This episode of NMF brings several brand new artists to the ETTG site. It covers a range of genres and styles, so maybe they aren’t all for you, but we’re pleased to say that there’s something here for everyone. Whether you love a …
Yearly Archives: 2017
5 Artists to Prep Your Weekend
We get it. It’s Thursday and all you can think about is the coming weekend coming like a deliberate warden coming to free you from your weekday prison. While you hope for a better day, we have five artists to make the wait …
Lake Street Dive – Side Pony Comments and RIYL Suggestion
Check it out we’re getting snazzy with our new(ish) YouTube videos. If you like pop jazz, you already know these cool cats. Hear a little more about them:
That Time The Chainsmokers Emailed Us : : Plus Three Emerging Acts
When writing for a moderately successful music website sometimes you get surprised. More likely than not, these surprises float into your inbox when you least expect it. Last night I had such a moment. Alex and Drew, better known for their act The …
Album Review: Joseph Strummer – Rise and Shine (New Music Friday – Ep 21 – Winner)
If you grew up listening to John Mayer riffing on his electric guitar, expressing heartfelt lyrics with that bluesy swagger, you will love Joseph Strummer. He comes across as the genuine article, an artist who is getting started and could really do some …
Album Review: HIRIE – Wandering Soul (New Music Friday – Ep 24 Winner)
HIRIE – Wandering Soul Wandering soul is an album steeped deep in the sensibilities of the reggae genre, but explores global musical styles and a spiritual lyricism to deliver pop melodies in a satisfyingly accessible way. The title track “Wandering Soul” begins as …
Why Does My Music Always Get Rejected from Blogs?
Why Does My Music Always Get Rejected from Blogs? Have you been sending music via email to blogs for weeks, months, or maybe years and getting no response? Are you frustrated by the lack of response and when you get one, it’s a …
New Music Friday – Episode 31 – Vote in the poll to decide who wins a full album review!
The fun thing about curating these lists is seeing how they play out. Sometimes the tracks I think are the best end up getting a handful of votes, while others bring in dozens. I hope that you’ll share this post with your music …
Three of the Most Interesting Tracks We Heard This Week
New Mystics – “Sparrows” I have to be honest; I fell in love with this band before I even heard their lead single. The only description on their bio is this: “I’ve made a lot of music in my life, I’ve created and …
Album Review: Alex Bloom – Blue Room (NewMusicFriday Ep 19 Winner)
You voters decided you wanted this one, so gosh darnit I’ll give it to you. Alex Bloom is a pop singer songwriter who will earn acclaim with fans of folks like Ben Folds or Ben Rector. There’s a colorful artistry to the album …
