The Brisbane duo known as Hollow Coves strive for more than simply making hits. While their talent is in many ways unmatched and more than capable of generating an audience (the over 40 million streams of versions of “The Woods” is proof), the …
Category: Americana
Hard Working Indie Weekend Jams
Alexa Rose – “Like A Child” This North Carolina songstress has an incredible sound that beautifully embodies the heart of true country and Americana. Sharing the stage with the likes of Jessica Lea Mayfield and The Wild Reeds, Rose is due for her …
Five singer songwriters that deserve a spot in your playlist rotation
Oskar Nordbo – “Chased Down by Your Thoughts”-I told a few friends that Nordbo sounds like Greg Holden meets Oasis. I’m pretty happy with that initial reaction to the music, honestly. Then another friend chimed in about the Chris Hemsworth good looks. Does …
Singer songwriters in the vein of Jackson Browne
Gideon Brown – “Lose My Way”-Brown’s style is reminscent of the 60s, bringing an energy that we rarely hear these days. The thoughtful, introspective lyrics feel familiar. The overall piece is delightfully unique compared to so much of the new music out today. …
Five troubadours to make your late summer dreams come true
Stephanie Sanders – “Mountain City or Sea”-Sanders makes the kind of music you might expect to find on a folk and Americana blog. The vocals are sweet and fulfilling. The lyrics are poetic. The whole composition rolls gently from line to line. If …
A Dreary Tuesday Playlist
Dawn Riding – “Trouble” The music of this Oakland trio is beautifully simple and heartbreakingly endearing. The harmonies are especially affecting and showcase classic folk and country leanings with a ear to the present. Relying on their talent, Dawn Riding craft mature soundscapes …
Beat the summer heat with a cool mix of new music
Jake Troth – “Open Door”-Troth is an interesting artist for us to cover in that he seems to situate himself right in the pocket of a few different genres. The acoustic guitar work in the opening feels quite folk, but then the overall …
The most commercial (but still indie) country you’ll ever hear on ETTG
Morganway – “In a dream (Coming Home)”-If you like the pop harmonies of a folk outfit like the Belle Brigade, you will enjoy Morganway. The overall vibe of the song is up beat. The lyrics will have you reminiscing past relationships, but the …
Delightful dash of variety to start the week
Glom – “Forlorn”-If you’ve been following my picks in rock lately, I’ve not been big on “alt rock” really. It takes something really special and Glom seems to do that here. There’s something about the unconventional melody and the overall “mood” of the …
New track “Joyride” from the ever-classy Adam Melchor
If you’ve been around ETTG for a hot minute, you’ve seen Adam Melchor’s name. He’s one of those artists in the Rusty Clanton vein that continues to knock my socks off with new releases. How on earth does one songwriter come up with …
