The full review of Jus Post Bellum’s incredible album *Oh July* is in process here at ETTG. Until that moment, I really wanted to feature this band for their incredible music. Balancing vocal blending, acoustic, and electric instruments… the sound seems to capture …
Category: Folk
Mona and Maria- My Sun: Bringing a Snowflake Across the Pond
Mona and Maria. My Sun. Jansen Plateproduksjon, 2013. https://www.facebook.com/monaogmaria It’s nearly impossible to escape Norwegian artists lately, or at least the comedy duo Ylvis and their hit song “What Does the Fox Say?” Not to leave you with only one song to represent …
Free Music Friday! Matthew McNeal
Happy Free Music Friday Folks! This week, we’ve got an album by Matthew McNeal, former frontman of Hey Jersey. This album is a collection of all sorts of different kinds of singer songwriters playing with Matthew McNeal. Having listened to this one a …
Ben Abraham – Moonlight
In my opinion, there are just simply not enough short, sweet, beautiful love songs. Often musicians try to overcomplicate the emotion and make it into something that it’s not. Ben Abraham (whose cover of Bob Dylan’s “To Make You Feel My Love” still …
Tossing Copper – Of Life and Love and Longing – A Shining Singer/Songwriter Example
Tossing Copper is the moniker of Jake Scott, a fresh on the scene singer/songwriter from Arkansas. With a name that Scott claims “represents the things that we all look to in our lives to give us whatever we may be seeking, but unfortunately …
Mandolin Orange – This Side of Jordan – Americana duo brings soothing harmonies
Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz are a perfect music match. Their voices and overall music ethos click in track after track of their band Mandolin Orange. There’s always a bit of concern when an amazing band comes out with a new album. Will …
Prince of Spain – Rising Sun – 21st Century Folk Music
There really aren’t words for a gorgeous song. It’s just best listened to. I’ve found ways to describe some pretty incredible music over the years, but this track from the Prince of Spain really is transcendent. It’s got an ethereal sensation built into …
Blitzen Trapper – Ever Loved Once
Blitzen Trapper is one of the most unique bands making music today. There’s no one else out there that sounds like their Southern rock/folk rock/garage rock combo. It’s an incredible sound and each album seems to show that more and more. Their last …
Lily and Madeleine – “I’ve Got Freedom” – New album next week!
We were excited to hear that the sweet sisterly duo Lily and Madeleine are releasing a new full length album NEXT WEEK! We’ve put in a request for a review copy and will try to get to it ASAP. Until then, enjoy this …
Tossing Copper – Truth Be Told
Listen up folks. I haven’t been this impressed by, excited about, or thrilled to be on the bandwagon early for an artist as I am about Tossing Copper. This EP, which is free, more on that when the review comes soon, is phenomenal …
