Posts by Joseph Lo

British singer-songwriter Passenger, aka Mike Rosenberg, sees his breakout, international hit single “Let Her Go” become the 42nd song (and only the 7th song from a UK artist) to exceed 1 Billion streams on Spotify, joining an elite group that includes Ed Sheeran, Drake, Justin Bieber, Camila Cabello and Sia.  “Let Her Go” is also…

“Punchy, attitude-packed garage rock… in which early ‘00s guitar bands, Riot Grrrl and riffy classic rock collide. Ace bass lines too.” – Classic Rock “Bursting with attitude and style.” – The Line of Best Fit Velvet Volume have recently unleashed their thrillingly intoxicating special edition of their 2017 debut LP Look Look Look! The album has been…

“Hollow Coves seems to tap into something timeless.” — Clash “the Brisbane duo reflect on little nostalgic moments, backed by stunning harmonies and acoustic guitars and piano.” — Billboard Brisbane indie-folk duo Hollow Coves have revealed a gorgeously crafted single that glistens with optimism. “Anew” is a perfect taste of their upcoming debut full length…

  “‘Here, Right Now’ bounces light into the achy places in your heart. Gorgeously simple and unapologetic…” – Parade “Radin’s sweet rasp inhabits the song with a familiar warmth, mellow but enthralling.” – PopMatters “a stirring and stunning call for humanity and action.” – Atwood “Joshua Radin beautifully plants himself in the eye of the…

Nettwerk is thrilled to present the return of gritty alt pop powerhouse Jack River, with her dramatic and impactful new single “Later Flight.”  The track marks the first new music from River since the deluxe reissue of her three-time ARIA-nominated, critically acclaimed debut LP Sugar Mountain in May of this year and comes with a…

  After a steady set of single releases, music videos, and buzzing NY & London shows, Katherine Penfold finally debuts her much-anticipated album Sweetest Thing (Out Now via Justin Time/Nettwerk). Following the international buzz on her latest singles Better, Feel Like Makin’ Love, Far Away, and Unapologetic, this 10-track release is the perfect soulful, intimate jazz…

  After releasing the sticky alt-pop single “Wake Up,” Run River North shares “OKAY COOL,” the latest single from Monsters Calling Home, Vol. 2, the second installment of the double-EP collection (Out November 1 via Nettwerk Records).  Alex Hwang (guitar/vocals), Daniel Chae (guitars/vocals), and Sally Kang (keys/vocals) have come into their own as a 3-piece,…

Amsterdam-based, silver-blonde songstress Nina June creates cinematic pop songs that tell tales of the complex forms of human connections – sensual fables about the paradoxes of intimacy and independence.  With latest single “Raven’s Feather,” she elegantly combines electronic sound design with acoustic elements. With its own distinctive sound that she describes as “melancholic nostalgia,” her…

“Turn off the lights, and surrender to the pervasive melancholy of Lily Kershaw.” — Refinery29 “purely raw, authentic, and unfiltered” — Nylon “Lily Kershaw writes captivating ballads and sings them as if she’s the only person in this entire noisy city holding a conversation.” — Buzzbands.la Los Angeles singer/songwriter Lily Kershaw shares a new track,…

  Following the release of his blissful singles “Mystery” and “Bright,” half-Swedish, half-Greek songwriter, producer and musician Plàsi returns with his mesmerising sophomore EP Mystery, released through Nettwerk Records (Passenger, Angus & Julia Stone, SYML). The EP opens with the mournful, delicate soundscape of “Sorrow.” Built over a tender, finger plucked guitar melody, Plàsi’s warm vocals take centre-stage. It’s deeply…