Posts by Emma Orland

Australian singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Hayden Calnin today shares his new EP Middle Night (out now via Nettwerk) – a seven-track collection created in his coastal studio and shaped during the quiet hours when the world has fallen away, and – as Hayden describes – “strange happenings and deeper thoughts often happen”. Alongside the release is new single “Take” – the EP’s…

The beloved UK electronic pop band Ladytron is one of the most influential and iconic groups of the last 25 years. After celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 2005 album, Witching Hour, Ladytron breaks their silence and announces their eighth studio album, Paradises, due out on March 20th via Nettwerk. After making a cryptic return with the hypnotic “I Believe in…

Today, Australian singer-songwriter ILUKA unleashes her new full-length album, the wild, the innocent, & the raging via Nettwerk. A fierce celebration of individuality, womanhood, and defiance, the album embraces ILUKA’s unapologetic honesty — a quality that has defined her as one of alt-pop’s most vital disruptors. ILUKA isn’t afraid to be outspoken, share her feelings, let out a little rage, or get…

Today, Stu Larsen, the prolific Australian singer-songwriter with a wild streak of wanderlust and a knack for tastefully marrying narrative and melody, is excited to share “The Shadow.” Recalling Stu’s past, “The Shadow” dives into bringing previous thoughts to the forefront of one’s mind. Stu shares on the track, “This song draws from the deep past…

Today, Taylor Swindells, the alias behind Neighborhood Libraries, is excited to release his sensational third album, In Our Wake, via Nettwerk. In Our Wake is a gorgeous and lush exploration of what we bring from our collective past to process—and celebrate—the myriad experiences that make up present-day life. Across the 10 songs that make up…

Today, German-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer M. Byrd releases his new album A Better Place via Nettwerk. The album reflects the joy and uncertainty as M. Byrd embraces the changes that come with becoming a father. Listen HERE. “I think you can hear in the songs that some kind of liberation happened in me,…

For Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Laura Lucas, songwriting has always been a kind of sanctuary – a quiet retreat from the noise of the world. On her long-awaited debut album There’s a Place I Go (out now via Nettwerk), she invites listeners into that space with her: a collection of intimate, introspective songs about self-reflection, womanhood, and…

Rising hard rock trailblazer PINKNOISE (aka Kacey Foxx) releases their explosive new single “TALK TALK.” The track is Foxx’s heaviest and most unapologetic track to date, channeling raw anger and pure catharsis after experiencing online hate and public scrutiny as PINKNOISE. Listen HERE. “I’ve never been extremely active on the internet until I was PINKNOISE, and being online is…

Today, Toronto soulful singer, songwriter, and producer Billy Raffoul is excited to share a reimagined version of his heartfelt love song, “Homebody (The Red Version)” feat. OSKA. Expertly marrying Billy’s passionate vocals with intricate guitar work, “Homebody (The Red Version)” is a cozy, warm, and playful track, highlighted by OSKA’s gorgeous, wispy vocals and ethereal harmonies. The rhythm sways and…

Indie-pop duo JOSEPH, sisters Natalie and Meegan Closner, have announced a 2026 headline tour in support of their forthcoming album Closer To Happy, due January 30, 2026. The run will take them across the U.S. to 25 cities, beginning January 22 in Iowa City, IA and ending April 12 in Milwaukee, WI. All dates are listed below. The announcement arrives alongside the release of their vibrant new single “Closer…