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 …
Category: Americana
New bluegrass single: “Moonshine Mack” by Lucas Pasley
Lucas Pasley – “Moonshine Mack”-If you’re a fan of old fashioned picking, you’ll find a lot to like on this traditional bluegrass tune from Lucas Pasley. The lyrics are endearing, featuring a grandfather with a penchant for moonshine and “a heart of gold.” …
Featured Single: Taylor Burlage – “Gone Sometimes”
Taylor Burlage – “Gone Sometimes”-From the first time I clicked play on this track, I could feel the Americana soul emanating from it. Burlage has a sincere vocal style that we’re certainly happy to support. The expressive fiddle work in the background creates …
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 …
Mattie Leon Shines on “Michigan”
Mattie Leon – “Michigan” The music of Mattie Leon perfectly captures what we do as a site. His beautiful songwriting shows an artist at the top of his craft. On “Michigan” we find a talent who is caught between the simpler times of …
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 …
Hayden and Feist Recruit Steve Buscemi / Matt Berninger For Star Studded Gem
Hayden (feat Feist) – “On a Beach” Take a celebrated Canadian songwriter and mix in Feist, Matt Berninger (The National) and Steve Buscemi, and you can count us intrigued. We love Hayden who is often referred to as slacker folk. Whatever style you …
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 …
Three tracks that throw genre conventions right out the window blending Americana, rock, and folk rock
Thomas Sartor – “Dark twisted path”-Call it “alt country.” Call it “rock n’ roll.” Call it “folk rock.” I just call it a darn good song. Sartor writes with a bit of a timeless style that feels like it could have been written …
