Ears Wide Open: Brother Swan
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L.A. indie-rockers Brother Swan will release their debut album, “Loom,” in early October. Theirs is a nonchalantly beautiful sound, with exquisite guitar textures and questioning lyrics.
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.

L.A. indie-rockers Brother Swan will release their debut album, “Loom,” in early October. Theirs is a nonchalantly beautiful sound, with exquisite guitar textures and questioning lyrics.
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