Scottish songwriter Karine Polwart is ready to share her companion LP to the theatre production Wind Resistance, which she wrote, directed, and performed last year. This single, “Labouring and Resting,” is filled with metaphors about life and human nature, painted in a hopeful and promising light. Pre-order it via Hudson Records. Continue reading

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

Shannon Lay just celebrated the release of her new album, Living Water, this past Friday on Mare Records. The whole record is soft spoken and raw, and “Coasts” proves to be one of the more high energy selections, though all are beautiful in their own right. Buy it on Bandcamp.  <a href=“http://shannonlay.bandcamp.com/album/living-water”>Living Water by Shannon Lay</a> Continue reading