Gideon Brown – “Lose My Way”-Brown’s style is reminscent of the 60s, bringing an energy that we rarely hear these days. The thoughtful, introspective lyrics feel familiar. The overall piece is delightfully unique compared to so much of the new music out today. …
Category: Singer Songwriter
Album Review: Sheldoncole – Belarus
Whether you call it folk music or “acoustic singer songwriter,” one thing is for certain; Sheldoncole is a talented musical act deserving of much broader attention. This 2019 release Belarus knocked my socks off from first listen. I am eager to present this …
Five troubadours to make your late summer dreams come true
Stephanie Sanders – “Mountain City or Sea”-Sanders makes the kind of music you might expect to find on a folk and Americana blog. The vocals are sweet and fulfilling. The lyrics are poetic. The whole composition rolls gently from line to line. If …
Baby Jane: Pop For Those Who Hate Pop
LA artist Baby Jane has a sharp and confident electro pop sound that rises above the genre. Her sound is big, brash, and dare we say, ballsy. The 18 year old songstress draws listeners with her mature pop lyrics mixed with a modern production. She …
A little jaunty rock set to kickstart your week
Morningbird – “Love in different ways”-I really love this song and can’t wait for the full release from this band, Morningbird. It takes a lot to really stand out for me these days, but I can tell you my Eagles and Beatles-loving heart …
Beat the summer heat with a cool mix of new music
Jake Troth – “Open Door”-Troth is an interesting artist for us to cover in that he seems to situate himself right in the pocket of a few different genres. The acoustic guitar work in the opening feels quite folk, but then the overall …
New Videos From Noah Gundersen, Run River North, and Girl In Red
We still think a lot of the music video. In recent years, the art behind the often weary form has seemed to wain. We get dozens a day to peruse and while many float by without leaving a lasting impression, we do find …
Delightful dash of variety to start the week
Glom – “Forlorn”-If you’ve been following my picks in rock lately, I’ve not been big on “alt rock” really. It takes something really special and Glom seems to do that here. There’s something about the unconventional melody and the overall “mood” of the …
A Rich, Textured Weekend Playlist
It’s been a long week for me… and chances are it has for you too. Aside from laughter (and maybe merlot), the best medicine is really great music. Your prescription is to listen to these 4 tracks, relax, and be healed, friends. (Family. …
New track “Joyride” from the ever-classy Adam Melchor
If you’ve been around ETTG for a hot minute, you’ve seen Adam Melchor’s name. He’s one of those artists in the Rusty Clanton vein that continues to knock my socks off with new releases. How on earth does one songwriter come up with …
