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Stream: Jonathan Rado, ‘Easier’

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Jonathan Rado salutes two late friends, including Richard Swift, on his new album “For Who the Bell Tolls For,” out Friday. It’s reverent, done irreverently — a ride as wild as its grammatically challenged title.

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Stream: The Arcs, ‘Heaven Is a Place’

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The Arcs return in January with their sophomore album, “Electrophonic Chronic,” much of which was conceived before the 2018 death of band member Richard Swift. There could hardly be a more poignant tribute to Swift than “Heaven Is a Place.”

Stream: Gardens & Villa, ‘Hurrah’

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Gardens & Villa pay a heartfelt tribute to the late Richard Swift (who produced their debut album) with the new single “Hurrah.” The quartet’s new album “Gordon Von Zilla Presents,” is out in August.

Ears Wide Open: Rob Fidel

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Singer-songwriter Rob Fidel’s single “Cosmic Blue,” the first from his solo EP “Changing Hues,” is a lovestruck, retro-sounding tune about being stuck at home (sound familiar?). The spirit of the late Richard Swift is alive in this one.

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Video: Foxygen, ‘Livin’ a Lie’

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Foxygen (Sam France and Jonathan Rado), in their new single, “Livin’ a Lie” have reached a point where it’s time to call BS on the tail-eating snake of the music industry. It’s a thread through their upcoming album, “Seeing Other People,” out in April.

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