Alex Dunn – “Southern star”-The calming acoustic guitar lays down a beautiful basis for this song. Once the vocal enters, there’s a timelessness to the track that strikes me immediately as noteworthy. The lyrics feel poetic, charming, and engaging. The production does a …
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Three intriguing new indie folk tunes
Croix du Nord – “A song for the hills and for you”-The calming sentiment of this track is evident from the start. The comparison that easily comes to mind is Fleet Foxes, but truthfully it’s not exactly the same as that iconic new …
Three indie pop tracks to inspire you this early Autumn season
Haley Johnsen – “Goner”-IF you’re a fan of soulful vocals and a chill vibe, check out Haley Johnsen’s new track “Goner.” I was immediately blown away by the quality of the vocals and the easy going melody on this track. It’s got a …
Three intriguing directions for the versatile genre of Americana
The Artisanals – “The Road”-There’s an easy going folksy rock energy to this track that really caught my attention. The opening is good, don’t get me wrong, but the first chorus definitely is my favorite part. It’s about taking a journey, a road, …
Three indie rock jams to get the Autumn season off to a good start
Odd Opal – “Urban countryside”-There’s a really intriguing stylistic blend to this track; it’s got a classic rock meets folk rock feeling to it. In that regard, it’s a perfect fit for the sound that ETTG tends to feature. The chilled out electric …
Three incredible standout Americana tracks
JD Casper – “Sink like a stone”-From the first time I heard this track by JD Casper, I couldn’t help but think of classics like John Hartford or the late great Tom T. Hall. The narrative vibe here is expressive and intriguing. The …
Three more folk tunes to make your mid September even better
The Lost Trades – “Good old days”-The easy going guitar work of this track awakens the listener from the start. The more you listen, there’s an evident CSNY kind of vibe to the harmonies. The track definitely harkens back to the “good old …
Three acoustic folk singer songwriters to usher in a new weekend
Evan Effres – “Second to none”-We’ve covered Effres a few times here in recent memory; it’s easy to hear what we like about the style. The guitar is always good, but it’s Effres’s expressive vocal style that continues to stand out. There’s a …
Three indie folk tunes to encourage listeners this mid September
Big Little Lions – “Didn’t I”-If you’ve been reading my writeups on folk for the past few months, Big Little Lions are not a new name to you. That said, this track has a different sort of energy to it. More Beach Boys …
Three acoustic singer songwriters for your mid September chill
Roos Meijer – “To be free”-There’s a heartfelt sincerity to this track that resonates with me every time I click play on it. Meijer writes with a depth and honesty that is absolutely brilliant. There’s a poetic sincerity that I hesitate to try …
