The Light the Heat – “Morning Light”-There’s an acoustic energy to this track that provides a sweet bed for the rest of the song to emerge. The lyrics are beautiful, evoking thoughts of someone who is your “morning light” and shines through the …
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Three indie folk duo artists who remind you why you love folk music
Hello Darling – “First to last”-If you’re looking for the type of folk music that will lull your spirit and make you think all at the time, check out this captivating new track from Hello Darling. I’m sure I’m not the first (or …
Three folk tunes that will make you want to find your old guitar again
Nikki Henskens – “Sticky bar”-The fingerpicking on this song was enough to get me to say yes, but then Nikki Henskens began to sing and absolutely won me over. The expressive lead vocal here reminds me a lot of Andrea von Kampen. It’s …
Three Americana tunes showing off the versatility of the genre
Of Sea and Stone – “The day before everything”-If you love folk duos, you need to know about Of Sea and Stone. I’ve had the privilege of covering this band a few times now and they are a delight every time. Everything from …
Three unique textures in Americana music in 2020
davidwallace – “Forget who we are”-If you’re a fan of timeless rock music, you’ll enjoy this track from davidwallace. I find that that chorus has a rewarding repetition to it. The overall energy of the track will get your toes tapping. I rarely …
Three acoustic singer songwriters for your weekend
The Wortheys – “Doubt”-This is the exact kind of song you expect to hear when you click on an article on ETTG. It’s an acoustic folk tune with a fantastic lead vocal and clever lyrics. The overall composition is relaxing but still engaging. …
Artist Interview: Radnor and Lee – Americana folk duo with familiar faces, thoughtful songs
If you’re not yet familiar with the duo of Josh Radnor (Hunters, How I Met Your Mother) and Ben Lee (four-time ARIA-winning artist), then you are in for a treat. The duo released a self-titled album a few years ago, but their latest …
Artist interview and show review with The Other Favorites — Sitting down with Carson McKee and Josh Turner
If you’ve been around ETTG for a bit, you’ll know that we have covered these guys several times and even interviewed them a while back. For this feature, we got a chance to actually meet these beguilingly handsome and suave troubadours. Okay, but …
Lily Arbor’s “Longing for the Sun” EP is Exactly What We Need this Long-Awaited Spring!
Say, friend… Do you love all things lovely? Well, shucks… so do I! Oh, dear one, do you want to listen to something lovely? Spendid, buddy… because I have something for you! We featured a song from Lily Arbor recently but felt they …
Album Review: Strangers by Accident – Reckless (Winner NMF Ep 79)
Strangers by Accident are a rock-based folk outfit. Their sound reminds me of bands like the Wind and the Wave or even Little Hurricane. It’s a saucy style that keeps me coming back for more. The first track “Dealer” has great grungy guitars …
