Posts by Joseph Lo

Almost a year ago, internationally acclaimed folk artist and multi-instrumentalist Graeme James started an ambitious project: cherish each season of the year with its own musical body of work. Today, the charming Dutch and New Zealand singer/songwriter completes his seasonal EP series with the release of the Summer-themed Field Notes on an Endless Day.  He…

“OSKA has a special talent for bittersweet yearning poeticism…” – Under the Radar Indie pop singer and songwriter OSKA shares her bittersweet new song “Woodstock,” available at digital retailers tomorrow (July 30) HERE. The Austrian songwriter is no stranger to heartache yet OSKA knows how to get over something or someone and laughs it off…

Today, New York City folk-pop trio Morningsiders share the second single, “This Could Be Good,” from their upcoming EP, Easy Does It, out October 8, 2021. When asked about the song the band explained, “We wanted to write something about aimless nights out with friends (since there were none coming up anytime soon). The song is meant to capture this…

  The genre-defying New Zealand outfit LEISURE is going the distance, at their own pace, in their own way. Out today, the five-piece collective drop new single “Mesmerised” (via Nettwerk Records). Characterized by captivating synth and hypnotic vocals, “Mesmerised” sees LEISURE explore new sonic terrain while simultaneously staying true to their trademark downbeat sound. The band had this to say…

Out now, New England sweethearts The Ballroom Thieves share “Woman (feat. Lady Lamb),” the first single since their 2020 album Unlovely, and more significantly, the departure of bandmate/friend/drummer, Devin Mauch. The Ballroom Thieves formed in 2010 while guitarist Martin Earley and Devin attended Stonehill College, just outside of Boston.  A few years later, the band…

On his upcoming EP Hangin’ Out With Cowboys (August 27th), Australian artist Lawson Hull merges fascinating prose with cinematic production and artful songcraft, as evidenced by his latest single, the anthemic “Fluke.” The song is about fast love, the kind one might find watching a New York-centric rom-com. Lawson says, “The song follows a couple’s…

Indie folk duo Ocie Elliott share new song, “Wait For You,” from their upcoming EP A Place, set for release August 27th. Out today, “Wait For You” illuminates the pair’s heightened empathy and keen storytelling. “This is a song about the emotional bearing of waiting for and missing a loved one who has gone away…

Singer & songwriter Miki Ratsula shares another new song from their upcoming debut full-length (details tba) called “reeboks,” a late night summer jam that starts off wide and expansive, building until the beat drops, as Miki sings to their girlfriend about just wanting to be “young and in love.” “reeboks,” along with the rest of…

  Brooklyn’s Sammy Rae & The Friends are bringing their spirited live show back on the road at the end of the month, reconnecting with fans and friends across the US with more than 30 headline dates announced, along with a special gig supporting Lake Street Dive on October 22nd in Richmond, VA. Headline shows…