The Groans Shine A Light On The Queer Punk Movement
CLICK HERE TO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Kicking off the evening of music was the punk trio The Groans. They are a 3 piece queer punk/punk whose music has been described “[p]ersonal/political punk […] with super poignant and inspiring songs”,…
Holy Wars Close Out 2019 And Look To The Future With Amazing Echo Performance
LOS ANGELES, CA- The Los Angeles based band Holy Wars had a pretty good year. Not only did they play a ton of local gigs around the city, including a featured headlining performance for “School Night” and even opening for the likes of Papa…
Velvet Starlings Kick Things Off For We Found New Music At The Hi Hat
CLICK HERE TO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “…The first band on the bill for the evening was Velvet Starlings. Another promising, young band- really young as the band’s founder/frontman, Christian Osbourne is only 16!- Blurred Culture was also able to…
Huge Emotions Flood The Palladium As X Ambassadors Close Out The Orion Tour
LOS ANGELES, CA- Earlier this year, X Ambassadors released their long-awaited, sophomore studio album, Orion. Like their debut album VHS, Orion is a polished collection of electronic alt/pop that’s is imbued with thought-provoking themes while keeping the mood light with anthemic hooks. The emotionality of this album…
Another Killer Outing For Kevin Opening Up For Crook At The Echo
.ORG by KevinCLICK HERE TO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “…A few weeks earlier, I had the chance to finally catch Kevin perform a live set. To my delight, I got the chance to see them perform again with an opening set…
Yung Nak Brings Hip Hop And Trap To The Crook Echo Residency
CLICK HERE TO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Opening for Crook on this evening was an act that also caught me by surprise: Yung Nak. I came to the venue expecting to step into some atmospheric soundscapes, but kicking off the evening…
Good Bye Ever-SoAndroid And Hello Boy Deluxe
CLICK HERE TO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “I’ve been high on the music that Drew Murray and Hope Simpson create. Their music as Ever-so-Android, and their live performances under that moniker, have always stirred the adrenaline in my veins, and I…
DRÆMINGS Co-Headling End Of Year Gig At The Echo With Holy Wars
CLICK HERE TO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Co-headlining the evening’s bill was the inimitable Draemings. I caught them a few months ago in order to hear how their new music is coming along and to say that I am eager…
After 3 Year Hiautus, Figs Vision Are Back And Funkier Than Ever
CLICK HERE TO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “…The music for the evening started with the eclectic, and artistic, musing of Figs Vision. After a 3 year break, Figs Vision came out with a five-song EP earlier this year, Choo Choo, that’s…
Bear Hands Brings Their “Fake Tunes” To Hollywood On The Orion Tour
CLICK HERE TO BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Bear Hands was the next act to hit the stage, and it had been a few years since the last time I saw them perform, a lot has changed with the group since…