The Kooks Return To L.A. And Keep It Fun, Carefree & Loose
LOS ANGELES, CA- Brit Rock saw a massive revival in the 2000s due in large part to a handful UK bands. The Kooks were one of them. Their debut album Inside In/Inside Out is an outstanding album, which was confidently carefree despite it being laden with clever…
She Sings, She Dances, She Saves Kids Lives … Get To Know Masha Alexis
HOLLYWOOD, CA- On November 3rd, 2018, Blurred Culture and no season was able to host Masha Alexis and The Fam on the Madame Siam stage in Hollywood. We were able to catch up with the band’s front-woman, Masha Alexis, after the performance, and got to…
Cursive Evokes A Beauty From Fury Through “Vitriola” In Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- On a cold night in January, Cursive brought the heat to Los Angeles. Cursive formed in 1995, but it wasn’t until 2003 that they became a mainstream act with the release of their 4th album Ugly Organ. I have been a fan of…
Getting Lost In The Joyful Spectacle of Musical Prowess Of El Ten Eleven
BUFFALO, NY- In the midst of their highly acclaimed headlining tour throughout the U.S., the ambient, Los Angeles based, post-rock duo El Ten Eleven brought their innovative and entrancing sounds to Buffalo on Valentine’s night. Comprising of Kristian Dunn (guitar/bass) and Tim Fogarty (percussion), El…
TT Takes Intimacy To Another Level At Love You Down
[DAY 1] | [HOMEPAGE] | [DAY 2] LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Last year, Warpaint Theresa Wayman (“TT”), released her solo album “Love Laws”. For Warpaint fans, “Love Laws” is a relatively natural extension of the band’s aesthetic, if not more revealing on an emotional level. Drenched…
Andy Clockwise Oozed Charisma At Love You Down
[DAY 1] | [HOMEPAGE] | [DAY 2] LOS ANGELES, CA- “Andy Clockwise is great fun live. Though this was my first time catching his live performance, I had heard about his magnetic charisma from friends who had witnessed this Aussie native perform on stage. I…
Warpaint Celebrates 15th Anniversary By Loving L.A. Down At Love You Down Fest
[DAY 1] | [HOMEPAGE] | [DAY 2] LOS ANGELES, CA- DAY ONE “…After an hour-long wait at the downstairs Echoplex stage, eager fans waiting patiently woke up from their daze as Warpaint took the stage by 11 p.m. for a full 90-minute set. The quartet’s Thursday night…
Gardens and Villa Returns From Hiatus To Delight
[DAY 1] | [HOMEPAGE] | [DAY 2] LOS ANGELES, CA- “… Indie rock and synthpop aficionados Gardens & Villa brought their love of folk and electronic music to the Echoplex stage. A California band with a heart for 80s analog electronica, their live performance is full with…
Goldensuns’ Fan Got Down And Grooved With Them At Love You Down
[DAY 1] | [HOMEPAGE] | [DAY 2] LOS ANGELES, CA- “… I had seen Goldensuns open for Swimm at the Moroccan Lounge in 2017, and their performance left a very favorable impression on me. With a year gone by, they have apparently left more favorable…
Despite Confessed Nerves, JennyLee Was Visceral And Mesmerizing
[DAY 1] | [HOMEPAGE] | [DAY 2] LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Aside from headlining both nights (with a different set list each night), all four of the artists in Warpaint took to the stage for their own special sets and solo appearances throughout the two-day event. Jennylee…
