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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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Emerging R&B Riser Isadore Set to Empower Audiences with New Single ‘Hold Up’ – Backseat Mafia
Toronto-based singer-songwriter Isadore shines on the radiant new single ‘Hold Up‘. Known for her soulful melodies and introspective lyrics, Isadore’s music has become a deeply relatable exploration of self-discovery and the complexities of modern relationships. With Hold Up, she takes a refreshing turn, delivering an anthem of independence and empowerment over a intoxicated lo-fi electronic backdrop. Born and raised in Toronto, Isadore has long drawn inspiration from the rich musical traditions of soul, R&B, and its sub-genres, infusing them with her own unique voice. Her music, characterized by a soft yet impactful vocal style, often touches on themes of mental health, personal growth, and emotional complexity. This reflective approach has…
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Joanne Shaw Taylor Releases New Single ‘Hold Of My Heart’ Featuring Violinist Sav Madigan – Backseat Mafia
Renowned blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor has released her brand new single, “Hold Of My Heart”, available now on all major streaming platforms. A twangy, Americana-infused track featuring the exceptional talents of violinist Sav Madigan, “Hold Of My Heart” marks the first release from a slate of material Joanne is set to unveil over the next year, signalling an exciting new chapter. As a Nashville resident, Joanne is embracing the local music culture and infusing it into her style of Blues-Rock. Following the release of her critically acclaimed album ‘Heavy Soul,’ Joanne, in partnership with Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records, plans to bypass traditional release strategies by delivering a steady stream of high-quality…
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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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Does Hair Hold Trauma? Experts Weigh In
As someone who finds herself doom scrolling on social media late at night in bed quite a lot, I often come across weird trends that most of my friends and colleagues haven’t heard of yet (and truth be told, sometimes don’t want to hear of — I’m looking at you hemorrhoid cream for undereye bags). The latest: the idea that hair holds memories — and it’s hitting a little close too close to home. Overall, the trend on TikTok features lighthearted videos of people showing off their long hair with captions like, “hair holds memories,” followed by a transformation of themselves with dramatically shorter hair. However, there are quite a…
