davidwallace – “Forget who we are”-If you’re a fan of timeless rock music, you’ll enjoy this track from davidwallace. I find that that chorus has a rewarding repetition to it. The overall energy of the track will get your toes tapping. I rarely …
Category: Folk
Three folk singer songwriters for your favorite chill playlist
Lyre – “Season to change”-This is a folk duo that stands out from the crowd. The song has that special something that is more than the balance of its parts. I love the tenderness in the vocal balance here. It feels like the …
Three Americana pieces for late December bliss
Leeann Skoda – “Still”-The acoustic guitar work on this track definitely sets a mood. Once Skoda’s vocal enters the track, I am transported into a sublime place. I really appreciate the tenderness to the song. It might be easy to mention comparisons to …
Three acoustic folk songs for winter solstice calm
Nanuk – “The family song”-I love the sincerity of the lyrics in this song. It’s very real and earthy, very honest and open. Sometimes a song feels like it’s peering into your soul and this one did that for me. I like how …
Three indie folk singer songwriters for your fireside playlist
Thomas LaVine – “By the Coast” ft. Luna Keller-There’s a calming acoustic presence on this track that got my interest right away. After listening to LaVine’s lead vocal I was hooked. Luna Keller brings in a unique tone as well. The combination makes …
Three Americana tunes to keep you honest this year’s end
Andy Kahrs – “When will my heart be free?”-This track carries the weight of the world on its shoulders. It reminds me of something Woody Guthrie used to do in being able to make macro problems hit really close to home. I appreciate …
2020 Song of the Year List – Greg’s Picks #10-1
10) Adam Melchor – “The last song on earth”-This is an incredible song. I love everything from the melody to the voices and lyrics. I… have listened to it so many times throughout the past few months that I’m not entirely sure what …
2020 Song of the Year List – Greg’s Picks #20-11
20) Town Meeting – “Forget me nots”-Kicking off our list this year is a fantastic track that, in some ways, embodies the ethos of ETTG’s blend of folk and rock music. Heck, there’s even a gruffness to the track that feels like a …
Your Definitive Weekly Holiday Playlist
ilonalowe – “Holy The Night” This has the nostalgic sway of many classic holiday tracks. Yet, the original from this talented young artist is something guaranteed to warm many listeners. Vocally, we love it, especially as it unfolds throughout the track. Instrumentally, it …
2020 Album of the Year – Editor Greg Jones’s Top 10
10. Black Match – Nowhere-We’ve covered a lot of folk bands over the years, so it takes something special for an act like this to stand out. Let me just say that Black Match have a mood about their music that will put …
