Stream: War Strings, ‘Surreal’
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War Strings introduce their sophomore album, “Prelude to Nothing,” with the fragile, hazy single “Surreal.”
Stream: Blondfire, ‘Age of Innocence’
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Blondfire’s first single in almost three years, “Age of Innocence,” is dancefloor-ready nostalgia attack — a bop for the bittersweet.
Stream: Double Wish, ‘Know It All’
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Double Wish unveil their latest dose of what they call “dark sunshine-pop” — the duo’s debut EP, “Light Split Sparkle,” is out March 10.
Video: Matthew Logan Vasquez, ‘Over It’
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Matthew Logan Vasquez (of Delta Spirit) returns with his fourth solo album, “As All Get Out,” on April 7. He plays the Wayfarer and the Moroccan Lounge the week of its release.
Stream: New singles from Taleen Kali, Meija and Jordi Up Late
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Singles roundup: New songs from Taleen Kali and Meija (whose albums come out March 3), plus one by Jordi Up Late.
Ears Wide Open: Object of Affection
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L.A. quintet Object of Affection bring an exacting — yet still primal — roar to the songs on their debut album “Field of Appearances,” out March 3. Fans of atmospheric post-punk, take note.
Ears Wide Open: Devon Thompson
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With an appearance at SXSW in her sights, 20-year-old L.A. native Devon Thompson unveils the new rocker, “Soft Like Water.” Mushy it isn’t.
Ears Wide Open: LANNDS
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Newly relocated to Los Angeles from Florida, psych-pop duo LANNDS find an exhilarating mix on the new singles from their album “Music for the Future,” out March 3 on Run for Cover Records. They perform at the Echo with labelmates Runnner on April 7.
Stream: Great Northern, ‘Champ,’ ‘Run Baby Run’ and more
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L.A. duo Great Northern return from with four new songs — brooding and dark, but danceable. With a festival date in May, they have more music on the way later this year.
Stream: Lavender Diamond, ‘Real Life I Love You’
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Lavender Diamond adds another beacon of hope to its catalog — “Real Life I Love You” features backing vocals from My Morning Jacket’s Jim James and was produced by Nigel Harrison. Lavender Diamond plays the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre on Saturday backed by a 10-piece orchestra.
