The Best New Music of Summer 2026 With Patrik Sandberg. Plus, an Interview With Jennifer Herrema and Kurt Midness of Black Bananas.

Yasi is joined by returning guest and Bandsplain MVP Patrik Sandberg to share their favorite new releases of the summer and the upcoming new music they’re most excited for. Next, Yasi talks with Jennifer Herrema and Kurt Midness of Black Bananas about their new album, Bad Bunch; the importance of physical media; living an artistic life; and much more.

Listen to the best new music of summer 2026 here.

Host: Yasi Salek
Guests: Patrik Sandberg @patriksandberg and Jennifer Herrema and Kurt Midness of Black Bananas @blackbananasband
Producer: Rob Sundermann
Editor: Adrian Bridges
Additional Production Supervision: Justin Sayles
Theme Song: Bethany Cosentino