Jacob Ungerleider- I Wanna Be Fine
This song is from LA-based musician Jacob Ungerleider upcoming album, Congratulations, releasing on 6/26.
To celebrate the release, he will performing with a live band at Healing Force of the Universe in Pasadena on Sunday, 6/28/26.
Johanna Samuels- Two People, The Moon
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 Dry Cleaning, Miss Grit, Anjimile, mary in the junkyard, Nothing, and ZHU.
The song above, Two People, The Moon will be on Johanna Samuels‘ upcoming album, Sorry, Kid, releasing on 8/14/26.
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.
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.
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-
Lala Lala- Does This Go Faster?
This song by LA based artist Lillie West’s Lala Lala was released as a single in 2025 and is on her 2026 album, Heaven 2.
She is playing at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles on Saturday, 3/21/26, with lots of hands.
Sudan Archives- DEAD
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 includes songs by Midwife, Dead Tooth, Hannah Jadagu, DJ Haram, Blood Cultures, and Ye Vagabonds.
The song above is from Sudan Archives’ 2025 album, The BPM.
Below are February’s selections-
Morgan Nagler- Orange Wine
This song by LA artist Morgan Nagler, released as a single in 2025, is on her debut album, I’ve Got Nothing to Lose, and I’m Losing It, releasing this March.
She is opening for Mount Eerie at Sid The Cat Auditorium on Friday, 2/20/26, in Pasadena.
Sean Solomon- Shooting Star
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 includes new music from Cate Le Bon, Lindsey Troy of Deap Vally, and Together Pangea; a Duran Duran cover by Storefront Church; and a little more electronic music than usual- including a new song by hyperpop artist Glaive.
LA-based musician and animator Sean Solomon released Shooting Star this past October, and also created the video.
Below are January’s selections-