Stream: The Jesus and Mary Chain, ‘Amputation’
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Slow clap or somersault? Those Jesus and Mary Chain songs that have been around since the Bush Administration have magically become an album. All hail brotherly truces.
Stream: Wax Idols, ‘Everybody Gets What They Want’
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Wax Idols return in the spring with the new album “Happy Ending,” on their own, newly minted label, Estruscan Gold Records.
Tonight in L.A.: Empire of the Sun, La Luz, David Bazan
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Also on Thursday: The Bangles, Kidneythieves, the Wild Reeds, Muuy Bien, the Slackers, Bear Mountain, Flor, Krampus, Morgan Delt,
Video: Chicano Batman, ‘Friendship (Is a Small Boat in a Storm)’
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Chicano Batman’s new album “Freedom Is Free” will be out March 3 on ATO Records. Check out the organ-drenched first single.
Premiere: Fellow Robot, ‘The Tools of War’
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L.A. political rock trio Fellow Robot unveil their first single, “The Tools of War” — and they are donating proceeds from the downloads to relief efforts in Syria.
Stream: Moons of Mars, ‘Na Na Na’
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Moons of Mars’ infectious single “Na Na Na” tells the story of a man who’s so smitten he doesn’t care that his wife is a gold digger. Did we mention it was infectious?
Video: Auditorium, ‘Fire Fire Ocean Liner’
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Beware, the new video from Auditorium is a little bit gross. But just focus on Spencer Berger’s beautiful voice and everything will be OK.
Video premiere: Thee Commons, ‘Kiss Adios’
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Thee Commons close out 2016 with a kiss goodbye — the quartet’s video for “Kiss Adios” stars two lovesick mimes who meet in Elysian Park.
Tonight in L.A.: Cold War Kids, the Lumineers, Rüfüs Du Sol
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Also on Wednesday: Gaby Moreno, the Slackers, Corb Lund, Venus & the Moon, the Japanese House, Grand Canyon, MXMS, the Controversy, Rockie Fresh
Premiere: Savoir Adore, ‘The Love That Remains – Acoustic’ EP
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Stripped-down versions of five Savoir Adore songs — four from the latest album “The Love That Remains” and their 2011 single “Dreamers” — comprise the band’s new release.