Here is a mix of tunes by bands that were mentioned in LAist in July of 2007:

the Dwarves - Detention Girl (Anti interviewed Blag Dahlia of the Dwarves)
Snoop Dogg - Beautiful (Anti reviewed Snoop's show)
Gnarls Barkley - Crazy (Paul Dateh plays violin on 'Crazy' interviewed by Tony Pierce)
Spoon - Infinite Pet (concert previewed by Michele Reverte and reviewed by Joey Maloney)
Interpol - Slow Hands (CD review by Raul Borja)
the Rapture - Whoo! Alright Yeah...Uh Huh (show heads-up/contest/review by Anti)
MIA - Amazon (show heads-up from Lisa Brenner)
Daft Punk - Around the World (concert reivew by (c))
Sonic Youth - Total Trash (concert review by Elise Thompson)
Snow Patrol - Hands Open (concert review by Joey Maloney)
Aphex Twin - Milkman (Tuss CD review by (c))

the Rapture gig pic by Anti