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Shop ColourPop’s Twilight: New Moon Makeup Collection
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. Twihards, you’ve been summoned. On Jan. 9, ColourPop released its latest collaboration in partnership with the famed “Twilight” movie franchise. If you’ve ever wanted to sparkle like a Cullen, now’s your chance. The ColourPop x “Twilight: New Moon” collection features a range of 12 products that nod to specific characters in the films. Fans of the brand (or the movies) will know that this isn’t the first partnership from the properties — last year, the launch…
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The Gates Of Slumber – Full Moon Fever – Backseat Mafia
Indiana’s doom metal behemoths, The Gates of Slumber, have announced the release of a new self-titled album out on November 29th via Svart Records, the band’s first full length offering in thirteen years. The second single from the album ‘Full Moon Fever’ has been shared. Karl Simon comments on the new single: ”If my memory serves me right, Full Moon Fever was the first song for the new album. The music was written around about when Tom Petty died. And yes, the song is dedicated to him. Not inspired by his music per se, but I was always a big Petty fan and yeah. Figure it out on your own time… The first set…
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Clara Pople Shares Dreamy & Emotive new Single ‘Hot Moon’ – Backseat Mafia
Clara Pople blends neo-soul undertones and striking alternative-pop on the striking and beautifully constructed new single ‘Hot Moon’. A hypnotic and wonderfully balanced example of how to gradually build a soundscape step by step, ‘Hot Moon’ moves from it’s minimal slow four to floor and vocal loop of the start, flourishing into a beautiful and melancholic soundscape of synths and textural guitar. With delicate, controlled lead vocals from Pople, the tracks infectiously catchy chorus melody shines bright over the SOHN-esque instrumental layering, ending with a stunning final iteration as layers of vocal harmonies dance with a sense of freedom. In her own words, Clara Pople describes “Hot Moon” as an…
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Hutch / Flat Moon / Quila Dreams – Sidney & Matilda, Sheffield 25.08.2024 – Backseat Mafia
Last Sunday’s bank holiday gig, hosted by local promoter Jarred Up, was an intimate affair that certainly deserved a bigger crowd, but those who made it out were treated to a fantastic evening of diverse and compelling live music. Opening the night was local duo Quila Dreams, setting the mood with their atmospheric, folk-flecked indie sound. Their gentle harmonies and delicate drums and guitar lines washed over the room, creating a soft, introspective start to the evening. Their music felt like the perfect soundtrack to a quiet summer evening, and they had the crowd swaying from the first note with their understated, dreamy vibe. Next up was Leeds’ very own…
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Staud Moon Bag Review With Photos
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. One thing about me? My handbag collection boasts more traditional mall finds than designer labels — but I’m not mad about it. When it comes to my small but mighty lineup of investment pieces, I treat them like treasure, and that’s because I’m super intentional about every piece I add. Call it girl math, but I’ve worn my bigger bag splurges so much that they’ve practically paid for themselves — at least, that’s what I tell…
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Waldeck Displays Sprawling Electronic & Jazz On New Album ‘The Moon and the Orient’ – Backseat Mafia
Renowned for his unique blend of electronic music with strong jazz, swing, and cinematic influences, Waldeck releases the vibrant new album, The Moon and the Orient, via Dope Noir Records. Waldeck, who also holds a PhD in law, first made waves in the late ‘90s. Alongside contemporaries like Kruder & Dorfmeister, he played a pivotal role in bringing Viennese electronic music to global prominence. His critically acclaimed album Ballroom Stories remains a benchmark in dance music worldwide. After signing with SONY and gaining widespread recognition across nightclubs, radio, and the advertising industry, Waldeck founded his own record label, Dope Noir Records, in 2001. His seventh studio album, The Moon and…
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Elaine Palmer – Half Moon Rising – Backseat Mafia
After heading out to California at the latter end of 2023, Elaine Palmer set up at Half Moon Lodge up in the San Diego hills with Producer Mike Butler (Norah Jones, Ray LaMontagne, Phoebe Bridgers and The Pretenders) a bunch of incredible musicians Matt Lynott (The White Buffalo drummer), Bobby Furgo (Leonard Cohen’s violinist) Patrick McClory and Dave Berzansky (Hacienda Brothers pedal steel) and Mike Butler (guitars) to record a mostly live, the result of which is this album ‘Half Moon Rising’. Sometimes, I need big open tremolo chords and a cracking voice, and with ‘Heart And Soul,’ Elaine Palmer kicks off her new album fulfilling that need. Perfect for…
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Indie-Folk Artist Molly Buchan Releases Poignant New Single ‘Ocean On The Moon’ – Backseat Mafia
Molly Buchan’s latest single, ‘Ocean On The Moon’, is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of the complexities of human emotion, expertly crafted to leave listeners both moved and mesmerized. Based out of Dublin, Ireland, Buchan demonstrates her songwriting prowess with this raw and cathartic piece of artistry. From the moment the ethereal vocals and intricate guitar licks cascade through the speakers, ‘Ocean On The Moon’ transports listeners into a world of introspection and vulnerability. Buchan masterfully navigates the nuances of emotion, delving into the struggles of prioritizing the needs of others over one’s own values and well-being. Reflecting on the track, Buchan offers a glimpse into the profound meaning behind her…
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The iconic Arab Strap unveil the brooding, atmospheric video for ‘Strawberry Moon’ ahead of new album and UK tour. – Backseat Mafia
The boys from the sublime Arab Strap are back with a vengeance and the new track ‘Strawberry Moon’ is a thrilling anthemic ride. It’s the second missive from their forthcoming album, the amusingly titled ‘I’m totally fine with it 👍 don’t give a fuck anymore 👍’. ‘Strawberry Moon mixes a high voltage electronic thrum with a pulsing bass and popping percussion, adding spoken verses and a massive luxurious chorus. It’s absolutely marvelous with its enigmatic lyrics and pop sensibilities: So throw on your cloak and come down and join me,witness my struggles firsthand.I’ll stay young and handsome, sleep forever in your light,I’ll give you daughters, give you sons – we’ll…
