Odd Opal – “Urban countryside”-There’s a really intriguing stylistic blend to this track; it’s got a classic rock meets folk rock feeling to it. In that regard, it’s a perfect fit for the sound that ETTG tends to feature. The chilled out electric …
Category: Folk
Three incredible standout Americana tracks
JD Casper – “Sink like a stone”-From the first time I heard this track by JD Casper, I couldn’t help but think of classics like John Hartford or the late great Tom T. Hall. The narrative vibe here is expressive and intriguing. The …
Three more folk tunes to make your mid September even better
The Lost Trades – “Good old days”-The easy going guitar work of this track awakens the listener from the start. The more you listen, there’s an evident CSNY kind of vibe to the harmonies. The track definitely harkens back to the “good old …
Three acoustic folk singer songwriters to usher in a new weekend
Evan Effres – “Second to none”-We’ve covered Effres a few times here in recent memory; it’s easy to hear what we like about the style. The guitar is always good, but it’s Effres’s expressive vocal style that continues to stand out. There’s a …
Three indie folk tunes to encourage listeners this mid September
Big Little Lions – “Didn’t I”-If you’ve been reading my writeups on folk for the past few months, Big Little Lions are not a new name to you. That said, this track has a different sort of energy to it. More Beach Boys …
Three acoustic singer songwriters for your mid September chill
Roos Meijer – “To be free”-There’s a heartfelt sincerity to this track that resonates with me every time I click play on it. Meijer writes with a depth and honesty that is absolutely brilliant. There’s a poetic sincerity that I hesitate to try …
Three dynamic singer songwriters you can’t wait to discover
Izo Fitzroy – “Little Birdie”-If you’re looking for a groovy, soulful vocal style check out this new track from Izo Fitzroy. There’s a beautiful energy to this track that will get listeners moving. I admire a lot about the percussive style balanced with …
Three incredible singer songwriter tracks that all make my SONG OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE list
Ocie Elliott – “Eyes fall”-This is an incredible acoustic song. It’s got the soul of some really iconic folk singers all while providing this fresh, modern flavor as well. Elliott’s vocal inflection is absolutely perfect for the genre. The subtle vocal harmony feels …
Three indie folk tunes for the true folk fans among our readership
Stables – “Timbuktu”-From the first time I heard this song, I knew it was one that I wanted to feature. The easy comparison would be bands like the Lumineers or even Mumford. But honestly, Stables deserve to stand on their own merits. The …
Three energizing indie folk tunes to kick your week off right
Common Jack – “Zion National Park”-The opening of Common Jack’s “Zion National Park” is incredibly peaceful. Fans of great harmonies will find a lot to like in this track from Common Jack. The long sections of “oooh” harmonies are really captivating. The lyric …
