“I’ve been high on the band #TheHaunt for a minute now… they possess the kind of chemistry and instinct that makes a #rock band feel inevitable.” #AltRock sibling duo The Haunt return with their ferocious new single #Ghost! #Blurredculture #AltRock #AlternativeRock

“I don’t have my license, and the road is caked in snow, but I’ll still drive until I crash or find my way back home.” Self-produced LA artist #bunii delivers a clever & chaotic #indierock ride w/ his new single “ #crash ” previewing his upcoming album #VIRGILIO arriving March 27. #Blurredculture

#Dogstar's single “All In Now” taps into a gritty mid-90s alt-rock energy. As the band prepares to release their 4th studio album later this year, the track shows a heavier side of the trio that longtime rock fans may appreciate. #Dogstar #AllInNow #Blurredculture #KeanuReeves #AltRock

“ @vialband.bsky.social’s ‘Infected’ is the kind of song you turn to when frustration needs an outlet. Heavy riffs, biting lyrics, and punk energy that hits like a punch to the wall.” Click the link below or in our profile to check it out. #VIAL #Infected #Blurredculture #HELLHOUND #punkrock

“Built around shimmering #synths and dreamy vocals, ‘Emotional Whiplash’ captures the dizzying push and pull of modern dating with a chorus that sticks instantly in your head.” #kimikoglenn steps into music as #KIMIKO with the #synthpop single “ #EmotionalWhiplash ".

#Angele steps into a darker, club-ready lane w/ @etjusticepourtous.bsky.social on “What You Want,” blending sensual French lyricism w/ industrial electro pulse. 🇫🇷⚡ Read our review now. Click the link below or in our profile to check it out. #Angèle #Justice #Blurredculture #WhatYouWant #FrenchTouch

Raye’s “Nightingale Lane” reframes one of music’s most romantic symbols & grounds it in lived experience. From jazz-era idealism to modern emotional clarity, this is a powerful evolution in storytelling & sound. #Raye #Blurredculture #NightingaleLane #ANightingaleSangInBerkeleySquare #SongAnalysis

#GENA have officially arrived. 🎶 LIV.e and #KarriemRiggins blend #neosoul, #jazz phrasing, and #rhythmic precision on their #debutalbum The Pleasure Is Yours. If you’ve been craving that early-2000s #soul pocket with modern edge, this one deserves a full spin. #ThePleasureIsYours #Blurredculture

Seattle indie rock band #InstantCrush return with “Grudge,” the fiery lead single from the deluxe edition of I’m Sorry I Didn’t Bite My Tongue. If you haven’t heard them yet, this might be the perfect place to start. #InstantCrush #Blurredculture #Grudge #ISorryIDidntBiteMyTongue #SeattleMusic

#ValleyBoy announces his debut album #ChildrenOfDivorce and releases “Diana Gets an Email,” a tender and emotionally resonant single that revisits first love at thirteen and the quiet scars of growing up in fractured homes. Click the link below or in our profile to check it out.

#FayeWebster’s at Walt Disney Concert Hall wasn’t just a concert. It was a reminder that orchestral nuance still has a place in the hearts of a generation raised on playlists and short clips. ✍️ & 📷: @dklphotos.bsky.social

@innerwave has been a band for nearly 20 years. In this intimate studio visit, they open up about sobriety, creative tension, brotherhood, and the making of their most personal album yet. From garage sessions in Inglewood to touring China and Europe, this is the story behind the music.

#cityofthesun brought arena level swagger to instrumental guitar at the #lodgeroom on MLK weekend. Read our full review and experience the crescendos for yourself. Click the link below or in our profile to check it out. 📝 by @burrito_savant blurredculture.com/city-of-the-...

#GraceIves is back with “Stupid Bitches,” an #electronicpop #anthem that blends vulnerability and defiance with booming bass and sharp production. If this is the tone of #Girlfriend, March can’t come soon enough. blurredculture.com/grace-ives-s...

#JonahKagen’s “Talkin’ About Jesus” takes a promising first date and turns it into a raw, vulnerable #folk-rock anthem about longing, faith, and not being seen. It’s intimate, cinematic, and deeply relatable. blurredculture.com/jonah-kagen-...

@justjayne.bsky.social's “Death & Taxes” is a lighthearted #country-pop anthem built on sharp #lyrics and gorgeous three-part #harmonies. It may not reinvent the wheel, but it absolutely hits the mood. blurredculture.com/just-jayne-d...

Dexter and @the_moonrocks and @girl.tones turned @thetroubadour into a pressure cooker of sweat, singalongs, and pure live-wire energy. From crowd-jumping chaos to clap-along anthems, this sold-out LA night felt like history echoing off those legendary walls. blurredculture.com/dexter-and-t...

@leighannepinnock.bsky.social's “Goodbye Goodmorning” was my introduction to her solo era and it pulled me in instantly. From the powerful vocals to the clever hook, the track opens the door to a debut album that blends #pop, #reggae, and #RnB with real confidence. blurredculture.com/leigh-anne-goo

@dominiquefilsaime.bsky.social's #MyWorldIsTheSun is a stunning meditation on rebirth, healing, and spiritual freedom. With “ #PhoenixRising” and “ #TheRiver,” she blends #jazz, #soul, and #blues into something both grounding and transcendent. blurredculture.com/dominique-fi...

#Absolutely expands her sonic universe with “Paracosm,” the cinematic title track from her forthcoming sophomore album. Lush, orchestral, and emotionally vulnerable, the single signals a bold new chapter for one of 2026’s most compelling rising voices. . blurredculture.com/absolutely-p...

Backstage at @audacyinc.bsky.social The World Famous #KROQ's #AlmostAcousticChristmas, #MikeNess reflected on the #OC's punk legacy, the early days of @socialdistortion.bsky.social & the records and newer bands still inspiring him.

Backstage at @audacyinc.bsky.social’s #KROQ #AlmostAcousticChristmas, #StephanJenkins opened up about why #ThirdEyeBlind continues to resonate across generations, the emotional core of the band’s songwriting, and the music that still excites him today.

Backstage at @audacyinc.bsky.social’s #KROQ #AlmostAcousticChristmas, rising pop-punk band @theparadoxband.bsky.social opened up about their early radio memories, touring with Third Eye Blind & the whirlwind rise that followed their viral breakout. The momentum feels very real.

#Outloud’s #SlayRideTour launched in #WestHollywood as more than a holiday show. It was a love letter to queer joy, chosen family & visibility led by #AlyssaEdwards @frankiejgrande.bsky.social & @koriking.bsky.social. ✍️&📷: Betsy

@audacyinc.bsky.social‘s #kroq #almostacoustic Christmas returned to the @thekiaforum.bsky.social w/ a lineup that blended legacy acts, modern tastemakers, and more! The 2025 edition reaffirmed why this holiday tradition remains essential to LA’s rock culture. ✍️: Puneet 📷: Sonya

#Outfest Next made a powerful return in 2025 with screenings of queer films and documentaries like Rock Out by @dustinlanceblack.bsky.social & Drive Back Home starring #AlanCumming. Kalynn shares highlights from a weekend filled with community, art & heartfelt storytelling. . #OutfestNext

@themaineband.bsky.social marked 20 years as a band with an intimate pop up show at #novacancy in #LA delivering fan favorites, surprise guests, and a warm celebration of kindness ahead of their 2026 headline tour. ✍️: Kristen | & 📷: @_lupe . blurredculture.com/the-maine-no...

#arlieband’s new single “#provemwrong” hits with a rare mix of joy, introspection, and #indiepop sparkle. Click the link below or in our profile to check it out. . blurredculture.com/arlie-provem...

#FLETCHER made her long-awaited return to the stage at the Brooklyn Paramount and delivered one of her most intimate and emotionally revealing performances yet. Click the link below or in our profile to check it out. ✍️&📷: Jennifer Hong. blurredculture.com/fletcher-bro...

#radiofreealice keep leveling up. Their new single “Rule 31” captures the same restless post punk spark that has been selling out rooms across the UK and US while tapping into a nostalgic New Wave feel that makes their sound hit across generations. . blurredculture.com/radio-free-a...

@graceinspace.bsky.social’s latest single “Emergency Contact” hits with haunting melodies and introspective power. The rising songwriter also announced her new EP #HeavyHair, due February 27 via #todorecords. Click the link below to check it out. . blurredculture.com/grace-inspac...

@katcunning.bsky.social gave us a lot to think about at #theecho. We have followed her since seeing her at The Troubadour a few years ago, and seeing her step back into a live setting reminded us why her music still leaves such a mark. ✍️&📷: @dklphotos.bsky.social . blurredculture.com/my-thoughts-...

@garbage.com's final U.S. headlining tour stop at the The #HollywoodPalladium was one of those rare nights where the entire room felt connected. Click the link below or in our profile to check it out. ✍️&📷: Betsy Martinez . blurredculture.com/garbage-holl...

@bigthiefmusic.bsky.social’s Austin stop near the end of their North American tour showcased a band pushing its sound forward w/ warmth, experimentation, and a powerful connection to their fans. Click the link below to check it out. ✍️&📷: Angela @4ad.com . blurredculture.com/big-thief-mo...

@charleskelleyla.bsky.social leans all the way into #80spowerpop with his latest single “ #StealYourHeart.” The song’s cinematic hook and heartfelt delivery make it feel both nostalgic and brand new. . Click the link below or in our profile to check it out. blurredculture.com/charles-kell...

#elisetrouw flips the idea of pop perfection on its head with her sharp and satirical new single #PerfectGirl. Equal parts catchy and uncomfortable, it’s a glimpse into the bold vision behind #TheDiaryofElonLust. . Click the link below to check it out. blurredculture.com/elise-trouw-...

#saintharison turns the sting of being ghosted into a soulful meditation on love and disconnection. His latest single “#ghosted” blends old-school #R&B warmth with a modern ache that lingers long after the final note. . Click the link below to check it out. blurredculture.com/saint-hariso...

Austin’s own #annabellechairlegs is back with “Concrete Trees,” a playful and surreal new single produced by #TySegall. The track teases her upcoming #todorecords album Waking Up, with the next single “Heavy Sleeper” arriving December 2. . blurredculture.com/annabelle-ch...

@puscifermusic.bsky.social are swinging into a new era with “Pendulum,” the second single from their upcoming album Normal Isn’t. The album drops February 6 via #alchemyrecordings / #bmg with a North American tour to follow this spring. . blurredculture.com/puscifer-pen...

It started with a plan to write about one song, but #Julesy’s debut album #FlipTheBed turned out to be much more than that. Crystalline vocals, human lyrics, and subtle experimentation make this a very promising debut from an artist I’ve heard in a while. . blurredculture.com/julesy-flip-...

@genesisowusu.bsky.social turns sharp political satire into pure sonic adrenaline with his new single and music video “Death Cult Zombie.” It’s bold, campy, and built to move both hearts and bodies. . Click the link below or in our profile to check it out. blurredculture.com/genesis-owus...

Sunday afternoons deserve a good soundtrack, and @sundayclubband.bsky.social just provided one. “Nuclear Fallout” drifts between heartbreak and beauty, shimmering with emotion and dream-pop haze. @paperbagrecords . blurredculture.com/sundayclub-t...

#PaulMcCartney returned to San Antonio with his #GotBackTour, filling the #Alamodome with timeless hits, heartfelt tributes, & a message of unity that felt more relevant than ever. McCartney proved that six decades later, his magic still transcends generations. . blurredculture.com/paul-mccartn...

@florenceroad.bsky.social’s new single “Miss” captures the same raw fire and emotional power that first hooked me when I bought their debut EP Fall Back. These rising Irish rockers are the real deal. . Click the link below or in our profile to check it out. blurredculture.com/florence-roa...

@thelumineersmusic.bsky.social closed out their #AutomaticWorldTour at @moodycenteratx.bsky.social w/ a nostalgic, high-energy performance that celebrated two decades of folk rock. It was a full-circle moment for both the band & their fans. ✍️&📷: Natalie A. . blurredculture.com/the-lumineer...

#INJI's debut mixtape SUPERLAME turns chaos into catharsis — a wild, emotional, and infectious collection of dance-pop anthems. NYC’s rising star brings pure energy to every track. . Click the link below or in our profile to check it out. blurredculture.com/inji-superla...

UK rap legends #peteandbas brought pure chaos and cheeky British swagger to their sold-out show at the #lodgeroom. These elder statesmen of grime proved hip-hop has no age limit. 🇬🇧🔥 ✍️&📷: @michelleshiers . Click the link below or in our profile to check it out. blurredculture.com/pete-and-bas...

@alicecooper31.bsky.social and @judaspriestof.bsky.social proved that rock and roll is far from dead at #riverbendpnc. The Metal Gods and the Godfather of Shock Rock delivered a show full metal glory. Opening set by Corrosion of Conformity ✍️&📷: Michael Bunuan . blurredculture.com/alice-cooper...

#lewiscapaldi has a gift for turning simplicity into heartbreak. His new single “Almost” is proof: a tender, gut-punch of a song built on an unassuming melody & painfully honest lyrics. Listen, feel & maybe cry a little. . blurredculture.com/lewis-capald...

#florenceandthemachine bares her soul in “#SympathyMagic,” a raw and reflective single that trades anthemic grandeur for emotional honesty. “Everybody Scream” arrives this Friday, and this song reveals a Florence unafraid to show the cracks that make her shine. . blurredculture.com/florence-and...