L.A. native Robert Francis today released his eighth album — and his second in two months. How did that happen? In the Buzz Bands LA interview, he talks about Nashville, pink houses, elusive stardom, the “End Times” and adopting a new persona.
Sparks have unveiled the “Live in Isolation” version of their new song “All that.” Plus, today’s streams include Perfume Genius, Francisca Valenzuela, Robert Francis, Will Courtney and more.
The star-studded benefit for the Apollo Theater goes off tonight. Other live streams include X Ambassadors, St. Vincent, the Wedding Present, Robert Francis and more.
Also on Monday: Shannon Lay, King Leg, Henry Hall, Grudgepacker, Colyer, Dayton Swim Club, Matthew Foskett, David Garza, Loser Parade, Lee Brown, Robert Francis, We Are Strangers, the Lavendar Experience, Matt&Alex&Joel, Caloncho, Andrew Garcia
Incoming: All Time Low, DIIV, Robert Francis, SiR, Whispertown, Rooney, UMI, Waterparks, Chris Isaak, X, the Milk Carton Kids, Jaden & Willow, Ozma, Lola Kirke, Thursday, Shoreline Mafia, Anita Baker, the Growlers, My Chemical Romance, Francisca Valenzuela, Alain Whyte, Jade Jackson, Ariana Grande, Adam Lambert, the Joy Formidable, Julia Holter, Bleachers
Also on Saturday: Imperial Teen, Drugdealer, Night Riots, Robert Francis, ALT 98.7 Summer Camp, the Gipsy Kings, Black Pumas, Limp Wrist, Wolf Bay, Jak Syn, Future Sounds Festival, New Language, Enjoy, Bellsaint, Biusy P, Modern Eyes, Mystic Braves
Incoming: HARD Summer, Ariana & the Rose, CHAI, Harry & the Potters, Flatbush Zombies, Joey Bada$$, Michael McDonald, Big Search, Dinosaur Pile-Up, Julia Holter, the Klezmatics, She Wants Revenge, NO WIN, Night Riots, Charming Liars, the B-52’s, George Clinton, the Gipsy Kings, the Bird and the Bee, Dream Machines, Cayucas, Ty Segall, the Minus 5, the Record Company, Future Sounds Festival, New Language, Enjoy, Mumford & Sons, Imperial Teen, Imperial Teen, Drugdealer, Robert Francis, Spare Parts for Broken Hearts, Elvis Costello
Joachim Cooder’s EP “Fuchsia Machu Picchu” is out next week. The drummer-songwriter-composer sings on it — a first for him — and the lush collection features the talents of his father Ry, wife Juliette Commagere and brother-in-law Robert Francis.
Also on Wednesday: Vug Arakas, King Shelter, Lalah Hathaway, Busty & the Bass, Langhorne Slim, Neck Deep, Soft Kill, Young Jesus, Rik & the Pigs, the May Company, Henry Hall
Incoming: Air + Style, Van Morrison, Thurston Moore, Snarky Puppy, Senses Fail, Real Estate, Margo Price, Nothing More, Mat Kearney, Anderson East, Sunflower Bean, Theo Katzman, Robert Plant, Cut Chemist, the Dears, Burger A Go-Go, Demi Lovato, They Might Be Giants, Mondo Cozmo, Ana Tijoux, Gogol Bordello, Sharon Van Etten, Buffalo Tom, the Lone Bellow, Meg Baird, the Presets
