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Laura Barrett
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Laura Barrett

Genre: Alt / Indie, Indie Pop, Indie Rock
Origin: Canada
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Biography

Laura Barrett, a Toronto-based singer and songwriter celebrated for her command of the kalimba—an African instrument also known as the thumb piano—further contributes to the indie pop collective the Hidden Cameras. Her solo material tends toward greater spareness, frequently relying on nothing beyond the kalimba and her own voice, while embracing a more idiosyncratic sensibility. She opened her individual career by delivering an unconventional interpretation of the grunge parody "Smells Like Nirvana" at a Weird Al tribute show. The song "Deception Island Optimists Club," by comparison, balances wry observation with stark desolation and earned finalist status for the SOCAN ECHO songwriting prize. Paper Bag Records signed Barrett, releasing her debut EP, Earth Sciences, in early 2008. To realize the full-length debut Victory Garden, which appeared in spring 2009, she assembled double bassist Richard Carnegie along with further Toronto-area musicians.

Top Songs

  1. Victory GardenChidiyaVictory Garden · 2009Victory Garden4:16
  2. Just the Same as AlwaysJust the Same as AlwaysJust the Same as Always · 2019Just the Same as Always2:55
  3. Victory GardenVictory MashupVictory Garden · 2009Victory Garden5:08
  4. Victory GardenTo The Stars!Victory Garden · 2009Victory Garden3:09
  5. Victory GardenRien A DeclarerVictory Garden · 2009Victory Garden2:23
  6. Victory GardenEscape To The Sun DomeVictory Garden · 2009Victory Garden3:33
  7. Victory GardenSpace Seed: The MusicalVictory Garden · 2009Victory Garden1:14
  8. Victory GardenThe Sharper SideVictory Garden · 2009Victory Garden4:57
  9. Victory GardenFerrylandVictory Garden · 2009Victory Garden3:41
  10. Victory GardenA Certain Major VinylskyVictory Garden · 2009Victory Garden2:25
  11. Victory GardenBluebirdVictory Garden · 2009Victory Garden4:27
  12. Who is the Baker?Eek!Who is the Baker? · 2019Who is the Baker?4:14
  13. Victory GardenSpoiler AlertVictory Garden · 2009Victory Garden3:07
  14. Victory GardenConsumptionVictory Garden · 2009Victory Garden4:11
  15. Victory GardenWood Between WorldsVictory Garden · 2009Victory Garden2:41
  16. Who is the Baker?What Happens to Us in the FutureWho is the Baker? · 2019Who is the Baker?4:13
  17. Who is the Baker?No Crime in LovingWho is the Baker? · 2019Who is the Baker?3:04
  18. Who is the Baker?Where I'm FromWho is the Baker? · 2019Who is the Baker?4:19
  19. Who is the Baker?YVRWho is the Baker? · 2019Who is the Baker?3:35
  20. Who is the Baker?Who is the Baker?Who is the Baker? · 2019Who is the Baker?4:42

Albums

Music from Birdland (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Music from Birdland (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

2018
Music from Birdland (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Laura Barrett · Album · 2018
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  1. Tidal IntroLaura Barrett, José Contreras3:10
  2. Deep SurfLaura Barrett, José Contreras2:33
  3. Lovesick CityLaura Barrett, José Contreras2:55
  4. Bird BrainLaura Barrett, José Contreras1:05
  5. Loop of AgesLaura Barrett, José Contreras0:58
  6. You Loved Me ForeverLaura Barrett, José Contreras3:29
  7. As the Crow FliesLaura Barrett, José Contreras2:02
  8. TrainsLaura Barrett, José Contreras2:26
  9. ReintroductionLaura Barrett, José Contreras0:36
  10. Tidal ZonesLaura Barrett, José Contreras3:14
  11. Eat Bugs and DanceLaura Barrett, José Contreras2:36
  12. Trapped Inside My HeadLaura Barrett, José Contreras1:48
  13. Playful TideLaura Barrett, José Contreras1:41
  14. Whale UpheavalLaura Barrett, José Contreras1:28
  15. Ghost BirdLaura Barrett, José Contreras1:46
  16. RunLaura Barrett, José Contreras1:39
  17. Murder SuiteLaura Barrett, José Contreras2:26
  18. Throne RoomLaura Barrett, José Contreras1:29

Singles & EPs