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Summer 2020 Singer Songwriter Virtual Festival – Part 4

Joe Parsons – “Pilot”-If you’re looking for a singer songwriter that creates something you have never heard before, give Joe Parsons a spin. There’s some delightful folk energy in the opening, but as the song develops it hits on several other genres. The …

Album Review: Wild Silence – Indigo

Fans of folk music should be familiar with Wild Silence, a truly remarkable band with an engaging album that came out in 2020. The vocals from lead singer Kei’ana Nabor are absolutely stunning from start to finish. The instrumentation and composition from Joel …

Three “stop what you’re doing and listen” soul tracks from the old to the new schools

Micah Edwards – “I never like it when you leave”-This track has an incredible swing that brings together several genres, noticably jazz and soul. Edwards has a wonderful voice that invites listeners to sing along. The lyrics offer an accessible message. As a …

Three new folk tunes featuring Ron Pope, Joshua Hyslop, and Freedom Fry

Ron Pope – “A little more love” (feat. von Grey)-Ron Pope doesn’t really need introduction, especially to followers of this site. I admire that Pope has such a loyal following, yet still releases his music through indie channels. I love the juxtaposition in …

Three new commercial pop tracks ready for your HIT SONG playlist

Ausmark – “When I meet you”-This might not be what you expect when you click on an ETTG article, but trust me it’s really good. The energy here is infectiously good. I appreciate a good danceable groove. It’s cool because it feels good …

Three Americana tracks to get your toes tapping

Jeremy and the Harlequins – “Fury”-There’s a throwback rock energy here that I really appreciate. The Americana guitar style works from start to finish. The up tempo energy is tried and true rock n’ roll. I appreciate the blending of the sacred and …

Volunteer Offers Hope With Exceptional “Found You in the Fire”

This one is a solid piece of songwriting. Volunteer is the project of artist Cory Quintard, who has continued to gain traction by crafting thoughtful and emotive tracks that will connect with many listeners. “Found You in the Fire” reminds us why we …

Thursday Best Tracks: A Whitesnake Cover and a Parent’s Lament

I Don’t Know How But They Found Me – “Leave Me Alone” “Leave Me Alone” has a big and bouncy sound that will force you to move. The groove of it is similar to Big Data and similar acts, but has some refreshing …

Three indie pop tracks to get your groove going

Smokehouse – “Brazil”-This track has taken off! It’s only been out a few days and is really doing well. We’re here to give it all our love (heh) — or at least a boost to our dedicated indie pop fans. If you like …

Three peaceful neoclassical pieces for your midweek

Dario Lessing – “Klarheit”-I don’t know the exact message of this song, but what I feel is something thought provoking. This is the kind of neoclassical writing that makes me want to journal or read. It’s got a meditative calm about it from …