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Kings of Leon, Mechanical Bull
The sixth album from the veteran rockers too often resembles watered-down Pearl Jam, although the bass-heavy boiled funk of “Family Tree” and’80s alt-rock homage “Coming Back Again” are highlights.
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Danny Brown, Old
The Detroit hip-hop upstart isn’t beholden to scenes or styles on his gloriously manic third album. Collaborators like Freddie Gibbs, A$AP Rocky and Purity Ring ensure the record expertly combines dank electro and grimy rap.
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Haim, Days Are Gone
The long-awaited debut LP from this trio of California sisters is an irresistible ’80s Fleetwood Mac fever dream (glossy production! acres of synths!) shot through with multi-part harmonies and the occasional hip-hop flourish.
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Pretty Lights, A Color Map of the Sun
EDM superstar Derek Vincent Smith ups his creative game on this fourth LP by crafting his own hip-hop, stoner-psych, soul and blues samples, resulting in a mesmerizing stew of groove and intrigue.
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Earl Sweatshirt, Doris
The beloved Odd Future member remains a laid-back, literate bulldog on his first proper artist album. Minimalist beats, bass and muted textures (including a Can sample) add to the murky chronicles.
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Capital Cities, In a Tidal Wave of Mystery
The project of two ex-ad jingle writers, Capital Cities excels at Chromeo-meets-Miami Vice-style electro-pop on this debut record. It’s frothy, fun dance music that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
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Leon Bridges wants to tend to his Texas roots in his next album
Fort Worth-raised Grammy Award winner Leon Bridges performs at the Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on April 25.
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Canadian singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn lands at Myron’s this week
The award-winning folk, jazz and rock artist Bruce Cockburn is making the rounds behind last year’s acclaimed "O Sun O Moon," his 27th album.
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Singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin revels in her indie residency at the Beverly Theater
Julia Jacklin performs at the Beverly Theater in Downtown Las Vegas on April 18 and 25 and May 2.
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