Jake Etheridge – “Strawberry chapstick”-I can’t stop listening to this song. After a few listens I put it on my song of the year candidate list. If you listen to the first line, you’ll hear why. The narrative form, expressive vocal, and excellent …
Category: Acoustic
Three singer songwriters that will reinvigorate your love for music
Josie Toney – “Extra”-I thought about saving this track for an Americana playlist because it definitely fits in that world, but it’s such a darn good song as well. Toney’s vocal has a really approachable sincerity that I think a lot of people …
Three folk rock tunes that will have you reflecting on the season change
bandazian – “Please / Go”-If you’ve ever been in a position where someone you love is about to leave, this song will absolutely capture that emotion for you (for better and for worse). There’s such a beautiful lightness to the composition that captures …
Beautiful acoustic piano track – Thomas Haueter – “Prelude I in C Major, BWV 846”
Thomas Haueter – “Prelude I in C Major, BWV 846”-No, we didn’t turn into a classical music blog over night. This track was submitted under the genre of “acoustic,” which it most certainly is… and it’s stunning. I don’t always know what to …
Favorite Creative and Unique Songwriters
Anna Jordan – “Willing” We have little hope for anyone who does not immediately love this artist. Her vocals are incredibly comforting, while her instrumentation is emotive. Her folk rock leaning is just right, even bringing in an electric guitar to show her …
Three tracks with a delightful spin on the indie folk genre
Dan Croll – “Talk to you”-The first time I tried to write about this song, I spent the entire time dancing in my chair instead of actually writing. I feel like that’s a pretty good assessment of how I feel about the song. …
Three folk rock tracks that will get your toes tapping
Fantastic Cat – “Keep me in your heart”-Take a Tom Petty vibe with a dash of Dylan’s styling and you have this track from Fantastic Cat. I realize those are some big names to drop, but I guarantee you’ll hear it by the …
Three folk singer songwriters you’ll want for your March playlists
Noah Derksen – “You got a hold on me”-If you’re looking for a chilled out folk love song, give this track a spin. Derksen has this impeccable ability to express emotions with every line that he writes. The energy of the track is …
Three exciting new tracks from a variety of genres we enjoy
*Note: We used to make 10-song potpourri lists like this, but we are no longer permitted to do so. If you’d like to listen to longer playlists of our curation, though, check out our Spotify public playlists here. Cole Spain – “Go again”-When …
Three unique emerging artists in the Americana and alt country scene you’ll want for your playlists
Cat Clyde – “Everywhere I go”-I’m not sure there’s been an artist featured on ETTG in recent memory that is a race for which co-editor will approve faster. I think both of us like Cat Clyde in equal measure. This track in particular …
