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Pop-Heavy Rock to Shock Your Pop-Heavy Heart
Do you like pop? Do you like rock? Do you like funky band names? Have I got a list for you! Hit it! “Out of Control” – HOKO A wonderful groove, great lyrics, interesting vocals, roaring sound, fun mix of electro/rock variations …
Slide into the Weekend with these Rock Songs
“Streetlight Kids” – Friends At The Falls A solid, well-done rock tune, perfect for any lover of the more mainstream pop-rock outfits like Coldplay or even indie gems like The Local Natives. It’s catchy and pure. The encouraging lyrics and joyful vocals round …
An Indie-Pop Playlist That Will Make You Want to Move
I love all genres of music. I love hearing new songs from artists all over the world, from all walks of life, pursuing the beauty that is music-making. And some days, I just want some fun, upbeat, interesting indie pop to get me moving. …
5 Modern Singer-Songwriters To Help You Face The Day
Need a little help facing the day ahead? Here’s some modern singer-songwriters to help your cause. (And give you the kick in the pants to own it!) “Free” – Alex Francis Things that make me feel happy; Baby laughter, a glass of wine, …
Album Review: Gabrielle Marlena – “Easier Love”
Listen. No, I’m serious. Listen very carefully. We here at ETTG wake up most days knowing that at some point in our day we are going to listen to a piece of music, an artist, a song, heck… a simple beat that we …
Five indie songs for the weekend warrior
1. The Calamity – “Pagans” I love thoughtful lyrics. (I mean, most people do… or should, anyway.) But what I love even more than thoughtful lyrics are words that are also clever and metaphorical, yet still fun. The Calamity has done a wonderful …
A weekend playlist to get you up and at ’em
You’ve worked hard all week, you’re tired, you’re so ready for the weekend. Now, what are you going to do on your Saturday morning? Watch cartoons? No way. Unless you’re a child or a grown person who still watches cartoons. (You know who …
EP Review: Wild Front – Physics
EP Review: Wild Front – Physics by Dayna Duncan One of the greatest things about music, for me at least, is its power to change your mood. When I first heard the band Wild Front, I knew they would be one of those …
EP Review – Kelly Hoppenjans – Dreaming is Easy (Winner NMF Ep 51)
Kelly Hoppenjans – “Dreaming is Easy” EP Review by Dayna Duncan Kelly Hoppenjans is one of those singer/songwriters who can craft a song that holds every component that is deemed “great” by industry standards. Rich, full, and stylized vocals, lyrics and songwriting that …



