Thomas Lavine – “World of gray”-The sincerity of Thomas Lavine’s performance is delightfully evident from first listen. The whistling just takes this song from good to great. The easy going string work (both guitars and violins) creates a depth in this song that …
Yearly Archives: 2020
Relaxing neoclassical compositions for May 2020
Teodor Wolgers- “The theme song”-It’s hard to explain to people what I mean by “neoclassical” because there are so many ways to take that term. Yes it must be “new” and it must have measures of “classical” to it, but what we’re looking …
Song Spotlight – Cristina Spinei “Il Nodo”
Good weekend, fellow (home)travelers! As life continues to be insanely upside down and continually throwing us all for a loop, spectacular music is more necessary than ever! I had to honor of listening to this neo-classical composer recently and her work wowed me, …
Album Review: Adam Melchor – Summer Camp
From the opening of Adam Melchor’s new album Summer Camp the listener is faced with a fundamental juxtaposition between the track going backwards and forwards. That probably sounds a bit crazy, but it works incredibly well. Adam Melchor is an insanely talented songwriter …
Freshen up your playlists with these colorful new tracks
Dagny – “Somebody”-This is 100% commercial pop music that will wake you up like a cup of coffee in the morning. It’s super energetic with an electro beat that drives the song, but it’s Dagny’s vocal style that really steals the show. I …
Something For Everyone Playlist
Carmanah – “Best Interest” There is something undeniably cool about “Best Interest”. Mixing lush instrumentation with alluring vocals, the band impressively builds off the success of their previous album. Categorized as Indie Rock, the band has confidence to bounce between genres and connect …
Rising Star Emily James Asks “What Do I”
For years, we have kept an ear on the music of young songwriter Emily James. With an impressive catalogue that is growing in both substance and genre, James has built a humble pool of influences and incredible tracks. After moving from New York …
A small collection of country and Americana music to bring in the springtime
Norma McDonald – “Wonder in the summer”-This is about as classic an Americana song as I have heard in 2020. I appreciate the sincerity in the vocal, the realism in the lyrics, and the quality of the full composition. McDonald’s vocal is absolutely …
A refreshing mid-week singer songwriter list
Arbour Season – “Rubatosis”-If you’ve been around ETTG for the past year or so, you’ve heard Arbour Season a few times. I’ve found their harmonies to be literally some of the best in the business. I am eager to support this track “Rubatosis” …
Featured Single: honeywhip – “feels good to laugh” – a glorious dreampop tune
honeywhip – “feels good to laugh”-this song is about as cool as a cucumber. also, the shift key is broken. i really adore the vocal harmonies on this piece. usually with dreampop the emphasis is so much on the electronics in the background …
