Kelsey Lu- Running to Pain
This song is from London artist Kelsey Lu‘s recently released album, So Help Me God.
They are playing at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles on Friday, 10/16/26.
Oct 122026
Oct 092026
The Recap is back and discussing art shows from the past, Rocky, The Odyssey, poetry, and how art can help us feel seen and also inspire us to persevere through our challenges.
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Oct 052026
Swapmeet- Sand
This song is from Australian band Swapmeet‘s 2026 debut album, Mount Zero.
They will be playing at El Cid in Los Angeles on Thursday, 10/8/26, with Joyer.
Sep 302026
Isaiah Rashad- SAME SH!T
Every month I listen to the majority of bands and musicians who are playing in Los Angeles and select some for a monthly playlist. It includes a variety of genres and usually newer work by the artists.
This month includes new music from bar italia, Arlo Parks, Twisted Teens, jigitz, The Bug Club and more.
The song above is from Isaiah Rashad‘s 2026 album, It’s Been Awful.
Below are September’s selections.
Sep 282026
Tristen- Skin of Our Teeth
This song is from Nashville artist Tristen‘s 2025 album, Unpopular Music.
She will be playing with her band at Permanent Records Roadhouse in Los Angeles on Sunday, 10/4/26.
Sep 212026
Cola- Hedgesitting
This song is from Montreal band Cola‘s 2026 album Cost of Living Adjustment.
They are currently on tour and playing at Sid The Cat Auditorium in Pasadena on Thursday, 9/24/26, with Artificial Go.
Sep 142026
Friko- Seven Degrees
This song is from Illinois band Friko‘s 2026 album, Something Worth Waiting For.
They are currently on tour and will be playing with villagerrr at Sid The Cat Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday, 9/20/26.
Sep 072026
Brother Bird- Landlord
This song was released in August and is from Brother Bird‘s upcoming album The Lodge in Miller County, releasing on 9/25/26.
They are currently on tour and will be playing at The Belasco Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday, 9/12, with Manchester Orchestra.
Aug 312026
Courtney Barnett– One Thing At A Time
Every month I listen to the majority of bands and musicians who are playing in Los Angeles and select some for a monthly playlist. It includes a variety of genres and usually newer work by the artists.
This month includes new music from Together Pangea, Shannon Lay, Iceage, Thee Oh Sees, The Womack Sisters, and a song from the Helado Negro/Reyna Tropical project Helado Tropical.
The song above is from Courtney Barnett‘s 2026 album, Creature of Habit.
Below are my selections for August.
Aug 312026
Mute Swan- Like A Chump
This song is from Arizona band Mute Swan‘s 2026 album, Skin Slip.
They will be playing at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles on Sunday, 9/6/26, for day two of Sway Festival, with Airiel and Deserta.