Posts by Emma Orland

Alt-pop trio Smallpools embodies duality in their anthemic new album Ghost Town Road. The cinematic release is an elegy for a bygone era, understanding the allure of nostalgia while trying not to get stuck in the past. Listen HERE. Written and recorded at guitarist Michael Kamerman’s house in Los Angeles, with collaborations from colin creeV of Third Eye Blind and Mitchy Collins of lovelytheband, Ghost Town Road is…

Sammy Rae & The Friends have come to represent more than just a band: they are a full-on movement being adopted with a refreshingly diverse clientele. Today, they release their glorious and highly anticipated debut album, Something For Everybody, out now via Nettwerk. To celebrate the release of the album, Sammy Rae & The Friends partnered…

After releasing his latest album Murmurate at the end of last year, the acclaimed singer-songwriter Richard Walters is back with a tender new track titled “Migrations“, featuring Birmingham-based folk musician Katherine Priddy, out now through Nettwerk. Listen HERE and below.  An exquisitely intimate song that delves into the themes of freedom and flux, exploring the…

Today, Bay Area collective Moonalice releases a powerful version of the Grateful Dead classic “Bird Song,” from their forthcoming EP, Cool Cats. Originally written by the legendary songwriting team of Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter as a tribute to the great Janis Joplin, the song has become a Moonalice live staple as audiences listen and…

Tomorrow, Montreal goth-folk artist Flower Face unleashes “If I Beg You,” the final single from her forthcoming album, Girl Prometheus, out November 1 via Nettwerk Music Group. It’s another chapter in “the kind of heartbreak that nearly kills you,” and it’s a story usually left off the page. Ruby McKinnon told Stereogum that writing about breakups is hard because it can feel “almost embarrassing,”…

Today, Australian indie-rock favourites Slowly Slowly announce their fifth studio album, Forgiving Spree, set for release on January 24 2025, via Nettwerk Music Group.  Born from the excitement of the Melbourne quartet’s tour in support of 2022 predecessor Daisy Chain, Forgiving Spree is a record tailormade for the stage, stacked with singalong anthems that lean into Slowly Slowly’s pop sensibilities – think hip-shaking grooves, infectious melodies,…

Sweden’s Sarah Klang and acclaimed artist Fruit Bats come together on “Last Forever.” A gentle combination of bluegrass fingerpicking guitar combined with headier pop melodies while Klang and Fruit Bats trade lead vocals on verses creates a country-tinged pop song and one of the few love songs on her upcoming album, details forthcoming. Listen to “Last Forever” HERE.  Sarah shares, “This collaboration was…

Today, Los Angeles singer-songwriter Lily Kershaw releases her triumphant third full-length album Pain & More. Co-produced by Brandon Walters (Lord Huron), Pain & More is an 11-song collection of exquisite ruminations on her lifelong battle with depression, from the heartbreaking to the humorous. Listen to the album HERE.  “This record is like a new cycle of my life,” Lily admits. “I didn’t…

Today, the JUNO-nominated, French-born, NYC-via-Toronto jazz singer Laura Anglade shares a delicate ode to “Manhattan” with her striking version of the Great American Songbook classic. Laura channels the magical excitement of the Big Apple, the city she now calls home. She transports us to the streets of Soho, from Mott St to old Delancey, through beautifully polished vocals and…

As he moves towards the 25th October release of his new album ‘BENJAMIN’, Jake Isaac’s recent singles have been about the important things in life: family, love, identity, heritage and support. With those songs landing significant acclaim, including BBC Radio 2 playlists for ‘GOOD MAN’ and ‘BLACK OR WHITE’ as well as a cover feature…