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While our managing editor Steve Holtje has done a bang-up job sharing phenomenal Jazz and Classical reviews, I thought I'd share some of my favorite new rock, pop, and soul picks for Summer 2012. It's time for BBQs and beach blanket bingo parties. Time to get your swag on, peoples.

"Radiator Sister" - The Mynabirds Generals (Saddle Creek) - Infectious, bubble-gum snappin' tunes abound on this sophomore long player from singer-songwriter Laura Burhenn. All aptly produced by Richard Swift, but for my limited ducats this iPod-friendly ditty is the bees-ness. Equal parts Bow Wow Wow and T.Rex, with its two-note piano hook. 

"Among the Leaves" Sun Kil Moon Among the Leaves (Caldo Verde) - Mark Kozelek remains steadfast in his musical offerings; familiar turf, but still so damn compelling. Alt tunings, heartfelt ballads, and lyrical dexterity all remain firmly in place.The gentle tug of his band behind him keep...

Brian Presley and Taraji Henson topline "Once Fallen," a drama that also stars Ed Harris and Amy Madigan.

Ash Adams wrote and is directing the crime saga about a father and son struggling with loyalty, family and prison.

Shannon Gardner and Derek Beumer are producing along with George Furla of Emmett/Furla Films. Adams also is producing through his Bravado Pictures.

The film is currently shooting in Los Angeles.

Presley, who is repped by Apa and Kritzer Levine Wilkins Entertainment, recently starred in "Borderland" and "Home of the Brave."

Credits for Henson, repped by UTA and Vincent Cirrincione Associates, include "Hustle & Flow" and the forthcoming "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."

Harris, repped by CAA, most recently co-wrote, directed and starred in "Appaloosa."

Madigan, repped by Innovative Artists and Industry Entertainment, most recently appeared in "Gone Baby Gone."

A TV and film actor since the 1980s, Adams has directed "After...

Brian Presley and Taraji Henson will star in "Once Fallen" alongside Ed Harris and Amy Madigan.Ash Adams directs from his own screenplay a crime film which tells of a father and son and their struggle with crime, family and prison. Adams also has a part in the film and is producing with his Bravado Pictures company. Also producing are George Furla of Emmett/Furla Films and Shannon Gardner and Derek Beumer. Filming is taking place in L.A., California. Henson's credits include the Terrence Howard starrer "Hustle & Flow" and the upcoming "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" starring Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Elias Koteas, Elle Fanning, Jason Flemyng and Julia Ormond. Adams has helmed twice before in his career - firstly, the 2004 drama "After the Past" which he wrote and then the documentary "The Distance" in 2006.