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There is a reason celebrities often look camera-ready, and it rarely comes down to luck. Behind every red carpet appearance or magazine cover is a sequence of routines, product choices and preparation steps that most people never see.The good news is that many of these habits are more accessible than they appear. You do not need a personal glam team or a shelf full of luxury products to borrow some of the techniques that help stars look polished from every angle.Skin Prep Comes FirstProfessional makeup artists regularly emphasise that a successful makeup look begins with properly prepared skin. Before foundation…

In July 1993, following Nirvana’s show at New York’s Roseland Ballroom during the annual New Music Seminar, Kurt Cobain sat down with a handful of writers from select English music magazines to discuss his band’s upcoming third album, In Utero.Scheduled for release on September 21, 1993, the album – the follow-up to the Seattle trio’s game-changing 1991 release Nevermind – was inarguably the most anticipated record of the year, with Cobain’s lyrics destined to be pored over, dissected and analysed on a forensic level by fans and music journalists desperate to gain insights into Cobain’s state of mind in the…

Yes I know I am picking two albums from a catalogue of only 8, two of which are compilations and one that was never released. For some reason the label didn’t like it, though two of the songs went on to be big chart hits for mainstream country artists. And there’s the rub – Matraca Berg was originally promoted as a mainstream country artist – hardly surprising as she was born in Nashville to a family of musicians – but partly due to her record label, the mainstream RCA Nashville label that she was contracted to at the time, and…

Jeff Ament is to release Since Forever, a deeply personal visual journal of creativity, friendship and life on the road as a founding member and bassist with Pearl Jam. Since Forever is available for pre-order now here. It will be on sale in select independent bookstores from September 25, 2026. A few years ago, Ament began working through his archive of decomposing negatives with his brother, acclaimed designer Barry Ament. Their efforts led to Since Forever, a 9″ x 12″ hardcover volume features more than 250 black-and-white photographs, accompanied by commentary from Ament. “If there was a goal, it was…

“We were doing ratty-ass shit that I probably should not say in an interview…” Eleanor Livingston’s having to bite her tongue as she explains how Die Spitz’s rebellious, untameable spirit was forged, back when she, Ava Schrobilgen and Kate Halter were still in high school. Whatever it was that Die Spitz were getting up to, they were chasing fun and freedom. Even now in their early 20s, with drummer Chloe De St. Aubin in their ranks, that chase has never stopped. Within their music, Die Spitz epitomise ‘badass energy’ like nobody else. ‘What’s it like knowing none of you bitches…

Brainstorm Media has debuted the official trailer for Bury The Devil, the upcoming horror feature directed by Adam O’Brien (MOM), ahead of its release in select theaters and on demand on August 21. Dubbed the “1917 of horror,” Bury The Devil unfolds in a single continuous shot and real-time narrative, following a nurse trapped in an isolated home with a dementia patient as a demonic presence threatens everyone inside. The official synopsis reads: When her dementia patient begins behaving strangely, a nurse suspects things are not what they seem. As the night unfolds, she soon discovers she is trapped with…

Seasick Steve at Folk By The Oak 2026, Photo: J. AirdOn a long, hot Sunday afternoon, there can’t be many places better to be than at one of the most laid-back of festivals, Folk by the Oak, which is held in the grounds of Hatfield House. Seasick Steve was the penultimate performer on the main stage, and he strolled on as the heat of the day was fading and the sun settling down towards the tree line. The Folk by the Oak main stage had already had a prominent drum kit and a comfortable-looking wooden chair wheeled onto it, in…

A24 has dropped a new official trailer for Onslaught, the upcoming action-horror thriller from director Adam Wingard, following the film’s recent presentation at San Diego Comic-Con. The film is scheduled to open exclusively in theaters, including IMAX, on September 4. Starring Adria Arjona, Dan Stevens, Eric Wareheim, Reginald VelJohnson, Michael Biehn, Alex Pereira, Drew Starkey and Rebecca Hall, Onslaught centers on a rogue squad of genetically engineered super soldiers that break loose in the desert, forcing a highly skilled Army sniper to fight to protect her young daughter. Wingard directs from a screenplay by longtime collaborator Simon Barrett, with the…

Cromlech: Expect Poison(Deathbed Tapes)DL | CassetteOut NowBUY HERE and HEREAndy Brown reviews Expect Poison from Manchester’s Cromlech; an album rife with heavy filth and goth-inspired atmospherics.Once again, Chris Williams – the man behind Cromlech – has created the ideal summer soundtrack for those after some dark, loud underground sounds as they step out into the heatwave dressed entirely in black. Andrew Eldritch would surely approve. Expect Poison finds the Manchester-based project swirling goth, darkwave and doom into a decidedly heavy post punk stew. All of this while providing a kind of bleak and angry accompaniment to these troubling times. And…

Kenjah continues to build momentum both on screen and in music with her uplifting new single “When I’m With You”, a feel good blend of reggae, Afrobeats, contemporary R&B and pop that arrives just in time for the summer. Born and raised in Brooklyn to Jamaican parents, the Beyond the Gates star draws heavily on her Caribbean roots, delivering a track packed with infectious island rhythms, rich harmonies and an irresistible chorus celebrating a love that remains strong despite outside opinions. View Original Article Here

East London singer songwriter Shelana Azora teams up with Dutch producer and artist Richandell on Can’t Trust, a sleek R&B and hip hop collaboration that transforms heartbreak into a statement of self-worth. Built around soulful vocals, crisp production and emotionally honest lyricism, the single explores the moment when betrayal gives way to clarity, choosing resilience over regret.Produced, written, mixed and mastered by Richandell, the track blends R&B with hip hop and global rhythmic influences, creating the perfect backdrop for Shelana’s powerful performance. Known for effortlessly moving between singing and rap, she delivers a confident vocal that reflects her continued artistic…

The recent news of Faith No More’s imminent return to action came as a wonderful surprises for those of us who regard the San Francisco band as one of the most inventive, inspirational and singular talents in our world.Few bands have so successfully transitioned from the alt. rock underground to festival headliner status with their integrity intact, and the Californian quintet’s success was a welcome, and rare, reminder that it’s entirely possible to retain a subversive, maverick spirit while operating at the forefront of the music business. But even committed fans might not be aware of some of the excellent…