Big Little Lions – “Inside out”-The easy going piano style here works as a wonderful basis for an energetic indie folk style that takes off later in the track. The harmonies, as always with Big Little Lions, are great. The combination of the …
Category: Acoustic
Three acoustic singer songwriters to bring a sense of peace this weekend
Luce – “Come outside”-Luce has a gorgeous voice. That’s the first, most important point about this song. But beyond the great vocal work, this song has something to say as well. It’s about getting out of the depressive spiral in our own minds. …
Three indie folk tracks to set the mood for this coming weekend
The Sweeplings – “Shipwrecks”-If you’ve been around ETTG for a while, you will know this band! The Sweeplings are a folk duo that continue to steal my heart all over again with each new release. There’s a brightness to this track “Shipwrecks” that …
Three acoustic singer songwriters you want for your playlists this March
Garrett Kato – “Drugstore Houses”-If you’re looking for an atmospheric pop-infused acoustic song, check out this one from Garrett Kato. It’s got some big, complex production influences. The lyrics are a bit nostalgic, making listeners think about years before. The lyric “this town …
Three acoustic singer songwriters to get the week off on the right foot
Tim the Lion Tamer – “Cold cold ground”-If you’re a fan of indie folk music that we’ve been featuring on this site from the day we started, you will already be familiar with Tim the Lion Tamer. This songwriting is absolutely phenomenal. Everything …
Three acoustic singer songwriters to bring calm this weekend
Odie Leigh – “Crop circles”-When I approved this song, I actually said, “how can I NOT approve this?” I mean it’s just so perfectly what we love about folk music. It’s timeless and beautiful, yet at the same time has this fresh energy …
Three singer songwriters smashing genre conventions for some fascinating new music
Noah Derksen and Brooke Palsson – “Look at me now”-Fans of the Chris Stapleton vibe in country music will find a lot to like about this song from Noah Derksen. That is to say it’s more Americana than country. It’s more soul than …
Three new folk songs that show that CSN harmonies live on in the next generation
SYML – “Sweet home”-The first time I listened to this song, I got chills. I immediately put it on my song of the year candidate list and then I melted in my chair. The easy comparison here is CSN “Helplessly Hoping.” I absolutely …
Three swoon-worthy tracks right at the intersection of folk and indie pop
Sound of Honey – “City”-If you’re looking for a relaxing style of indie pop music that feels like it’s influenced by folk music as well, give Sound of Honey’s impeccable “City” a chance. It’s an intriguing reflection on “getting away.” The image that …
Three Americana singer songwriters to catch your attention
Madeleine Kelson – “Joker”-This song immediately makes me think of three artists: Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires, and David Ramirez. There’s a sincerity in the recording that I absolutely admire. Kelson’s vocal has a smooth sound to it. It’s more smooth like whiskey than …
