Derrick Lee

Derrick K. Lee is a music attorney, blogger, concert photographer, co-owner and music editor of Blurred Culture. He goes to a lot of shows and sometimes he writes well. Music is his boo. Published photography in Rolling Stone Magazine (online), Guitar Magazine (print), Houston Chronicle (online), Downbeat Magazine (online), Alt Press (print), on the Hollywood Bowl stage, and more. Published video in the New York Times. Please contact him directly for prints and/or approvals for special uses of any photo taken by Derrick. You can follow Derrick on Instagram at @DKLPHOTOS.

Atmosphere at Luck Reunion 3/14/24. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@DKLPHOTOS) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

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Luck Reunion 2024: A Testament to Music, Legacy, and Growth

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT LUCK REUNION! SPICEWOOD, TX- Nestled in the heart of Texas, beneath the expansive blue skies and amidst the tranquil beauty of Willie Nelson’s sprawling ranch, the Luck Reunion festival is not just an event; it’s…

Derrick Lee, 1 year ago 0 10 min read

Oh Bummer! Press photo by Wes & Alex. Used with permission.

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“Oh Bummer! Unleashes ‘Stupid’: A New Anthem for the Fearlessly Unconventional

LOS ANGELES, CA- Envision if you will, BoywithUke inked with rebel etchings on his digits and laced with a slice of anarchic chic. Or Field Medic, spitting rhymes as if born to the beat. Marching into this panorama is Oh Bummer!, the auditory alter ego…

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Artists who performed at Resident 2/8/24. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@DKLPHOTOS) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

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Echoes of Rock Artistry at Resident in DTLA

LOS ANGELES, CA- Nestled in the beating heart of Downtown Los Angeles, Resident served as the canvas for a musical tapestry woven by an eclectic mix of artists on an otherwise unremarkable weekday evening. On February 8th, the cool embrace of a school night transformed…

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Lime Garden. Photo by Jono White. Used with permission.

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From Brighton to the Big Stage: Lime Garden Discusses Tour Life, Songwriting, and Female Empowerment in Music

LOS ANGELES, CA- Lime Garden, a Brighton-based indie-electro band, has quickly emerged as a standout act in the indie music scene, thanks to their infectious blend of indie-pop sounds, clever lyrics, and a unique mix of early 2000s indie-sleaze and experimental pop influences. Comprising Chloe…

Derrick Lee, 1 year ago 1 10 min read

Starcrawler at Teragram Ballroom 2/3/24. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@DKLPHOTOS) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

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Penniback Records and Mass Present Winter Mass: A Cradle for Contemporary Rock

LOS ANGELES, CA- Nestled in the pulsating heart of the music scene, Penniback Records and Mass are carving out a position to be the torchbearers of rock’s raw and unadulterated ethos. Known for their eclectic mix of garage rock, punk, and psych-infused melodies, they appear to…

Derrick Lee, 1 year ago 0 6 min read

Atmosphere at Cali Vibes Festival 2/18/24. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@DKLPHOTOS) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

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The Essence of Cali Vibes: A Tapestry of Sound and Spirit

MAIN PAGE | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LONG BEACH, CA- In the tapestry of modern music festivals, few threads are as vibrant and as evocative of a place as the Cali Vibes festival. Nestled in the embrace of Long Beach’s Marina Green Park, the festival…

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Artists performing at Alex's Bar 2/1/24. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@DKLPHOTOS) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

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Unleashing Indie Rock’s Raw Spirit: Inside Alex’s Bar with Broken Baby, Tea Eater, and IZBND

LONG BEACH, CA- In the ever-vibrant tableau of Long Beach’s music scene, there’s a venue that stands as a totem to the nights of feverish revelry and raw, unadulterated rock – Alex’s Bar. A place etched into the collective memory of HBO’s “True Blood” enthusiasts and…

Derrick Lee, 1 year ago 0 4 min read