Jade Bird’s “Lottery” Is A Spirited Ditty That Will Have You Singing Along
LOS ANGELES, CA- There are a handful of recordings artists from foreign countries that I regret missing when they came to Los Angeles to play some gigs. One of those artists is the British recording artist Jade Bird. Having already received praise from outlets like NPR and Pitchfork,…
Larkin Poe: A Band You’ve Got To See Live
Hollywood, CA- Last year, I got a heads up from a fellow Blurred Culture contributor that I needed to keep an eye on a sister duo that was then on tour backing Elvis Costello: Larkin Poe. Larkin Poe are Rebecca (lead vocals and guitar) and Megan…
Old 97’s Brings The Country Vibes To Music Tastes Good
CLICK HERE FOR MORE MUSIC TASTES GOOD 2017 COVERAGE! Long Beach, CA- Music Tastes Good is perhaps one of the only festivals adventurous enough to lie-up incongruous genres of music in its line-up. From hip-hop, to alt rock, to Cambodian pop, there’s something for everyone at Music Tastes Good. Even…
Los Lobos Honored Josh Fischel By Playing “Kiko” At Music Tastes Good [PHOTOS]
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fbshare type=”button” width=”100″] [pinterest count=”horizontal”] CLICK HERE FOR MORE MUSIC TASTES GOOD 2017 COVERAGE! Long Beach, CA- Most people would automatically associate Los Lobos as the band that covered “La Bamba” for the 1987 motion picture of the same name. Josh Fischel was not most…
Fleet Foxes & Beach House: Ethereal Minimalism At Its Finest
HOLLYWOOD, CA- I don’t usually go to shows like this. I’m used to arriving stupidly early in order to get a good spot in the sardine can known as the front. As close as I can possibly get to the barrier, ensuring bruises on my hips…
I Was Smitten By Allie Gonino At Echo Park Rising [PHOTOS]
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fbshare type=”button” width=”100″] [pinterest count=”horizontal”] For More Echo Park Rising 2017 Coverage Click Here! Echo Park, CA- “Echo Park Rising is a neighborhood event in it’s 7th year that focuses on the music, creativity, diversity and small businesses of Echo Park. There are multiple…
Pete Molinari Serenades Hollywood With His Beautiful Friends [PHOTOS]
[twitter style=”horizontal” float=”left”] [fbshare type=”button” width=”100″] [pinterest count=”horizontal”] Hollywood, CA- Recording artists who root their music in the past are often considered “throwbacks”, running the risk of being pigeonholed in a category that lends itself to “he sounds great but is he as good as so and…
Don’t Miss The War On Drugs KCRW Broadcast On August 24th!
SANTA MONICA, CA- On August 24th, KCRW will broadcast the taping of an intimate performance by The War On Drugs held at Apogee Session 8/5/17. With Adam Granduciel and company set to release their next album, “A Deeper Understanding”, the following day, the timing…
Amanda Shires, Flaco Jimenez and Traveller Dazzle At AmericanaFest NYC [PHOTOS]
New York, NY- Americana is an ever-evolving genre, a shapeshifting shorthand reference that encompasses the deep roots and sprawling branches of American music, from country to folk to blues to rock and beyond. It includes the likes of Alabama Shakes, Drive-By Truckers, Lucero, Sturgill Simpson,…
Valerie June Knows The Double Edged Sword Of Life
SANTA MONICA, CA- The first time I heard of Valerie June was recently in June 2017 while I was visiting a friend in London. She rotated in his iTunes and I became addicted. The song was Workin’ Woman Blues off the album, “Pushin’ Against a…
