Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Chris Blair grew up singing along to his parent’s Beatles cassette tapes and religiously watching that thing you do. It was not until high school that he picked up a mic and started performing everywhere he could, from show tunes in the gymnasium to pop-punk in a local dive. He…

Lorraine Klaasen is a London, Ontario-based Juno Award-winning world music singer. Her mother was South African jazz singer Thandi Klaasen. She has performed at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, and her international itinerary has included the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Self-discovery and the struggles of mental health are familiar themes in pop music, often wrapped in shimmering productions and infectious hooks that echo through daily life. But few artists have the courage to strip back the gloss and lay their unfiltered truths bare. Harrogate-born artist and songwriter Litany is one of those rare voices. Turning…

Singaporean singer-songwriter Linying’s confessional style of writing is vivid, vulnerable, and has earned her a Bon Iver comparison by NPR’s Bob Boilen.Before she was recognized for her own music, however, Linying first turned heads in the EDM world as a topliner, featuring on tracks with DJs Felix Jaehn and Lost Frequencies. These songs amassed over…

Self-care manifests in a myriad of different forms, yet the result remains the same. It soothes stress, allays anxiety, supports well-being, and brings balance. On his forthcoming (self) care EP series, Raleigh, NC-based producer, artist, and creator linanthem achieves harmony both musically and emotionally. He reorganizes life’s ebb-and-flow into tapestries of lush lo-fi sonics and…

The strongest tool Lily Kershaw wields is her voice, both in the simmering ferocity it carries and the poetry it speaks. For sophomore album Arcadia, she is ultimately telling a story of acceptance, both of herself and the great mystery that is the universe. Together with producer Ben Cooper (Radical Face), Lily takes her classic folk-tinged songs…

Maui-born singer, songwriter, and guitarist Lily Meola traces her unbelievable journey to international renown with attention to detail and an intimate understanding of emotion. After generating millions of streams, collaborating with legends, and earning acclaim from Rolling Stone, Billboard and Huffington Post, she opens up on her new music for Nettwerk.Growing up, she fell in…

Lewis Watson, it’s fair to say, has put in his 10,000 hours. Now in his 30s, the singer-songwriter from small-town Oxfordshire received his first guitar at a young age. He pretty much hasn’t stopped playing – or writing – since.In 2012, in his late teens, Watson released his first EP, the pithily titled and exquisitely…

‘In the World’s First Summer’ (October 2024) marks the debut recording of New Zealand-Canadian jazz trumpet player Lex French on the Justin Time label.  Hailed by Radio Canada jazz critic Stanley Pean as “an extraordinary trumpeter”, he is fast becoming a bright star on the Canadian jazz scene, and is a highly in demand composer…

In a world preoccupied with instant gratification and overnight success, LEISURE is taking the scenic route. The five members – and mates – are award-winning songwriters, producers, and creatives. The complimentary EPs – Side A & Side B (Nettwerk Records) – marks the latest chapter in their journey.  While lyrics explore the nuances of romance…