Hey, Stillz– nice video but get a real name, okay? I’m tired of every video director being named Director Y or Crunch Time or whatever.
Remember the Taylor Swift/Katy Perry feud that happened like a hundred years ago? I was Team Katy all the way. From what I understand, the feud was largely media-created and Taylor and Katy are now friends and that’s nice. Katy also wrote this song for her daughter, which is also nice.
Enjoy!
You tell ’em, Katy!
If we’re going to be honest, this video feels a few years late and it’s kind of icky to recruit Dr. Luke to work on a song about female empowerment but whatever. I like Katy Perry. I was totally Team Katy when it came to her feud with Taylor Swift. Seriously, what was all that about?
Enjoy!
This is a fun video and I think we need more fun in the world.
The robot in the video was provided by Boston Dynamics and was nicknamed “Nugget” by Perry. (The robot’s actual name was Spot. If I ever get a robot, I’m naming it Fritz after director Fritz Lang.) The video itself premiered on ESPN because …. well, why not? Where else was it going to premiere? Rob Dyrdek’s not in the video so it’s not like it could have premiered on MTV or any of its affiliated stations. This was the first music video to ever premiere live on ESPN and, as far as I can tell, it might also be the only one. There’s nothing wrong with being unique.
Enjoy!
This video was shot early in Katy Perry’s career, as you can probably guess just from the basic and rather simple style of the music video. Long Shot was originally intended to appear on what was intended to be Perry’s second album. Unfortunately, that album was shelved but Long Shot still found an audience when it was covered by Kelly Clarkson.
It is today’s music video of the day because it’s Super Bowl Sunday and, as always, I’m rooting for the long shots, whoever they may be.
Enjoy!
As I point out every January, these are my ten favorite songs of the previous year. Other people who have written for TSL over the years may have very different favorite songs of the year. In fact, check out Necromoonyeti’s list of his 35 top albums!
Anyway, here are my ten favorite songs of the previous year. For the most part, my musical tastes tend to run the gamut from EDM to More EDM. That said, I think there’s perhaps a bit of variety to this year’s list as opposed to previous years. Or maybe not. Who knows? I’m typing this up at one in the morning so, to be honest, I’m lucky that I can even keep straight which year I’m writing about.
Also be sure to check out my favorite songs of (deep breath) 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011!
10. My Mind and Me by Selena Gomez
9. Beg For You by Charli XCX, feat. Rina Sawayama
8. Compliance by Muse
7. When I’m Gone by Alesso and Katy Perry
6. Let Somebody Go by Coldplay and Selena Gomez
5. One More Time by Armin van Buuren feat. Maia Wright
4. Kill or Be Killed by Muse
3. Limitless by Martin Garrix & Mesto
2. Lost Track by HAIM
1. Monica Lewinsky by Upsahl
Lisa Marie’s 2022 In Review:
Sing it, Katy!
Enjoy!
We could all take a lesson from Katy Perry. Get out there and enjoy life, despite all of the people who are determined to keep others from doing just that. We live in a world where some people are addicted to spreading misery and, fortunately, Katy Perry is not one of those people.
Enjoy!
Meow! The flame-haired one likes Vegas!
Meow!
Every January, I list my favorite songs of the previous year and, every January, I include the same disclaimer. My favorite songs are not necessarily the favorite songs of any of the other writers here at the Shattered Lens.
With that in mind, here are my favorite songs of 2021! Also be sure to check out my favorite songs of 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011!
10) It’s All Happening by Saint Motel
9) U Are My High by DJ Snake x Future
8) Cry About It Later by Katy Perry
7) Traps by Bloc Party
6) It Gets Better by Swedish House Mafia
5) Hypnocurrency by Deadmau5 & REZZ
4) The Darkness That You Fear by The Chemical Brothers
3) Don’t Wait Up by Shakira
2) Slow Clap by Gwen Stefani
1) I Want to Dance by Adi Ulmansky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEuD6NAmrLQ
Lisa Marie’s 2021 In Review:
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