Kevin Bronson

Bronson, a graduate of Bradley University, is a former sports writer and editor and graphic designer who worked in the newspaper business for 35 years.

Stream: Ai Bendr, ‘Runaway’

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Ai Bendr’s new single “Runaway” dreams of getting away from it all — the airy, ukulele-based tune is the second standout song this year from the 17-year-old, who is just starting college.

Quarantunes: A playlist by The Brevet

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O.C. rockers The Brevet today released the roof-rattling new single “Shapeshifter.” In today’s QUARANTUNES, watch them sweat through a 110-degree video shoot, hear them talk about getting back to basics and dive into their playlist, bursting with classics.

Video: We the Commas, ‘Pissed Off’

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Rising trio We the Commas, who debuted this summer with a couple of crush-worthy retro gems, unveiled the full-on rocker “Pissed Off,” along with a “Mad Max”-inspired video. The San Diego County sibling outfit has an EP on the way later this year.

Quarantunes: A playlist by Iress

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L.A. quartet Iress’ new album “Flaw” arrives Friday as a cathartic blast of mood-shifting metal and shoegaze, dark yet inviting. In today’s QUARANTUNES, Alex Moreno and Michelle Malley talk about battling the crippling effects of the pandemic and share a playlist for feeling uninhibited.

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