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by Elizabeth Jakaitis | June 25, 2026

Javier Reyes Gives Soft-Focus Indie Rock an Electronic Pulse on “Shark” Old voice memos, impulsive collaborations and a willingness to follow hunches shape Javier Reyes’ new solo album.

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