Blvc Svnd | New 626 Album, Racism in L.A. Punk Scene, Performing in Europe, Prince, Suga Free +more

24-year old musician Blvc Svnd is daring to be different in a time where a lot of artists just plain sound the same. His new album 626 is a lense into the racism, bullying, and phoniness he’s experienced simply just existing. Growing up black but into metal, horror movies, and everything dark, he had a tough time fitting in. The sense of individuality he gained as an eclectic musician is definitely shown through his art. He still has the laid back demeanor being the native Angelino he is. For the last 10 years he’s resided in the San Gabriel Valley, thus titling the project 626 in honor of the area code of that region of L.A. County. The first couple songs off the album parodies cities in the San Gabriel Valley being South Pasadena and Monrovia, which he dubs “South Ass” and “Monrovier.” Sonically the project starts out going straight for a punk, metal, and hardcore sound but transitions to new school hip-hop and dark trap towards the second half. A particular moment of interest is the song “High Bright” where Blvck Svnd address racism and white privilege. Blvc Svnd and I went through the album to talk about some of these compelling songs as well as his influences ranging all over the place from Slipknot to Raider Klan, to Price, to Suga Free. We relate a lot as we grew up not far from each other. He also accounts not being paid or getting paid next to nothing to perform over the years at some of L.A.’s most acclaimed underground warehouse functions. Additionally he opened up about the racism and disappointment he’s encountered in the L.A. punk scene but how it’s much better traveling abroad to perform. Follow Blvc Svnd ‪@blvcsvnd2927‬ and stream 626 below: https://open.spotify.com/album/0jCQy7...