Chris Arey

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Ears Wide Open: Laufey

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Chinese-Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey marries jazz, classical and pop sensibilities in her music, which will be on full display when the L.A.-based artist releases her debut album “Everything I Know About Love,” out Aug. 26.

Ears Wide Open: Maeve Steele

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Singer-songwriter Maeve Steele reminds herself to stay in the moment on her new single, “Slow Down,” the third from the purveyor of pop-noir since her 2020 EP.

Ears Wide Open: Gabriella Marinaro

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Singer-songwriter Gabriella Marinaro says her debut EP, “Inner Space,” closes a chapter in her life — a storyline that includes a transatlantic move, thorny relationships and mental health battles. She performs Tuesday in support of the release at Madame Siam.

Ears Wide Open: Ruth Radelet

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Former Chromatics lead singer Ruth Radelet has released her first original tune. The dreamy “Crimes” asks, “Is it easy to start over?” Radelet certainly makes it sound that way.

Video: Day Wave, ‘Pastlife’

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Day Wave’s first full-length in five years, “Pastlife,” arrives in June. True its intent, the title track finds Jackson Phillips in full reminiscence, his affecting guitar-pop leading the way.

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