Iggy Pop- The Passenger (Live in Paris in 1991)
Happy Birthday to music legend Iggy Pop, who turns 79 today! He most recently performed (shirtless, of course) at Coachella, leaving the stage theatrically in a coffin. His set included his popular solo hits, like The Passenger (which he sings in the above video), as well as a few from his time with The Stooges.
Below he reads Dylan Thomas‘s poem, Do not go gentle into that good night, a performance included on his 2019 album, Free.
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-
Saintseneca- You Have to Los Your Hat Someday
This song is from Saintseneca‘s 2025 album, Highwallow & Supermoon Songs.
They will be playing at Zebulon in Los Angeles on Thursday, 4/2/26 with Gladie.
The Recap returns with a focus on how artists and identity. While some create characters, obscure details, or in some way hide who they are, others find ways to overcome the identities imposed on them.
Posts from the website are included, as well as some new stuff I’ve found along the way.
Check it out here!
Emily Yacina- Talk Me Down
This song is from Emily Yacina‘s 2025 album, Veilfall.
She is opening for Skullcrusher at Lodge Room in Los Angeles on Wednesday, 3/25/26.
Jim E. Brown- The Queue at Greggs
Jim E. Brown describes himself as a 19-year-old alcoholic singer-songwriter from Didsbury, Manchester. Despite all evidence to the contrary, he is committed to the bit, as are his fans. There are rumors he may actually be a former animation filmmaker from Philadelphia named Max Marguiles, but Brown frequently denies this in interviews.
Like fellow Mancunian Morrissey, he’s fond of what the British refer to as moaning. His lyrics, filled with the miseries of his daily life, also include things associated with England like pub food, the bakery chain Greggs, and local supermarkets like ASDA. In addition to the music, he also writes books and makes short videos complaining about various things he finds out and about.
He is currently in Europe on his world tour.