Kevin Bronson on May 29th, 2012

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To fans of post-punk revivalists Elefant, frontman Diego Garcia’s solo debut must have been a revelation. Elefant emerged early last decade with an undeniable single or two (most notably “Misfit”), toting a Smiths-inspired sound that – along with the Argentine-American frontman’s hunky good looks – suited Morrissey fans like a black T-shirt. By the time Elefant had released two albums and tried to muster energy for a third, Garcia was ready to move on. His solo album “Laura,” released last year, frames the songwriter’s romantic inclinations in a different way, his croon carrying over ornate orchestrations throughout the paean to the woman to whom he is now married. Ladies, you can exhale now.

||| Live: Diego Garcia kicks off a new series titled “Church Sessions” on Thursday at the 700-seat First Unitarian Church, 2938 W. 8th Street. The series, from Spaceland Productions in conjunction with Levitt Pavilion and co-presented by KCRW, will also feature RYAT and Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, along with an opening set from Aaron Embry (whom you should not miss).

||| Download: After the jump, stream/download Diego Garcia’s “Roses and Wine”: