Posts by Joseph Lo

Canadian newcomers Softcult share their explosive debut single “Another Bish” alongside its self-directed video. The track is a razor sharp slice of scuzz pop, existing as a modernised fusion of Bikini Kill and Smashing Pumpkins, two of their biggest influences. Sotfcult is the project of Phoenix and Mercedes Arn Horn, Ontario-based twins who spent their…

“Sheeran and Joe Rubel helmed the so-called ‘Gingerbread Mix,’ in which they transform the airy original with some extra punch in the piano, shuffle in the drums and other atmospheric touches that lend the song a pop sheen without sacrificing any feeling from the original.” – Rolling Stone “‘Sword From The Stone’ is destined to…

Ten Kills The Pack starts the year off with the rousing wake-up call “Body” from his upcoming EP Life, Death, & Afterwards, out February 26, 2021 via Nettwerk. Produced by Dave Cerminara (Father John Misty, Weyes Blood, Cold War Kids) “Body” is an intersection of two human concepts; the fight with oneself when trying to…

“Scrappy, energetic rock driven by sharp guitar melodies that get stuck in your head” – NYLON “serving relatable relationship chagrin over rolling funky bass-lines” – Ones To Watch “’pure escapist indie pop brilliance” – Under The Radar “an indie-pop daydream adorned with infectious guitar riffs and dainty chords” – Sniffers Today, 16-year-old artist KALI, full…

Today, indie-folk-pop trio WILD released their highly anticipated debut full-length record, Goin’ Back.  The songs were born from a fruitful writing trip to Nashville pre-covid, but WILD felt it was important to return to Los Angeles to record. “We make ‘L.A. Folk.’ If you go to Oregon, Tennessee, or Texas, the genre sounds different. This is what folk would…

German indie-pop artist and multi-instrumentalist lùisa is excited to share her third full-length album, New Woman, will be released on May 7th, 2021. The album tackles grief, female empowerment, and social activism with stirring and emotional pop laced with a touch of eighties indie rock nostalgia. Though the lyrics revolve around loss and grief, the album stays hopeful as lùisa…

Today, Alaskan Tapes announces his new album, For Us Alone, will be released on April 16, 2021. The moniker represents Toronto-based composer Brady Kendall’s ever-evolving ambient music project. The record will be Kendall’s fifth outing and follows his 2019 full-length Views From Sixteen Stories. Alaskan Tapes explains, “On ‘For Us Alone’ there isn’t as much of a story as there is…

  Jaguar Jonze (the moniker for musician-artist Deena Lynch) will release her ANTIHERO EP on April 16, 2021, via Nettwerk Records. There is nothing predictable about the remarkable rise of Brisbane, Australia native Jaguar Jonze.  Her success stems from hard work, passion, and drive, and Jaguar Jonze’s second EP is a testament to that.  In March 2020,…

  The alt-folk trio of Woodlock – brothers Zech Walters (guitar/vocals), Eze Walters (guitar/vocals), and Bowen Purcell (drums) – share the official music video for “Feel It Coming” from their full-length debut album The Future Of An End (out February 26 via Nettwerk Records). The album – a dynamic mix of organic, acoustic elements and…

  Rising Icelandic singer-songwriter Axel Flóvent shares full-length debut, You Stay By The Sea, and the official music video for his latest single “Still Awake” (out now via Nettwerk Records).   Speaking to American Songwriter, Axel says, “[‘Still Awake’] is the high after the low. It’s about the motivation that picks me up after a few…