It has been a really tough week. Anyone else? I really needed a pick-me-up and these 4 artists gave that to me and I am very grateful. Here’s some excellent vibes for your much-needed and well-deserved weekend. Sarpa Salpa – “Say Something” Speaking …
Yearly Archives: 2020
Some easy going pop rock to energize your weekend
Kodaline – “Wherever you are”-A new Kodaline song? Don’t mind if we do! They’ve been one of the biggest bands we’ve had the privilege of featuring in the past few years. There’s a real approachable rock sound with lyrics that we find moving …
How Much Should You Spend for Your Beginner Acoustic Guitar?
If you are looking to purchase your own guitar, the question that might be nagging your mind (and the reason why you are here) is how much money you should spend realistically. Now, there are so many guitars for sale out there, ranging …
A delightful mix of brand new music for these cold January days
Lov Li – “Sorry”-At first glance it’s a bit difficult to understand the lyrics of this track, but if you listen… I mean really lean in with your soul, you can hear the thoughtful, emotional lyrics here. Besides that, the emotive electronic work …
One last look back at 2019 through our Soundcloud Playlists – Indie rock, singer songwriter, folk, neoclassical, indie pop, and Americana
Folk Hidden Gems -This playlist has some really wonderful folk tunes that vary from acoustic singer songwriters all the way to major full-band productions. We were happy to include Happy Coves “Borderlines” before it took off in popularity. We are equally delighted to …
EP Review, “The Lisa Heller Project” – Beautifully Breaking the Rules
Lisa Heller went from industry to indie in a beautifully masterful way. She decided that the standards laid out before her were not what she wanted and decided to work on a project unequivocally hers. Not only is she uniquely releasing the songs …
A new music mix to kick off 2020 – rock, indie pop, and more!
Loser Company – “Blueberry Skies”-For me, the easy comparison with Loser Company are none other than the fab four themselves, the Beatles. Now before you rush to judgement here, there’s definitely a more modern Oasis vibe here, too. But it’s more the composition …
Artist interview and show review with The Other Favorites — Sitting down with Carson McKee and Josh Turner
If you’ve been around ETTG for a bit, you’ll know that we have covered these guys several times and even interviewed them a while back. For this feature, we got a chance to actually meet these beguilingly handsome and suave troubadours. Okay, but …
Two neoclassical pieces to bring in a bright new year
Denise Young – “Ballerina”-There’s a lot going on with this piece. The piano takes center stage, but the violin provides some delightful accents. The whole composition feels like a beautiful blend of cinematic backdrop and featured string work. The whole sound is soothing, …