Bandsplain Our Favorite Music of 2026 So Far, With Chris Ryan. Plus, an Interview With Angel Du$t’s Justice Tripp.
Apr 2, 2026
Chris Ryan, music writer who digs scenes and discoveries, and Justice Tripp, vocalist/songwriter of Angel Du$t and Trapped Under Ice, join for lively conversation. They trade favorite new music of 2026, share tips for finding and cataloging fresh tracks, and deep-dive into Angel Du$t’s Cold 2 The Touch, touring life, influences, collaboration choices, and why live shows matter.
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Functional Versus Exploratory Listening
- Yasi and Chris separate listening into functional versus exploratory modes to manage discovering new music.
- Functional picks cover pleasant, routine listening (walking, cooking); exploratory is deep dives that require attention and time.
Trust Labels And Artist Playlists
- Labels and artist-made playlists remain reliable filters for music you trust.
- Chris checks trusted labels (Run For Cover, Convulse) and artists' profiles to follow curation rather than raw algorithm outputs.
Use Artist Radio To Find Deeper Matches
- Use artist pages and related-artist radio to discover music beyond algorithms.
- Skip obvious related results and dig deeper into artist 'radio' and curated playlists on profiles for unexpected finds.