Posts by Joseph Lo

“Following in the footsteps of the likes of Joni Mitchell or Sarah McQuaid, Findlay Brown’s ‘When the Lights Go Out’ is a modern folk wonder set to Celtic tuning.” – PopMatters “Lilting compositions that call to mind the greyscale pastorals of Nick Drake, Burt Jansch…” – SPIN Modern day troubadour Findlay Brown has shared a…

“Aisha Badru sets her warm and inviting voice against an array of soft effects: synths, subtle vocal processing, beats that click and clatter quietly. As the dramatic tension builds, all that technology only enhances her songs’ sense of intimacy, pulling you closer until she might as well be whispering directly into your ear.” – NPR…

Nettwerk Records is ecstatic to announce the signing of Swedish future bass/electronic producer Adam Öhman, better known as Mountain Bird, who creates mesmerizing synth-laden melodies and sleek beats that paint a picture of dreamy Scandinavian melancholy. “It’s hard to find your way through the music business today,” says Öhman about his signing. “There are so…

“This song is for everyone who trades their diamonds for volcanic rock” – Anjulie In celebration of National Women’s Month and ahead of International Women’s Day, Anjulie releases the official music video for “Dancing With Girls,” which is written, produced, directed and performed by women. Anjulie enlisted pop singer-songwriter/actress/model Lola Blanc to direct the video; an artist whose music and vision has inspired…

  “’In the Kitchen’ is about homesickness, and bittersweet nostalgia for family and tradition” – Mree Nettwerk Records is pleased to announce the signing of Portland-based multi-instrumentalist Mree, an experimental folk artist whose music has drawn the attention of music industry professionals including Grammy Award winning artist Bon Iver (Justin Vernon), who has shared several…

“…a layered, singular talent who rewards careful, repeated listening… The ever-soothing yet subtly dynamic Echos, Hyslop is poised for even greater success.” – Exclaim! “‘Echos’ is the perfect Sunday morning background music.” – The Martlet Canadian singer-songwriter Joshua Hyslop released his latest album Echos, this past Friday (February 23rd).  The album is a career high, debuting #2 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter chart (Canada), and hit Top 30…

“A truly timeless songwriter, his acoustic style is rooted in the past but firmly looks to the present, sitting out of time, out of place, but thoroughly occupying its own identity.” – Clash Rising Norwegian singer-songwriter Jarle Skavhellen recently shared his debut 4-song Pilots EP, exclusively premiered on Clash. Containing three original songs and one…

Xavier Rudd returns with the euphoric new single “Walk Away,” his first new material since 2015. Poignant and uplifting “Walk Away” is one of Xavier’s most powerful songs to date – seamlessly weaving philosophy and music. Produced by Chris Bond (Ben Howard, Tom Speight) and mixed by Tim Palmer (Pearl Jam, David Bowie, U2), “Walk…

“…a beautiful, hypnotic track wrapped in a rich, comforting warmth…” – CBC “’The Talking Wind’ sees a band experimenting with orchestral sounds in a novel ways, and to significant artistic effect.” – Culture Collide 2018 marks the 15th anniversary of Great Lake Swimmers. The JUNO nominated, Polaris Prize-shortlisted Toronto group is led by singer-songwriter Tony Dekker, who decided to challenge…

The Seattle artist’s breakout single, “Where’s My Love” (over 110 million streams), was chosen by Canadian Ice Skating duo Julianne Sequin and Charlie Bilodeau for their free skate program, which they performed last night in PyeongChang, placing #9th overall. WATCH IT HERE: SYML “Where’s My Love” [Julianne Séguin and Charlie Bilodeau] from Nettwerk Music Group on Vimeo. WHAT THE…