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: Gold Star, ‘Cherry Red’

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Gold Star unveils the new single “Cherry Red,” a propulsive Americana-meets-New Order jam that introduces his forthcoming fourth album, “Headlights U.S.A. (Pts. I & II).” Gold Star plays Zebulon on Aug. 4 and Pappy & Harriet’s on Aug. 6.

Ears Wide Open: Blondshell

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Blondshell, the indie-rock project of songwriter Sabrina Teitelbaum, swings from tender to tough on her first two singles, “Olympus” and “Kiss City.” She plays Friday night at the Echo.

Premiere: GANGI, ‘Animals Figure 427’

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After a decade away, experimental electronic duo GANGI return with new recordings from their “digital dust.” The three-song EP, “As Fake Estates,” will be out Aug. 5. It also introduces their new moniker, Fake Estates, which they will use for future releases.

Video: Skullcrusher, ‘Whatever Fits Together’

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Inspired by the silent movie era, the video for Skullcrusher’s “Whatever Fits Together” hauntingly suggests there are “monsters in the shadows.” It’s the first single from Skullcrusher’s debut album, “Quiet the Room,” out in October via Secretly Canadian.

Video premiere: The Tracks, ‘Your Bike’

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Welcome to “East Los Angeles noir.” The Tracks unveil director Dylan Dixon’s dark video for the song “Your Bike” — and announce that their sophomore album, “Paredón Blanco,” will be out July 29. The Boyle Heights rockers celebrate that night with a show at La Zona Rosa.

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