Archive for July 2021

On his upcoming EP Hangin’ Out With Cowboys (August 27th), Australian artist Lawson Hull merges fascinating prose with cinematic production and artful songcraft, as evidenced by his latest single, the anthemic “Fluke.” The song is about fast love, the kind one might find watching a New York-centric rom-com. Lawson says, “The song follows a couple’s…

Indie folk duo Ocie Elliott share new song, “Wait For You,” from their upcoming EP A Place, set for release August 27th. Out today, “Wait For You” illuminates the pair’s heightened empathy and keen storytelling. “This is a song about the emotional bearing of waiting for and missing a loved one who has gone away…

Singer & songwriter Miki Ratsula shares another new song from their upcoming debut full-length (details tba) called “reeboks,” a late night summer jam that starts off wide and expansive, building until the beat drops, as Miki sings to their girlfriend about just wanting to be “young and in love.” “reeboks,” along with the rest of…

  Brooklyn’s Sammy Rae & The Friends are bringing their spirited live show back on the road at the end of the month, reconnecting with fans and friends across the US with more than 30 headline dates announced, along with a special gig supporting Lake Street Dive on October 22nd in Richmond, VA. Headline shows…

Singaporean singer and songwriter Linying returns today with “Daylight Blows Into One Door,” reminding listeners of her penchant for moving lyricism and vivid production in this hypnotic ballad about happiness and loss. Co-written by Chris Walla (Death Cab For Cutie), “Daylight Blows Into One Door” is the first taste of Linying’s upcoming debut full-length album,…

Prestigious ambient electronic project The Album Leaf announced they will release their new LP, One Day XX, on September 17, 2021. The record is a 20th-anniversary edition rework of their career-launching record, One Day I’ll Be On Time. When approaching the rework, The Album Leaf creator Jimmy LaValle brought in longtime collaborator James McAlister (Taylor Swift, Sufjan Stevens, The National) and members of his live band to help…

  Icelandic trio Vök has shared their enchanting and reflective new single “Skin,” which is out now through Nettwerk Records. “Skin” follows the recently released single and video “Lost in the Weekend,” which gave an early taste of their new material recorded last year in their Reykjavík studios. The single was the follow-up to their acclaimed 2019…

  The LA-based artist, songwriter, and producer, Tim Atlas, shares his new five-track EP, QUOTA (out now via Nettwerk Records). The full release comes off the back of the recent single, “Courtside,” which found tips at FLOOD, The Line of Best Fit, Atwood Magazine, and more. As a full body of work, QUOTA exemplifies Tim’s…

Iowa-born singer, songwriter and producer Davis John Patton announces his new EP, Songs From Davis, will be out November 19th, and today he shares lead single “Eason.” On “Eason,” a delicate drumbeat brushes up against piano, synth, and lithe strings as acoustic guitar and vocals ring out. It builds towards a captivating chorus earmarked by…

Take A Deep Dive Into Kumamoto With American Songwriter’s Exclusive Track By Track: HERE “If this is your introduction to Garrett Kato, you will need to be prepared for a unique blend of folk-pop that delivers reflective musings on love, life and vices.” — American Songwriter On his new EP Kumamoto, singer, songwriter and producer Garrett…