No Matter How Big the Stage, Kurt Vile Invites You into a Living-Room Jam The psychedelic folk-rock artist’s latest and best record, Bottle It In, is worth seeing live
LOS ANGELES, CA- Kurt Vile brought his brand of ambling, psychedelic folk rock to the Wiltern in Los Angeles before the year wrapped, showcasing his his seventh and latest solo…
EVERY TIME I DIE RETURNS TO BUFFALO TO ‘TID THE SEASON’ … ... AND IT WAS THE MOST INTENSE AND WONDERFUL METAL SHOW WE HAVE EVER WITNESSED
ROCHESTER, NY- I have always been a big fan of heavy metal/punk shows where moshing and crowd surfing to run rampant. There is just something oh-so satisfying in head-banging and energetically…
Thom Yorke Gifts Los Angeles Two “Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes” Before The Holidays Watch Joey Waronker & Flea Join To Reform Atoms For Peace
LOS ANGELES, CA- Thom Yorke played two nights of nearly identical solo sets at the Orpheum Theatre but it’s clearly a testament to his remarkable energy and showmanship that fans who…
Lauren Ruth Ward & Los Angeles: A Love Story At the El Rey The Scorpio Siren Is Ready To Take On 2019 and L.A.'s Got Her Back
LOS ANGELES, CA- As a preview of Lauren Ruth Ward’s headlining gig at the El Rey Theatre, I concluded my post by saying that the most meaningful reason to attend…
An “Invitation To Her’s…” At The Echoplex Was An Invitation to Smile Along With Her’s The U.K. Jangle Pop Duo Delight Fans In Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- I don’t know how I stumbled up on it, but I fondly recall clicking on a song called “Speed Racer”, and was immediately bouncing to its lo-fi,…
WITH BOTH POWER AND EASE, MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA SHINES IN ROCHESTER THE FIVE-PIECE COLLECTIVE FROM ATLANTA PUT ON A SURPRISINGLY HEAVY SET
ROCHESTER, NY- On Monday night, western New York saw the return of the alternative rock quintet, Manchester Orchestra, who had slayed the Buffalo over the summer. Hitting the Main Street…
Ryan Cassata Is Letting His Music Do The Talking The LGBTQ Activist Teases New Album At Blurred Culture and No Season's Madame Siam Showcase
LOS ANGELES, CA- Ryan Cassata has been heralded as a “Transgender singing sensation” (The Advocate), one of the “50 LGBTQ Musicians You Should Prioritize” (Paper Magazine) and on Billboard’s list…
With Their Debut Album Slated For Release In Early 2019, It’s Time To Get To Know GOON Check Out Photos From Their Gig At The Teragram Ballroom 10/15/18
LOS ANGELES, CA- Back in October, I saw the U.K. band Shame rock The Teragram. As I’m organizing the photos I took this year, I noticed that I neglected to…
The Aquadolls Get Festive With New Track “Mrs. Clause” Also Check Out Photos From Their Gig At The Echo 10/10/18 Opening For Dream Wife
LOS ANGELES, CA- The Aquadolls released their latest album, “The Dream And The Deception” last month. It’s a solid 18 song collection of the lo-fi goodness that we’ve come to…
5 Reasons Why You Should Get Yourself To The El Rey On Thursday For Lauren Ruth Ward We Love Her, And So Should You
LOS ANGELES, CA- Ok … so if you’ve been keeping an eye on my personal contributions to Blurred Culture, you’ve probably noticed that I’m a big fan of the one…
