Protomartyr- Sounds We Cannot Hear
This song is from Protomartyr‘s recently released album, Hotel Usona.
The band is currently on tour and will be playing at The Regent in Los Angeles on Thursday, 10/22/26, with Accessory (Jason Balla from Dehd).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.