Ears Wide Open: JESSA
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L.A. newbie JESSA makes an auspicious debut with her single “Sleep With Boys,” a meditation on self-worth with an undercurrent of regret.
Ears Wide Open: Ciao Howdy
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Ciao Howdy, the new collaboration between T-Bone Preston (Rainbow Arabia) and Dylan Ryan (Cursive, Fatal Jamz, Man Man) debuts next week with a two-song release that feels like 1990 gold.
Stream: Auditorium, ‘The Harmony Kind of Camero Avenue’
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Spencer Berger, aka Auditorium, introduces his third album with the rock opera-esque single “The Harmony Kind of Camero Avenue.” The album, “Life Changer,” is out in October.
Stream: Cayucas, ‘Hangin’ on the Westside’
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Cayucas’ new album “Hangin’ on the Westside” is full of California sunshine. The brother duo have an upcoming co-headlining tour with Matt Costa, stopping at Pappy & Harriet’s and the El Rey Theatre in December.
Stream: Cold War Kids, ‘Run Away With Me’
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Cold War Kids have announced that their 10th album, a self-titled release, will be out Nov. 3. The long-running L.A. rockers delivered the news today along with an anthemic single, “Run Away With Me.”
Ears Wide Open: Slow Salvation
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Long-distance collaborators Travis Trevisan and Christina Hernandez will release “Here We Lie,” their debut album as Slow Salvation, on Aug. 25. File under: dream-pop splendor (and mastered by Simon Scott of Slowdive).
Ears Wide Open: Death Bells
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Barely a year after their latest album, L.A.-via-Australia duo Death Bells return with another dose of gripping post-punk. Their new EP “Take My Spirit Now” is out via Dais Records, and the duo have shows next week at the Constellation Room and the Lodge Room.
Ears Wide Open: Swandive
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Young L.A. quintet Swandive give lovers of high-energy, riff-heavy indie-rock plenty to digest on their sophomore album, “The Lonestar,” out this week. They celebrate with a show tonight at the Lodge Room.
Stream: Hank May, ‘I’m Just a Lover Now’
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Hank May invites you to hop into the passenger seat for a ride with his new single, “I’m Just a Lover Now.” The singer-songwriter’s sophomore album, “Tails,” is out in October via Dangerbird Records.
Stream: Livingmore, ‘Places’
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Livingmore — Spencer Livingston and Alex Moore — introduce their forthcoming album “The Garden” with the celestial single “Places.” The record was produced by Jeff Schroeder (Smashing Pumpkins), and the track features some of his guitar work.
