Chris Tabet – “Home”-For a while there, it seemed like we were covering a song titled “Home” about once every six months. It has cooled down a bit, maybe because so many people are stuck at home. Now they’re singing about places they …
Tag Archives: Indie folk
Three indie folk tunes to set the mood for this weekend
Benedikt – “Strawberries”-I don’t know a lot of technical terms for music production, but whatever the effect is on the vocal here works really well. The mysterious energy of the backing string work balanced with this vocal is really intriguing. This is what …
Three crispy, fresh new indie pop jams
Emma Freeman – “Do you”-This song is a perfect example of why I tell people I’m a fan of indie pop. The piano is just delightful. I could listen to the piano verson of this song as an instrumental and be perfectly content. …
Three must-hear new folk tunes, including the latest single from Hollow Coves
Hollow Coves – “Lonely nights” ft. Priscilla Ahn-Every once in a while, a folk band strikes a perfect balance on a track that soothes and inspires. This track from Hollow Coves immediately stood out in a crowded folk scene because of the sense …
Three indie folk tunes that’ll make you want to pick up your guitar again
Sleep Walking Animals – “Wild folk”-The understated style of this track from start to finish is really appealing. I feel like a lot of folk today is in a hurry to get handclapping, but this track shows that a song can be spiritual …
Three genre-defying new tracks that you have to hear to believe
I used to write a feature on ETTG years ago where I would just throw together 10 tracks from a variety of different genres. I loved writing those and I miss the connections that would happen from that experience. Alas, forces beyond our …
Three innovative new indie folk tunes for your midweek joy
Sarah Connolly – “Wishing bone”-I really appreciate the unhurried timing of this track from Connolly. The rhythm section provides a timeless base, allowing Connolly’s quality vocal to soar. There’s a really interesting dynamic between the tone of Connolly’s voice and the effect on …
Three genre-bending new indie folk tunes
Westhead – “Benji”-The crooning sincerity of the lead vocal here reminds me of Rayland Baxter. I mean that as high praise. In fact, the whole composition reminds me of some really remarkable modern folk writers. By the time the strings enter the track, …
Three more intriguing folk tunes for your midweek
Cereus Bright – “Give me time”-If you’re looking for a mid 60s folk style, definitely give Cereus Bright a spin. We’ve covered this artist in the past and it’s easy to hear why. All of the key elements of melody, composition, and style …
Three new folk acts to get your week off to a great start
Dirty Bird – “Thoughts from home”-This is a band that kind of defies genres for me. There’s a clear folk energy to the composition and style, yet something about them feels like a different sort of alt rock as well. The harmonies and …
