The 4411, Magenta Wave, half-alive, almost monday, and more! The Music that Started My 2026. Ep 16

Episode 16 is packed after a very busy month in music! The episode highlights The 4411, the first new band of the year that fully clicked, along with a deep dive into half-alive and why their upbeat, spirit-lifting sound has been in heavy rotation.I also talk about the magic with the artist Brookside, the small but memorable catalog of Wendy Lane, and the biggest recommendation of the episode - Magenta Wave. Other features include Paper Driver, almost monday, and a handful of newer artists worth keeping an eye on.On the release side, I cover Dogpark’s EP Corporate Pudding, Edgehill’s debut album Ode To The Greyhouse, plus a long list of standout singles from both returning favorites and new discoveries. The episode wraps with upcoming releases on the radar.P.S. Also checkout two songs I forgot to mention by Brookside: Sirens Pt. I and Sirens Pt. II. Jammies Playlist Link Below: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0aiWer7LNJVGA0hHw82PPM?si=afqQSFGRTdqSEKrm3iCWbw&pt=f86baa58aa85eeaf763f38f3e47b6786&pi=YgdTyV2bTdyRPEverything else The Jammies is working on: linktr.ee/thejammiesThanks so much for listening!Reach out to the show via email [email protected]