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News by Stephanie Varasteh

23rd January

  • The GaGa: Live on Acoustic

    The GaGa: Live on Acoustic

    by Stephanie Varasteh

    Donning her platinum blonde, hardcore fringed hairdo--with what it appears to be a bowtie on her head fashioned out of hair--this Lady GaGa who plays the piano takes the hardcore rock beats and pop edge from "Poker Face" for a more sweet and playful turn. Check it out, here! [read more]

28th October

  • Piano Keys

    Piano Keys

    by Stephanie Varasteh

    “In places it's as though a butterfly had fluttered lazily through the mid-morning air and O'Halloran had soundtracked its flight, while other moments allude to humankind's innermost flutterings—of the heart and soul.” Michael Hubbard I’m sure Sofia Copolla’s Marie Antoinette is familiar to many, but what about the pianist behind the two beautiful opuses (Opus 17, 36), which pretty much make the film...? Dustin O’Halloran and his heart-swelling piano solos are breat... (continued) [read more]

21st October

  • "Personal Leftovers"

    "Personal Leftovers"

    by Stephanie Varasteh

    Lina's photography captures various realms of still life that range from fashion, personal portraits and diaries, and 'leftovers.' Her photography breathes stark realities in both black/white and colour film, and what's emotionally emitted in her work are the bare & basic, minimal, emotions that we experience everyday. Most of her photo diaries (aka, albums) figuratively captivate the anatomies of life and of human relationships, affection, seasons, and nature. I guess what I enjo... (continued) [read more]

16th October

  • Stars aren't sailing away...

    Stars aren't sailing away...

    by Stephanie Varasteh

    I am very very excited for Starsailor's fourth album "All the Plans", expected to be released March 2009! It's been a while since we've heard from them. I wasn't too impressed with their previous release "On the Outside", it just didn't grab like the others did, especially "Silence is Easy". But I have high hopes (fingers crossed that they won't be crushed) that this one will be better.? They've switched record labels from EMI to Virgin so i'm really keen to hear what they sound l... (continued) [read more]