Nite Tides – “Forever Baby”-There’s a nice atmospheric quality to this tune that puts a smile on my face every time. I guess it’s a mid-60s surf rock vibe that flavors the track so richly. I really appreciate the Beach Boys style vocals …
Three folk tunes to satisfy your soul
Jakob Leventhal and Sarah Jarosz – “Greenwich Village Ghosts”-This is a beautiful song performed by two exceptionally talented songwriters. I didn’t know much about Leventhal until I found this track, which is absolutely stunning. The composition has this conversational phrasing that works well. …
Wow! Check Out Wick and Her Exceptional “Rollercoaster”
Wick – “Rollercoaster” We were absolutely blown away by this one. “Rollercoaster” granted us an immediate rush and welcomed distraction from the current state of life. This goes along with the ups and downs illustrated in the stand out track by talented songwriter …
Summer 2020 Singer Songwriter Virtual Festival – Part 5
Jacob Callum – “Done with me yet”-The acoustic guitar work on this track is really good. Once you get to the chorus of this song, though, Callum’s vocal really excels as well. The composition is really nicely balanced between atmospheric elements and the …
Summer 2020 Singer Songwriter Virtual Festival – Part 4
Joe Parsons – “Pilot”-If you’re looking for a singer songwriter that creates something you have never heard before, give Joe Parsons a spin. There’s some delightful folk energy in the opening, but as the song develops it hits on several other genres. The …
Album Review: Wild Silence – Indigo
Fans of folk music should be familiar with Wild Silence, a truly remarkable band with an engaging album that came out in 2020. The vocals from lead singer Kei’ana Nabor are absolutely stunning from start to finish. The instrumentation and composition from Joel …
Three “stop what you’re doing and listen” soul tracks from the old to the new schools
Micah Edwards – “I never like it when you leave”-This track has an incredible swing that brings together several genres, noticably jazz and soul. Edwards has a wonderful voice that invites listeners to sing along. The lyrics offer an accessible message. As a …
Three new folk tunes featuring Ron Pope, Joshua Hyslop, and Freedom Fry
Ron Pope – “A little more love” (feat. von Grey)-Ron Pope doesn’t really need introduction, especially to followers of this site. I admire that Pope has such a loyal following, yet still releases his music through indie channels. I love the juxtaposition in …
Three new commercial pop tracks ready for your HIT SONG playlist
Ausmark – “When I meet you”-This might not be what you expect when you click on an ETTG article, but trust me it’s really good. The energy here is infectiously good. I appreciate a good danceable groove. It’s cool because it feels good …
Three Americana tracks to get your toes tapping
Jeremy and the Harlequins – “Fury”-There’s a throwback rock energy here that I really appreciate. The Americana guitar style works from start to finish. The up tempo energy is tried and true rock n’ roll. I appreciate the blending of the sacred and …
