It’s nice to know that lost arts are not, in fact, lost at all. Run Boy Run have preserved for our ears something delightful. It feels both old fashioned and very new. It’s a joyous album from beginning to end that a lot …
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The Meadows Brothers – “A Train Makes a Sad, Sad Sound”
One of our readers sent us this suggestion with the comment, “there is hope for country music.” Indeed. These guys are young, talented, and fun to listen to. Give them a listen.
Jus Post Bellum – Oh July – Folk music album of the year contender has American Civil War theme
From the opening vocal blending of Jus Post Bellum’s Oh July there’s clearly something special about this band. This is not the toe-tapping banjo-driven poppy folk music that seems to be dominating the scene in the 21st century. No, instead, it’s a lyric-driven, …
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 …
Double Feature: Jonathan Byrd and the Barn Birds – Doing traditional country music justice
Jonathan Byrd’s solo album Cackalack has some great songs on it and his duet work in the Barn Birds is really great as well. I decided to put these two projects together to highlight solid songwriting and two enjoyable albums. Cackalack’s cover depicts …
Avalon Landing – About Face – Contemporary piano rock
Avalon Landing’s “About Face” has a generation-bending sound that brings inspirational big harmonies and a driving upbeat sound. A little bit of alternative, a little bit of mainstream rock, and a lot of the elements of pop music, it’s the kind of band …
The Deep Dark Woods – Jubilee – Forging new Americana style “Country Noir”
Usually one song isn’t enough to trigger interest in a given band, but Deep Dark Woods are the kind of unique sound indie rock band that can win over fans at first listen. Their latest album Jubilee is a timeless collection of emotional …
Mandolin Orange – This Side of Jordan – Americana duo brings soothing harmonies
Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz are a perfect music match. Their voices and overall music ethos click in track after track of their band Mandolin Orange. There’s always a bit of concern when an amazing band comes out with a new album. Will …
Prince of Spain – Rising Sun – 21st Century Folk Music
There really aren’t words for a gorgeous song. It’s just best listened to. I’ve found ways to describe some pretty incredible music over the years, but this track from the Prince of Spain really is transcendent. It’s got an ethereal sensation built into …
