Jude Moses – “Isle of Skye”-There’s a sweet folk rock energy to this track that definitely made it stand out for us on first listen. Of course I love the harmonies. But the song is so much more than just the harmonies… the …
Category: Singer Songwriter
Three tracks capturing the folk spirit of our site nicely
Jude Moses – “Kokoro”-The number of times that I’ve accepted a track with a discordant opening is very, very small. So when I do it’s because something spectacular follows the distortion. I can safely say that the harmonies on this track are truly …
Three folk singer songwriters you should put on your weekend playlist
Jon Bell – “Who we want to be”-Sometimes I run across a song that’s so good I don’t even want to write about it; I just want to shut up and listen. Jon Bell’s “Who we want to be” is one of those …
Three folk singer songwriters that you will want for your 2022 folk playlists
Jon Bell – “City stars”-I love this song. The harmonies stole my heart from the very first listen. Since then, I’ve heard more and more elements that I appreciate from the depth of the lyrics to the soothing chord progression. It’s part Beach …
Three singer songwriters who write lyrics that will stop you in your tracks
Rainlights – “When my phone dies”-This is a beautiful piece of social commentary in the guise of a sweet, soft indie pop song. Rainlights has a gorgeous lead vocal and a delicate production style that works perfectly for the song. There’s an energy …
Perfect Tracks to Stuff Your Musical Basket
CIEL – “Fine Everything” The dark brooding shoe gazey style here is incredible. We love the rock style of Michele Hindricks, but her latest project might just be her best. There is a ’90’s style vibe we get from the sound of CIEL, …
Stephanie Hatzinikolis Summons Elliot Smith on Beautiful “Runnin to You”
Stephanie Hatzinikolis – “Runnin’ to You” We loved this track from the first beautiful note. Her piano style on “Runnin’ to You” carries the track but it is her songwriting that breaks our collective hearts. The track carries a hopeful spirit, written to …
Three storytelling Americana tunes that will fill your heart
Jacksonport – “Boundless love” (John Prine cover)-If you follow us on Twitter, you already know that I love this track. In fact, I’ll probably be spinning it almost non-stop for the near future. The combination of one of my current favorite folk artists …
Three acoustic singer songwriters creating a contemplative mood
Deathcruiser and Lydia Luce – “Life number two”-There’s just not enough waltz time in the world, so I was really glad to find it in this track from Deathcruiser and Lydia Luce. It feels like a brilliant blending of the past and present. …
Three fabulous indie pop tracks that will make you want to cuddle up with your feelings
Mree – “Some days”-I think Mree was one of the first YouTubers that I ever officially followed with the ETTG YouTube account. It’s easy to hear why we love her voice so much listening to this track. It’s got a timeless quality to …
