Nation of Language- Inept Apollo
This song is from Brooklyn band Nation of Language’s 2025 album, Dance Called Memory.
They will be opening for Death Cab for Cutie at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, 8/2, and Monday, 8/3/26.
Jul 272026
Jul 202026
Surfbort- Lucky
This song is from Surfbort’s 2026 album, Reality Star.
They are currently on tour and playing at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles on Wednesday, 7/22, and in Long Beach at Alex’s Bar on Friday, 7/24/26.
Jul 132026
Ella Woolsey- winner
This song is from LA artist Ella Woolsey‘s recently released album, winner.
She will be playing at Permanent Records Roadhouse in Los Angeles on Friday 7/17/26, as part of Luella‘a EP release show.
Jul 112026
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Jul 062026
Atta Boy- Oh, Mama
This song is from Los Angeles band Atta Boy‘s 2026 album, Silt.
They are currently on tour and will be playing at the Troubadour in Los Angeles on Friday, 7/10/26.
Jul 012026
Panic Shack- grin & bear it
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 includes new music by Bedouine, Sekou, Death Cab for Cutie, ZEP, TOKiMONSTA, Lauren Lakis and more.
The song above by Cardiff UK band Panic Shack was released as a single in May.
Below are my selections for June 2026.
Jun 292026
Jun 222026
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.
Jun 152026
The Lemon Twigs- 2 or 3
This song is from The Lemon Twigs’ 2026 album, Look For Your Mind!
They are currently on tour and will be playing at the Garden Amphitheatre in Garden Grove, CA, on 6/19/26.
Jun 082026
Lip Critic- Jackpot
This song is from Lip Critic‘s 2026 album, Theft World.
They are playing at Zebulon in Los Angeles on Saturday, 6/13/26, with Flatwounds and Bejalvin.