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 102026
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.
Jul 272026
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 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.
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.
May 182026
Lindsey Troy- I’ve Seen the Willow Trees
Lindsey Troy of Deap Vally has recently started a new chapter as a solo artist. The single above was her first solo release.
She is playing at Oblivion in Los Angeles on Sunday, 5/24/26, with Sun Atoms, Wave Decay, and See Night– part of the four day Arroyo Secodelic Festival.
May 042026
Tyler Ballgame- I Believe in Love
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’s playlist includes songs by The Thing, Labrinth, Telescreens, Gladie, Hand Habits, and fakemink.
The song above is from LA-based musician Tyler Ballgame‘s 2026 album, For the First Time, Again.
Apr 272026
Band Aparte- (What a) Drag
This song is from LA band Band Aparte‘s 2026 self-titled album.
The band is playing at Non Plus Ultra in Los Angeles on Friday, 5/1/26, with Gus Baldwin And The Sketch, Sex Faces, and Will & The Won’ts.
Apr 202026
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.
Apr 102026
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.