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Today, one of the most renowned singer-songwriters, William Fitzsimmons, explores the transformative power of chance encounters in his new song “Incidental Contact.” Fitzsimmons trades his signature sparse, acoustic-style arrangements for swooning saxophones, hazy electric guitars, and staccato synth drums. It’s a dazzling evolution from the Illinois-based artist as he explores the wonder and mystery of randomness through otherworldly…

Acclaimed Nigerian-American singer-songwriter Aisha Badru announces her sophomore album The Sun Still Rises, set for release on November 29. With this news, she shares her latest single “Boundaries.” Listen Here. “I’ve always sort of felt torn,” Aisha admits, “between wanting to be someone who is very much a singer-songwriter and being recognized in the wellness space.” So today, she’s doing both. With each…

Today, eclectic electronic artist/producer/DJ Shrimpnose announces his new album The World Pushed Against You, his first LP with Nettwerk, out everywhere October 11. The album follows his May 2024 lofi/electronica EP Toward Heaven.  The 12 tracks that comprise The World Pushed Against You range from frenzied jersey club-laden IDM to mellow garage-infused ballads. Stepping away from making more formulaic lofi beats, the…

North Carolina indie-folk duo Beta Radio is not just on the verge of something new with Waiting For The End To Come, they are in the midst of it. Recorded during a weeklong retreat in Nashville, the two longtime friends, Ben Mabry and Brent Holloman, broke the mold, and for the first time in their careers, they opened…

LA singer-songwriter Lily Kershaw offers a poignant reminder to connect with the important people in our lives on her new single, “Call Whoever This Makes You Think Of (Except Your Narcissist Ex).” The song is the latest from her upcoming full-length album, Pain & More, an 11-song collection of exquisitely heartbreaking, proof-of-life ruminations on existing behind a wall of prolonged,…

In the past month, Paris Paloma wrapped a sold-out headline tour of the US, made her Glastonbury Festival debut, shared the stage with the legendary Stevie Nicks in London at BST Hyde Park,  and delivered a chill-inducing performance of her break-out single “labour” on BBC’s Later…with Jools Holland. Now, the rising UK artist shares her latest single, “the…

Today, award-winning Swedish duo Smith & Thell releases “At Least I Tried,” a collaboration with acclaimed artist and songwriter Wrabel. Together, they have created a summer pop anthem that embraces letting go. Listen to the latest track off their forthcoming EP A Chosen Family set for release August 23rd, HERE.  “’At Least I Tried’ is about letting go of something or…

Prolific Los Angeles-based electronic artist The Album Leaf has had a fruitful few years. He released his acclaimed 2023 full-length album, Future Falling, a series of remixes by esteemed artists like Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith and Balmorhea, written several scores, including one for the film Things Will Be Different, which premiered at SXSW earlier this year, and today is sharing his new EP, Blast, featuring…

Today, So-Cal alt-pop artist Presence announces his highly anticipated debut album, TEARS IN THE MOSHPIT!, out via Nettwerk on Friday, October 4. Coming on the heels of two dozen singles and 60 million YouTube views, TEARS IN THE MOSHPIT! is Presence’s first true artistic statement, an album announcing the arrival of a multi-hyphenate rapper, singer, poet and “orchestra conductor” in the studio. After…

Today, LA-via Melbourne Vietnamese producer pastels shares her new EP To: Miyazaki. The five-track EP is the Melbourne-based beatmaker’s second project with Nettwerk, following her 2023 LP Love Garden. She also announces her first ever live performance in the United States, scheduled for August 10 in East LA. Known for a keen ability to evoke specific settings with her instrumentals,…