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.

Ears Wide Open: Roberto

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Roberto Ortiz (aka Roberto) introduces his forthcoming debut EP with “Dorrigo,” a single with the vibrancy of “Graceland”-era Paul Simon. In the lighthearted video, Roberto dukes it out with a cell phone, but the journey that brought him to L.A., much of it on a bicycle, makes for a better story.

Quarantunes: A playlist by Raquel Rodriguez

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With the new release “Sweet Side” on the way, L.A. native Raquel Rodriguez has stayed busy during the lockdown. You’ll shed no tears over her soulful single “Crybaby,” and in today’s QUARANTUNES, she talks about making merch and hosting studio sessions and shares a playlist of her inspirations.

Quarantunes: A playlist by Run River North

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“We’re happiest creating instead of consuming,” Alex Hwang says of how Run River North is handling the coronavirus lockdown. In today’s QUARANTUNES, the L.A. trio, who just released the new single “Pretty Lies,” share a playlist that’s helping two-thirds of the band quarantine in South Korea. On RRN’s horizon: A new album.

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