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-
Every year I put together a list of my choices for the best songs released this year. These are songs I went back to repeatedly, even while checking out other artists for the monthly playlists.
The playlist includes some familiar favorites like Big Thief, Panda Bear, Ty Segall, and Open Mike Eagle. Older bands like Swervedriver made the list, along with younger artists like up-and-coming New Orleans rapper La Reezy. This time around jazz fusion also made an appearance with a song by Thundercat, and one from British band GoGo Penguin featuring Daudi Matsiko.
2025 was an intense year for many people. Depression and anxiety are topics in the lyrics of several of the songs. But there is also plenty of joy in this playlist too, or at least, making the best of it when you can. I hope you will check it out and make some new discoveries!
Automatic- Black Box
This song is from LA band Automatic‘s 2025 album, Is It Now?.
On Sunday, 1/4/26, they will be part of a lineup of bands playing at The Regent Theater in Los Angeles for LA Fights Back- a benefit concert for CHIRLA.
Jordan Patterson- Racecar
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.
The song above is by Jordan Patterson, from her 2025 debut album, The Hermit.
Below are November’s selections-
Princess Nokia- Drop Dead Gorgeous
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.
The song above is from Princess Nokia‘s 2025 album, Girls.
Below are the selections for October 2025.
Horsegirl- Switch Over
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.
The song above is from Horsegirl‘s 2025 album Phonetics On and On.
Below are the August’s selections-
Truman Sinclair- Bloodline
This song by LA musician Truman Sinclair is from his 2025 debut album, American Recordings.
He is opening for Runnner at Lodge Room in Los Angeles on Thursday 9/25/25.
Trestles- The Beach Betrayed Me
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 the song above by Santa Cruz band, Trestles, from 2025’s Postcard EP.
Below are July’s selections-