Friends of Lauren Ruth Ward Pack House at her Record Release at the Bootleg
sngshows: Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. for http://www.BlurredCulture.com Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. If her oversold show at the Bootleg revealed anything, it’s that Lauren Ruth Ward is LA’s worst kept secret. Filling the venue last Friday were all of Ward’s friends–both current and future, she reminded us. This made for a wild and endearing … Continue reading Friends of Lauren Ruth Ward Pack House at her Record Release at the Bootleg
Four New Songs From Raener Make a Cohesive Debut EP
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. The new EP from local four-piece Raener is a big deal. It came together a few months ago at a serene beach house in Santa Barbara. This was after, according to my calculation, the band–consisting of Daniel Fox, Will van Boldrik, Zach Bilson, and Daniel Vanchieri–had played every single intimate venue in the city, and just before they departed on … Continue reading Four New Songs From Raener Make a Cohesive Debut EP
Friends of Lauren Ruth Ward Pack House at her Record Release at the Bootleg
Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. for http://www.BlurredCulture.com Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Words by me, photos by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. If her oversold show at the Bootleg revealed anything, it’s that Lauren Ruth Ward is LA’s worst kept secret. Filling the venue last Friday were all of Ward’s friends–both current and future, she reminded us. This made for a wild and endearing show, … Continue reading Friends of Lauren Ruth Ward Pack House at her Record Release at the Bootleg
Forest Swords put out a new record back in May titled Compassion, and new singles “Congregate” and “Free” are the latest tracks from that studio session to be released. The former features experimental vocal chants as melodies and compressed hisses for percussion, and together the track becomes remarkably meditative. All proceeds go to ongoing and future aid work in Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and Mexico, … Continue reading
Allow the steady roll of “Oh Wow” to manufacture a feeling of happiness, even if it is a figment. Source: SoundCloud / Leyya Continue reading
The new single from Frida Sundemo dives into an enduring mystery of our planet, the deep sea, where she explores it as if it were literally another world. Break the surface, as she does in the accompanying video, for full catharsis. Continue reading
Cinematic synth-scape. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
LA River Bend Drop Their First Single From Their Debut EP
Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. With their debut single, “Summer Wind,” LA River Bend breathe for the very first time. The song is a refreshing testament to love, where shimmering harmonies to elicit a faultless, jovial mood. “The calming influence of nature in LA has been a huge musical inspiration to us,” frontman Nate Weiner has said of the recording process for their upcoming EP, … Continue reading LA River Bend Drop Their First Single From Their Debut EP
rhdchrst: Lapalux – Holding On Source: SoundCloud / Lapalux Continue reading
A great introduction to Kelvyn Colt comes with his new single “Moon.” He doesn’t hold back on any front; hard verses are paired with intense basslines and the chorus strives for greatness with lighter melodies. Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 