Lindsey Troy- I’ve Seen the Willow Trees
Lindsey Troy of Deap Vally has recently started a new chapter as a solo artist. The single above was her first solo release.
She is playing at Oblivion in Los Angeles on Sunday, 5/24/26, with Sun Atoms, Wave Decay, and See Night– part of the four day Arroyo Secodelic Festival.
Holy F- Elevate
This song is from Canadian band Holy Fuck‘s recently release album, Event Beat.
They are currently on tour and will be playing at the Roxy Theatre in LA on Wednesday, 5/13/26, with Memorials.
Field Medic- castle peaks
This song is from Field Medic‘s 2025 album, surrender instead. He also animated the video.
Field Medic will be performing at Scribble in Los Angeles on Saturday, 5/9/26, with Beaming.
Tyler Ballgame- I Believe in Love
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’s playlist includes songs by The Thing, Labrinth, Telescreens, Gladie, Hand Habits, and fakemink.
The song above is from LA-based musician Tyler Ballgame‘s 2026 album, For the First Time, Again.
Band Aparte- (What a) Drag
This song is from LA band Band Aparte‘s 2026 self-titled album.
The band is playing at Non Plus Ultra in Los Angeles on Friday, 5/1/26, with Gus Baldwin And The Sketch, Sex Faces, and Will & The Won’ts.
Weird Nightmare- Where I Belong
This song is from Weird Nightmare‘s upcoming album, Hoopla, releasing May 1st.
They are playing at Gold Diggers in Los Angeles on Saturday, 4/25/26 with Mrs. Magician.
Down Time- Third Eye
LA band Down Time released this single in 2025 and it is also on their most recent EP, Latest Dreams.
They are playing at Non Plus Ultra in Los Angeles on Friday, 4/17/26, with Had Had and Tenderoni.
Slayyyter- BEAT UP CHANEL$
This song is from Slayyyter‘s 2026 album, WOR$T GIRL IN AMERICA.
Below is a playlist that includes this song and several new and old songs from some (but not all) of the bands playing.
Jawdropped- Skully
This song is from LA band Jawdropped‘s 2025 album, Just Fantasy.
On Saturday (4/11/26), they will be playing at Pacific Electric in Los Angeles as part of California Chaos, an all California festival. The lineup also includes Militarie Gun, Stateside, Grave Secrets, XCOMM, Blossom, and Star 99.
Lifeguard- Under Your Reach
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’s playlist includes songs from IDK, White Reaper, Surfbort, Bassvictim, Thao, Natalie Bergman, lots of hands, and The Sols.
The song above is from Vancouver band Lifeguard‘s debut album, Ripped And Torn.
Below are March’s selections-