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.
Jun 152026
May 182026
Lindsey Troy- I’ve Seen the Willow Trees
Lindsey Troy of Deap Valley 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.
Apr 012026
Lifeguard- Under Your Reach
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.
This month’s playlist includes songs from IDK, White Reaper, Surfbort, Bassvictim, Thao, Natalie Bergman, lots of hands, and The Sols.
The song above is from Vancouver band Lifeguard‘s debut album, Ripped And Torn.
Below are March’s selections-
Mar 302026
Saintseneca- You Have to Los Your Hat Someday
This song is from Saintseneca‘s 2025 album, Highwallow & Supermoon Songs.
They will be playing at Zebulon in Los Angeles on Thursday, 4/2/26 with Gladie.
Feb 162026
Morgan Nagler- Orange Wine
This song by LA artist Morgan Nagler, released as a single in 2025, is on her debut album, I’ve Got Nothing to Lose, and I’m Losing It, releasing this March.
She is opening for Mount Eerie at Sid The Cat Auditorium on Friday, 2/20/26, in Pasadena.
Dec 312025
Every year I put together a list of my choices for the best songs released this year. These are songs I went back to repeatedly, even while checking out other artists for the monthly playlists.
The playlist includes some familiar favorites like Big Thief, Panda Bear, Ty Segall, and Open Mike Eagle. Older bands like Swervedriver made the list, along with younger artists like up-and-coming New Orleans rapper La Reezy. This time around jazz fusion also made an appearance with a song by Thundercat, and one from British band GoGo Penguin featuring Daudi Matsiko.
2025 was an intense year for many people. Depression and anxiety are topics in the lyrics of several of the songs. But there is also plenty of joy in this playlist too, or at least, making the best of it when you can. I hope you will check it out and make some new discoveries!