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Stone Temple Pilots Bring ‘Purple’ Back to Life in Sydney’s ICC Theatre 28.02.2025 – Backseat Mafia
Sydney’s ICC Theatre feels like a time machine set to 1994, and the pilots are in full command. Stone Temple Pilots—Californian rock royalty, grunge survivors, legends in their own right—are here, and tonight, it’s all about Purple. There’s something mythic about an album that still rattles bones 30 years on. Released at the peak of alternative rock’s golden era, Purple didn’t just follow up Core—it cemented STP as stadium-fillers, as hitmakers, as a band that could shape the sound of a generation. And now, three decades later, they’re giving it the full-album treatment, front to back, no skips, no breaks, just pure ‘90s magic. Here tonight. Aussie rock titans Wolfmother…
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Rosetta Stone give (Don’t Fear) The Reaper a gothic makeover – Backseat Mafia
Goth survivors Rosetta Stone’s latest single, a cover of Blue Öyster Cult’s (Don’t Fear) The Reaper, reimagines the 1976 classic through a long black overcoat and dark eyeshadow. While the song has seen various renditions over the years, including notable versions by Heaven 17 and the Goo Goo Dolls, Rosetta Stone’s take stands out for its dark, atmospheric approach. The track is enveloped in a shadowy ambiance, with echoing spaces that lend it a haunting quality. Frontman Porl King’s baritone vocals add a haunting presence to the track. This cover serves as the opening track on Rosetta Stone’s forthcoming album, Nothing Is Sacred, set to release on February 14, 2025.…
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Stone Temple Pilots Set to Rock Australia with Full Purple Album Tour in February and March 2025 – Backseat Mafia
Legendary Californian rock band Stone Temple Pilots have officially announced their highly anticipated return to Australia this February and March to commemorate the 30th anniversary of their chart-topping, multi-platinum sophomore album, Purple. In celebration of this significant milestone, the band will be performing the entire album in full at each of their shows. The tour will commence at the ICC Sydney Theatre on February 28 and will then continue through Melbourne, where they will headline the Hello Sunshine Festival, followed by performances in Adelaide, Newcastle, and Brisbane. The tour will conclude on the Gold Coast at the Hello Sunshine Festival. Joining them for the national tour will be Australian rock…
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Stone Valley Festival Midlands – Thoresby Park, Newark 21.06.2024 – 23.06.2024 – Backseat Mafia
Stone Valley has been developing a reputation for being a great festival over the last few years, whether that’s the event in the South, the Midlands, or the North. Sadly, SV North has been cancelled this year due to the saturated ground, so I find myself at SV Midlands on the hottest weekend of the year so far. And what a difference the sunshine makes. From the minute I arrived and set up camp, I was surrounded by a real positive vibe. People chilling outside their tents or vans, t-shirts, shorts, vest tops, trainers, chairs out, beers out and even a few BBQs. Staff here are friendly, helpful and efficient…
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Festival of the Stone Line-Up Announced – Backseat Mafia
The Festival of the Stone, an annual celebration renowned for its blend of music, community engagement, and reverence for ancient brewing customs, is poised to greet the onset of Winter in Byron Bay on Saturday, 1st June. Marking its milestone 10th edition, the Festival of the Stone is set to attract both residents of Byron Bay and tourists alike, drawn by the allure of a distinguished musical roster, culinary delights, and the ceremonial introduction of the 2024 vintage of Stone Beer. This event also serves as a platform for philanthropy, as proceeds will be directed towards supporting the imperative initiatives of the local homeless shelter, Fletcher Street Cottage, thus fostering…
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Charlotte Stone Shoes Review With Photos
Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Shopping for a new pair of shoes takes a lot of careful thought and consideration. Sure, you can go out and just hit the “add to cart” button on the next cute pair you find in your size, but that’s how you can end up with blisters everywhere and eventually, a box that collects dust in the back of your closet. When shopping for shoes, we look for options that hit that sweet spot between style and comfort. We like to think of ourselves as experts on this matter. We…
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Salt & Stone Deodorant Review With Photos
Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. I transitioned to natural deodorant about five years ago, but it was not a seamless process. As the old saying goes, I had to kiss a lot of frogs — or swipe on a lot of duds — before I found my prince one. I get it; using natural deodorant isn’t for everyone (and at times, I wasn’t even sure it was for me), but using the right product makes all the difference. Over the years, I’ve found a handful of formulas that keep sweat and the odor that comes…
