Laura T.

Music Editor - Resident Grumpy Pants

Been writing since she could hold a crayon. Works as a non-profit administrator and a part-time theatre manager. Hobbies include: petting all the cats in the neighborhood, and getting nostalgic about childhood media inappropriately often.

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Daniel Johns, Lady Gaga and the ARTPOP Revolution

7 Comments »Posted in MusicSep 6, 2012

If you were tuned in during the 90′s, you undoubtedly remember when the trio from down under, Silverchair, exploded onto the alternative rock scene in 1995. Just fourteen years old, Daniel Johns, Ben Gilles, and Chris Joannou took Australia and the United States by storm with a grungy single called Tomorrow. The iconic music video [...]

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Janelle Monáe: Covergirl

No comments yetPosted in MusicAug 16, 2012

Stunningly beautiful and unconventional neo-soul singer Janelle Monáe is apparently the new face of Covergirl, and the seamless ads create quite the hype. From her red-hot lips and fingernails to her signature pompadour and tuxedo, Monáe’s new move is promising to push her into a more mainstream light, which is just what she deserves. Since [...]

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Dead Can Dance Launch World Tour

No comments yetPosted in MusicAug 9, 2012

After 16 years, Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry are reuniting as Dead Can Dance, the surreal medieval-Goth duo from the 80′s and 90′s that only the really cool Goth kids knew about. Today marks the beginning of their 2012 world tour, and I have to admit, it’s a little exciting. If you’re a fan of [...]

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J-Lo, Minaj: Pop Videos on Ecstasy

1 Comment »Posted in MusicAug 2, 2012

What has happened with pop videos in the last week? Lots of feathers and silk, boobs and butts, female bravado, and ludicrous dance sequences. Yes, I’m talking about Jennifer Lopez’ Goin’ In and Nicki Minaj’s Pound the Alarm. And Oh My God: Yeah, okay, it’s nothing new. But what these two songs have in common [...]

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Bat for Lashes’ “Laura” Marks Triumphant Return

No comments yetPosted in MusicJul 27, 2012

Her new album doesn’t drop until October, but after waiting for 3 whole years, a couple more months for fans of Natasha Khan (A.K.A. Bat for Lashes) is a breeze. This third release from Khan is called The Haunted Man and promises to re-hash her old themes of love, self-identity, and sorrow, as well as [...]

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Kimbra: Style + Substance = Pop Role-Model

3 Comments »Posted in MusicJul 18, 2012

Kimbra’s music is hard to define. She’s harsh yet gentle, alluring yet abrasive. There’s a little Michael Jackson in her, a little Bjork, a little sass and a lot of contrast. Her new video for Two Way Street showcases this beautifully. Her outward persona (re: fashion sense) is also a little retro, a little quirky, [...]

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So Much Love (and Hate) for Michelle Phan

2 Comments »Posted in Body Stuff, Cake & IcingJul 12, 2012

I must admit that I’m pushing 30. These eyes aren’t without wrinkles anymore. Most nights, I have to go to bed at 9pm. But apply a cucumber mask, do my nails, soak in a bubble bath… and I might just feel like a goddess. Watching Michelle Phan’s beauty videos make me feel, well… young again. [...]

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Colette’s Got a Gun

No comments yetPosted in MusicJul 11, 2012

That’s right, everyone. Colette Carr is back with a new music video. And if Bitch Like Me wasn’t awesome enough for you, this one is called Like I Got a Gun and it features a sexy pool party, with a slip-n-slide, and naked-booty bitches galore. What. The. Balls. I am afraid, you guys. Why? Because [...]

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Part of Me Video a Nice Departure for Katy Perry

No comments yetPosted in MusicMar 22, 2012

Katy Perry’s videos get hundreds of millions of views on YouTube. Maybe it’s because they always deliver with solid production values and easy-to-follow storylines. Or maybe it’s because of teenage boys. But the brand-new Part of Me video, which came as a follow-up to the lyrics-only vid of the same song, is a welcome departure [...]

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Gotye Hits 100 Million Views: is Crowned King of Awesomeness

No comments yetPosted in MusicMar 7, 2012

Maybe you’ve heard of Gotye: Wally de Backer. Maybe not. But maybe you’ve seen the video for his new hit song, like 100 million other people have. If you mention his name to the uninitiated, they’ll say, “Oh yeah. That song is awesome.” The song is Somebody That I Used to Know, and Gotye himself [...]

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