Blair Gun- The Thief
This song is from San Diego band Blair Gun‘s 2024 album, There Are No Rival Clones Here. In this interview the band discusses the song and the process of animating the video which uses over 3000 hand-drawn frames.
The band is playing on Friday, 11/28/25, at Oblivion in Los Angeles along with Loophole, Fat Lady Sang, and Manners.
This song is from the 2025 Jay Som album, Belong. She is currently on tour and playing at the El Rey in Los Angeles on Sunday, 11/23/25, with Fashion Club.
Vundabar- Beta Fish
This song is from Vundabar‘s 2025 album, Surgery and Pleasure. The band is playing at Scribble in Los Angeles on Thursday and Friday (11/13 and 11/14/25) to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their sophomore album, Gawk.
Bass Drum of Death- Do Nothing
This song is from Bass Drum of Death‘s latest album, SIX.
They are currently on tour and playing at The Roxy in Los Angeles on Thursday, 11/6/25, with Gus Baldwin and The Sketch.
Castle Rat- “Wizard”
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 by Brooklyn medieval fantasy heavy metal band Castle Rat is from their 2025 album, The Bestiary.
Below are September’s selections-
Geese- Au Pays du Cocaine
This song is from Brooklyn band Geese‘s 2025 album Getting Killed.
The band is currently on tour and will be playing at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles on Thursday, 10/30/25 with Racing Mount Pleasant.
Barbara- Dark Water Disco
This song is from Denver trio Barbara‘s 2025 album, SO THIS IS LIVING.
They are currently on tour and playing at Permanent Records’ Roadhouse in Los Angeles on Friday, 10/24/25, with Jack Wakley and Steel Wool.
Blood Orange- The Field feat. The Durutti Column, Tariq Al-Sabir, Caroline Polachek & Daniel Caesar
This song is from Essex Honey, the recently released album by Devonté Hynes aka Blood Orange.
He is currently on tour and will be playing at Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles on Thursday, 10/16/25.
Jadu Heart- U
This song is by UK electronic music band Jadu Heart from their 2025 album, POST HEAVEN.
They are currently on tour and playing at The Belasco in Los Angeles on Wednesday, 10/8/25.
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-