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LEADER OF THE BAND

The Los Angeles-based band Ocean Park Standoff ’s breakout single, “Good News,” streamed over 16 million times on Spotify within its first year, fueling the band’s self-titled debut EP, released this spring. The band (@OceanParkStandoff ) was cofounded by out D.J. and songwriter Samantha Ronson, who has creativity in her veins. She was raised by her stepfather, Mick Jones, the legendary guitarist for the rock band Foreigner. (Fun fact: Ronson uses vintage equipment and

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