Posts by Joseph Lo

  Australian singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd will release his latest studio album Storm Boy on May 25 via Nettwerk Records. With today’s announcement, Xavier shares the closing song from the forthcoming album called “Times Like These.” The latest track, accompanied by just a guitar and harmonica, shows the artist’s message of simplicity and mindfulness.…

Seattle based artist SYML was thrilled this past week to recieve his gold certification plaque from Nettwerk CEO and Co-Founder Terry McBride for his debut single, “Where’s My Love” reaching gold in Canada. “Where’s My Love” has been a viral success since its initial release reaching #33 on the Alternative Radio in the U.S., being used…

Nettwerk Records is ecstatic to welcome up-and-coming UK based composer and pianist Joe Alexander Shepherd to its label roster. A graduate from Paul McCartney’s acclaimed Academy of Music in Liverpool, Shepherd composes and performs intricate, minimalist contemporary-classical music in the vein of Ludovico Einaudi, Michael Nyman, Dustin O’Halloron and beyond. Today sees the release of his stirring…

Guster are excited to announce the lineup for their second annual On The Ocean Festival in Portland, Maine on August 3rd, 4th & 5th. Last year’s On The Ocean weekend saw 5,000 Guster fans take over the New England city. The weekend will kick off on Friday, August 3rd at The State Theatre with Caroline Rose as support. Tickets are on-sale now. Saturday the 4th begins with a Reverb service project hosted…

Be inspired, uplifted and immersed by the voice and music of critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Aisha Badru. Her full-length debut, Pendulum, is now available at all digital and physical retailers via Nettwerk. Get it HERE. Last week, the Nigerian descendant and self-taught guitarist exclusively premiered the entire album on Parade. Of the record, Parade enthusiastically commented, “With delicately breathy vocals and appropriately minimalistic…

Today, Justin Time Essentials Collection and Nettwerk Records release From the Wild Sky by Alaskan-born, Oregon-based Halie Loren. Loren’s songwriting flows between pop, blues, soul and contemporary compositions that are universal, yet deeply personal. “For the past few years, I have felt more and more drawn to the idea of putting my songwriter self out…

Today, Swedish producer Mountain Bird releases his Nettwerk debut EP titled Cubism. Mountain Bird (aka Adam Öhman) has become known for his mesmerizing, synth-laden melodies and sleek future-bass styled beats – painting a picture of dreamy Scandinavian melancholy. The EP features four songs, including brand new track “Moment (feat. Lara)” – a driven and hyper-kinetic…

It’s been 10 years since LA indie duo The Submarines released their critically acclaimed album, Honeysuckle Weeks, which brought them international attention when Apple chose infectious track “You, Me and the Bourgeoisie” for their iPhone 3 television commercial. A wave of film and TV placements followed, including Grey’s Anatomy, Gossip Girl and Nick and Norah’s…

  This morning, Australian outfit The Paper Kites surprised fans by releasing a new album, titled On The Train Ride Home. Alluding to new music over the last few months, the surprise album drops with a short video clip and hints to a companion piece to come in August. Check out the teaser HERE. Produced…

“…bursting with warm acoustic colors and pleasantly wandering daydreams inspired by a well-traveled hiatus.” – Indie Shuffle “The Australian duo seems to thrive on space, on allowing their harmonies to pour up towards the heavens.” – Clash “…a beautiful blend of guitars and vocal textures with light drums.” – Ones To Watch Up-and-coming Australian indie-folk duo, Hollow…