Cécile McLorin Salvant, is a composer, singer, and visual artist. The late Jessye Norman described Salvant as“a unique voice supported by an intelligence and full-fledged musicality, which light up every note she sings”. Salvant has developed a passion for storytelling and finding the connections between vaudeville, blues, folk traditions from around the world, theater, jazz, and baroque music. Salvant is…

When Caroline Pennell relocated to Los Angeles alone at 20-years-old in March 2016, she didn’t just find her sound—she took a big step towards finding herself. The New Jersey-born and L.A.-based indie pop songstress cataloged this coming-of-age story on her 2017 debut EP, Phases. “I’m a completely different person,” she admits. “It happened naturally. I…

Carol Welsman is an internationally acclaimed singer and pianist who has captivated audiences worldwide with her expressive vocal stylings and dynamic stage presence. Fluent in English, French and Italian, Carol blends languages and rhythms with a versatile repertoire including swing, Latin, R&B, pop and jazz. She delivers a mix of classic standards and original compositions…

Canyon City is the moniker of modern folk artist & producer Paul Johnson. Since its inception in 2015, the project has become known for its distinctive whispery vocals layered over intimate acoustics orbiting candidly emotional storytelling. Off the heels of his first record, 2016’s Midnight Waves, essential cut “Firework” was added to Spotify’s Fresh Finds: Six Strings playlist…

Iconic Boston indie stalwarts Buffalo Tom quietly affected the alternative movement forever with their seminal full-length debut, Buffalo Tom. Originally released in 1988, it represented the spirit of the pre-grunge scene on the East Coast. Beyond highlights such as “Sunflower Suit” and “Deep In The Ground,” legendary Dinosaur JR. singer, guitarist, and founder J Mascis…

During the ’80 and ‘90, the only blues band visitors to New Orleans would hear was Bryan Lee’s Jump Street Five Band at the Old Absinthe House on Bourbon Street. Blues veteran Bryan Lee, blind since childhood, became a true New Orleans blues institution and kept on delivering his own fiery brand of bluespower long…

Bassist, singer, composer, Brandi Disterheft, has been under the apprenticeship of Miles Davis’ bassist, Ron Carter, since she relocated to NYC from Vancouver.  It’s not only her fiery bass playing that make audiences stand-up and holler, but also her innovative live shows as she sings in both English and French showcasing her ambient and dreamy voice.  Winning…

Named one of USA Today’s “5 Australian Acts You Need To Know Now,” Boy & Bear saw huge success in North America with single “Southern Sun” from Harlequin Dream, which spent weeks in the Top 5 on the Triple A Top 30 Chart. The band made their U.S. late night TV debut on CONAN, as well as appeared on NPR’s “World Café With David…

The ladies behind BOY—Valeska Steiner and Sonja Glass—captured the hearts of North American fans in 2013 with their critically acclaimed debut album Mutual Friends, featuring the infectiously catchy “Little Numbers.”  They made their stateside live debut with sold-out tour dates, including a successful run at SXSW, where they came out a favorite among festival attendees and landed…

Bombay Bicycle Club is a Nettwerk catalogue artist.