We are thrilled to be able to premiere this video from Goodnight, Texas, one of our favorite bands here at ETTG, from their CD Release show. This song, “Ballad of a Fair Young Lady,” shows off everything special about the group, the harmonies, …
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Adam & I – Self titled debut album – Intimate male-female duet feels timeless
This is one of those albums that will make you say “awwww.” It’s full of intimacy, whimsy, delight, joy, and some confrontation. The harmonies are uplifting, the song structures are enticing, and the whole thing just makes listeners feel better. It’s also very …
Run River North – Fun and refreshing pop folk music
It’s good to be Run River North. Since forming in 2011, the California folk sextet has built an impressive resume. After filming their own video for the upbeat “Fight to Keep” in the backseats of their modest Honda’s, reps from the car company …
Six Reasons to Add Little Sur to Your Rainy Day Listening.
They’re westerners moved east. Frontman Josh Meer and a bunch of friends brought the Bay Area to Brooklyn and their sound is smooth and fits as easily into country roads as it does rainy city streets. It’s good music for a rainy day, …
The Last Bison – VA
Every time we write about a band, there’s something that makes them stand out from the crowd, whether its the addition of particular instrument, the reinterpretation of a genre, or a particularly spectacular singer/musician. The Last Bison, a folk band from Chesapeake, VA …
Make a Record with Matthew Mayfield – Loudfund.me makes music fans into investors
I had a chance to talk to Matthew Mayfield last week about his upcoming album. The investors are not a limited set of execs in a posh NYC skyscraper. No – the investors are the fans. Instead of merely donating money to win …
Murrieta–lively, beautiful desert folk music for everyone.
If I listened to music when I am backpacking, this would be it. This album has a nice, natural sound and beautiful, thought provoking lyrics. Murrieta (named for a Chilean outlaw) is a collection of six gifted gentlemen based in Arizona. Each one …
St. Paul de Vence – Farther Than Light – Seattle Americana band brings inspiring, emotional album
Benjamin Doerr is the mastermind and organizer for Seattle band St. Paul de Vence. Their debut self-titled album was a series of songs about Doerr’s grandfather’s experience in World War II. He picks up that songwriting adventure with several related stories in the …
The Lonesome Fellas–should not be so lonesome.
The Lonesome Fellas are a bluegrass-y folk band from South Carolina. They released a demo EP in May and it is really good. The tunes are jaunty enough for a backyard picnic with friends, watermelon, and barbeque, and the lyrics are deep enough …
The Barr Brothers – Come in the Water
So, I’m so excited about this new Barr Brothers album, Sleeping Operator. It’s very unique and different from everything else out there. I think you guys are going to love it in a few weeks. Until then, to whet your appetites, like “Even the …
