This is an awesome video of Sufjan as a nutcracker singing his incredible, and one of my favorite, Christmas originals, “Christmas in the Room”. This is a really interesting song, one that eschews the traditional Christmas themes for one of time well spent …
Artist Interview: Ben Doerr from Seattle’s St. Paul de Vence – Folk music Kickstarter!
Introducing St. Paul de Vence, folk music from what seems to be the Mecca of the movement, Seattle, WA. From their historically-themed and beautifully-written self titled album last year, this band has been near the top of my list. When I found out …
Reader’s Choice – 2013 Christmas YouTube Song
Dearest loyal ETTG readers, We would like to give you an opportunity to share in this delightful time of year. Please go to YouTube and find a NEW video (within the last month) performing a Christmas song of some kind. Submit the video …
Daniela Andrade – “Santa Baby” – Sultry and sweet classic Christmas song
Daniela Andrade is one of the better YouTube artists that continually generate a high level of art. She is at her best with songs like this minimalist rendition of “Santa Baby.” Leaving the overproduction at the door, Andrade allows her clear, sweet voice …
Ben Abraham – “This Christmas”
Ben Abraham is a favorite of ours. His voice is incredible, his songs are personal, and his covers are perfect. It’s Christmas time now and that means that Ben has released a cover of “This Christmas” and it is, as you might expect, …
Stacy Lantz – Ready This Time – Classic female vocalist keeps Nashville honest
Stacy Lantz is the picture of Nashville’s music scene. No longer “just country” the classic intricacies of Lantz’s style keep listeners happy and craving more. Her bandcamp page describes her vocals as “piercing,” which might be the single best word for her. To …
Hey Rosetta – Carry Me Home
In my humble opinion, there are very few things better this time of year than a great, original Christmas song. Enter Canadian band Hey Rosetta and last year’s A Cup of Kindness Yet, a Christmas EP with a few originals on it. This …
Lily and Madeleine – Sister harmonies create authentic music
Lily and Madeleine beg descriptive terms like “adorable” and “cute,” but really those are almost insults to two accomplished vocalists. Their songwriting and vocal blending serves to provide one of the most unique and enjoyable sounds to emerge in 2013. Their self-titled album …
Alpenglow- Solitude: One to Share
Alpenglow. Solitude. Alpenglow/Bandcamp, 2013. http://www.alpenglowmusic.com Alpenglow is a Burlington, Vermont-based band who’s been milled (Quite ironically- in an old stone mill) into a finely tuned musical machine in fairly short order. Their recordings typically take place in a chapel on a hill, and …
Bea Troxell – “Call Me Mother” – Female acoustic singer songwriter delivers
With a sound that is both old time country and new folk revival, Bea Troxell gives us just enough to keep us interested in what more she has. A sound all her own, Bea has a little Loretta Lynn and a mix of …
