MisterMoon – “Cowboy Heaven”-This song demolishes the concept of genre in the best way possible. There are elements of country, pop, and heck even some electronic music here. The bouncing between dynamic elements that are traditional or classic with those more heavy-handed contemporary …
Three indie rock tracks including our first time featuring the fantastic new Rogue NPC
Rogue NPC – “Light of Day”-Give me a good beat and a rising tension in the opening of a song… and I’m hooked. Rogue NPC know how to get a song going. Once the vocal enters the track, there’s a beautifully understated energy …
Three outstanding new indie folk artists with promising new tracks, including the incomparable SYML
SYML – “The Walker”-Everything from the opening piano to the stunning vocal on this track demands the attention of the listener. The easy rhythmic structure in the opening causes a deep breath in the listener, with a palpable sense of tension rising to …
Featured EP: Jordan Whitmore’s Folk EP “One Breath”
If you’ve been around the site for a while, you’re familiar with Jordan Whitmore’s name. So I was excited to receive this new EP from the talented Texas folk singer songwriter. From the very opening acoustic chords of the album, I knew this …
Three new folk singer songwriters who make us feel good about music again
argyles – “love comes right back”-Everything about this track resonates with the type of music we’ve been supporting on ETTG since our infancy. The acoustic guitar and the vocal are in perfect balance, pulling the listener in right from the start. The lyrical …
Three entertaining folk rock tunes that are sure to bring an ear to ear grin
Jet City Sports Club – “Sunny Morning”-Okay, admittedly this feels as much like a pop rock track as it does folk rock. But I LOVE the harmonies so much it was an easy “yes” for me. The vocals are wonderful from start to …
Three new folk songs that give hope for the future of the genre
Morgantown – “Vegas”-I love these harmonies. Full stop. The review could end here. But you know what? It’s also just an amazing song with a gorgeous melody and interesting lyrics as well. If you’re a fan of acoustic folk music (you’re in the …
Three brand new folk tracks from artists you will want to follow
Maggie Baring – “Jolene”-When a song has the iconic title of “Jolene,” I couldn’t help but wonder if it was a cover. It’s not. But you should absolutely still give this particular “Jolene” a spin because it’s really something special. It’s a song …
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 …
Three new tracks that each put a unique twist on the time-honored rock ‘n roll tradition
Tinsley – “Distract Me”-If you’re a fan of pop rock, you’ve come to the right place. Tinsley has a palatable sound that allows the listener to follow every lyric. There’s a vocal purity to the sound that really appeals to me on this …