One of the things I look for when I listen to music is something that catches my ear, something unique and different, something that makes a band stand out. Sometimes it’s a name (The Deadly Gentlemen, The Barefoot Movement) and other times it’s …
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Joey Verskotzi – Lemon Heart
Joey Verskotzi is the epitome of the “rising star” in pop rock music. He’s a singer. He’s a songwriter. And he’s the man. Some of his earlier work reminded me a little of a young John Mayer, but on his latest Lemon Heart, …
Hey Marseilles – Heart Beats
Here’s a great video courtesy of KEXP. Hey Marseilles is a great orchestral, folk rock band that has a unique sound that is a little bit like Death Cab for Cutie. This song, “Heart Beats”, has an awesome percussion line and some very …
Jesse Stockton – Thank You Very Kindly – Honest tenor vocals soar over folk string music
Jesse Stockton’s music is inviting and familiar. His voice is soothing but sincere and his songwriting is enjoyable. His high tenor vocals serve to give a distinctive sound to his mostly classic country flavor. Jesse Stockton, in short, is exactly the kind of …
Susquehanna Hat Company- For Love of the River
The Susquehanna Hat Company. For Love of the River. Susquehanna Hat Company/CDBaby, 2013. http://www.susquehannahatco.com The Susquehanna Hat Company formed in 2010 with an accordion and banjo, and soon joined forces with a bass harmonica, fiddle, and guitar. Sharing a name with a classic …
Buffalo Clover – “Oh Mary Don’t You Weep” – Live gospel harmonies in London
The gorgeous vocal blending of Buffalo Clover travel to the UK for a performance of a gospel classic. Enjoy and be sure to subscribe to these talented young musicians.
Free Music Friday! Green River Ordinance
Green River Ordinance is one of our favorite bands here at ETTG and one of the best indie rock bands out there today. It’s a southern infused, harmony laden style that features clear guitars and tight arrangements. Anyway, its almost perfect. Enjoy this …
JD Eicher and The Goodnights – People
We’re fortunate enough to have our good friend JD Eicher from JD Eicher and The Goodnights explain a little bit behind the meaning of the song “People” of the new album Into Place. “Humanity is an incredible, beautiful thing. Humanity is a terrible, frightening …
Cathedral Pearls – Off My Chain – Refreshing harmonious Indie Rock
Indie Rock is such an unpredictable mistress, but when she is sweet, she is oh so sweet. One such group that is providing me with some of that delicious sweetness at present is Cathedral Pearls. From fantastic compositions to brilliant execution, this is …
Tyler Lyle – Nashville
Tyler Lyle is, for my money, one of the best singer-songwriters out there. His music is poignant and beautiful and “Nashville” is a great example. Personal and universal, lines like “the world spins on without our permission./ We can hold our breath and …
