If you’re looking for authentic country music, you need to spin Ted Z and the Wranglers. What it lacks in polish it makes up in authenticity. I can’t quite put my finger on whether it’s honkytonk, rock-a-billy, or even a dash of the …
Tag Archives: Americana
Four new tracks we’re adding to our folk playlist
Cereus Bright – “All night”-We have covered Cereus Bright in the past because they have mastered the art of folk rock music. It’s a style that will put a smile on the face of people who enjoyed the emergence of the genre in …
Feelin’ those blues, acoustic, and Americana roots to start autumn 2019
Scott Kirby – “Cool Water”-I don’t always approve blues tracks, but when I do it’s because they tap into something deep. This track feels timeless. The lyrics are easy to follow, the chord structure feels familiar, and the overall style is engaging. This …
Five gifted emerging singer songwriters
Stephen Babcock – “Devil”-The production of this track is out of this world. Everything from the lead vocal, expressive guitars, and backing band all click here. If you’ve ever been a fan of southern blues, especially with that Mississippi delta feel to it, …
Off the beaten path country music worth giving a spin
Mikaela Finne – “When you lose”-If I told you this artist was from Nashville and comes from a long line of country artists you’d probably believe me. Instead, she’s from Finland and has been writing music out of Stockholm, Sweden for years now. …
Five singer songwriters that deserve a spot in your playlist rotation
Oskar Nordbo – “Chased Down by Your Thoughts”-I told a few friends that Nordbo sounds like Greg Holden meets Oasis. I’m pretty happy with that initial reaction to the music, honestly. Then another friend chimed in about the Chris Hemsworth good looks. Does …
Five troubadours to make your late summer dreams come true
Stephanie Sanders – “Mountain City or Sea”-Sanders makes the kind of music you might expect to find on a folk and Americana blog. The vocals are sweet and fulfilling. The lyrics are poetic. The whole composition rolls gently from line to line. If …
Beat the summer heat with a cool mix of new music
Jake Troth – “Open Door”-Troth is an interesting artist for us to cover in that he seems to situate himself right in the pocket of a few different genres. The acoustic guitar work in the opening feels quite folk, but then the overall …
The most commercial (but still indie) country you’ll ever hear on ETTG
Morganway – “In a dream (Coming Home)”-If you like the pop harmonies of a folk outfit like the Belle Brigade, you will enjoy Morganway. The overall vibe of the song is up beat. The lyrics will have you reminiscing past relationships, but the …
Get your toes tapping to this Americana playlist
Smooth Hound Smith – “Waiting for a spark”-If you’re looking for a timeless country-flavored Americana tune, SHS bring a really nice one here. The lead female vocal is really impressive, flavoring the entire track. Once it picks up it becomes a bit more …
