Kenny Beats- Last Words
This song is from Kenny Beats‘ 2022 album, LOUIE.
He will be performing in Los Angeles at Don Quixote on Saturday 1/13/24.
Jan 082024
Jan 052024
There were a lot of great songs to choose from this year and above are my selections. The songs included are mostly from indie bands but there are a few hip hop and R&B songs included as well.
As always, I hope that listeners will hear some familiar songs but will also find new favorites in some of the lesser known artists.
Dec 182023
Whitmer Thomas- Everything that Feels Good Is Bad
This song by comedian and musician Whitmer Thomas, is from his 2022 album, The Older I Get The Funnier I Was.
On Tuesday, 12/19, he will be one of the many performers taking part in the Kitchen Sink Festival at Lodge Room in Los Angeles. The event is a benefit for the Hollywood Food Coalition.
Dec 112023
JW Francis- Casino
This song is from JW Francis’s 2023 album, Dream House.
He is currently on tour and will be playing at Zebulon in Los Angeles on Sunday, 12/17/23 with Cory Leiter.
Dec 092023
Nighttime- When the Wind is Blowing
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 Nighttime’s 2023 album, Keeper is the Heart.
Below is the playlist for November 2023.
Dec 042023
Swimming Bell- Ash in the Jar
This song was released by Swimming Bell in September 2023 and will be on their upcoming album, Charlie, which will be released in January 2024.
The band will be playing at Permanent Records Roadhouse in Los Angeles on Friday, 12/8/23, with Henry Hall.
Nov 292023
Mannequin Pussy- I Got Heaven
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.
Mannequin Pussy released the above single in August of 2023.
Below is the playlist for October 2023.
Nov 272023
Mega Bog- Cactus People
This song is from Mega Bog’s 2023 album, End of Everything.
Mega Bog are playing in Los Angeles on Wednesday, 11/29/23 at the El Rey Theatre with Cate Le Bon and L’Rain.
Nov 202023
English Teacher- The World’s Biggest Paving Slab
Leeds band English Teacher are currently on tour and will be playing in Los Angeles on Wednesday, 11/22/23, at Moroccan Lounge.
Nov 132023
Built to Spill- Gonna Lose
This song is from Built to Spill’s 2022 album When the Wind Forgets Your Name.
The band is currently on tour and playing in Los Angeles at The Troubadour on Saturday, 11/18/23, with Prism Bitch and Goon.