Leeann Skoda – “Still”-The acoustic guitar work on this track definitely sets a mood. Once Skoda’s vocal enters the track, I am transported into a sublime place. I really appreciate the tenderness to the song. It might be easy to mention comparisons to …
Category: Americana
Three Americana tunes to keep you honest this year’s end
Andy Kahrs – “When will my heart be free?”-This track carries the weight of the world on its shoulders. It reminds me of something Woody Guthrie used to do in being able to make macro problems hit really close to home. I appreciate …
Three folk singer songwriters that’ll have you pickin’ and a-grinnin’
Brian Dale Allen Strouse – “Before it burns”-The production on this track stood out to me right away. It sounds SO GOOD. Then the vocal enters and has this transcendent power to it. Something about the overall mix puts me in mind of …
Three brand new Americana tunes for your 2020 playlist
John Hollywood – “River”-I’ve spent a lot of time in 2020 listening to the likes of John Prine, Blaze Foley, and Kris Kristofferson, so you can hear why I am so happy to have found John Hollywood. Aside from having an amazing name, …
2020 Song of the Year List – Greg’s Picks #10-1
10) Adam Melchor – “The last song on earth”-This is an incredible song. I love everything from the melody to the voices and lyrics. I… have listened to it so many times throughout the past few months that I’m not entirely sure what …
2020 Song of the Year List – Greg’s Picks #20-11
20) Town Meeting – “Forget me nots”-Kicking off our list this year is a fantastic track that, in some ways, embodies the ethos of ETTG’s blend of folk and rock music. Heck, there’s even a gruffness to the track that feels like a …
3 “Song of the Year” Contenders
Oddnesse – “Hot Air” This is one of the more surprisingly great tracks we have heard in awhile. The project of songwriter Rebecca Arango, we were reminded of some of our favorite genres throughout “Hot Air”. The shimmering guitars speak of a shoe …
Three Americana tracks to make you fall in love with the genre all over again
John Mark Nelson – “Good to be home”-This is a beautiful nostalgic piece of music that will have you thinking about the holidays. In a year where many will not see family, this song will be a bit bittersweet. It’s easy going, relaxing …
Three Americana tunes to get your week off to a great start
Midnight Canyon – “On my radio”-There’s a cool tone over this composition from Midnight Radio. Fans of Fleetwood Mac and that style of folk-influenced rock music from the 70s will dig Midnight Canyon. There’s something about the sound that reminds me a bit …
Singer Songwriter Dillon Masaru Shines With Heartfelt Folk
We have built our site on the discovery of unknown singer songwriters. It has become a point of pride for us to be able to share such great artists with a larger audience. Truth is, there are far too many great storytellers out …
