Posts by Emma Orland

Billy Raffoul, the Toronto soulful singer, songwriter, and producer, pays homage to his mom with a brand new single called “The Woman Who Raised Me.” By recounting childhood memories with proper reverence, Billy  graciously marvels at her impact, “When you’re gone, you will never leave,” saying, “For as long as I’m here, you’ll be the woman who…

After the success of his NPR Tiny Desk Concert and first taste of new music in 2025 with “We’ve Come So Far,” the award-winning, Juilliard-trained singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Braxton Cook shares the progressive jazz instrumental “Not Everyone Can Go.” One of the most melodic saxophone players of his generation of jazz players, Braxton shows why he’s an award-winning artist…

Florida rockers The Haunt, comprised of siblings Anastasia Grace Haunt [vocals] and Maxamillion “Max” Haunt [vocals, guitar, production], are thrilled to announce their debut album New Addiction out July 25th via Nettwerk. Produced by Kevin Thrasher (blink-182, Jelly Roll), the album is a bold step forward for the band’s evocative brand of rock, bolstered by supersonic sheen, Anastasia’s poignant vocals, and cameos from MISSIO…

Today, Montreal goth-folk artist Flower Face (Ruby McKinnon) unveils the final offering from her latest album, Girl Prometheus, with the official music video for “Pushing Daisies.” Directed by McKinnon herself, the video actualizes the conflict between rationality and idealism. In her own words, “Pushing Daisies is a conversation – or more like an argument – with myself: my rational side telling my…

Today, electronic music artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith releases a new song and video, “Drip,” the album opener from her forthcoming full-length, GUSH. “Drip” is a bass-rattling expression of empathy. The accompanying music video was choreographed by Vogue dancer Kailani Rae and directed by Malachi of Haus of Basquiat.  Kaitlyn explains: “This song is about complexity.  Something consisting of many different and…

Today, Tom Speight has announced his latest album, Perfect Strangers, a deeply authentic and uncompromising record. Set to release on 26th September through Nettwerk, it marks the acclaimed London-based indie-folk mainstay’s fourth full-length album, showcasing him at his very best and championing the importance of human connection through music and beyond. To accompany the announcement, Speight has also shared his new…

 Today, New York-based singer-songwriter Emily James unveils the second part in her new coming-of-age story, Summer Nostalgia, with “Under the Influence.” After setting the scene with “Suburbia,” released last month, “Under the Influence” serves as a vignette, transporting us back to the beginning stages of romance between the two central characters in the story. Emily effortlessly illustrates the feelings of recklessness…

Today, alternative folk artist/producer Rabbitology (Nat Timmerman) announces support for The Oh Hellos on their US tour this October, making stops in Fort Collins, Boulder, Denver, Chicago, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Atlanta, and Nashville. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.rabbitologymusic.com/tour.  Last month, Rabbitology released “Preybirds (The Watched Version),” a rework of “Preybirds (Watcher Song)” off her recent EP, Living Ghost, featuring…

Today, Indie-folk duo Hollow Coves is thrilled to announce their return to North America with new headline and festival tour dates this fall! Following a successful summer tour in 2024, which included performances at major venues worldwide and a collaboration with the National Park Foundation to help preserve our natural world, the band is excited to return to…

Poetic Canadian folk-pop artist Martin Kerr is excited to share his new EP, Love More, Care Less, today via Nettwerk. Produced by Ryan Stewart (Owl City) and Justin Zuccato (Billy Raffoul), the EP features the blissful and vulnerable single “Wandering Days” and the charming “Like I Do,” alongside the heart-rending anti-war ballad “Can’t Unsee It” highlighting Martin’s ability to sing what we…