Daniel Trakell – “Waves”-There’s a slow, methodical style about this track from Daniel Trakell that makes it really work. Maybe the methodical, rhythmic style is meant to mimic the waves. Nevertheless, the lyrical content stays with the theme of what it’s like being …
Monthly Archives: October 2023
Album Review: Luke Beling – A Stone in the Mouth of the Ocean
When Luke Beling sent me this album, I was immediately intrigued by the title alone. A stone in the mouth of the ocean seems very… folk. I wanted to hear more once I heard the first few tracks. The guitar work is impressive …
Three track right on the edge of indie pop and indie rock, bringing unique energy
JT Loux – “jealous”-When I first clicked play on this track from JT Loux, I felt an immediate connection with the alt rock of the 90s. Names like Gavin Rossdale and Liam Gallagher popped into my mind. Now I’m not saying Loux sounds …
Three captivating acoustic folk tracks that will remind you why you follow this site
Kyle Szalay – “Inbetween”-This emotionally driven acoustic track is sure to capture the attention of a wide range of our followers. Szalay writes with sincerity that’s easy to hear in both the string work as well as the vocal intonation. The assuring lyric …
Three alt country tunes with shades of the past and present blended together
Aaron Rizzo – “Back in Five”-The mix of the electric guitars with more traditional instrumentation really defines this song. The vocal has a good solid base to it. The song has an intriguing stylistic blend that makes it feel both old fashioned as …
Three exciting new rock tracks that bring a wide range of different styles to the genre
Lyncs – “I burned my diary last night”-I’ve become a big fan of indie pop in the past five or so years and Lyncs captures the sound in this subgenre that I really appreciate. There’s an energy to the track that feels like …
Featured Single: Kris Allen covers Fred Rogers’ iconic “It’s You I Like”
Kris Allen – “It’s You I Like” (Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood cover)-Look, I’m not saying this song is going to make you cry… but I’m not going to say it won’t, either. Kris Allen sings with a tenderness that is befitting of Rogers’ original …
Three brand new tracks with dreamy, ethereal, almost mysterious energy (perfect for spooky season)
Kris Allen – “Thunderclouds (LSD Cover)” featuring Haley Reinhart-If you’re a fan of gorgeous, atmospheric music then you’ll find a lot to like about this brilliant duo from Kris Allen and Haley Reinhart. If those names seem familiar, it’s because they were both …
Three dreamy indie pop tunes to fill your weekend with beautiful emotions
Ashlyn Wolfe – “Ready in Time”-If you’re a fan of quality songwriting and beautiful vocals, definitely give Ashlyn Wolfe’s music a try. This song feels like it brings together a lot of emotion. The balance between the piano and the layered vocal works …
Album Review: Digging into the soulful stylings of Scoobert Doobert’s new MÖB
If you’ve been around my writing on ETTG for a bit, you have seen Scoobert Doobert‘s name. His genre isn’t exactly what I typically feature, but he continued to impress me with clever lyrics, soulful expressive melodic structures, and a feel good vibe …
