1. "Mirror Whore" / THE MIRRORS (Martin Arthurs/Brian Maguire/Dave Lewty/Steve Harvey)

This is one that Lori picked from the slush pile, and I haven't been able to get it out of my head since. The band's a group of UK and Irish expats working on their craft in Los Angeles. California is all the better for having them. Visit their site for even more gems.

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