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A small collection of country and Americana music to bring in the springtime

Norma McDonald – “Wonder in the summer”-This is about as classic an Americana song as I have heard in 2020. I appreciate the sincerity in the vocal, the realism in the lyrics, and the quality of the full composition. McDonald’s vocal is absolutely …

A refreshing mid-week singer songwriter list

Arbour Season – “Rubatosis”-If you’ve been around ETTG for the past year or so, you’ve heard Arbour Season a few times. I’ve found their harmonies to be literally some of the best in the business. I am eager to support this track “Rubatosis” …

Featured Single: honeywhip – “feels good to laugh” – a glorious dreampop tune

honeywhip – “feels good to laugh”-this song is about as cool as a cucumber. also, the shift key is broken. i really adore the vocal harmonies on this piece. usually with dreampop the emphasis is so much on the electronics in the background …

A pair of tracks from Paden for fans of indie pop rock

Paden – “All the saints”-When the track opens, there’s a calming sense that seems to come over the room. As the introduction opens the song, it doesn’t feel like an indie rock song — but stick with it. Trust me. As the track …

Incredible SS Isabeau Waia’u Walker Shows a “Better Metric”

We were fortunate to come across the music of songwriter Isabeau Waia’u Walker. Sometimes the right music comes to you exactly when you need it most. Her new EP plays like a conversation with a close friend. On “Better Metric”, listeners hear her …

Four Acoustic Guitar Talents Worth Discovering

Finding new artists with a unique style and sound is challenging with the ocean of options. However, these promising new acoustic guitar artists manage to carve out a sound and style that makes them memorable. These artists are exciting for those looking for …

A neoclassical playlist to ease you into the week

Bjorn Gottschall – “Sonnig schwarz”-I appreciate the piano neoclassical piece for the way that it eases into transitions. There’s a sense of calm and movement at the same time. The piece makes me feel like everything’s going to be okay even if it’s …

New music from Bodies on the Beach

If you’ve been around ETTG for a bit, you’ve heard Navid Eliot on another project called Planes on Paper. His new band Bodies on the Beach brings a little more reverb, but still has a lot of passion behind it. The creative energy …

Here are five brand new tunes worthy of adding to your playlists

Plasi – “Remember”-I don’t know how Plasi keeps doing this, but he just writes music that connects with me. If you’ve ever reminisced on the early days of your relationship or (gasp!) perhaps one from the past, this song will resonate with you. …

Quick Hit: “Barcelona” by Kevin Herig

Kevin Herig – “Barcelona” This is a slow burning track that seamlessly shifts through genre like a classic car crossing state borders. Mixing surf rock guitar, with a laid back singer songwriter style, Herig does some incredible work on “Barcelona”. The track was …