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 …
Category: Pop
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 …
Three new singer songwriters to warm up this chilly time of year
Morly – “Twain Harte”-I was not expecting the energy of this track when I first listened. Morly’s vocal cuts through the air like a hot knife; the lyrics are complex and expressive. It’s about love, sure, but it’s about this open expression of …
3 “Song of the Year” Contenders
Oddnesse – “Hot Air” This is one of the more surprisingly great tracks we have heard in awhile. The project of songwriter Rebecca Arango, we were reminded of some of our favorite genres throughout “Hot Air”. The shimmering guitars speak of a shoe …
Three unique takes on avant garde “pop” music styles
Tessa Violet – “Wishful drinking”-I’ve been covering and listening to Tessa Violet for a few years. She’s a FORCE in music today. I was thrilled that we received this song as a submission. Tessa Violet is a YouTube superstar who has legitimate pop …
The Definitive NEW Christmas Playlist
Mark Fossen – “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” I know, we all love the Darlene Love version of this so much that it is almost sacrilege to listen to any other. Well, we have rejected some on this very principle. Yet, what this …
Impressive Songwriters to be Thankful For
John John Brown – “On Black Friday I Met Jesus” There are a few things that immediately win us over if you want us to pay attention to your art. First, theological songwriting that can be both sardonic and deep. This songwriter is …
Perfect Indie Holiday Playlist: Part 2
Hannah Campbell – “For the Kids” This is not the typical festive Christmas jam, and perhaps this is its strength. Carrying a bit of her own creative magic, songwriter Hannah Campbell crafts an emotive and relatable track that is good for any part …
2020 Needs These Exceptional Songwriters
Nisa – “Bottom Feeder” There is something special about this track. The guitar style is bright and comforting while vocally it is engaging and uplifting. The instrumentation intentionally nods to “Heroes” by David Bowie, which sort of explains the breath of influence and …
Thursday 3: The best mix of styles you’ll hear
Oscilla – “This Kind of Love” The voice of Frances England (aka Oscilla) has a beautiful croon. It has a rare disarming quality we don’t find much. Lyrically, it tells the story of her and her husband who took a road trip after …
