Genesis Owusu- STAMPEDE
This song is from Ghanaian-Australian Genesis Owusu‘s 2026 album, REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE.
He is currently on tour and will be playing at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles on Thursday, 11/5/26, with After Louise opening.
Slow Pulp- Spill
This song is from Wisconsin band Slow Pulp‘s recently released album, Melodie.
The band is playing at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on Thursday, 10/29/26, with Snuggle and Goon.
Protomartyr- Sounds We Cannot Hear
This song is from Protomartyr‘s recently released album, Hotel Usona.
The band is currently on tour and will be playing at The Regent in Los Angeles on Thursday, 10/22/26, with Accessory (Jason Balla from Dehd).
Kelsey Lu- Running to Pain
This song is from London artist Kelsey Lu‘s recently released album, So Help Me God.
They are playing at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles on Friday, 10/16/26.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.