Former Dead Sparrows front-man Joey Sparrow released his debut solo album “Paper Peaches,” offering a solid collection of mellow acoustic melodies. The Brooklyn-based Sparrow performs with old band mates, including drummer Jon Airis and brother Stevie Hamm on bass, but exudes a much softer tone than the gritty garage band he used to front. The album is meant as a non-profit effort, with copies available through Sparrow’s Facebook page and plans to download free on a forthcoming Bandcamp page. – Devon Antonetti
