Prof. Lacasse – “Lost and Found”-The first time I heard this evocative neoclassical piano piece, I stopped in my tracks. This is the kind of track that explains why I even consider myself a “fan” of neoclassical music. It has such soul and …
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Album Review: Sheldoncole – Belarus
Whether you call it folk music or “acoustic singer songwriter,” one thing is for certain; Sheldoncole is a talented musical act deserving of much broader attention. This 2019 release Belarus knocked my socks off from first listen. I am eager to present this …
Five troubadours to make your late summer dreams come true
Stephanie Sanders – “Mountain City or Sea”-Sanders makes the kind of music you might expect to find on a folk and Americana blog. The vocals are sweet and fulfilling. The lyrics are poetic. The whole composition rolls gently from line to line. If …
A new music playlist to discover the next big star in 2019
Skyler Stonestreet – “Everything it wasn’t”-If you’re a fan of the electro pop mood in music right now, Skyler Stonestreet’s sound fits really well. The energy is infectious. The lyrics a antagonistic in some ways, but they reflect the process of revising your …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
A batch of ROCK music for the first weekend of August
*Fun fact: If you share this on social media we’ll send you a digital high five. Eldren – “Hazy Days”-This track definitely has a Pink Floyd vibe to it, so of course we had to consider it for a feature. Then you hear …
