Glenn Thomas – “Black Muddy River” (Grateful Dead Cover) We were absolutely blown away by this one. From the intimate vocals, to the classic instrumentation, “Black Muddy River” is a representation of the best of us. After garnering praise from the likes of …
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Demeter: Timely and Thoughtful Rock
The Brooklyn act known as Demeter, have recently released an EP entitled The Year of Goodbye and it is definitely worth a spin. Their ability to craft mature and slow burning post punk tracks, won us over immediately. While carrying a sort of …
Three rock tracks to kick you right in the drums!
Wait of the World – “Bite my tongue”-There’s probably a technical term for the type of rock that Wait of the World create, but what I call it is KILLER. The energy is intense. There’s some 80s atmospheric energy, some 90s alt rock …
Summer 2020 Singer Songwriter Virtual Festival – Part 3
Philip Bowen – “Born in West Virginia”-There are a three things I love about Philip Bowen’s song “Born in West Virginia.” First, I love that it’s a home recording with a genuine authenticity to it. Second, I love how it’s about “home” without …
Summer 2020 Singer Songwriter Virtual Festival – Part 2
Missy Bauman – “Infinite Everything”-This is a breathtakingly beautiful song. The acoustic guitar won my heart right away, then Bauman’s singing was also amazing. The lyrics… are just icing on the cake and they are some incredibly sweet icing. This is one of …
Summer 2020 Singer Songwriter Virtual Festival – Part 1
Unu’pe – “Thomas”-The beautiful acoustic guitar work here is enough to grab the attention of a lot of listeners. Once you hear the lead vocal, you’ll be sure to stop what you’re doing. The composition is rich and rewarding. I particularly enjoy how …
Top 25 Folk Music Blogs for 2020
We are excited to present our top 25 folk music blogs for 2020. These are arbitrary rankings from the musings of a fellow folk blogger. We look at style, depth of coverage, and frequency of posting. If you disagree with our list, feel …
Three acoustic singer songwriters for your weekend
The Wortheys – “Doubt”-This is the exact kind of song you expect to hear when you click on an article on ETTG. It’s an acoustic folk tune with a fantastic lead vocal and clever lyrics. The overall composition is relaxing but still engaging. …
Three outstanding examples of lo-fi pop
Mt Misery – “I was wrong”-The understated energy of this track stood out to me right away. As I listened to the unfolding melody and harmonies, I was struck by something that felt both familiar and brand new. I don’t know the songwriters …
How to Start Your Own Record Label
With artists relying more on streaming than physical records, the music industry is changing as we know it. In this era, you might find that certain genre or artist type isn’t getting the kind of recognition you think they deserve. This is where …
