Playlist (Knocking on the golden door).

A weekly tally of noteworthy things that got stuck in my ears, Jan. 12–18, 2026.

PhishMadison Square Garden, New York, NY, Dec. 31, 2025 (LivePhish; 2026)

GooseMadison Square Garden, New York, NY, June 28, 2025 (self-released; 2025)

Ellery Eskelin with Drew Gress & Phil HaynesSetting the Standard (Cadence Jazz/self-released; 1989/2026)

Chantal MichelleAll Things Might Spill (Shelter Press; due Feb. 20, 2026)

Squeaky FeetMoontown Brewing Company, Whitestown, IN, Dec. 30, 2025 (Nugs.net; 2025)

DizgoMoontown Brewing Company, Whitestown, IN, Dec. 30, 2025 (Nugs.net; 2025)

Ellery EskelinFrom the Archives: Ellery Eskelin, Susan Alcorn, Michael Formanek – Live at Cornelia Street Cafe in NYC, 2013 (self-released; 2022)

Squeaky FeetMoontown Brewing Company, Whitestown, IN, Dec. 31, 2025 (Nugs.net; 2026)

DizgoMoontown Brewing Company, Whitestown, IN, Dec. 31, 2025 (Nugs.net; 2026)

Fairground AttractionBeautiful Happening (Absolute; 2024)

Craig TabornDream Archives (ECM; 2026)

Daniel BlumbergThe Testament of Ann Lee (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Milan; 2026)

Johannes BrahmsLate Piano Works – Piotr Anderszewski (Warner Classics; 2026)

Various artistsMusic from the Hearts of Space: Atmospheric Conditions (PGM 898, Jan. 16, 2026) (Hearts of Space; 2026)

Bob Weir/Various artistsBobby Weir: The Music Never Stops (Nugs.net; 2026)

Pop Music Fever DreamSongs for Emotion Demos, Etc. (self-released; 2026)

LavedaLove, Darla (Bar/None; 2025)

Ekko Astralpink balloons (Topshelf; 2024)

Immolation – “Adversary” from Descent (Nuclear Blast; due Apr. 10, 2026)

ImmolationUnholy Cult (Listenable; 2002)

Joe Russo’s Almost DeadThe Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY, Jan. 16, 2026 (Nugs.net; 2026)


Title key: Grateful Dead, “Estimated Prophet”

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