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.
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Aug 242026
Indigo De Souza- Come to God
Echo Park Rising music festival is back! The FREE two day festival is taking place this weekend at venues around Echo Park in Los Angeles with tons of bands playing– including Indigo De Souza (playing with a long list of bands including Primer, Sedona, and Small Forward at Sticky Rice on Saturday 8/29/26).
The full schedule isn’t up yet on Echo Park Rising’s website, so check their Instagram for the latest.
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Rocket- Another Second Chance
This song is from LA band Rocket‘s 2025 album, R is for Rocket.
They are playing at The Bellwether in Los Angeles on Friday, 8/14/26, with Momma and Dan English.
Aug 032026
Widowspeak- If You Change
This song is from NY band Widowspeak‘s 2026 album, Roses.
They are currently on tour and playing at Lodge Room in Los Angeles on Friday, 8/7/26, with Dead Gowns.
Jul 312026
Kota the Friend- Long Beach II
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 by Black Moth Super Rainbow, dance arts center, Gretchen Klempa, Black Milk, and Kurt Vile.
The song above is from Kota the Friend‘s 2026 album, Just Happy to Be Here!
Below are July’s selections.
Jul 272026
Nation of Language- Inept Apollo
This song is from Brooklyn band Nation of Language’s 2025 album, Dance Called Memory.
They will be opening for Death Cab for Cutie at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, 8/2, and Monday, 8/3/26.
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Surfbort- Lucky
This song is from Surfbort’s 2026 album, Reality Star.
They are currently on tour and playing at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles on Wednesday, 7/22, and in Long Beach at Alex’s Bar on Friday, 7/24/26.
Jul 132026
Ella Woolsey- winner
This song is from LA artist Ella Woolsey‘s recently released album, winner.
She will be playing at Permanent Records Roadhouse in Los Angeles on Friday 7/17/26, as part of Luella‘a EP release show.
Jul 112026
The Recap returns to Substack with a focus on art shows, music, and America on its 250th birthday.
Check it out here!