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If you’re looking for a straight-up, no-fuss way to catch underground art-punk from Florida, Permanent Makeup is your go-to. Formed in 2010 in the Tampa Bay area by Chris Nadeau, Susan Dickson, and James Bess, the band started with improvised vocals in a doctor’s office before embracing their own singing duties. They’ve built a DIY ethos that’s as much about community as it is about music, and they’ve kept the touring fire alive well into the 2020s.