Colorado Straightedge – “Stay in”-Long before I ever became a folk blogger, I was a pop punk fanatic. Colorado Straightedge bring those days back to life. The harmony rock energy, complete with some incredible vocal mixing and an enjoyable melody, gets the style …
Must Hear Indie Rock Acts
Tennis Courts – “To Feel Young” There is too much to like about “To Feel Young” to list here. Whether it be the guitar tone, which is beautifully masterful, or the anthemic vocals that soar to packed stadium levels, the band shines. Tennis …
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 …
Sax School 101: Get to Know All the Major Saxophone Scales
Learning to play any musical instrument, even a saxophone, takes time and dedication. At first, studying saxophone intricacies like chords and scales may appear tedious. But as you progress, you will develop the skill and ear to instinctively guide your fingers where to …
Three variegated takes on the fabulous world of indie pop music
Sophia Alexa – “Buried alive”-This song feels like quintessential indie pop music to me. Everything about it feels just right. The sense of melody, the bright energy, and the quality on the lead vocal are all excellent. Alexa’s charming lyrical style makes the …
Three tracks showing the delightful variety within the mysterious genre of “Americana”
Barbarisms – “Three sisters”-I can’t think of a greater juxtaposition between artist name and song features than “barbarisms” compared with this beautiful piece of music. Frankly, there’s nothing barbaric at all. This is a peaceful piece of folk-influenced Americana music. There’s something positively …
Three new acoustic folk tunes to enrich this early spring
Loud Forest – “Easy to love”-This is a captivating song for a number of reasons. Sonically, I appreciate the acoustic guitar and the sincere vocals. But perhaps more importantly, the lyrics are about how upbringing shapes the hardness of our hearts. These are …
Spain, Albania & Lithuania: What were the best performances at the Barcelona Eurovision Party?
We have truly hit Eurovision fever now, with the main event just a few short weeks away! Indeed, whilst there will be many that will be looking forward to placing a wager after seeing the Eurovision betting odds that have been made available …
Three new Americana tracks that will remind you of the good old days
Erika Lewis – “A thousand miles”-If you’re looking for an old time country sound, look no further than Erika Lewis. The slowed down song feels like it was ready made to sway with a dear one. Lewis sings with a tone that reminds …
Three artists that defy genre conventions – a short variety list
James Franklin – “she loves me”-If you’re a fan of 70s folk-influenced pop rock music, you’ll find a lot to like in this track. Bringing up bands like Eagles, Dire Straits, and even the solo artist James Taylor… this is a sound that …
