James Franklin – “she loves me”-If you’re a fan of 70s folk-influenced pop rock music, you’ll find a lot to like in this track. Bringing up bands like Eagles, Dire Straits, and even the solo artist James Taylor… this is a sound that …
Tag Archives: Americana
Three Americana tracks with a folk spirit and unique expression
Denitia – “Highways”-I love this song. I know that’s not a very dispassionate “music media” perspective, but I just personally find it so charming and enjoyable. It’s got just enough of that old school roots country sound that it feels like the real …
Three Americana singer songwriters to capture your attention this midweek
Jessica Willis Fisher – “Fire song”-This is a song about fire. It’s also a song about measuring the substance and meaning of the past. We cannot live with regret. The power and energy of the lead song is really great. The vocal harmonies …
Three throwback Americana artists to keep tradition alive
Sarah McCulloch – “Half crazy”-It’s rare to hear a sound that feels so old school that you look to see if it’s a cover. I did that with this track from Sarah McCulloch. There’s a lonesomeness to the mix and vocal here that …
Three engaging new rock outfits to keep classic rock energy alive
Thomas Bryan Eaton – “Younger man”-Whew. There’s nothing I can say to prepare you for the emotional trip this song is about to put you on. The lyrics are about getting older — in a way. But they are also about how we …
Three tracks in the folk and Americana realm that caught our attention this March
Abigail Lapell – “Land of Plenty”-This track is one of the purist folk tunes I’ve heard in recent months. Lapell brings a rooted sound that feels like a poem set to music as much as a song itself. Lapell’s vocal cuts through with …
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 …
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 tracks navigating the line between Americana and indie rock
Electric Candlelight – “Don’t turn”-When I found this track, I immediately sent it to a family member and said that it sounds like Creedence having a jam session with Led Zeppelin. He said, “spot on.” I love this sound that combines two iconic …
