Dawn Riding – “Trouble” The music of this Oakland trio is beautifully simple and heartbreakingly endearing. The harmonies are especially affecting and showcase classic folk and country leanings with a ear to the present. Relying on their talent, Dawn Riding craft mature soundscapes …
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Baby Jane: Pop For Those Who Hate Pop
LA artist Baby Jane has a sharp and confident electro pop sound that rises above the genre. Her sound is big, brash, and dare we say, ballsy. The 18 year old songstress draws listeners with her mature pop lyrics mixed with a modern production. She …
A little jaunty rock set to kickstart your week
Morningbird – “Love in different ways”-I really love this song and can’t wait for the full release from this band, Morningbird. It takes a lot to really stand out for me these days, but I can tell you my Eagles and Beatles-loving heart …
5 Tips for buying new drums
During ancient times, drumming was leveraged as a significant form of communication. It’s pitch variations, and inflexions spoke different languages to communities; whereas one resulting sound meant war, another signified celebrations. Today, despite drumming having outgrown its broadcasting functions, its glory of boosting …
Top 25 Indie Rock Blogs for 2019
Welcome to the 2019 edition of this list. Before you all start cursing about what blog is or is not on this list, please keep in mind we take blogs under three criteria: frequency of coverage, depth of coverage, and overall design appeal. …
A Weekend Pop Playlist to Serve You Some Good Vibes
Need some music to lift your spirits from the doldrums of daily life? Cool… me too. Here’s the only way I know how to help – a list of some of the best indie-pop songs I’ve heard this week! You’re welcome and you …
Beat the summer heat with a cool mix of new music
Jake Troth – “Open Door”-Troth is an interesting artist for us to cover in that he seems to situate himself right in the pocket of a few different genres. The acoustic guitar work in the opening feels quite folk, but then the overall …
The most commercial (but still indie) country you’ll ever hear on ETTG
Morganway – “In a dream (Coming Home)”-If you like the pop harmonies of a folk outfit like the Belle Brigade, you will enjoy Morganway. The overall vibe of the song is up beat. The lyrics will have you reminiscing past relationships, but the …
New Videos From Noah Gundersen, Run River North, and Girl In Red
We still think a lot of the music video. In recent years, the art behind the often weary form has seemed to wain. We get dozens a day to peruse and while many float by without leaving a lasting impression, we do find …
Delightful dash of variety to start the week
Glom – “Forlorn”-If you’ve been following my picks in rock lately, I’ve not been big on “alt rock” really. It takes something really special and Glom seems to do that here. There’s something about the unconventional melody and the overall “mood” of the …
