Afternoon Bike Ride- Miss Universe
This song is from Montreal-based band Afternoon Bike Ride‘s 2025 album Running With Scissors.
They are playing with spill tab at Lodge Room in Los Angeles on Saturday, 3/7/26.
Mar 022026
Mar 022026
Sudan Archives- DEAD
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 artist.
This month includes songs by Midwife, Dead Tooth, Hannah Jadagu, DJ Haram, Blood Cultures, and Ye Vagabonds.
The song above is from Sudan Archives’ 2025 album, The BPM.
Below are February’s selections-
Feb 232026
Sabine McCalla- Sunshine Kisses
This song is from New Orleans artist Sabine McCalla‘s 2025 album, Don’t Call Me Baby.
She is opening for Lola Kirke at The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever in Los Angeles on Thursday, 2/26/26.
Feb 162026
Morgan Nagler- Orange Wine
This song by LA artist Morgan Nagler, released as a single in 2025, is on her debut album, I’ve Got Nothing to Lose, and I’m Losing It, releasing this March.
She is opening for Mount Eerie at Sid The Cat Auditorium on Friday, 2/20/26, in Pasadena.
Feb 092026
This song is from Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore‘s 2025 collaborative album, Tragic Magic.
They are playing at the Sid The Cat Auditorium in Los Angeles on Saturday, 2/14/2026.
Feb 022026
Self Improvement- Settle Down
This song is from Long Beach post-punk band Self Improvement‘s 2025 album, Syndrome.
They are playing at Oblivion in Highland Park on Thursday, 2/5/26, with Bria Salmena and L&P.
Feb 022026
Sean Solomon- Shooting Star
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 artist.
This month includes new music from Cate Le Bon, Lindsey Troy of Deap Vally, and Together Pangea; a Duran Duran cover by Storefront Church; and a little more electronic music than usual- including a new song by hyperpop artist Glaive.
LA-based musician and animator Sean Solomon released Shooting Star this past October, and also created the video.
Below are January’s selections-
Jan 262026
Snõõper- Worldwide
This song is from Snõõper‘s 2025 album, Worldwide. They are playing at The Regent Theater in Los Angeles on Friday, 1/30/26, with Happy Death Men and Diode.
Jan 192026
RUMTUM- Fall Into Floating
This song is from RUMTUM‘s 2025 album, The Glue of Everything.
He will be opening for Monster Rally at Lodge Room in Los Angeles on Thursday, 1/22/26.
Jan 122026
Julianna Zachariou- Dreamer Dreamer
This song by Julianna Zachariou was released as a single in 2025 and can be found on her latest album. It was also one of my selections for Best Songs of 2025.
Last May, Zachariou discussed the challenges of surviving as a working musician, how little artists are paid by streaming services, and more on KPBS‘s podcast The Finest. As a member of the United Musicians and Allied Workers (UMAW), she is advocating for better pay from these streaming companies. The podcast is worth a listen (or read the transcript) and she also performs a few of her songs live.
She is currently on tour and will be playing at Healing Force of the Universe in Pasadena on Sunday, 1/18/26.