Posts by Emma Orland

Sonic alchemy is exactly what Australian alternative pop artist Chymes is best at. An expert in mixing and matching genres, textures, and themes in her music, Chymes has never been afraid to try something new. That was the ethos throughout the creative process for her new EP, Alien, out today via Nettwerk.  Where her 2023 EP Game Over leant into…

After releasing his latest album in October, the acclaimed BENJAMIN, UK soul singer/songwriter Jake Isaac is back with a new single. Out today, ‘EVER YOURS (B-Side)’ – a reworked version of the album track ‘EVER YOURS’ – now featuring the incredible talents of LA-based R&B vocalist Otis Kane and saxophonist Braxton Cook, adding an extra dimension to the original song. Listen HERE and…

It’s been a landmark year for Montreal artist dee holt. She wowed audiences with her third EP loving in the dark, an ambitious lean into full-on pop production and lyricism, and performed at high-profile Canadian festivals like Montreal Jazz Fest, Sommo Festival, Festival D’Ete, and others. Tomorrow, she’ll cap off the year with a new song “best of…

German-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer M. Byrd explores profound reflection after grappling with transformative life events on his latest EP In Breech. The EP blends atmospheric soundscapes with introspective lyrics, anchored by heartfelt storytelling centered around the birth of his child. Listen HERE.  “In a way, I was trying to write myself out of feeling stuck on this…

Oliver Hazard’s latest EP Raindrop River showcases the indie-folk trio’s ability to craft emotive, harmonically rich sing-alongs. Produced by Jacquire King (Kings of Leon, Zach Bryan), the release delivers an authentic simplicity, exemplifying the band’s signature, unpretentious style. Listen HERE. “I always think back to something Devin once said,” singer and guitarist Mike Belazis recalls. “People ask us about the…

 In this whirlwind of a year, after being subject to endless new cycles, a barrage of social media trends, and keeping up with the daily grind—feelings of burnout become more common than ever. Austin-based ambient composer and producer TJ Dumser, aka Six Missing, shares his new EP at a poignant moment. Aptly titled, Gentle Breath, Dumser opens up…

Before the year is out, Slowly Slowly share one final preview of their forthcoming album with joyous new single, “How Are You Mine?”. The band’s fifth studio album Forgiving Spree is due for release on Friday January 24 via Nettwerk. You can listen to the single HERE, and pre-save the album HERE.  Love, captured in the vivid imagery and striking metaphors synonymous with frontman Ben…

Today, New York-born, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Jackson Lundy brings relatable memories to life in flickering flashes of pop, R&B, soul, rock, and country on his debut album, PEACHY KEEN. Recorded in Los Angeles and Nashville, he widened his sonic palette this time around, embracing Americana, country, and grunge with open arms.  “In the past, I’ve made very conceptual projects,…

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Aisha Badru has released her sophomore full-length album, The Sun Still Rises. Known for her ability to transform complex human experiences into simple and profound truths, Nigerian-American Aisha Badru’s music creates a path towards introspection, self-care, gratitude and healing. Listen to The Sun Still Rises HERE.  Aisha says that much of The Sun Still Rises is devoted to the immeasurable power…

Today, indie-folk duo Hollow Coves are proud to unveil a special live performance of “On The Way,” a song from their latest album Nothing To Lose, recorded and performed at Zion Canyon Mesa, adjacent to Zion National Park in Utah. The video premiered live on The Kelly Clarkson Show and is available now on YouTube (HERE). Produced in collaboration with the National Park Foundation –…