Jenny Kern and Jacob Neverhill – “Say we tried”-There’s a definite romantic energy to this track with the duo vocals and overall atmospheric vibe. The synth work might not work for all of the traditional folk fans, but for folks who enjoy indie …
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Three easy going rock tracks that keep the chill vibes going
Jude Moses – “Isle of Skye”-If you’re a fan of 70s harmony-driven folk rock music, you will love this new track from Jude Moses. The easy comparison would be a band like the Eagles (who I love), but the energy really feels like …
Three acoustic singer songwriters to bring a sense of peace this weekend
Luce – “Come outside”-Luce has a gorgeous voice. That’s the first, most important point about this song. But beyond the great vocal work, this song has something to say as well. It’s about getting out of the depressive spiral in our own minds. …
Three unique folk artists pushing the genre in new directions
Sophia DeLeo – “Maggie Rogers”-If you’ve been around our site for a while, you’ll know the name Maggie Rogers. We covered her folk debut album Blood Ballet years ago (before “Alaska” fame). So when we received a song with Rogers as the title, …
Three emotionally driven indie folk tunes you’ll want for your playlist
Matt Van – “Creature of habit”-It takes a lot for a lyric to catch my attention right away, but Matt Van’s songwriting did that on this track. Then, as I was curious about the song’s direction, the sonic mix (especially on the chorus) …
Three indie folk tracks to set the mood for this coming weekend
The Sweeplings – “Shipwrecks”-If you’ve been around ETTG for a while, you will know this band! The Sweeplings are a folk duo that continue to steal my heart all over again with each new release. There’s a brightness to this track “Shipwrecks” that …
Three acoustic singer songwriters to get the week off on the right foot
Tim the Lion Tamer – “Cold cold ground”-If you’re a fan of indie folk music that we’ve been featuring on this site from the day we started, you will already be familiar with Tim the Lion Tamer. This songwriting is absolutely phenomenal. Everything …
Three tracks navigating the line between Americana and indie rock
Electric Candlelight – “Don’t turn”-When I found this track, I immediately sent it to a family member and said that it sounds like Creedence having a jam session with Led Zeppelin. He said, “spot on.” I love this sound that combines two iconic …
Steph Sandor Shines on Soulful “Present”
Steph Sandor – “Present” We are not sure anyone could possibly resist falling immediately in love with the music of Steph Sandor. The soulful artist has an absolutely gripping style on “Present”. Carried with a bluesy guitar part, her vocals are smoky, showing …
Three acoustic singer songwriters to bring calm this weekend
Odie Leigh – “Crop circles”-When I approved this song, I actually said, “how can I NOT approve this?” I mean it’s just so perfectly what we love about folk music. It’s timeless and beautiful, yet at the same time has this fresh energy …
