Anna Bates – “Last man on earth”-First lines matter. With a heavy hitting first line worthy of John Prine and the great folk singers of the 20th century, Anna Bates wows us with, “Well I might dig up Elvis…” Uh… okay. That’s… random. …
Three Americana tracks keeping the past alive and casting hope for the future
Francis Skyes – “Won’t let go”-The optimism in this song is beautiful. The instrumentation and composition absolutely matches the magic of the lyrics on this one. Skyes sings with sincerity. The song permeates through the air and into the listener’s heart. The understated …
Artist Spotlight: Pop singer songwriter and TikTok standout “vaultboy”
If you clicked on this article, you’ve probably heard vaultboy’s massively popular song “Everything sucks.” It’s an anthem about heartbreak and the feeling of life after a relationship when it seems like nothing, even things you used to enjoy, are worth doing anymore. …
Three unique folk artists pushing the genre in new directions
Sophia DeLeo – “Maggie Rogers”-If you’ve been around our site for a while, you’ll know the name Maggie Rogers. We covered her folk debut album Blood Ballet years ago (before “Alaska” fame). So when we received a song with Rogers as the title, …
7 Folk-Bluegrass and Country Bands to Listen to If You Like The Dead South
If you’re a fan of The Dead South, then you’ll love these folk-bluegrass and country bands. They have the same southern charm and acoustic vibes that make The Dead South so captivating. Each of these bands has its own unique style, so be …
Three indie pop tunes to give your Monday a burst of energy
Ali Angel – “Extra wild”-There are a lot of artists that I could compare Ali Angel to, but the one that comes to mind evidently for me is Hailey Reinhart. The soulful vocal style here is absolutely fascinating. The production has a few …
Three emotionally driven indie folk tunes you’ll want for your playlist
Matt Van – “Creature of habit”-It takes a lot for a lyric to catch my attention right away, but Matt Van’s songwriting did that on this track. Then, as I was curious about the song’s direction, the sonic mix (especially on the chorus) …
Three indie folk tracks to set the mood for this coming weekend
The Sweeplings – “Shipwrecks”-If you’ve been around ETTG for a while, you will know this band! The Sweeplings are a folk duo that continue to steal my heart all over again with each new release. There’s a brightness to this track “Shipwrecks” that …
Three captivating Americana tunes you have to hear to believe
Rob Europe – “Saddle River”-If you’re a fan of expressive vocals, give Rob Europe a chance. This song drips with bluesy goodness and brooding sincerity. The acoustic guitar does a great job of setting the mood. The effect on the vocal makes it …
Three indie pop tracks that show the variety within the subgenre
Mrxz – “You”-This is a love song. It’s the lovey-est love song I’ve heard in a long time. The electric guitar is hypnotic and charming. The vocal is expressive and sincere. The combination of these factors along with endearingly sweet lyrics make for …
