Listen to last week’s Walter Martin Radio Hour — Episode 54: Music of Our Moment
FIELD RESEARCH:
I saw Blake Mills, Pino Palladino, Chris Dave and Sam Gendel perform at Pioneer Works in Brooklyn on Friday night. So cool to see what some of the best musicians in the world like to do when they get together—and definitely unlike anything I’ve ever heard before. Highly recommended if you get the chance to see them—they go to Europe next.
Music for Your Week: New Music Playlist
OK friends, this week I’m sharing a fantastic playlist of new music. Yes, new music!
It’s true, I’m obsessed with dusty old records and all that stuff but I actually follow new music very closely. And this year has been a particularly great year for new music.
So here’s a playlist of my favorite stuff. It includes everything from last week’s episode plus more highlights from my favorite recent albums. I tried to keep it all 2025, but I sneaked in a few 2024 gems too. Altogether, it captures all the new music I’m excited about right now.
I sequenced it so it plays like an album—so just throw it on and enjoy the ride. I’ve been listening to it all weekend, and it’s packed with great stuff—surprises around every corner.
Enjoy!
-walt
Tidal, Spotify, Apple playlists below.
