Self-releasing an album is no easy feat. But LA’s Francisco the Man thrive on their DIY roots, without the pressure of record label bullshit. Their sophomore album Bodies in the Sun drops August 4th, and today we’re streaming an exclusive preview right here for your thirsty ears. Formed during their college years in 2007, Francisco the Man “is the kind of indie rock music made for the purist set.” Stripped down yet resonating with frenetic energy, their sound teeters between a Deerhunter vibe to Here We Go Magic. Plus, the fact that the band engineered, produced, and mixed the album themselves always resonates on the final product. So listen up. –Maya Eslami