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@laurasnapes

Not even barking in the right language. Guardian deputy music editor, Q contributing editor, writer (Pitchfork, Mojo, NPR) laura.snapes@theguardian.com

London
Joined March 2009
Born on February 05

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    Jun 8

    something I'd add to this very good profile that will be of interest to my followers: Petras was one of the first four people to be pushed by Spotify's (seemingly defunct) "RISE" programme, which the company created to demonstrate its power at creating stars

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  3. Jun 8
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  4. Jun 7

    I want a pint of blancmange.

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  5. Jun 7

    To accompany that ponderous thought, here’s a picture of two excellently packaged items that - with regret - I persuaded my grandma to throw away earlier.

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  6. Jun 7

    Today’s idle driving thought: how is it that a generation of people who grew up literally putting their taste in boxes to signify their taste to strangers on the internet turned out to be the most open-minded generation of music fans yet?

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    Jun 7

    I've just donated to this. I think it's a really good, positive, vital idea - so important to honour our shared history & provide real community to our LGBTQ+ family.

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  8. Jun 7

    I have made it from LA to Newquay. Not a lot between them really.

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  9. Jun 6

    A woman just got on this plane holding the BIGGEST HAT I HAVE EVER SEEN. She is explaining to her neighbour that “it’s not a mosquito net, it’s a fashion hat”. I can’t wait to see how this plays out.

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    Jun 6

    Paul Dacre has run a newspaper that has demonised, stigmatised, and bullied lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people for decades. His legacy is one of division, bigotry and fear-mongering. Britain - and the media - will be a better place without him.

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    Jun 5

    I know it's the SATC 20th anniversary, but I already celebrated the show on the 15th anniversary AND I STILL STAND BY IT. Eat it, haters.

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  12. Jun 6

    🗣 Being told you’re the acceptable exception is never a compliment!!

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    Jun 6

    Ah, directed by a man. Interesting choice! Watch my video for Skim instead, which came out a year ago today. Directed by a queer woman!

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  14. Jun 6

    I’ve loved ’s books since I read Prep age 16. I have one story left of You Think It, I’ll Say It, and I just don’t want it to be finished. Such sharp and funny stories about self-centred desire and projection.

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  15. Jun 6

    PEOPLE! had a chat with and the guys at the Michelberger about their new streaming platform

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  16. Jun 6
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    Jun 6

    An almost illegal amount of body rolling going on here. Joyous, obviously

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  18. Jun 5

    I HAVE DEFEATED EIGHT-HOUR JET LAG, AM A DESTROYER OF WORLDS ETC AMA

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  19. Jun 5

    Another ripping Spotify critique by , on how the platform’s playlist algorithm (and brand partnerships) uphold gender inequality

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  20. Jun 4
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