The first in a string of EPs that will lead up to a full-length, A Lion Name Roar’s new release, “Mano A Mano,” dives into careful pop-rock craftsmanship that builds and falls, smartly leaning on charged emotional turns and lush instrumentation. There’s a raw energy that drives these songs, never letting them lose life or focus. It seems this idea of working on songs on a small batch basis is paying off, because nothing gets lost, slow or boring here. The EP will be released on April 28, but, right now, you can stream it at leoweekly.com.