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Ears Wide Open: Pearl & The Oysters

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French-American duo Pearl & the Oysters moved to L.A. just in time for the COVID lockdown. So their new single, “Pacific Ave,” is a fanciful look at their new environs. The duo is newly signed to Stones Throw Records.

Ears Wide Open: Steven van Betten

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Steven van Betten (of Fell Runner) steps out on his solo debut, “Friends & Family,” due next year. The first single “I Didn’t Mean to Do That” muses on past mistakes, and how they’re viewed over time.

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Ears Wide Open: Holly Blair

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Holly Blair’s sadly beautiful debut, “See This Through,” explores the undercurrents of love, and its seemingly inevitable end. It’s the first original from the singer-songwriter who is working with Tim Carr (Perfume Genius, Fell Runner).

Ears Wide Open: Tim Hill

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Tim Hill’s rustic Americana gets some polish on his forthcoming sophomore album, “Giant,” produced by Jonny Bell. As the singles “Honey Tangerine” and “Calico” attest, the singer-songwriter’s engaging storytelling still shines.

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