Jordan Pratt – “The deepest of blues”-There’s a beautiful depth to this song that makes it immediately stand out for me. When folk production brings in atmospheric elements, it always creates a different and lighter mood. Yet somehow the way the lyrics and …
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Three songs that will put a smile on your throwback rock-lovin face
Max Bien Kahn – “It’s only you”-I didn’t get to live through the golden age of rock music, but every once in a while I hear a fresh new sound that captures the magic of that era. Kahn’s band here seems to grasp …
Three lo-fi tracks that will give listeners an appreciation for low fidelity production styles
Jon Bell – “Teen”-One of the descriptors given for this track was “lo-fi” so I was definitely interested. As I clicked play on the track, I was pulled into a world that felt a bit like starting to read a fantasy novel. The …
Three tracks in the folk and Americana realm that caught our attention this March
Abigail Lapell – “Land of Plenty”-This track is one of the purist folk tunes I’ve heard in recent months. Lapell brings a rooted sound that feels like a poem set to music as much as a song itself. Lapell’s vocal cuts through with …
Three engaging tracks blending folk and indie pop elements
Jenny Kern and Jacob Neverhill – “Say we tried”-There’s a definite romantic energy to this track with the duo vocals and overall atmospheric vibe. The synth work might not work for all of the traditional folk fans, but for folks who enjoy indie …
Three acoustic singer songwriters to bring a sense of peace this weekend
Luce – “Come outside”-Luce has a gorgeous voice. That’s the first, most important point about this song. But beyond the great vocal work, this song has something to say as well. It’s about getting out of the depressive spiral in our own minds. …
Three Americana tracks keeping the past alive and casting hope for the future
Francis Skyes – “Won’t let go”-The optimism in this song is beautiful. The instrumentation and composition absolutely matches the magic of the lyrics on this one. Skyes sings with sincerity. The song permeates through the air and into the listener’s heart. The understated …
Three unique folk artists pushing the genre in new directions
Sophia DeLeo – “Maggie Rogers”-If you’ve been around our site for a while, you’ll know the name Maggie Rogers. We covered her folk debut album Blood Ballet years ago (before “Alaska” fame). So when we received a song with Rogers as the title, …
Three emotionally driven indie folk tunes you’ll want for your playlist
Matt Van – “Creature of habit”-It takes a lot for a lyric to catch my attention right away, but Matt Van’s songwriting did that on this track. Then, as I was curious about the song’s direction, the sonic mix (especially on the chorus) …
Three indie folk tracks to set the mood for this coming weekend
The Sweeplings – “Shipwrecks”-If you’ve been around ETTG for a while, you will know this band! The Sweeplings are a folk duo that continue to steal my heart all over again with each new release. There’s a brightness to this track “Shipwrecks” that …
