Spinning Sun Ra’s Lights on a Satellite: Live at the Left Bank. I picked up this record last year, but this is my first time really sitting with it. I knew I had to be in the right state of mind for a Sun Ra record, and this one absolutely delivers. It blurs genres, bends conventions, and feels like a full journey. I even caught myself laughing during the instrumental cover of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” in the best way possible. The section spinning now is one of the more toned-down jazz moments of this wild two-disc trip.
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Failure’s “The Rising Skyline” featuring Hayley Williams feels like a collaboration that was always meant to happen. Pulled from their new album Location Lost, the track blends atmospheric shoegaze textures, emotional depth, and a seamless vocal performance from Hayley that fits perfectly into Failure’s world. Read our full review now.
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Failure and Hayley Williams Unite Perfectly on “The Rising Skyline” - Blurred Culture
Failure’s “The Rising Skyline” featuring Hayley Williams is a seamless, atmospheric standout from their new album Location Lost, blending sho...
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Violet Grohl’s new single “Cool Buzz” hits with aggressive punk drums, sharp songwriting, and the kind of 90s alt-rock energy that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Ahead of her debut album Be Sweet To Me, this track proves she’s carving out her own lane. Read our full review now.
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Violet Grohl’s “Cool Buzz” Is a Fierce 90s-Inspired Alt-Rock Knockout - Blurred Culture
Violet Grohl’s new single “Cool Buzz” delivers sharp songwriting, aggressive punk energy, and a nostalgic 90s alt-rock punch ahead of her deb...
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Bella Kay’s new single “Promise?” is the kind of indie-pop song that sneaks up on you. Built on sharp songwriting, emotional honesty, and a chorus that lingers long after it ends, the track proves why Bella is quickly becoming one of pop’s most exciting new voices. Read our full review now. ✍️: @DKLPHOTOS
Bella Kay’s new single “Promise?” is the kind of indie-pop song that sneaks up on you. Built on sharp songwriting, emotional honesty, and a chorus that lingers long after it ends, the track proves why Bella is quickly becoming one of pop’s most exciting new voices. Read our full review now. ✍️: @DKLPHOTOS
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Bella Kay’s “Promise?” Is a Smart, Vulnerable Indie Pop Breakout - Blurred Culture
Bella Kay’s new single “Promise?” showcases sharp songwriting, emotional vulnerability, and indie-pop charm. Read our review of the rising st...
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Still on a Van Morrison kick from last week and currently spinning Van Morrison’s It’s Too Late to Stop Now. Recorded live in Los Angeles and London during the summer of 1973, this is one of those rare live albums I keep coming back to. I’ve always been a big Van Morrison fan, and while I’m not the biggest live album person, there are only a handful I listen to repeatedly and this is definitely one of them.
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Currently spinning Van Morrison’s Tupelo Honey. I may have overpaid for this copy since the sleeve is pretty stained, but I couldn’t help it. I’ve been putting off getting this album on wax for a minute, and when I found an OG first pressing, I figured I just had to snag it. Totally worth the fifteen bucks at my local record store. No regrets. “Tupelo Honey” is easily in my top five Van Morrison ballads, right up there with songs like “Crazy Love” and “Queen of the Slipstream.”
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#Audiophile
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#TurntableVibes
#NoRegrets
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Lindsey Lomis’ new single “All Over You” stopped me in my tracks. From seeing her live at Hotel Cafe to hearing this latest release, her growth is undeniable. This one hits with raw emotion and stunning vocal control.
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Lindsey Lomis “All Over You” Review: A Mesmerizing Breakup Anthem That Lingers - Blurred Culture
A first-person review of Lindsey Lomis’ new single “All Over You,” highlighting her stunning vocals, emotional delivery, and growth since her...
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Currently spinning Led Zeppelin’s In Through the Out Door. “Fool in the Rain” was the song that introduced me to Led Zeppelin back in the day and is still one of my favorites. Houses of the Holy is probably my favorite album overall, but this track always hits a certain spot.
#NowSpinning
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#FoolInTheRain
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#HousesOfTheHoly
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Now spinning a repress of Daddy Bug by Roy Ayers.
I’ve stopped doing the whole Record Store Day scramble. Instead, I pull up the day after and dig through what’s left in the bins, picking off the records that somehow got overlooked. Finding this still sitting there was wild. An album this smooth, this foundational, just waiting to be picked up.
The fact that this record also features Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Buster Williams, Herbie Mann, and Sonny Sharrock just makes it that much more dope.
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#Jazz
#JazzFunk
#Vinyl
#RecordCollection
#NowSpinning
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#HerbieHancock
#RonCarter
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#SoulJazz
#GrooveMusic
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#RecordCollector
Amy Gadiaga wasn’t even on my radar at SXSW… and somehow ended up being one of my favorite sets of the week 😅
Saw her once… then had to double back and catch her again.
Yeah… this vinyl was definitely coming home with me to LA.
But now I’ve got a question…
“Full Sun (해잔)”
I know 해 means “sun”… but 해잔??? 🤔
@AmyGadiaga what am I missing here? I feel like there’s a story behind this 👀
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#RecordOfTheDay
#SpinThis
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#LosAngeles
#MusicIsLife
#UndergroundMusic
#FreshFinds
Still thinking about @valleyboy’s set from yesterday at @kcrw @SchoolNight showcase at The Airliner. I actually wrote about one of his singles earlier this year and almost compared his voice to Jeff Buckley, which is not something I say lightly. Buckley is one of my all-time favorites, and Live at Sin-é still gets regular spins from me.
Last night, Valley Boy played a tight 30-minute set with songs from his upcoming album, and then he covered “Lover, You Should’ve Come Over.” I was honestly kind of stunned. I sat there with my eyes closed for part of it thinking, if I didn’t know better, this could’ve been Jeff Buckley. Since I never got the chance to see Buckley live, that moment hit in a real way.
If you haven’t checked out Valley Boy yet, give him a shot and spend some time with the music. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. I’ll have more thoughts and photos up on Blurred Culture soon.
#ValleyBoy
#JeffBuckley
#LiveMusic
#MusicDiscovery
#LoverYouShouldveComeOver
#IndieArtists
#RisingArtists
#ConcertMoments
#MusicJournalism
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#NewMusic
#SingerSongwriter
#EmotiveVocals
#LivePerformance
#AustinMusic
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#SupportLiveMusic
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There are certain showcases at SXSW that I always make an effort to attend, and the British Music Embassy is always one of them. They consistently put together a fantastic lineup. I stopped by their day party on Monday and caught some exciting new artists including Ben Ellis, Andrew Cushin, Hanna Leal, and Adult DVD.
I also popped in for a quick set yesterday and caught Carmachine, along with one of the few artists I had scheduled to see twice this week, Amie Gadiaga. It’s always a good time at the British Music Embassy, and the soundtrack they bring from across the pond never disappoints. Plenty of good stuff coming out of the UK right now.
#SXSW
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#AndrewCushin
#BenEllis
#HannaLeal
#AdultDVD
#Carmachine
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Before I head back out to catch some more music, here’s one last post.
The best part of @sxsw is having a schedule of artists you plan to see, but then randomly stumbling into a performance that blows your mind.
I headed over to @swandiveaustin to check out a band on the patio stage, but a group I’d never heard of was playing inside beforehand. Within about thirty seconds I was completely locked in.
The band was @slashneed, and their set hit like a shot of adrenaline. The mix of pounding electronic beats, punk energy, and full-on performance art turned the room into chaos in the best way possible. It was the kind of unexpected discovery that keeps you roaming from venue to venue during SXSW.
That burst of energy carried me all the way until about 3 in the morning.
If you get the chance, go check out Slash Need.
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#AustinLiveMusic
#AltElectronic
#DarkTechno
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#IndieElectronic
#ConcertLife
#LiveMusicMoment
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#GigPhotography
#ConcertPhotography
Musicians I met during my first SXSW trips will always have a special place with me. I met Derek nine years ago at my very first SXSW when he was playing in Annabelle Chairlegs. He has since moved on from that band and has been a member of Daiistar for the past several years. They closed out the Spin Magazine and Typify showcase and sounded absolutely incredible. Always great seeing Derek jam, and I hope to catch him and the band again soon. Plus, he’s got my name, just spelled differently, so he’s got to be cool.
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#Daiistar
#ConcertPhotography
#AustinMusic
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#MusicNerd
My first day out at SXSW gave me one of those full circle moments. Seven years ago I caught Turbo Goth for the first time, and this year I finally got to see them again at the Spin Magazine and Typify showcase at The Courtyard in Austin. Paulo and Sara were every bit as dope and sweet as I remembered. Our only interaction over the past seven years has been through social media, so getting to see them perform live again was a real treat.
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“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 and chaotic indie rock ride with his new single “crash,” previewing his upcoming album VIRGILIO arriving March 27.
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bunii Releases “crash” Ahead of VIRGILIO Album, A Clever and Reckless Indie Rock Ride - Blurred Culture
Self-produced Los Angeles artist bunii releases the fast-paced single “crash” ahead of his upcoming album VIRGILIO, blending sharp guitar runs ...
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Dogstar’s new single “All In Now” taps into a gritty mid-90s alt-rock energy that feels both nostalgic and refreshing. As the band prepares to release their fourth studio album later this year, the track shows a heavier side of the trio that longtime rock fans may appreciate.
“Sometimes the biggest barrier to discovering music you might actually enjoy is your own preconceived idea about what it is supposed to be.”
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Dogstar Return With “All In Now”: Keanu Reeves and Band Tap Into Gritty 90s Alt-Rock Energy - Blurred Culture
Dogstar return with the gritty alt-rock single “All In Now,” led by Keanu Reeves on bass. The track previews the band’s upcoming 2026 album a...
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“VIAL’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.”
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VIAL’s “Infected” Channels Punk Fury and Social Frustration on the New Album HELLHOUND - Blurred Culture
Minneapolis punk trio VIAL unleash raw aggression on “Infected,” a standout track from their album HELLHOUND, blending heavy riffs with sharp c...
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Angèle steps into a darker, club-ready lane with Justice on “What You Want,” blending sensual French lyricism with industrial electro pulse. 🇫🇷⚡ Read our review now. Click the link below or in our profile to check it out.
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Angèle and Justice Ignite French Touch Energy on “What You Want” - Blurred Culture
Angèle teams up with Justice for “What You Want,” a bold new single blending sensual French pop with muscular electronic production. A deep di...
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Now spinning Stevie Wonder’s In Square Circle. This is the first clean copy of this album I’ve ever found in the wild in the used bins. “Overjoyed” is my favorite track here, and when you play it loud, you can really hear the intricacies in the production, especially the subtle sounds of nature woven into it. Such a beautiful song.
#NowSpinning
#StevieWonder
#InSquareCircle
#Overjoyed
#ClassicSoul
#80sRNB
#SoulMusic
#MusicProduction
#Songwriting
#VintageVinyl
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#Audiophile
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#DeepListening