BeachLife Festival’s Next Big Thing? Devon Thompson’s Electrifying Live Show
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Devon Thompson is the kind of artist who doesn’t just perform—she commands. From the second she steps on a stage, there’s an undeniable shift in the room’s energy. Her voice cuts through the…
Scratchcard Inc.: A Promising Prelude
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Opening the evening was Scratch Card Ink, a youthful trio channeling the restless energy of late ’90s alternative rock with an emo-tinged sincerity that felt refreshingly raw. From the first distorted chord, it…
Damnage: Seasoned Musicianship with a Hard-Hitting Sound
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA- “…Following PrettyUgly, Damnage took the stage, delivering a powerful performance that showcased their musical prowess. The band comprises seasoned musicians Tim Stewart (guitar and vocals), Johnathan (bass and vocals), and Tosh Peters (drums),…
PrettyUgly: A Fusion of Indie and Pop-Rock
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGEKES, CA- “…The night commenced with a succinct yet impactful set by PrettyUgly, an LA-based alternative band. The trio comprises Parker Chrisbens (vocals), Quinn Smialek (guitar), and Joey Cavallo (guitar). Together, they craft a sound…
Hex Code: A Modern Take on Dance Punk
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE TRAP GIRL | HEX CODE | SPARE PART FOR BROKEN HEARTS LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Based on what I could glean from the interwebs, Hex Code emerged from the creative crucible of Long Beach, offering a fresh perspective on the dance-punk…
Spare Parts for Broken Hearts: Emotional Resonance in Overdrive
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE TRAP GIRL | HEX CODE | SPARE PART FOR BROKEN HEARTS LOS ANGELES, CA- “…As a band that has been close to my heart since I first covered them for Blurred Culture, Spare Parts for Broken Hearts has continually evolved,…
Trap Girl: Defying Norms with Unapologetic Punk
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE TRAP GIRL | HEX CODE | SPARE PART FOR BROKEN HEARTS LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Formed in 2014, Trap Girl has been a formidable force in LA’s punk landscape. Fronted by the indomitable Drew Arriola-Sands, the band is known for its…
Celebrating 20 Years of Crimes: The Blood Brothers’ Electrifying Reunion Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- In the dimly lit heart of downtown Los Angeles, The Belasco Theater became a cathedral for post-hardcore fans on November 8, 2024. The occasion? The triumphant return of The Blood Brothers after a decade-long hiatus, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their seminal…
Lime Garden Brings Wonk Pop Energy to The Echo on Their U.S. Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- When I first heard Lime Garden’s “Love Song” from their debut album One More Thing, I was immediately captivated. The track, with its sharp lyrical wit and infectious hooks, struck me as excellent songwriting. There was something undeniably magnetic about the way the…
A Dive Into the Midwest Y’alternative of Timmy Skelly at El Cid
LOS ANGELES, CA- If you’ve ever wondered what it might sound like if The Avett Brothers and Modest Mouse birthed a hybrid music child, meet Timmy Skelly. On October 30, 2024, he unveiled his debut EP Dive Bar Sermon at El Cid in Los Angeles. Released…
