Posts by Joseph Lo

“Riley Pearce has always been an electrifying folk-adjacent presence… ‘Love and All That Stuff’ embraces a thrilling range of sounds – from electrifying, overdriven highs, to acoustic, ethereal lows…” – Atwood Magazine “a soothing indie-rock breath of fresh air.” – Culture Collide ” an authentic ballad for the everyday” – The Wild Honey Pie “the perfect soundtrack…

  SXSW SHOW: Friday, March 19th Didirri / Jaguar Jonze / Hauskey / Indigo Sparke No Money Enterprise / The Merindas https://fb.me/e/BDsDwP5X **The showcase will be replayed 12 hours later at 9AM CDT on the 18th, 19th, and 20th Australia’s Jaguar Jonze announces her SXSW performance, a virtual showcase that invites fans into her fantastical cyberpunk world. A tireless…

Today, Australian alternative pop artist Chymes shares her new single, “Feel Better,” which contrasts her angelic vocals with moody beats and heart-torn lyrics. The track is off of her upcoming EP, Hell & Divine, which is set for release on May 28, 2021. Chymes explains, “’Feel Better’ is a song for when you know you’ve given too much, you’re in…

“tender and timeless” – American Songwriter “poignant and haunting … fans of Beach House and Phantogram will find this one enchanting.” – Glide “The perfect balance of tension and calm” – Ear To The Ground “beautifully minimal” – Nu Music “warm and wistful” – Mystic Sons Victoria, B.C. duo Ocie Elliott – Jon Middleton and…

cehryl builds up to the release of her new EP time machine, out 4/9 on Nettwerk, with a new video for “outside the party, inside the dream.” Warm and enveloping, “outside the party, inside the dream” captures the soft, tranquil beauty of dreams themselves – peaceful, slightly bizarre, and cautious not to be disturbed. The tempo, a…

Today, Aussie singer/songwriter Lawson Hull shares wistful indie rock single “Mexico,” which was written during lockdown, out of a wish to be somewhere else amidst foiled plans to travel. Lawson says, “It’s about someone’s daydream – hoping there’s a chance with their crush. It’s about not being sure if the feelings go both ways, or…

Internationally acclaimed folk artist Graeme James will release his Spring-themed EP, A Sea of Infinite Possibilities, on April 16th.  He shares the news with new single “Babe I’m Coming Home,” featuring guest vocals from his wife Zoe who performs under the moniker Fairlie. The track is a raucous, foot-stomping folk tune celebrating the joy of returning…

Today, singer, songwriter and producer Garrett Kato shares his latest single “Firestarter,” which was co-written with Australian singer-songwriter Ainslie Wills. He says, “We wrote it over two days with a certain old-time nostalgia in mind for the chords and melodies. The idea behind the song was to create a sense of longing for human connection…

  Ever quiet achievers, premier Australian indie-folk act The Paper Kites release their fifth studio album, Roses. With their brand of weather-beaten ballads and rain-drenched pop, the ten-track album bleeds with gentle significance, full of power and sentimentality. “If you were to walk along a busy street, and something caught your eye – something small…

Los Angeles duo Neil Frances (Jordan Feller and Marc Gilfry) will release their new 6-track EP, Stay Strong Play Long, tomorrow March 12th.  It includes their viral single, “Music Sounds Better With You,” which has been streamed over 40 million times, along with recent releases, “I’m In Love With You (ft. Poolside),” “On The Lookout (ft. Raffaella),” “Falling For You,” and the unreleased…