Billy Low – “One way flight”-I admire the sensibility of this track; it just feels like the vocalist believes the lines that he’s singing. There’s a gentle sincerity here that I don’t often hear in folk music. The calm, efficient approach of the …
Category: Americana
Three creative takes on acoustic folk music for your midweek joy
Aaron Espe – “Free”-There’s a delicate, intentional delightfulness to this song. I appreciate the way that Espe’s voice bounces on the “top” of the recording. I can’t quite explain it in different words, but there’s a lighthearted peacefulness to this song that gets …
Outstanding New Artists to Watch in ’21
Alabama Deathwalk – “RLS” There is a beautiful spirit to this track that we have a hard time fully capturing. Sounding familiar, as an old friend, the track reminds us of some of our favorite acts like Minus the Bear and War on …
Three chilled out Americana tunes for your new week
Olivia Ellen Lloyd – “Loose Cannon”-This is an incredible song. I like every part of it. I like the acoustic guitar, the lead vocal, and especially the vocal harmonies. The lyrics are introspective and engaging. If you have ever looked back on your …
Three Americana tracks proving that the genre is alive and well in 2021
Danny Rose – “Lassie’s song”-The first time I heard this song, I had to search for it to see if it was a cover. Honestly, Danny Rose is one of the most convincing narrative folk singers I’ve heard in nearly a decade of …
Three folk rock tunes you’ll want to hear today
Darryl Rahn – “Don’t come over”-If you’ve been following ETTG for any length of time, you know we’re big fans of what Darryl Rahn is doing here. This new track is firmly in the chill folk rock genre, which we definitely appreciate. There’s …
Best For Last: Final Original Xmas Playlist
Broken Fires – “Winter Warmer” This is definitely a Holiday track we can get behind. Songwriting wise, this may be the best writing we have heard from a “Christmas” song this year. The clever lyrics should not be taken for granted, and deserve …
Three unique textures in Americana music in 2020
davidwallace – “Forget who we are”-If you’re a fan of timeless rock music, you’ll enjoy this track from davidwallace. I find that that chorus has a rewarding repetition to it. The overall energy of the track will get your toes tapping. I rarely …
Three Americana pieces for late December bliss
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 …
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 …
