Posts by Joseph Lo

“If you’ve been sleeping on Brisbane’s latest export, Mallrat, now is the time to wake up.” – PAPER “The 19-year-old songwriter from Brisbane who calls herself Mallrat has a sleepy delivery and a knack for singsong melodies that grow hypnotically familiar.” – The New York Times 19 year old Australian pop-rap sensation, Mallrat partners with Paper Magazine to…

After teasing with the mellow protest anthem “Mind on Fire,” urban folk singer-songwriter Aisha Badru gifts us with a heartwarming video for her new single “Bridges.” Directed by Nathan Presley, and premiering exclusively with Ones To Watch, the visual creatively tackles overcoming obstacles in a relationship in a creative way that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats. “Bridges” serves as…

Canadian indie darlings Great Lake Swimmers have released a holiday new EP titled They Don’t Make Them Like That Anymore.  Consisting of two original songs such as the title track “They Don’t Make Them Like That Anymore”, which is “a nostalgia-tinged song about the days before thoughtless consumerism and memories of those we’ve lost over the years” says…

“ …the band nails down flaming guitar riffs over a fluid bass line, topped with the playful vocals of lead singer Haley Shea.” — FADER “Like the Scandinavian version of Sleater-Kinney, Sløtface deal out pointed guitar work and jarring melodies with a feminist fire.” — Consequence of Sound “ …sounds kind of like if Paramore…

  Nettwerk Records is excited to announce the signing of Rosemary & Garlic, The Netherlands-based dream-pop band, to its diverse label roster.  Comprised of Anne van den Hoogen (vocals, acoustic guitar) and Dolf Smolenaers (piano, keyboard, electric guitar, vocals), they caught the attention of Nettwerk CEO and co-founder Terry McBride, who personally signed the duo, becoming the label’s first Dutch signees. “I…

Aussie sibling duo Angus & Julia Stone premiered the new music video for the track “Cellar Door” from their latest enchanting album Snow with Nylon.com.  “Cellar Door,” which borrows its name from the film Donnie Darko, was born from the intensely personal experience of the siblings’ grandfather’s funeral and an afternoon with friends that followed. Angus tells Nylon, “I was laying around the pool…

Indie-pop singer/songwriter Caroline Pennell will release her debut EP, Phases, on January 12, 2018.  The EP is comprised of six tracks that tell a coming-of-age story, at once deeply personal and widely relatable. Los Angelinos will have the opportunity to see Caroline play live at Hotel Café on November 14th at 8pm (Stage 2). Caroline…

NETTWERK HAS YOUR HOLIDAY PLAYLISTS COVERED WITH 12 EPS OUT TODAY!                                                       Aaron Espe                      Angel Snow                        Dia Frampton                    Eddie Berman                                                       Great Lake Swimmers     Joshua Hyslop                  Katherine Penfold            Mree                                                       Old Sea Brigade               Roses & Revolutions       The Harmaleighs              The Sweeplings *Don’t want to listen to each EP?…

Portland, OR-based singer/songwriter Eddie Berman will support Lee Ann Womack on tour in the new year, starting February 17th in Bakersfield, CA and wrapping March 3rd in Portland, OR.  He also has a few upcoming solo dates on the east coast, including Washington, DC (Nov 13), New York, NY (Nov 15) and Boston, MA (Nov…

Los Angeles rock band Together Pangea today shared a creepy new music video for “The Cold”, off their latest album Bulls and Roosters. Directed by Ryan Baxley (FIDLAR, The Front Bottoms, Bleached), the clip pays homage to classic horror and science fiction films. Watch it below. Earlier this month, Together Pangea wrapped a massive 34-city…