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Ripe Teams with Cory Wong on Groove-Driven New Single “Strangers” Ahead of Play the Game - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- Every now and then a band drops into your orbit that makes you wonder how you’ve missed them until now. That’s exactly how I felt when I pressed play on Ripe’s latest single, “Strangers (feat. Cory Wong).” It’s the kind of track...
Calum Scott Honors the Late Whitney Houston With Powerful Duet Rendition of “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- Capitol Records unveiled a striking reimagining of one of pop’s most enduring anthems. Calum Scott joins Whitney Houston on a new duet version of “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)”, recorded with the full endorsement of Houston’s estate. It’s...
G Flip Ignites With Anthemic Single “Bed on Fire” - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- G Flip has never been shy about turning personal stories into big, communal moments, and “Bed on Fire” might be their most anthemic swing yet. Lifted from their new album Dream Ride, the track doesn’t just lean into the maximalist ’80s energy...
Wolf Alice’s “Just Two Girls” Balances Carefree Groove with Cinematic Precision - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- Wolf Alice’s new single “Just Two Girls,” off their fourth album The Clearing, is one of those tracks that sneaks up on you. On paper, the lyrics lean heavy. The lyrics themselves contemplate beauty standards, possessions, and overthinking everything in the...
Together Pangea Mature with Darker Edge on New Single “Like Your Father” from Upcoming Album Eat Myself - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- I can still remember ducking crowd surfers with my camera at Echo Park Rising back in 2014, watching Together Pangea level the Echoplex with raw, sweaty abandon. The energy was chaotic… stage jumpers colliding with the audience, a skateboard even flying through...
The Macks Bring Lo-Fi Frenzy on “Dually of Man” and “The Modern Grape” Ahead of Bonanza - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- My first exposure to Portland’s The Macks came through their double video release for “Dually of Man” and “The Modern Grape,” and I have to admit … I’m hooked. There’s something raw and intriguing about this band, a lo-fi, dirt-under-the-fingernails sound...
Tedeschi Trucks Band Light Up The Greek Theatre with Soulful Firepower and Historic Resonance - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- Formed in 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida, Tedeschi Trucks Band was born from the union of two powerhouse musicians: Susan Tedeschi, a vocalist and guitarist whose smoky voice has long been steeped in blues and soul, and Derek Trucks, a slide-guitar prodigy who...
Finn Wolfhard Brings Happy Birthday to Life at Music Hall of Williamsburg - Blurred Culture
BROOKLYN, NY- In celebration of his debut solo album Happy Birthday, actor and musician Finn Wolfhard, best known for his role in Stranger Things, has finally embarked on his highly anticipated Objection! Tour. The multi-hyphenate artist brought his unique lo-fi, indie/alt-rock sound and charismatic stage...
Chet Faker Returns With Tender New Single “Inefficient Love” - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- Chet Faker… the musical alter ego of Nick Murphy… has always thrived on unpredictability. When I read the press release for his latest single, “Inefficient Love,” the two words that jumped out were restless creativity. Honestly, I can’t think of a...
The Strike Light Up The Wiltern Before The Fray’s 20th Anniversary Show - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- I arrived at The Wiltern promptly at 7 p.m. under the impression that I would be seeing The Strike open for The Fray. However, if I had been paying attention to the social media promotion around this tour, I would have...
The Fray at The Wiltern: How To Save A Life Anniversary Show Breathes New Energy Into a Classic - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- I waited for The Fray to cross The Wiltern stage like a little kid waiting for Christmas morning. Even though I’m a 33-year-old woman who’s listened to more albums than I can count, I have always found my way back to How...
Supergrass Celebrate 30 Years of I Should Coco at the Hollywood Palladium - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- Britpop nostalgia was in full force this weekend in Los Angeles as Supergrass celebrated the 30th anniversary of their debut album I Should Coco before a sea of fans at the Hollywood Palladium… many of them expats… with a few even donning...
ABIR Drop “Love Ain’t Blind” Ahead of Debut Album "The Game" - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- Back in 2018, I got to sit down with ABIR ahead of her Regent Theatre performance—and let me tell you, even with just her and a guitarist onstage, her presence lit up the venue. As I wrote at the time: “To say...
Fine’s “Portal” Finds Beauty in Simplicity and Mystery - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- Danish singer-songwriter Fine Glindvad Jensen, known simply as Fine, has a gift for creating worlds with very little. Her latest single “Portal,” released on Escho, is a reminder that sometimes simplicity is all you need. It’s the third in a string...
Soft Palms at Gold Diggers: Dream Pop with Bite on the Horizon - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been aware of Soft Palms for a while, keeping tabs on their dreamy indie output while also following the separate projects of husband-and-wife duo Julia and Scott Montoya. But July 18th, 2025, at Gold Diggers was the first time I’d finally...
Girl Tones Unleash Raw Energy on New Single “Cherry Picker” - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- There’s a rawness to Girl Tones that feels almost confrontational. It’s the kind of young, defiant energy that refuses to play nice… and watch out! Those hooks are as sharp as broken glass. With their latest single “Cherry Picker,” the sister...
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram Glides Into A Soulful Groove With “Nothin’ But Your Love” - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has never been shy about wearing his influences on his sleeve, but what makes him such a compelling figure in modern music is how naturally he bends traditions into something uniquely his own. With his latest single “Nothin’ But...
Willie Nelson Pays Tribute to Merle Haggard on Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle Featuring Final Performances by Bobbie Nelson and Paul English - Blurred Culture
SPICEWOOD, TX- At 91 years old, Willie Nelson remains one of country music’s most enduring figures. On November 7, Legacy Recordings will release his latest project, Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle. It’s his 78th solo studio album, and this time Nelson turns his focus...
Uncle Charlie Wilson’s Cookout at the Hollywood Bowl: A Celebration of R&B Memory and Legacy - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- There are concerts you walk into with expectations already set. Charlie Wilson is one of those artists. The man is a known commodity. I’ve seen him at the Hollywood Bowl before. I’ve even had the opportunity to shoot him, so I knew...
J.I.D and Clipse Confront Harsh Realities on “Community” - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- Every so often, hip hop gives us a collaboration that feels less like a feature and more like a summit meeting. When artists come together not to trade verses, but to carve out a bigger narrative. J.I.D’s “Community” is exactly that....
Alabama Shakes Return With “Another Life” After a Decade Away - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- It feels good to say this out loud: Alabama Shakes are back. After a decade away, the Grammy-winning powerhouse has returned with their new single “Another Life,” and it’s everything I didn’t know I was missing. Brittany Howard has been keeping...
Ethel Cain Transforms the Shrine Auditorium with Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- There are certain artists who don’t just write songs… they build worlds. And I’ve always gravitated toward those musicians who can take the intimacy of a lyric and stretch it into an entire mythology, crafting storylines that hurt as much as they...
From Skeptic to Believer: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard at the Hollywood Bowl - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ll be honest right up front: I didn’t get King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard when I first heard them. The name alone felt like a tongue-in-cheek dare… too long, too absurd. And then there was the music. My first exposure was…...
Russ Proves Independence Can Fill Arenas at Intuit Dome - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- On October 5th, the Intuit Dome became a house of believers. Russ, the fiercely independent rapper, producer, and now actor, headlined a sold-out show that underscored just how far he’s come since his SoundCloud beginnings. What could have easily felt like another...
Medium Build Lightens the Mood with Playful New Single “Last Time” - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ll be honest: I’ve struggled to connect with Medium Build. This is despite my friends being head-over-heels for Nick Carpenter’s music. It just never clicked for me… until “Last Time.” There’s something immediately infectious about this track: bouncy energy, cheeky rasp...
From Mosh Pits to “The Headache”: ALEXSUCKS Shake Up The Fonda - Blurred Culture
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Where Moss offered introspection, ALEXSUCKS kicked the doors off the hinges. Their set was unfiltered adrenalin: a sweaty, high-volume reminder that rock still thrives in chaos. The Fonda transformed into a pressure cooker:...
Late Night Drive Home Electrify The Fonda with Raw, Internet-Age Indie Rock - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- Sometimes the best nights in music start with a gamble. No months of playlist binging, no setlist research, just a ticket, a venue, and a willingness to be surprised. That’s how I walked into The Fonda Theatre on August 9, a night...
Carín León & Kacey Musgraves Bridge Cultures on Playful Duet “Lost in Translation” - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- Carín León and Kacey Musgraves have released their new duet, “Lost in Translation,” a breezy, genre-blending track that plays with the idea of connection beyond words. The two artists, each known for blurring the lines of tradition in their respective genres, strike...
IDLES Supercharge Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing with Gritty New Track “Cheerleader” - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- When Darren Aronofsky makes a film, the atmosphere is as much a character as the people on screen. For Caught Stealing, his latest New York crime caper, Aronofsky tapped IDLES to help shape that atmosphere, and the result feels as raw...
Amma Joins RAYE and Absolutely: The Keen Sisters Build a Modern Musical Dynasty with Middle Child - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- Music history is full of family trees with branches that reach far beyond a single star. From the Jacksons redefining pop, to the Gallagher brothers reinventing British rock swagger, to the Haim sisters bottling California cool into tight-knit harmonies, there’s something magnetic...
Taylor Acorn Signs to Fearless Records and Drops “Hangman” Ahead of Poster Child - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- Taylor Acorn’s music has been creeping onto my playlists for a while now, but her new single “Hangman” is the one that finally hit me square in the chest. There’s a moment in the chorus where she asks, “Did you run...
Johnny Gill’s “One Night” Proves the Grown & Sexy Still Reigns - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- I can still remember the moment I first stumbled onto Johnny Gill. Back when Bell Biv DeVoe dropped Poison, I was curious enough to start digging into where they came from, tracing the lineage back to New Edition. That search led me...
The Greatest Pasta In NYC No One Knows About (and How To Make it) - Blurred Culture
Today it’s my honor to induct into my Hall of Fame, “Stevie’s Hall of Fame”, a dish from L’Incontro by Rocco – Spaghetti in Tomato Water. It’s a way of eating spaghetti with tomato sauce that I’ve never experienced before. A dish that I experienced...
GRAMMY Museum’s & Juliet: The Music of Max Martin and Friends Exhibit Brings Broadway Pop Hits to LA - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- The GRAMMY Museum is currently showcasing a pop-up exhibit, & Juliet: The Music of Max Martin and Friends, in conjunction with the upcoming Southern California runs of the stage musical as it carries out a national tour. As someone who is a...
Big Time Rush Brings Nostalgia and Energy to Chicago with “In Real Life, Worldwide” Tour - Blurred Culture
CHICAGO, IL- It’s crazy to think that a television show that started for teens in 2009 would be back in 2025 on a world tour. Big Time Rush is on their “In Real Life, Worldwide” tour playing every song from every episode. To top it...
Don’t go clubbing in East Berlin this summer. - Blurred Culture
Berlin is now oat milk, private equity, and industrial-chic AirBnBs. Thinking of crashing in a gluten-free Airbnb this summer and finding yourself at Berghain? Think again. This is your humorous travel guide to UNESCO Techno Island East Berlin – a city caught between squatter rave...
Xdinary Heroes Electrify Brooklyn Paramount with High-Energy Beautiful Mind Tour Stop - Blurred Culture
BROOKLYN, NY- Korean rock band Xdinary Heroes, a six-member powerhouse under JYP Entertainment’s Studio J label, kicked off the U.S. leg of their Beautiful Mind world tour on Saturday, August 2nd, at Brooklyn Paramount, and what a night it was. Officially debuting in December 2021 with the...
Eight Emerging Artists Shine at Hotel Café’s “Not Another Showcase” - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- I walked into Hotel Café expecting one thing: a full set from Sabrina Sterling to mark the anticipation of her new EP release. I walked out with something else entirely. The night turned out to be Not Another Showcase, produced by Lucas...
Fiona Silver Steps Into a New Galaxy with Life On Other Planets - Blurred Culture
LOS ANGELES, CA- Los Angeles got its first taste of Fiona Silver’s new musical identity on a night that already felt charged with possibility. The venue lights dimmed, the bassline rumbled through the room, and she emerged. No guitar slung across her shoulder this time,...