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…
Aquaberry Dolphin – RiFF RAFF and Mac Miller
Aquaberry Dolphin is a song by RiFF RAFF and Mac Miller, released in 2014 as part of the album Neon Icon by RiFF RAFF. It’s a laid-back, trippy track that features both artists showing off their distinctive, playful styles. RiFF RAFF’s eccentric, almost surreal flow…
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…
Cyn’s Triumphant Comeback: First Headline Show in 5 Years at Mercury Lounge
NEW YORK, NY – After a five-year hiatus from performing, Cyn made her debut headline performance at Mercury Lounge Wednesday night—one of New York City’s premier venues for discovering indie and emerging artists. Though she hadn’t graced the stage in some time, Cyn never stopped…
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…
NYC JAZZ RAP Playlist
Sometimes you just need a dope playlist to get shit done. Here is a collection of jazzy, soulful beats straight out of the big apple.
Resilience and Return: Jesse Malin is Back Home on the Stage
NEW YORK, NY- Language is both so capacious and so limiting. “Love,” we say, “hope,” we write, and the words call up a vast configuration of memory and meaning within which it’s hard to find a foothold. When Jesse Malin last performed in New…
