Velvet Starlings- Colours on the Canvas
This song is from the Velvet Starlings’ 2021 album, Technicolor Shakedown.
The band is playing on 5/6/23 (Saturday) at The Echo in Los Angeles with The Bobby Lees.
May 012023
Oct 122022
Wet Leg- Too Late Now
This song is from UK band Wet Leg’s 2022 self -titled debut album, although the single was released in 2021.
The band is playing in Los Angeles at The Hollywood Bowl, opening for Florence + The Machine, on Saturday, October 15th, 2022.
Oct 072022
Iceage- The Holding Hand
This song is from Iceage’s 2021 album, Seek Shelter.
The band is playing at The Regent Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday (10/9/22) with Earth.
Sep 232022
Black Country, New Road- Track X
This song is from Black Country, New Road’s 2021 album, For the first time. Their new album Ants From Up There was released in February.
Black Country, New Road are playing with Black Midi at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on Saturday, 9/24/22. Songs from both bands can also be found on the Best Songs of 2021 playlist.
Aug 252022
José González- El Invento
This song is from José González’s 2021 album, Local Valley.
He is playing at The Ford in Los Angeles on 8/24/22 with Sam Burton opening.
Aug 092022
L’Rain- Two Face
This song is from L’Rain’s 2021 album, Fatigue. L’Rain is playing at Pico Union Project in Los Angeles tomorrow (8/10/22).
Feb 162022
Wolf Alice- How Can I Make It Okay
One of my favorite songs of 2021, off Wolf Alice’s album Blue Weekend.
Jan 182022
While 2021 certainly had improvements over 2020, the pandemic continued, and many songs in this year’s selections reflect aspects of that. Depression, loneliness, alienation, frustration and escape come up often. But some songs included also celebrate life and being hopeful about the future. There are, of course, songs about love and relationships too. Although a few songs on the list are very popular, many of the songs chosen are a little less mainstream.
Once again looking forward to a new year, new music, and hopefully a return to normal for 2022!