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.

Quarantunes: A playlist by Foreign Air

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Bicoastal duo Foreign Air announced this week that their debut album “Good Morning Stranger” will be out in October, and with the news came the feel-good anthem “I Believe.” In today’s QUARANTUNES, Jacob Michael talks about striving for what’s fresh, staying sane in his studio and their playlist of risk-takers.

Stream: Irontom, ‘Full Moon’

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L.A. quartet Irontom have announced the September release of their sophomore album “Cult Following.” Their feverish new single “Full Moon” was penned in the home studio of the late Tom Petty.

Stream: Girlpuppy, ‘Cheerleader’

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The first two singles from Girlpuppy — aka Atlanta singer-songwriter Becca Harvey — are dreamy folk-pop songs that bookend a relationship. They’re produced by Marshall Vore (Phoebe Bridgers, Christian Lee Hutson).

Ears Wide Open: Smokescreens

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Smokescreens enlisted David Kilgour of New Zealand legends The Clean to produce their new album — a perfect fit for the L.A. trio’s Kiwi pop-inspired sound. The album, “A Strange Dream,” is out in October.

Video premiere: Jimkata, ‘Wait for You’

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Electro-rock trio Jimkata unveil their new single “Wait for You” — along with animator Ben Clarkson’s swirling video depicting a lone man in a changing landscape. Have a seat on the bench while the world gets its act together.

Ears Wide Open: Milly

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L.A.-based quartet Milly tread in the footsteps of ’90s shoegaze, grunge and slowcore luminaries on their debut EP — there’s more music on the way from them in the fall.

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