Caleb Hearn – “If It Wasn’t For You”-I don’t know how many times I’ve listened to this song. There’s something about the sincerity in the lyrical buildup that feels deeply moving to me. The acoustic guitar sets the mood, but the heartfelt vocal …
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Three new takes on an old genre; Americana done right
William Wallace – “Closer by the Firelight”-From the first time I clicked play on this song, I found myself engaged with every element. The acoustic guitar is great, the vocal feels familiar, and the lyrics are complex, making me listen closely every time. …
Three acoustic folk tracks with subtle, contemplative energy
Bree Rusev – “Finish Line”-There’s a sweetness to this track that makes it stand out from the crowd immediately. We’ve featured Bree Rusev in the past, so it’s easy to hear why we were excited to have her back. The captivating acoustic style …
Three indie pop tracks that will surprise you with how much they stand out from the crowd
Graham Mitchell – “A Beating Soul”-If you’re looking for an up tempo pop song that’s right on the line between indie pop and indie rock, definitely add this one to your playlist. I love the unconventional chord changes on the chorus. It’s the …
Three quality Americana tunes that will remind you why you love the genre so much
Riley Catherall – “South of Somewhere”-This is a GREAT song. If you’re a fan of the Jason Isbell turn in Americana music in the past decade or so, you’ll find a lot to like about Riley Catherall’s sound. It’s lyrically rich, melodically pleasing, …
Three excellent tracks in the folk rock subgenre worth your consideration
Ian MacGinnis – “Let’s Try Living”-There’s a rhythmic structure to this song that pulls me in right from the start. Once the vocal enters the track, I can’t help but smile. The lyrical message is about the joy that we get from music …
Three fantastic indie folk tunes including a song of the year candidate
Oliver Hazard – “Honey I’m Hardly”-Those of you who have been following my writing on music for any length of time know I’m a sucker for a good harmony band. Well, check out this track from Oliver Hazard and you’ll hear a fantastic …
Three excellent folk singer songwriters to bring peace this late May
Tolan Shaw – “Will Be Yours”-This is a beautiful song, full stop. I’m not sure if it’s a love song or a worship song. I think it could be both, to be honest. Shaw sings with a sincerity and depth that comes through …
Three new folk tunes by promising rising artists for your listening pleasure
Jonah Kagan – “God Needs the Devil”-If you’ve been around ETTG for any length of time, you know we’re suckers for songs that have a religious or spiritual theme. We also dig rootsy folk music, so imagine my surprise when I found this …
Three tracks in the folksy rock and pop world that we’re excited to share
Sophia Lanuza – “Ben Rector”-This is a bit meta for us to be featuring this song because Ben Rector was actually one of our site’s earliest interviews! To have people comparing their music to… and now writing songs about him is actually quite …
