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Embracing My Feminine Side As a Gay Man Led to My Power
It’s difficult to pinpoint the exact moment I learned that who I am at my core wasn’t what the world wanted from someone born a boy. As far back as I can remember, I’ve been labeled feminine. How I walked, talked, moved, held a pencil, or even laughed seemed to invite commentary, ridicule, and insult. I understood very early on as a child that the things I naturally gravitated toward — softness, creativity, beauty — were considered for girls and therefore not meant for me. But for me, femininity didn’t feel soft. It felt powerful. I was mesmerized watching my mother transform with a fresh blowout, her makeup like war…
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NYC Duo Fcukers Announce Intimate Side Shows Following Laneway Festival Debut – Backseat Mafia
NYC duo Fcukers are set to make their highly anticipated return to Australia this February, bringing their 2025-ready, club-driven sound to the Laneway Festival lineup. Alongside their festival sets, they’ll deliver two intimate side shows in Eora/Sydney and Naarm/Melbourne. Renowned for their bold, genre-blurring style that reinvents ’90s dance, the duo have earned a reputation for turning every performance into a party. Helmed by Shanny Wise and Jackson Walker Lewis, Fcukers exploded onto the scene with their debut EP Baggy$$. The release is a heady mix of old-school house, breakbeat, and electronica—music that feels like it’s been mopped up from the sticky floors of a sweaty club. This isn’t nostalgia…
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Penis Filler: Costs, Side Effects, and More
Cosmetic procedures are on the up and up, especially when it comes to tiny “tweakments,” like trap tox and lip flips. In fact, there are so many out there that it feels like we’re learning about something new every day. A vampire breast lift? A vajacial? Yes, those are real things — and even some of our editors have tried them. The latest eyebrow-raising treatment that’s hit our radar? Penis filler. Yeah, you read that right. Good old dermal filler, like the kind you get in your lips, but for your penis. Intrigued? We certainly were. That’s why we chatted with experts ahead, to answer all of our burning questions:…
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Good Things Side Shows Revealed – Backseat Mafia
Get ready, Australia! As the Good Things Festival rolls into town, some of the festival’s top acts are hitting the road for exclusive sideshows. From punk rock legends to heavy metal icons, these intimate gigs will offer fans the chance to experience their favourite artists up close. Don’t miss out! Early bird tickets drop on Wednesday 30 October, with general sales starting Friday 1 November at Good Things Festival. Below is the full breakdown of the sideshows: Sum 41 (with Grandson)* Canadian pop-punk legends SUM 41 bid farewell to Australia on their final tour, delivering fan-favorite anthems and electrifying hits across decades of albums. Known for blending pop-punk energy with…
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Denis Granan Explores the Dark Side of Ambition in Haunting New Single ‘The Man Who Killed a Star’ – Backseat Mafia
Spanish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Denis Granan unveils his powerful new single, “The Man Who Killed a Star,” a reflective track that combines introspective indie-pop with mythological storytelling. Known for his intricate melodies and emotionally resonant style, Granan’s latest release explores the intense pursuit of success through a metaphor inspired by the Greek myth of Atlas. The song narrates the story of someone who wishes so fervently that they “kill” their own wishing star, symbolizing the sacrifices often made in chasing ambition. Opening with a haunting, spacious guitar riff, “The Man Who Killed a Star” builds a sombre atmosphere that sets the stage for Granan’s delicate yet impactful narrative. Layered with…
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Moss Side Sauna Club Release Debut Single ‘FREAK’ – Backseat Mafia
Moss Side Sauna Club release the fuzzy and infectiously catchy debut ‘FREAK’. A perfect introduction to the Manchester-based trio (Will Brooks, Maddy Storm & Sam Craighan), the single captures a strikingly complete sound and some radiantly hooky songwriting with a grunge edge, highlighting the band as one to watch. Opening with a modulation heavy picked guitar line ‘FREAK’ wastes no time introducing its strikingly melodic vocal melody, delivered with an expressive and urgent flair. Gradually growing as the drums build, the instrumentation cuts to a swelling feedback as a delicate harmony underpins the main vocal, beckoning in the chorus. The track bursts into life as the drums explode into a…
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X Revolution Explores the Dark Side of Power in New Single ‘GENERALS THEME’ – Backseat Mafia
X Revolution’s latest single ‘GENERALS THEME’ delivers a brooding, powerful exploration of the darker sides of human nature; Fusing Hip-Hop, Rap, and Darkwave, the track reflects the artist’s deep philosophical journey, confronting the complexities of power, morality, and survival in a world rife with internal and external conflict. X Revolution doesn’t shy away from raising uncomfortable questions. “Why do humans carry superficial views of doing good when we all have a grim side?” he asks, pushing listeners to reflect on the contradictions that define the human condition. The mood of ‘GENERALS THEME’ is undeniably dark and intense, shaped by its relentless percussion and heavy, manipulated drum samples. X Revolution’s use…
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How to Style Side Bangs, According to Hairstylists
No hairstyle better defined the early aughts than side bangs. Credit Ashlee Simpson, Lindsay Lohan, and Hilary Duff as pioneers of what would become such an iconic hairstyle; even Rihanna and Beyoncé rocked the look back in the day. They’re also poised to make a huge comeback, experiencing a total resurgence much like many other nostalgic beauty and fashion looks from the 2000s. Also nice: They’re easy to style, which is not always the case with other types of bangs, not to mention can be tweaked to look fresher than they did two decades ago. (Although if you want to wear them with a tube top dress over a pair…
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Botox: Your Guide to Costs, Types, and Side Effects
Botulinum toxin — often referred to as the brand name Botox — wasn’t always the Magic Eraser for fine lines and wrinkles like you might know it as today. In fact, ophthalmologist Jean Carruthers, MD, FRCSC, FRC, first stumbled across its smoothing potential while treating a patient for eye spasms in the 1980s. When she noticed fewer frown lines as a happy side effect, Dr. Carruthers relayed the good word to her dermatologist husband. Fast-forward 30-plus years, and Botox has become so commonplace that injections are served with a side of In-N-Out burgers on the hit Netflix show “Selling Sunset.” It’s no longer Hollywood’s best-kept secret or the making for…
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DJ Roko Share New Single ‘By Your Side’ – Backseat Mafia
In a year marked by rapid ascension, DJ Roko unleashes his fifth single ‘By Your Side’. Bringing samba Rhythms and punching EDM, the track offers and infectious sense of energy and joy. Choppy Nile Rogers-esque guitar, samba agogo rhythms, and shuffling drum arrangements underpin Roko’s auto-tuned vocals as a cut vocal sample leads the vocal chorus. “Family is important to me and the song is dedicated to all families united together,” DJ Roko shares, highlighting the personal inspiration behind his music. DJ Roko, born Roland Kieff, is a multifaceted artist—producer, songwriter, and DJ. His journey began in the West Midlands and now continues in Glasgow, drawing inspiration from EDM giants…
