Lisa-Marie Ferla | The Arts Desk

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Lisa-Marie Ferla

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Lis Ferla is a hyperbolic, Springsteen-loving feminist buzzkill, who has been blogging for longer than you. She’s the new music columnist for The Scots Magazine; regularly has opinions about Taylor Swift for money for print, TV and radio; and has recently expanded her informal role as the internet’s big sister into a culture and advice podcast, From Your Big Sister. Find her online at lastyearsgirl.pixlet.net (@lastyearsgirl_)

Articles By Lisa-Marie Ferla

Grace Petrie, Summerhall, Edinburgh review - songs of solidarity Monday, 22 November 2021 Read more...	Album: Halsey - If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power Wednesday, 01 September 2021 Read more...
Album: Garbage - No Gods No Masters Thursday, 10 June 2021 Read more...	Album: Liz Phair - Soberish Monday, 31 May 2021 Read more...
Album: St Vincent - Daddy's Home Tuesday, 11 May 2021 Read more...	Album: Lady Dan - I Am the Prophet Monday, 12 April 2021 Read more...
Album: Caoilfhionn Rose - Truly Friday, 02 April 2021 Read more...	Album: Suzi Quatro - The Devil In Me Thursday, 25 March 2021 Read more...
Album: Arab Strap - As Days Get Dark Wednesday, 03 March 2021 Read more...	Album: Sia - Music Friday, 12 February 2021 Read more...
Albums of the Year 2020: Fiona Apple - Fetch the Bolt Cutters Monday, 28 December 2020 Read more...	Album: Chris Kamara - ...And a Happy New Year Monday, 07 December 2020 Read more...
Album: Kylie - DISCO Thursday, 05 November 2020 Read more...	Album: Bebel Gilberto - Agora Thursday, 20 August 2020 Read more...
Album: James Dean Bradfield - Even In Exile Wednesday, 12 August 2020 Read more...	Album: Taylor Swift - folklore Saturday, 25 July 2020 Read more...

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