![]() However, Glitsos briefly returned to original music in 2009 with a new project titled Agent, Red formed with guitarist Rob Lawrence and drummer Ian Tyler (Tuxedo Pig). On her return, Glitsos returned to academia and received her Honours in Communications and Cultural Studies at Curtin University, through which avenue she then went on to pursue a doctorate. In 2004, Glitsos was also featured in The West Magazine, which covered her move to Paris to work in radio. Glitsos was featured on the cover of Perth's Inside Magazine in 2002, with a range of other notable female musicians including Katy Steele and Rachel Claudio. ![]() Laura Glitsos performing in Rubble of Empire, RATM Tribute Act A little overbearing at time, Laura's vocals combine with the often-brilliant Purrvert band to create a stage show all its own in Perth. While the band may be sick of hearing it, Purrvert sound unmistakably like the late, great Rage Against The Machine, which is a good thing. ![]() The stunning Laura G anchors Purrvert to the hearts of men and the minds of girls with her strong, confident stage presence and inimitable hip hop style. Laura Glitsos with Chris Keksgrinder, while Agent Red were situated in Berlin In a 2002 Xpress Magazine review article, Brett Ladhams wrote, Purrvert is remembered for playing in Perth with a diverse range of bands, such as The Panda Band, Rollerskates, Karnivool, and Spiderbait. Kilda's Espy Hotel with Dylan Lewis' alternative funk band Brown Hornet. Purrvert toured regionally, in Bunbury and Margaret River, and nationally, playing at St. Purrvert released two EPs entitled Tale Spinners and Weapons of Mass Production. Purrvert gigged the Perth local circuit from 2000 to 2004, until Glitsos moved to Paris to work on the first English speaking radio station in the city, Paris Live Radio. Glitsos formed Purrvert with drummer Nicholas Jonsson ( End of Fashion, The Panda Band, Eskimo Joe), Roderick Tompkins (The Deaf Jefferies), and Troy "Spud" Anthony, in late 1999. Glitsos continues as a performer and also works as an academic and lecturer at Curtin University and Edith Cowan University. Laura Glitsos (also known as Laura G) is a writer, academic and musician based in Perth, Western Australia. Laura Glitsos performing in Purrvert during the early 2000s on the Perth scene
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