Archive for June 2020

Australian singer/songwriter Riley Pearce shares new track “Breathe & Release” from his upcoming EP Maybe I Can Sleep It Off, out September 25 via Nettwerk. Maybe I Can Sleep It Off sees Riley explore his relationship with his craft, both lyrically and musically. On “Breath & Release,” breathy vocals give way to a choir-style call-and-response.…

Vancouver-based alternative singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jon Bryant shares his latest single “I Shall Not Fear.” “Fear is the most powerful motivator. When it sinks its teeth in, we react, run, hide and collapse into ourselves,” says Jon Bryant. “Fear is simply an idea, a thought that runs amuck in our mind. It’s our imagination responding…

New York indie-synth-pop project Porches shares a remix of 24-year-old Toronto based bedroom pop artist Aunty Social’s (real name Daniela Gitto) single “Trying.” The original, along with its amazing DIY music video, reflects on Daniela’s religious upbringing and the emotional turmoil she felt separating herself from it. Daniela explains about the remix, “Porches brought a completely fresh identity to my…

Award-winning London based composer and arranger Christopher Elliott has shared his latest single–an emotional piano and strings piece called “The Garden,” composed during lockdown. Christopher says, “’The Garden’ is a tone poem about a place I go to connect with nature and the natural world. It is an ancient place full of mystery as well…

New Zealand band LEISURE shares their new single “Slipping Away” (out now via Nettwerk Records).  A delicate, weightless track, “Slipping Away” glides by effortlessly, combining the soaring lead vocal with warm, relaxed instrumentation. “‘Slipping Away’ comes from a place of good intention,” the band explains. “Knowing you need to step up and be better for…

Euphoric indie-folk duo Ocie Elliott return with the title track from their upcoming EP Tracks, out July 17th via Nettwerk. The Victoria, B.C.-based couple — comprised Jon Middleton (of Jon & Roy) and Sierra Lundy — premiered the accompanying video this week with Atwood, who described the track as “Unfiltered, unassuming, and hauntingly raw… a beam of beautiful fresh…

Dylan Dunlap is a recognized singer/songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. His love for music evolved at a very young age, busking on the streets of his hometown of Los Angeles and scoring for various TV shows and films. His polished ear for music has opened doors for him, having toured across the US and the UK.  He is…

Australian singer-songwriter and producer Hayden Calnin shared the second single, “We Can Take Our Time,” from his forthcoming EP, Soon Forever, out September 4th, 2020 via Nettwerk. The song is accompanied by an official D.I.Y video that was completed under quarantine, filmed and edited by Hayden himself and stars his younger sister Daisy Calnin dancing in the dawn light to the lush sonic…

Alex the Astronaut will perform this Friday, June 19th as part of Pride.com’s virtual music festival PRIDE: INSIDE. She also recently shared her personal “Soundtrack of Pride” with the site, featuring music that reflects her formative years as an LGBTQ+ musician including tracks from Harry Styles, Janelle Monáe, Frank Ocean, Mary Lambert and more. Listen…

“songs that belong on the same shelf as Jackson Brown, Arcade Fire and early Ben Howard.” — Sunday Times “Breaking Act” “Hollow Coves seems to tap into something timeless.” — Clash “the Brisbane duo reflect on little nostalgic moments, backed by stunning harmonies and acoustic guitars and piano.” — Billboard Brisbane indie folk duo Hollow Coves —…