Genesis Owusu- STAMPEDE
This song is from Ghanaian-Australian Genesis Owusu‘s 2026 album, REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE.
He is currently on tour and will be playing at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles on Thursday, 11/5/26, with After Louise opening.
Slow Pulp- Spill
This song is from Wisconsin band Slow Pulp‘s recently released album, Melodie.
The band is playing at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on Thursday, 10/29/26, with Snuggle and Goon.
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.
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.
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.
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.