


Creative Differences—started by Ryan Petersen and Larson McDonald—are musicians and visual artists who have been inseparable since the day they met in high school.
The duo says Viagra Boys, LCD Soundsystem, Talking Heads, Arcade Fire, and Gorillaz’ Demon Days shaped their songwriting early on, but that can be hard to gather from their music alone. CD has always hated the idea of being pinned down to any “scene” around them. Being in Southern California, they’ve been surrounded by waves and revivals of punk or surf rock, but they make it clear they’re in their own lane; building a defined and passionate following with their characters, visual narratives, and left field social media presence.
CD has been bent on crafting the perfect live experience since the first time they performed together, crafting their own costumes, lighting rigs, backing visuals, etc., and touring with all their gear and a TV stuffed in their minivan.
shows.
CREATIVE DIFFERENCES has performed alongside //
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JAWNY
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MEN I TRUST
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TV GIRL
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STRFKR
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LAUNDRY DAY
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POST ANIMAL
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ASHES TO AMBER
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THE HELLP
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LATE NIGHT DRIVE HOME
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INNER WAVE
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MARLON FUNAKI
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MOM CARS
In the last year, Creative Differences has headlined two West Coast tours, sold out a show at the Observatory's Constellation Room, and appeared at Shabang Fest in San Luis Obispo. In between larger shows and tours, Creative Differences has continued to pack house shows and underground venues.
NO LOVE music video.
our recent tours.

