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Apr 142024
Apr 082024
Zelma Stone- Be The One
This song is from Zelma Stone’s 2023 EP A Dance.
They are playing at Permanent Records Roadhouse in Los Angeles on 4/13/24.
Apr 012024
Sofia Bolt- Go Away
This single is from Sofia Bolt’s upcoming album, Vendredi Minuit, which will release on 5/10/24.
She is currently on tour and will be playing with Lætitia Sadier at Zebulon in Los Angeles on 4/4/24.
Mar 252024
Mary Timony- The Guest
This song is from Mary Timony’s 2024 solo album, Untame the Tiger. Timony, (who was also part of ’90s band Helium, and currently Ex Hex) wrote the album during a time which saw the end of her long term relationship and the death of her parents. She talks about the experience here.
The video is directed by Brett Vapnek, who also directed Timony in her short 2000 film, Dream Machine.
Timony is playing at Lodge Room in Los Angeles on Thursday, 3/28/24, with Rosali.
Mar 202024
Being Dead- Daydream
Every month I listen to the majority of bands/singers/musicians/artists 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.
The song above is from Being Dead’s 2023 album, When Horses Would Run.
Below is the playlist for February 2024.
Mar 182024
Telehealth- No Time Lost
This song is from Seattle band Telehealth’s 2023 debut album Content Oscillator.
They are playing at Permanent Records Roadhouse in Los Angeles on Wednesday, 3/20/24.
Mar 112024
The Fourth Wall- Never A Part
Portland band The Fourth Wall released this single in 2023 which will be on their upcoming album RETURN FOREVER, releasing 3/15.
They are currently on tour and will be opening for Typhoon on Saturday, 3/16/24, at Echoplex in Los Angeles.
Mar 042024
Death Valley Girls- Sunday
This song is from the Death Valley Girls’ 2023 album Islands in the Sky.
They are playing with Deap Vally at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles on Saturday, 3/9/24.
Feb 262024
Squid- The Blades
This song is from UK band Squid’s 2023 album, O Monolith.
The band is currently on tour and will be playing in Los Angeles on Friday, 3/1/24, at The Belasco.
Feb 192024
Object of Affection- Run Back
This song is from Object of Affection’s 2023 album, Field of Appearances.
The band will be playing with Pile of Love and Same Side at Genghis Cohen in Los Angeles on Wednesday, 2/21/24.