“…In country music, sometimes all it takes is one line to hook you — a single phrase that cuts through the noise and lingers long after the song fades. For Emily Ann Roberts’ latest single, “The Fence,” that line is simple but devastating: “There’s a good man on the porch / And I’m on the fence.”...”

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Emily Ann Roberts Strikes a Chord with “The Fence,” a Stirring Country Ballad About Love, Doubt, and Restless Hearts

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Click the link below or in our profile to check out “The Fence” by @emilyann_music !

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“…And while “U WON’T!” plays like an anthem for the romantically disillusioned, it’s also a reminder that pop can still be clever, punchy, and joyfully pissed off. INJI’s got presence, wit, and a sharp musical ear—and if this is your entry point like it was mine, don’t be surprised if you stick around. She may sing “you won’t take me dancing,” but trust me: you absolutely will.”

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INJI Breaks Through With “U WON’T!” — A Savage Situationship Banger You Can’t Help But Dance To

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Click the link below or in our profile to check out @injiverse latest single and official music video for “U WON’T”!

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https://blurredculture.com/inji-breaks-through-with-u-wont-a-savage-situationship-banger-you-cant-help-but-dance-to/

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“…With “Car Song,” The Ataris aren’t just back. They’re evolving. Roe’s voice is more worn, but it’s also wiser. The music has softened in some places, but the weight behind it has only deepened. This is a heartfelt continuation of a story that still has more to say. And for those of us who came of age to So Long, Astoria, it’s a reminder that the road goes on—and sometimes, the victory dance is simply surviving long enough to sing another song.”

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The Ataris Return With “Car Song,” a Heartfelt Tribute and Long-Awaited Comeback

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@theataris are back! Click the link below or in our profile to check out their new single “Car Song”!

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“…Click play on Vinyl Williams’ new video “Sunlight” and you’re instantly transported—not just to a sonic landscape, but to a whole atmosphere. The jazz-infused lo-fi groove radiates warmth, evoking the effortless, plant-whispering glide of Secret Life of Plants–era Stevie Wonder and the quietly soulful tones of Ramsey Lewis at his most meditative. It’s not flashy. There are no lyrics. And that’s exactly the point…”

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@vinylwilliams Illuminates with “Sunlight” Ahead of Double LP Polyhaven / Portasymphony

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“…From the jump, the song is a study in contrast. Bandleader Kasha Souter Willett’s delicate, breathy vocals float over an arrangement that grows increasingly chaotic. What starts out sweet and lilting builds toward a full-blown sonic tempest—soaring guitars, relentless hi-hats, and a wall of sound that feels like it just might collapse in on itself. But it never does. That’s the trick. Kasha’s vocals tether the whole thing together, offering a kind of emotional gravity that lets the chaos orbit around it…”

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Starling’s “I Can Be Convinced” Delivers Dream-Pop Tension and ’90s-Era Visual Flourish

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Click the link below or in our profile to check out the Official Video for Starlings new single “I Can Be Convinced”!

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“…Written by Tash as a teenager, “Ain’t It Kinda Funny” has aged with grace and now arrives reimagined, evolved into something far richer. What began as a raw acoustic piece steeped in reverence for Jeff Buckley and Bon Iver now blooms into a gorgeous, six-minute meditation. It’s a duet of generations—Sultana’s vulnerability paired with Dallas Green’s seasoned warmth. Their verses complement like mirrors held at slightly different angles, reflecting youth, regret, resilience, and the slow burn of becoming…”

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Tash Sultana and City and Colour Find Grace in Reflection on “Ain’t It Kinda Funny”

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Click the link below or in our profile to check out the latest collab between Tash Sultana and City and Colou

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https://blurredculture.com/tash-sultana-and-city-and-colour-find-grace-in-reflection-on-aint-it-kinda-funny/

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“…From the opening lines—“If you wanna keep your boy on a leash, / the strategy is catch and release”—the lyrics twist dominance into doctrine. It’s a song about control, lust, and loops you never quite break out of. The repeated “catch, catch, catch… release” mantra cycles like a ritual, until it erupts three-quarters of the way through with Actually’s guttural scream—a visceral release that cuts through Twin Shadow’s razor-sharp production…”

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Patriarchy Unleash “Boy on a Leash,” an Industrial Banger Co-Produced by Twin Shadow

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Click the link below or in our profile to check out Patriarchy's latest single!

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https://blurredculture.com/patriarchy-unleash-boy-on-a-leash-an-industrial-banger-co-produced-by-twin-shadow/

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“…But this song isn't about plot alone. Sonically, “LA Traffic” feels like genre boundaries just got bulldozed by a beat-up coupe on the 105. Is it alternative hip-hop? Rap-adjacent soul? Indie trap punk? Whatever it is, it hits. The hypnotic, undulating bassline rolls under layered vocal chants, giving the chorus a trance-like repetition that you can't help but chant along with: “LA traffic… LA traffic…” And just when you think you’ve settled into a groove, Duckwrth flips it—melodically and emotionally—spiraling into a full-blown pop-punk outro filled with raw heartbreak and shouted accusations: “Who the fuck is that?”…”

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Duckwrth’s “LA Traffic” Is a Genre-Bending Standout That Demands a Full Listen of All American F⭐️ckBoy

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“…In a world obsessed with the new, there is radical grace in tending to what already exists. In honoring the hands that built the bridges we now dance across. At Luck, that reverence isn’t stiff or self-serious—it’s lived-in, messy, joyous. It smells like barbecue smoke and tastes like warm beer in a can. It sounds like Willie picking out “On the Road Again” while toddlers with oversized headphones bob on their parents’ shoulders…”

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Slowing It Down at Luck Reunion: When Nostalgia Becomes a Sacred Ritual

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Click the link below to read about @dklphotos experience and peep some of his photos from @luckreunion this year.

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Stay tuned... more to come!

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PS. Happy Belated Birthday, @willienelsonofficial (April 29th)!

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https://blurredculture.com/slowing-it-down-at-luck-reunion-when-nostalgia-becomes-a-sacred-ritual/

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“Sometimes, an artist finds you exactly when you’re ready to hear them. For me, that was Elita. I first came across the Newfoundland trio through a press release announcing their debut album, Hell Hill. I clicked play on the Trainspotting-inspired video for “Ego,” and before I knew it, I was submerged — spiraling down a rabbit hole I had no intention of leaving…”

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@elitaworldwide’s ‘Hell Hill’ Is a Haunting, Frenetic Debut You Won’t Be Able to Escape

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“…There’s a warmth to the keyboard chord progression that caught my ear — and for a fleeting moment, I thought I heard an echo of Van Morrison’s “Queen of the Slipstream.” Whether intentional or not, the resemblance is a beautiful one. Like Morrison’s meditation on seeking freedom and tenderness within chaos, Odell’s plea in “Don’t Let Me Go” feels suspended between resignation and hope. Both songs reach for salvation in connection, for something — or someone — to hold onto as the world spins recklessly on…”

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@tompeterodell Delivers a Haunting Waltz of Desperation With New Single “Don’t Let Me Go”

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If you had told me 20 years ago that I’d work on a gospel album one day, I probably would’ve shrugged it off. Now, I can say I’ve worked on two.

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This past weekend, @snoopdogg and @deathrowrecords dropped “Altar Call”- a soulful gospel project dedicated to Snoop’s late mother, Beverly. The music is powerful, heartfelt, and full of spirit.

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Here are a few quick edits from the release celebration—so much talent on stage, all singing in the Lord’s name. It was a joyful, moving night. Good people, great music…. and all on Sunday night ... it really doesn’t get much better than that.

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Hit the link in my bio to stream the album on Spotify. Full gallery coming soon (eventually 😅), but in the meantime, give *Altar Call* a listen.

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I first saw @larkinpoe at Hotel Cafe back in 2017, and I’ve been following their journey ever since. Sisters @thisisrebeccalovell and @thisismeganlovell have carved out a rock-solid place in the blues rock scene, and while I love spinning their records, there’s nothing like seeing them live.

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It had been a minute since I caught a set in person, so this night at @fondatheatre was a real treat—and a chance to witness just how much they’ve BLOOMed 😉 over the years. 🌸🎸

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Review + full gallery coming soon on @blurred_culture . Stay tuned.

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“… The set gave me everything I needed from a rock show: it was loud, in-your-face, and unapologetically raw. Highlights included the grungy, shout-along anthem “That’s Bad” and their brutal new single “You’re a Letdown.” Both songs captured the emotional bloodletting and melodic punch that make The Dumes a band to watch. If you’re into no-frills rock — the kind that doesn’t beg for approval but demands your full attention — you’re going to love The Dumes.”

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The Dumes Ignite SXSW With Blazing Rock Energy and Raw Emotional Power

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Click the link below to check out @kittykatboobiez’s thought and @dklphotos ’ photos of @thedumes_ during @SXSW!

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“…The chorus is pure gasoline. Shout-it-til-you're-hoarse energy. "Hey! / You know I love it when you say my name..." You can already picture crowds losing their minds when this one drops live. It's sweaty, it's loud, and it’s impossible not to scream along…”

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Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Are About to Set U.S. Stages on Fire — and "BALCONY" Is the Match

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“…Where 21st Century Liability barked for attention, Lovesick Lullaby commands it with swagger. It’s a banger — loud, melodic, and drenched in attitude. There’s a confidence here that YUNGBLUD has always had, but now it’s matched with a sense of self that's unmistakable. "Making this song was a f*cking party," he said of the recording process, describing the lyrics as the kind of thing you cobble together hungover over fish and chips. That looseness works — the song feels natural, effortless, alive…”

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YUNGBLUD Taps Into British Rock and Britpop Energy with New Single "Lovesick Lullaby"

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.@ktjcarly at @theechola 4/16/25 🎤✨

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Back in 2019, when I was booking showcases at Madame Siam in Hollywood, I had the chance to put KTJ & Carly on a lineup. They were relatively new to L.A., just starting to make waves—and now here we are. Watching them evolve, find their sound, and connect with an audience always brings me joy.

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They put on a really solid set, and I gotta admit, it felt pretty damn good when folks asked me who they were afterward. Keep killing it, gals 👏

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Full gallery coming soon.

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Added a portrait I shot of them back in 2019… man… I really should start doing photo sessions again.

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Finally had a moment to finish editing my photo set from @we.are.ider’s show at @theechola on 4/16/25. Their performance absolutely blew me away—emotionally charged, vocally on point, and somehow even more compelling than their studio recordings.

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Review + full gallery will be up by next Monday on @blurred_culture so Stay tuned.

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It’s been a looooong minute, but I finally get to bust out a fit for a game. My first time at @IntuitDome for a @LAClippers game ! #GoClippers! #ClipperNation ! #LACLIPPERS #NBA

I may not be the best advocate for #BTC, but I try my best. As long as some people are willing ask questions, I’m willing to help them learn. Get off zero. Stay humble and stack sats. And if you dont understand what that means, my DMs are open. Always down to talk. #Bitcoin