Queer singer-songwriter Olive Klug signs with Nettwerk + shares "Out of Line" single

Nettwerk is excited to announce the signing of LA-via-Portland queer singer-songwriter Olive Klug (they/them). A key player in the new wave of contemporary folk artists, Olive Klug is known for their beautiful tone, vividly honest storytelling, and modern lyrical sensibility. Their style takes inspiration from genre icons like Joni Mitchell and Brandi Carlile as well as modern favorites like Lizzy McAlpine and Adrianne Lenker. In conjunction with their signing to Nettwerk, Olive Klug shares their new single “Out of Line.”

Olive is a storyteller first and their unique take on the misleading childhood advice of the ‘American Dream’ is on full display with “Out of Line.” Additionally, the rebellious acoustic effort was heavily influenced by the plight of 2020 (racist/homophobic/misogynistic president alongside the emotional distress of the global pandemic). Sonically, “Out of Line” embodies a homey, indie-folk atmosphere that’s driven by bittersweet lyricism and simple instrumentation. The track’s production expands beyond its ballad perimeters with a group sing-along towards the end of this magnetic song.

Olive Klug shares this about their new single: “‘Out of Line’ is a song about unlearning the rules you've been taught and deciding to write your own. Throughout childhood, we're told the right way to do things, the right way to ‘stay in line’ and follow the rules. ‘Out of Line’ is a call to action to question everything you've been taught. To question why you're waiting and what you're waiting for. It's a call to experiment with your identity, to make mistakes, and to value joy over practicality.”

Olive Klug joins Nettwerk's expanding label roster, including artists like Angus & Julia Stone, SYML, Old Sea Brigade, Wild Rivers, Ocie Elliott, and others.