Kenny Sharp – “Amy”-I waited for three weeks for a few other songs to pair this track with, but none ever arrived that fit this glorious mix of Motown, soul, and pop that feels like it’s from a different era. It’s the kind …
Category: Soul
Three outstanding songwriters who are blending genres for exceptional results
Caldher – “Not Enough”-Caldher is one of those names that I feel like I’ve been seeing a lot lately. The sound has elements of singer songwriter, adult contemporary, and even pop folk all blending together for something that feels satisfying and familiar. The …
Three indie rock tracks that are going to make your week better (trust me)
Creature Canyon – “Gotta Let Go”-The lyrics to this song highlight what has been a bit of a theme for me in the past few weeks; we need to let go of the things we can’t control in life. To hear it so …
Featured Single: Kristopher James’s retro soul “Just Breathe”
Kristopher James – “Just Breathe”-Everything about this song pulled me in from the start. The vocal is great, the beat is engaging, and the horns set the mood for what feels like a timeless retro soul sound. I appreciate the quality from start …
Featured Neosoul Single: The Bruins – “Wait”
The Bruins – “Wait”-This track is for fans of neosoul music… and, if I’m honest, it’s got just the right amount of sass that it’s sure to appeal to a wide audience. “In the vein of getting sober, but I’m not there yet.” …
Jazzy, Funky, Beautiful: Featured Single “The Edge of Life” by Daniel Fiamengo
Daniel Fiamengo – “The Edge of Life”-This is a remarkable piece of songwriting that brings together jazz, funky, and an energy that you’ll have a hard time finding anywhere else. Fiamengo’s lyrical message encourages us to stop being afraid to live; it’s a …
Featured Single: New Soul Artist SŌNN – “Can I be honest”
SŌNN – “Can I be honest”-“I gave almost everything for you…” This is a heartbreak song about someone who left the lead character. But let me tell you this is a beautiful piece of songwriting. The electric guitar is cleanly delivered with some …
Album Review: Digging into the soulful stylings of Scoobert Doobert’s new MÖB
If you’ve been around my writing on ETTG for a bit, you have seen Scoobert Doobert‘s name. His genre isn’t exactly what I typically feature, but he continued to impress me with clever lyrics, soulful expressive melodic structures, and a feel good vibe …
Unbelievably smooth pop soul artist Caldher with “Ride Home”
Caldher – “Ride Home”-One of the coolest feelings in writing about music is when a new artist compares their music to an artist that you covered in their early days. In this case, Caldher compared this track to Mac Ayres, who I covered …
Three pop rock tracks that will bring some energy and excitement to your playlist!
TAXI – “You and me (together)”-I suppose the actual genre of this song is pop soul, but call it what you will this is an absolutely magical song. The energy makes you want to dance right away. The funky element of the song …
