Dunbar – “Cary Grant” This St. Louis act combines the guitar precision of Foals with the cool pop of a 1975. They can simultaneous make you dance and rock out. Guitar solos and sick drumbeats are sure to win over an eclectic audience. …
Monthly Archives: January 2018
Five Brand New Americana and Folk Tunes Just for You (and your four thousand closest friends)
You might say that Americana and folk music is in our DNA here at ETTG. We founded the site with a focus on that music and it has only grown and evolved since then. As we continue to take on ever more progressive …
Is it ethical to release music posthumously?
“The world hurries on at its breakneck pace People fly by in their lifelong race For them there’s a future to find And I think they’re leaving me behind The chances they come, but the chances have been lost Success can be gained …
A little musical world tour for your Monday
One of the great things about running this site is that we get submissions from literally all over the world. Some places we had to Google to find them, others we receive dozens from each week. Here we want to feature a few …
Album Review: Christian Lopez – Red Arrow
Every year we have an album or two that we just miss from the previous year. That was the case for Christian Lopez’s album Red Arrow. It’s a wonderful blend of classic country music and some of the modern styles. Whatever you call …
2 Great New Releases From Incredible Singer Songwriters
Emily James – “If Walls Could Talk” We get it, we cover James a lot, but we don’t mind at all. Her pop sensibilities are as sharp as her dynamic lyrical prowess. Her ability to start with an expected piano intro before breaking …
Album Review: Shallow Lenses – War Poems EP
Seattle-based folk rock outfit Shallow Lenses is one of those acts that shows elite musicianship and really enjoyable songwriting. The band came to my attention through Planes on Paper artist, Navid Eliot. When he told me he was working on this new project, …
On Their 8th Album, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Prove They Are Rock And Roll Elite
One listen to the fantastic new album from rock veterans Black Rebel Motorcycle Club will assuredly give you faith that the death of rock and roll has been grossly exaggerated. The band’s eighth album, Wrong Creatures, is a genuine, yet mature punch to …
The 3 Best Songs From The Week That Was
Eric Benoit – “Taos” This building rock jam is off Eric’s sophomore album, due out January 26th. The delicate mix of gentle climbing instrumentation and the songwriter’s lulling vocals makes this track a must hear. “Taos” has a floating folk tune, but it …
Album Review: Sophie Morgan – Annie EP
Sophie Morgan has a wonderful voice that is, in a word, enchanting. Her opening track and the album’s namesake “Hey Annie” is a sweet way to begin a thoughtful album. The melody lines and sustained vocal quality make for an enjoyable listen for …
