Posts by Emma Orland

Virginia indie-rock duo Vacation Manor release their intimate new EP Back To Town today via Nettwerk. Self-produced by Nathan Towles [guitar, vocals] and Cole Young [drums] over the past two years, the six songs celebrate major milestones such as marriage, fatherhood, and 10 years as a band. Listen HERE.  “We’ve always set out to make records that feel personal and…

Today, NYC singer-songwriter Theo Kandel announces his forthcoming project, Somewhere Along the Trail, Vol. 2, a three-song EP releasing June 13 via Nettwerk Music Group.  With Somewhere Along the Trail, Vol. 2,  Theo brings it back to the basics with a three-song EP. “Every two years, I aim to put out a triplet of songs – recorded live, just me…

 Western Australian singer-songwriter Riley Pearce returns today with “Good To Me Now,” a thoughtful and quietly uplifting new single that reflects on how evolving priorities have reshaped his definition of success. Co-written with Canadian songwriter Sam Lynch, the track blends gentle rhythmic confidence with Riley’s signature lyrical intimacy – offering a lifeline to anyone facing the conflicted joy of growing…

Today, Toronto-based alt-rocker DYLYN (aka Gwendolyn Lewis) is thrilled to release her new EP Heavy. Mastered by Dave Cooley (Paramore, M83), the gritty, soul-baring EP channels moments of crushing heartbreak and turbulent emotions into a cathartic five-track release. Listen HERE.  “The extremes in life make us feel something potent and real. My life has been all about highs and lows.…

After the release of Songs From A Celestial City, (their highly acclaimed collaborative EP with musician-comedian Reggie Watts) and touring across North America with Rubblebucket, LA-via-Austin queer dance/electronic trio CAPYAC are ready to feed the masses once again with their new single “Sexy in my Bodyyy” out everywhere tomorrow. Following their deep disco single “U Know Y” in April, “Sexy…

Today, Nashville-based pop-rock trio Arrows in Action are thrilled to release side A of the I Think I’ve Been Here Before album, with more details about side B coming soon. Produced by longtime collaborator Dan Swank (All Time Low, Charlotte Sands, Pale Waves), side A radiates lightheartedness and positivity, while the band looks back on their whirlwind journey since formation…

Maui-born, emerging country force Lily Meola has released her new single “Never Want This To Change” featuring outlaw legend Jamey Johnson. Accompanied by a denim-clad live performance video directed by Jace Kartye, “Never Want This To Change” is a timeless, heartsick ballad on eternal love and adoration as she weaves a striking duet alongside Johnson’s iconic baritone. The song was featured…

 Australian indie electronic artist St. South (Olivia Gavranich, she/they) unveils “getting bad again”, a raw, soul-stirring new single that threads together soft, lo-fi textures with honest, vulnerable storytelling. The release marks her first new music of 2025 and arrives alongside the launch of a global remix competition celebrating her breakout single “Slacks”, which is fast…

Vienna-based indie-pop singer/songwriter OSKA unveils her latest single, “Gloria,” the final preview of her upcoming sophomore album Refined Believer, set for release on June 20. A shimmering mid-tempo pop track, “Gloria” captures the emotional journey of a young woman navigating a toxic relationship while facing harsh judgment from those closest to her. OSKA shares, “Despite the obstacles and the weight of…

Today, New York-based singer, songwriter, and producer Elliot Moss proudly announces Highspeeds (Expanded – 10th Anniversary), due August 8th via Nettwerk. The release celebrates the tenth anniversary of his seminal, career-launching record. The expanded edition will feature new songs left off the original album and stripped-down reworks of fan-favorites that made Elliot a cult-favorite. Listen to “Highspeeds” (Minimal), which pairs the song back to…