Olivia Ellen Lloyd – “Loose Cannon”-This is an incredible song. I like every part of it. I like the acoustic guitar, the lead vocal, and especially the vocal harmonies. The lyrics are introspective and engaging. If you have ever looked back on your …
Category: Folk
Three Americana tracks proving that the genre is alive and well in 2021
Danny Rose – “Lassie’s song”-The first time I heard this song, I had to search for it to see if it was a cover. Honestly, Danny Rose is one of the most convincing narrative folk singers I’ve heard in nearly a decade of …
Three singer songwriters you’ll want on your playlists all year
Amber Kamminga – “3 AM”-The production on this track is outstanding. It’s clear that Kamminga has a great voice, which soars throughout the track. The easy going sentiments on the versus work well, but the vocal really shines on the chorus. The heartfelt …
Three folk rock tunes you’ll want to hear today
Darryl Rahn – “Don’t come over”-If you’ve been following ETTG for any length of time, you know we’re big fans of what Darryl Rahn is doing here. This new track is firmly in the chill folk rock genre, which we definitely appreciate. There’s …
Three remarkable folk singer songwriters for your winter playlist
Brother Ryan – “Broken Love”-Don’t give up on broken love. What a powerful sentiment. This song is beautiful and has a message that will make its way right into your soul. Brother Ryan’s vocal is well mixed on this track, having just the …
Three emerging folk singer songwriters for your 2021 new music playlist
Mindy Gledhill – “Bring me close”-This song is a dream. There’s a light, sweet energy to the composition that makes me feel like I’m among the clouds. The gentle, expressive “I could sing your name out loud…” whew! What a beautiful line, well …
Three new indie folk tunes to get your toes tapping in early 2021
Pinewood – “Steady hold”-Feel the jingly, jangly optimism of this track… it just hits right for early 2021. Something about the blending of the banjo and the synth works for us on this one. Typically this kind of “big folk production” doesn’t resonate …
Best For Last: Final Original Xmas Playlist
Broken Fires – “Winter Warmer” This is definitely a Holiday track we can get behind. Songwriting wise, this may be the best writing we have heard from a “Christmas” song this year. The clever lyrics should not be taken for granted, and deserve …
Three indie pop tunes to get you through the end of 2020
Shawn Mathews – “Next to me”-I like the beginning of the song, but after the beat changes for the pre-chorus the track just hits different. The lyrics are straightforward, which we need more of in this world. Speak directly and say what you …
Three indie folk tunes to bring comfort
Salt Tree – “She’s the one”-There’s an acoustic folk energy here that emerges for me. I rarely find music in this genre produced this well, but it really stands out. The lyrics are minimalist and meaningful. Anyone who has ever been enamored by …
