Cola- Hedgesitting
This song is from Montreal band Cola‘s 2026 album Cost of Living Adjustment.
They are currently on tour and playing at Sid The Cat Auditorium in Pasadena on Thursday, 9/24/26, with Artificial Go.
Sep 212026
Sep 142026
Friko- Seven Degrees
This song is from Illinois band Friko‘s 2026 album, Something Worth Waiting For.
They are currently on tour and will be playing with villagerrr at Sid The Cat Auditorium in Los Angeles on Sunday, 9/20/26.
Sep 072026
Brother Bird- Landlord
This song was released in August and is from Brother Bird‘s upcoming album The Lodge in Miller County, releasing on 9/25/26.
They are currently on tour and will be playing at The Belasco Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday, 9/12, with Manchester Orchestra.
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.
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.
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.
Aug 172026
Aug 102026
Rocket- Another Second Chance
This song is from LA band Rocket‘s 2025 album, R is for Rocket.
They are playing at The Bellwether in Los Angeles on Friday, 8/14/26, with Momma and Dan English.
Aug 032026
Widowspeak- If You Change
This song is from NY band Widowspeak‘s 2026 album, Roses.
They are currently on tour and playing at Lodge Room in Los Angeles on Friday, 8/7/26, with Dead Gowns.
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.