Video: Holly Blair, ‘Make It on My Own’
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Holly Blair is back with “Make It on My Own,” a contemplative track that finds a place of steely resolve. Blair’s EP is coming out this summer.
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Stream: Crocodiles, ‘Degeneration’
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Crocodiles’ eighth album, “Upside Down in Heaven,” is out April 7 via Lolipop Records. In the first single, they’re talkin’ ’bout “Degeneration.”
Stream: Crocodiles, ‘Degeneration’
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Crocodiles’ eighth album, “Upside Down in Heaven,” is out April 7 via Lolipop Records. In the first single, they’re talkin’ ’bout “Degeneration.”
Stream: Double Wish, ‘Know It All’
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Double Wish unveil their latest dose of what they call “dark sunshine-pop” — the duo’s debut EP, “Light Split Sparkle,” is out March 10.
Ears Wide Open: Devon Thompson
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With an appearance at SXSW in her sights, 20-year-old L.A. native Devon Thompson unveils the new rocker, “Soft Like Water.” Mushy it isn’t.
Video: Chad Tepper, ‘1-800-IDONTKNOWYOUANYMORE’
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Since signing to Epitaph Records in June, Chad Tepper has hit the ground running, releasing four singles of hard and sometimes humorous pop-punk.
Video: Chad Tepper, ‘1-800-IDONTKNOWYOUANYMORE’
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Since signing to Epitaph Records in June, Chad Tepper has hit the ground running, releasing four singles of hard and sometimes humorous pop-punk.
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.
Video: Gal Musette, ‘Je Vois le Ciel’
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Gal Musette’s chanson “Je Vois le Ciel” comes to life in director Maria Garcia’s avant-garde film, a sly exploration of human temptations and desires.
Video: Gal Musette, ‘Je Vois le Ciel’
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Gal Musette’s chanson “Je Vois le Ciel” comes to life in director Maria Garcia’s avant-garde film, a sly exploration of human temptations and desires.
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.
