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-
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.
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.
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!
Wet Leg- catch these fists
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 UK band Wet Leg‘s 2025 album, moisturizer.
Below are December’s selections-
Jordan Patterson- Racecar
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 by Jordan Patterson, from her 2025 debut album, The Hermit.
Below are November’s selections-
Electric Guest- Stand Back For You
This song is from LA-based band Electric Guest‘s 2025 album, 10K.
They are currently on tour and playing The Regent in Los Angeles on Thursday, 12/18/25, with Snacktime.
Princess Nokia- Drop Dead Gorgeous
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 Princess Nokia‘s 2025 album, Girls.
Below are the selections for October 2025.
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.
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.