Kaptan – “The Hardest Part” The music of this songwriter could be used to teach a course on dream pop. His vocals are smooth and ethereal, while the bass works in and out of an almost shoe gaze style guitar burst. Catchy both …
Category: Americana
Five Brand New Americana and Folk Tunes Just for You (and your four thousand closest friends)
You might say that Americana and folk music is in our DNA here at ETTG. We founded the site with a focus on that music and it has only grown and evolved since then. As we continue to take on ever more progressive …
Is it ethical to release music posthumously?
“The world hurries on at its breakneck pace People fly by in their lifelong race For them there’s a future to find And I think they’re leaving me behind The chances they come, but the chances have been lost Success can be gained …
Album Review: Christian Lopez – Red Arrow
Every year we have an album or two that we just miss from the previous year. That was the case for Christian Lopez’s album Red Arrow. It’s a wonderful blend of classic country music and some of the modern styles. Whatever you call …
Album Review: Shallow Lenses – War Poems EP
Seattle-based folk rock outfit Shallow Lenses is one of those acts that shows elite musicianship and really enjoyable songwriting. The band came to my attention through Planes on Paper artist, Navid Eliot. When he told me he was working on this new project, …
The Tuesday Top 5
Andrew Goldring – “Lost in the Motion” Goldring’s new EP Morning Light, is a fresh start for the songwriter. Coming off fronting two bands over the past years, Golden Sun and Great Interstate, he decided to go solo on his latest effort. Working …
Album Review: Misty Boyce Gets Lost In The Sound of Creation and Grief
Misty Boyce takes a step forward, both lyrically and compositionally, in her latest LP, Get Lost. Known for her expertise in theory and piano performance, Boyce expands upon her musical arsenal, boasting complex counter-melodies and tempo shifts that allow listeners to be enveloped …
Your Perfect Eclectic Weekend Playlist
Amparo – “Balderdash” / “Lidkoeb” This artist has an ambient and crushingly atmospheric sound. The instrumental of “Balderdash” was made perfect from a trip in the woods of Sweden. The artist borrowed a guitar from a friend, and then got back to looping …
Artist Feature: Red River Hymn (Winner NMF Ep 67)
If you’re a fan of southern rock, then hang on to your hats and get ready for Red River Hymn. This is an exciting rising southern rock band. Whether it’s the saucy guitar licks or the tight harmonies, they’re a band you’ll be …
2017 Albums of the Year: Matt’s List 5-1
# 5 Mercury & Lightning – John Mark McMillan FFO Existential Songwriting, Unexpected Songwriters, Gungor We are a little bias, but we believe McMillan to be one of the most underrated songwriters alive today. His ability to walk the delicate line between the …
