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 …
Category: Singer Songwriter
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 …
Three folk singer songwriters that’ll have you pickin’ and a-grinnin’
Brian Dale Allen Strouse – “Before it burns”-The production on this track stood out to me right away. It sounds SO GOOD. Then the vocal enters and has this transcendent power to it. Something about the overall mix puts me in mind of …
Three brand new Americana tunes for your 2020 playlist
John Hollywood – “River”-I’ve spent a lot of time in 2020 listening to the likes of John Prine, Blaze Foley, and Kris Kristofferson, so you can hear why I am so happy to have found John Hollywood. Aside from having an amazing name, …
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 …
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 …