May Erlewine and Woody Goss – “Days Go By”-This is a beautiful little love song with the pop jazz flavor of someone like Norah Jones. May Erlewine’s singing is just about as sweet as possible on this track. The easy going jazz instrumentation …
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Three indie folk jams for your Sunday
Party of the Sun – “Goldenwood”-Something about this tune reminds me of another era. The energy of the composition feels vintage. The tone of the guitar and even the vocal quality seem to capture something of the late 70s. If you’re a fan …
Three exciting new indie folk tunes for your weekend
Thomas Lavine – “Bridges”-If you’re a fan of acoustic folk music, Lavine’s latest “Bridges” will be sure to appeal to your ear. The song connects a traditional folk energy in the opening to more of an experimental rock style later in the track. …
Three (more) exciting Americana songwriters
Brooke Stephenson – “Backbone”-If you’re looking for a timeless country music voice, look no further than Brooke Stephenson. I appreciate the earthy lyrics and driving rhythm. Something about the song seems to really defy genre. I’m not sure that it fits in any …
An Americana Exploration — new music in a classic genre
Patrick Jordan – “You don’t want me anymore”-If the blues are your bag, put Patrick Jordan on your short list. This is one of those slowed down two step songs that will make you want to dance with the one who’s not there …
A folk playlist to bring us on home for 2019
Motel Sundown – “Chicago”-If you’re a fan of the kind of indie pop folk music that we often feature on ETTG, you should stop what you’re doing and play this track from Motel Sundown. The lead vocal feels like it could have stepped …
A ten-song FOLK playlist to get you through the Autumn chill
We Are All Fossils – “Merry Go Round”-If you’re feeling the chill of the season, grab a warm drink and listen to this delightful folk tune. The strings in the opening instantly make me feel better. As I listen to the lyrics, I …
Album Review: Bob Sumner – Wasted Love Songs
It’s hard to find country music that feels genuine, but Bob Sumner has put together a classy country album full of quality songs. If you’re a fan of the Rayland Baxter and Andrew Combs version of country music these days, you’ll love what …
Indie rock that stands out from the crowd
Foxfire Run – “Dear Mrs Young”-When it comes to indie rock, there’s a saturated market. It takes something truly special for a track to stand out and Foxfire Run do that here. Maybe feeling a bit more like older “alt rock,” the mix …
Six country/Americana singer songwriters to celebrate the summer
Wilder Woods – “Supply and Demand (Acoustic)”-This track from NeedToBreathe’s Bear Rinehart again echoes the soul of the South. There’s a seriousness to the vocal style here that shows years of performance and quality. Even the guitar comes across as effortless, even though …
