Stream: Local Natives, ‘Desert Snow’ and ‘Hourglass’
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Local Natives are back with two new songs, “Desert Sow” and “Hourglass.” They have an August date at L.A.’s YouTube Theater.
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.
Ears Wide Open: Nick Leng
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South African-born, Los Angeles-based artist Nick Leng will release his sophomore album, “Spirals,” on Friday. Its diverse batch of singles — ballads, dream-pop and psych-pop display his keen touch for production.
Stream: New singles from Petey, St. Panther, No Win, Liv Slingerland and De Lux
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Mixing things up for today’s singles roundup as the releases are cming fast and furious: Hear new songs from Petey, St. Panther, No Win, Liv Slingerland and De Lux — and be surprised by at least one of them.
Ears Wide Open: PJ Western
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Songwriter PJ Western’s debut album, “Here I Go,” is out in September. Among its wry, whimsical pop-rock songs, it tackles a lot of interesting issues, like what a privilege it is to be bored.
Ears Wide Open: Julia, Julia
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Julia Kugel (The Coathangers, Soft Palms) unveils her solo project, Julia, Julia. “Fever in My Heart” is the first single from the album, “Derealization,” out in September via Suicide Squeeze.
Ears Wide Open: McCall
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Pop singer-songwriter McCall’s debut full-length, “… To Be a Dream …,” arrived Friday. It’s a starkly lucid look at relationships, elevated by eccentic production.
Stream: New singles from Cosmo Gold, Jacklen Ro and Send Medicine
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A variety of vibes for your Friday: Rounding up new singles from Cosmo Gold, Jacklen Ro and Send Medicine.
Ears Wide Open: The Berries
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“Down That Road Again” and “Prime” are the first two singles from the Berries’ third album, “High Flying Man” — out Aug. 19 via Run for Cover Records.
