The Canadian trio The Fox and the Moon released their self titled EP late last year. It highlights their incredible vocal harmonies. Although it’s a short EP “recorded in a cottage,” it’s evident that these are some extremely talented musicians. Their dynamics, vocal …
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Best of 2013: Greg’s Top 10 Albums
It’s almost cliche to have a top ten list anymore, but it’s just something we love to do around here. It’s pretty incredible to find an album early in the year and have it last. It’s also wonderful to find something in early …
Best of 2013: Greg’s Top Songs, 10-1
Now these are the best. Some of these are not only contenders for best songs of the year, but best I’ve ever heard. It was a really good year. 10. Mandolin Orange, “Cavalry” -From finger-picking melodies to well-delivered lyric lines, the duo harmonies …
Best of 2013: Greg’s Top Songs, 20-11
This is one of the most exciting times to run a music website. These lists represent hours and hours of listening to a variety of music. These are some of the best elements of that time of searching. This year I’ve explicitly chosen …
Prince of Spain – His Majesty
This is fantastic folk music. The harmonies on His Majesty by the Prince of Spain are some of the best I’ve heard in a very good 2013. Everything from pop major chords to infectious handclap sections, this album emerged at exactly the right …
Bradley Hathaway – How Long – Candid acoustic singer songwriter with simple, beautiful sound
Bradley Hathaway’s music is multigenerational and totally satisfying. From the full acoustic sound to the backing (and plunking) banjo, Hathaway provides a simple, beautiful sound. Nearly indescribable, the music soothes while provoking the listener to pay attention. With hat tips toward several past …
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 …
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 …
Wayfarer’s Full Length in Production – Help Them!
Friends, You may recall my album of the year for 2012 was Wayfarer’s *The River*. Most of the readers of the site had never heard of them. Their “repurposed hymns” undoubtedly put off some listeners, but I found them remarkable, energetic, exciting, worshipful, …
Jus Post Bellum – “Gimme that gun” – Phenomenal vocal folk music
The full review of Jus Post Bellum’s incredible album *Oh July* is in process here at ETTG. Until that moment, I really wanted to feature this band for their incredible music. Balancing vocal blending, acoustic, and electric instruments… the sound seems to capture …
