Pearl & The Oysters- Side Quest
This song is from LA band Pearl & The Oysters’ 2024 album Planet Pearl.
They are playing at Alex’s Bar in Long Beach this Friday, 1/31/25, with Wargirl and Chapis.
Jan 272025
Jan 232025
Blitzen Trapper- Planetarium
Every month I listen to the majority of bands/singers/musicians/artists 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 Blitzen Trapper’s 2024 album, 100’s of 1000’s, Millions of Billions.
Below are December’s selections-
Jan 202025
Draag- The day has come
This song is from Draag‘s 2024 EP Actually the quiet is nice.
They are playing at Lodge Room in Los Angeles on Saturday, 1/25/25, with Barr, Casino Hearts, Mamalarky, Surfbort and more as part of a benefit for abortion funds, community and bodily autonomy.
Jan 132025
Phantogram- All A Mystery
This song is from NYC band Phantogram’s 2024 album, Memory of a Day.
They will be playing at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California on Thursday 1/16/25.
Jan 102025
Every year in January, I put together a playlist of the best songs of the past year. As always it is mostly indie bands, with a few hip hop, dance, and R&B songs.
Jan 062025
Fontaines D.C.- Favourite
This song is from the 2024 Fontaines D.C. album Romance.
They will be playing at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Saturday, 1/11/25 as part of a large lineup for iHeartRadio’s ALTer EGO event.
Dec 232024
Sharp Pins- Race for the Audience
This song is from Chicago band Sharp Pins‘ 2024 album Radio DDR.
They are playing at Permanent Records Roadhouse in Los Angeles on Sunday, 12/29/24 with Private Eye and Tom Henry.
Dec 162024
Chicano Mosh- Los Viejos
Riverside band Chicano Mosh released this single and video in June of this year.
They are opening for Israel’s Arcade at The Roxy in Los Angeles on Saturday, 12/21/24.
Dec 072024
Teenage Dads- Boyfriend
Every month I listen to the majority of bands/singers/musicians/artists 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 Australian band Teenage Dads’ 2024 album MAJORDOMO.
Below are November’s selections-
Dec 022024
Fazerdaze- Cherry Pie
This song is from New Zealand artist Fazerdaze‘s 2024 album, Soft Power.
She is opening for Pond at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on Thursday, 12/5/24.