Wizard of Oz, but this isn’t a tale of technicolour fantasy or yellow brick road escapism. The album, shaped by the fallout of Role Model’s breakup with Instagram star Emma Chamberlain, turns grief into something tender and raw—melancholy, yes, but also strangely buoyant.…
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The Damn Truth – Better This Way – Backseat Mafia
Canadian rock and roll band The Damn Truth release their self-titled album on Friday, 14 March, via Spectra Musique. In anticipation, the band have shared another track to whet our appetites with the new single ‘Better This Way’. ‘Better This Way’ sees the band delve into some nostalgia with a laid back, cleaner, more pop sound. That’s not to say its not chuck full of The Damn Truth’s signature brilliance with biting guitars and superb soaring vocals that demand volume and attention. Some bands just can’t help but right great music. TDT is one such band. Check it out, here Find out more via the band’s Website or Facebook Pre-order the album on vinyl…
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Waverly Drive Unveils Vibrant New Single ‘Class’ – Backseat Mafia
Emerging Chicago & LA solo artist Waverly Drive returns with the psychedelic-rock-pop fizzer ‘Class’, out today. Showcasing the effortlessly addictive soundscapes that define his artistry, the new single delivers both musical depth and melodic finesse. Built around a tight, steady groove, ‘Class’ blends a timeless vintage undertone reminiscent of David Bowie with a modern psychedelic edge. Layering tight strings, hypnotic bass, fuzzy guitar tones, and choral vocals under a gritty yet understated lead, the track is both vibrant and musically mature. While its bright, infectious sense of energy and buoyant aura is palatable, the tracks sharp edge of social commentary, exploring the impact of class on society gives ‘Class’ a…
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The Jungle Giants Return With ‘Hold My Hand’, Upcoming Album and Tour Announcement – Backseat Mafia
The Jungle Giants are back! After 18 months off the radar, the Meanjin/Brisbane four-piece have just returned to the spotlight with ‘Hold My Hand’, the first taste of their upcoming fifth album. It’s a song shaped by upheaval after frontman Sam Hales spent the past few years reeling from the end of a decade-long relationship, recovering from a jet-ski accident, and sifting through what it all meant. “These are all beautiful, beautiful, positive memories that changed me for the better. It was just really hard to figure out a way to write about it and figure out a way to define how I felt. This song really helped open up…
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Finnish Rising Louie Blue Shares Beautiful New Single ‘Diamond’ – Backseat Mafia
Finnish rising solo artist Louie Blue makes a triumphant return with the elegant and beautiful new single Diamond. Built around a warming sound pallet of 80s infused guitar and synth tones, minimal beats and elegant atmospherics, the track is both radiantly catchy and commercially viable whilst retaining some captivating musicality and emotive depth. As comparable to Westerman as it is to the likes of JC Stewart, the track is an absolute alternative-pop gem that floats between its alternative edge and radiant pop hooks. After stepping away from the spotlight to hone his craft, Louie Blue dedicated his hiatus to personal and artistic growth, even building his own recording studio to…
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Jennifer Lopez’s Velvet Nails Are Perfect For Winter
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. In recent years, Jennifer Lopez has made quite a reputation for herself when it comes to manicures. Perhaps your mind goes to the bejeweled nails she wore with over 250 crystals for her performance at the Elie Saab show or the trendy cherry-mocha nails she recently debuted, but her latest manicure for the 2025 Grammys did not disappoint, either. For the big night in music, the singer brought her A-game sartorially and beauty-wise, donning a sequined,…
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Mallrat Announces Australian, North American, UK/European Tours Ahead Of Upcoming Album ‘Light Hit My Face Like A Straight Right’, Releasing Feb 14, + Supporting Kylie Minogue On ‘Tension’ Tour – Backseat Mafia
Grace Shaw, better known as Australia’s indie-pop darling Mallrat, is one of those artists you love with your gut. If you’ve been paying any attention to the Australian music scene, you’ll know her as the sharp, genre-defying voice behind hits like ‘Groceries’ and ‘Charlie’. Now, as she gears up for the release of her new album ‘Light Hit My Face Like a Straight Right’ on February 14th, Mallrat is showing us exactly what her transformation from bedroom-pop artist to global pop star looks like, complete with Aus, USA and UK/EU tours. Since dropping her debut album in 2016, Mallrat’s ability to infuse magic into the mundane has been her signature…
