Scholler – “Hang on go to an empty church and think it over”-There’s a prayerful sincerity to this track that definitely makes it stand out. The calming piano work here reminds me of years of growing up around piano players who prepared church …
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Three indie pop tracks to inspire you this early Autumn season
Haley Johnsen – “Goner”-IF you’re a fan of soulful vocals and a chill vibe, check out Haley Johnsen’s new track “Goner.” I was immediately blown away by the quality of the vocals and the easy going melody on this track. It’s got a …
Three indie rock tunes to bring up the excitement for this weekend
Freedom Fry – “Be your man”-The retro vibes of this track from Freedom Fry are evident from first listen. The beat feels almost disco in its energy, but it just seems to work on this one. The optimistic message about wanting to be …
Three intriguing directions for the versatile genre of Americana
The Artisanals – “The Road”-There’s an easy going folksy rock energy to this track that really caught my attention. The opening is good, don’t get me wrong, but the first chorus definitely is my favorite part. It’s about taking a journey, a road, …
All The Queen’s Horses Leave us Stunned
All The Queen’s Horses – “The Troubled Tears of Drury Road” Steeped in Irish songwriting, this project of Sean Murphy is absolutely arresting. The beauty in “The Troubled Tears of Drury Road”, and honestly all of his music, is in every earnest note …
Three indie rock jams to get the Autumn season off to a good start
Odd Opal – “Urban countryside”-There’s a really intriguing stylistic blend to this track; it’s got a classic rock meets folk rock feeling to it. In that regard, it’s a perfect fit for the sound that ETTG tends to feature. The chilled out electric …
Three incredible standout Americana tracks
JD Casper – “Sink like a stone”-From the first time I heard this track by JD Casper, I couldn’t help but think of classics like John Hartford or the late great Tom T. Hall. The narrative vibe here is expressive and intriguing. The …
Three new singer songwriters that will remind you why you love music
Kate McGill – “Friday” (acoustic)-If you’re looking for a relaxing acoustic style track, give Kate McGill a listen. This track is as much an intimate conversation or diary as a song… and I’m here for it. The expressive guitar is perfectly paired with …
The Mooks Look Back With Retro Rock
The Mooks – “Looking Back” We love this indie rock group. They effortlessly blend genres while still maintaining a unique identity that leaves us intrigued. Complete with guitar solos and throwback production, “Looking Back” is aptly named. The retro rockers combine so much …
Three indie rock tracks you want in your life immediately
Noah Gundersen – “Sleepless in Seattle”-Noah Gundersen is one of the defining artists of our site. I’ve interviewed him twice and wrote a pretty engrossing feature on his work. This new album represents a renaissance of the Gundersen sound; it’s not an intentional …
