August 2026 Spotify Playlist

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Aug 312026
 

Courtney Barnett– One Thing At A Time

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 from Together Pangea, Shannon Lay, Iceage, Thee Oh Sees, The Womack Sisters, and a song from the Helado Negro/Reyna Tropical project Helado Tropical.

The song above is from Courtney Barnett‘s 2026 album, Creature of Habit.

Below are my selections for August.

Song of the Day- Mute Swan- “Like A Chump”

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Aug 312026
 

Mute Swan- Like A Chump

This song is from Arizona band Mute Swan‘s 2026 album, Skin Slip.

They will be playing at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles on Sunday, 9/6/26, for day two of  Sway Festival, with Airiel and Deserta.

Song of the Day- Indigo De Souza- “Come to God”

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Aug 242026
 

Indigo De Souza- Come to God

Echo Park Rising music festival is back! The FREE two day festival is taking place this weekend at venues around Echo Park in Los Angeles with tons of bands playing– including Indigo De Souza (playing with a long list of bands including Primer, Sedona, and Small Forward at Sticky Rice on Saturday 8/29/26).

The full schedule isn’t up yet on Echo Park Rising’s website, so check their Instagram for the latest.

July 2026 Spotify Playlist

 Los Angeles Music, Music, Musicians / Bands, Spotify Playlist
Jul 312026
 

Kota the Friend- Long Beach II

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 Black Moth Super Rainbow, dance arts center, Gretchen Klempa, Black Milk, and Kurt Vile.

The song above is from Kota the Friend‘s 2026 album, Just Happy to Be Here!

Below are July’s selections.

Song of the Day- Ell Woolsey- “Winner”

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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.

June 2026 Spotify Playlist

 Los Angeles Music, Music, Musicians / Bands, Spotify Playlist
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.

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