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A tribute to the Eagles' Glenn Frey, plus new music from Thomas Cohen, !!! and Fake Laugh in our musical round-up

Thomas Cohen: Bloom Forever Five-piece rock band S.C.U.M called it quits in 2013 (after the release of just one album in 2011) so members could pursue solo projects. Lead singer Thomas Cohen had begun writing solo material—releasing the single “Honeymoon” along the way—and is now ready to offer the collection of songs to the world. It’s significant to note that during the writing process, the …

Fake Laugh: Mind Tricks

With what feels much like an escalating, uplifting melody, “Mind Tricks” by London’s Fake Laugh actually addresses a lack of fulfillment and touches of melancholy. It’s this contrast that lends the track a thoughtful edge amidst the gentle psychedelia swirling about. It’s poppy, persistent and all around very sweet.

!!! (Chk Chk Chk): Every Little Bit Counts

With the video for their latest track, “Every Little Bit Counts” off of 2015’s As If, dance-punk aficionados !!! (pronounced Chk Chk Chk) crash a morning news station’s live broadcast. It’s a comedic dance party involving a gorilla, short shorts and fake sunsets, all set to the excitable, bopping tune.