Slomo Casino – “Marshmallow”-If this was the first song you ever heard in the “indie pop” genre, you’d have a pretty good indication of what it’s about. Does it feel good? YES! Does it have some upbeat rock elements? YES! Does it have …
Tag Archives: singer songwriter
Album Review: Andrea von Kampen – “That Spell” – Extraordinary folk songwriting
Andrea von Kampen is a site favorite, so folks who are familiar with our site will know the name well. If you’ve recently discovered von Kampen’s writing, do settle in for a gorgeous adventure. The style is beautifully satisfying, lyrically rich, with a …
Three new singer songwriters for your weekend playlist
Peter Stone – “Atlantic”-There’s a relaxing energy to this composition that immediately stands out to me. It’s clear that the songwriter Peter Stone brings a calming sense to his composition from guitar to vocal. The easy going energy works really well from start …
Three delightful new folk tunes for your Friday
Alex Dunn – “Southern star”-The calming acoustic guitar lays down a beautiful basis for this song. Once the vocal enters, there’s a timelessness to the track that strikes me immediately as noteworthy. The lyrics feel poetic, charming, and engaging. The production does a …
Three intriguing new indie folk tunes
Croix du Nord – “A song for the hills and for you”-The calming sentiment of this track is evident from the start. The comparison that easily comes to mind is Fleet Foxes, but truthfully it’s not exactly the same as that iconic new …
Three indie pop tracks to inspire you this early Autumn season
Haley Johnsen – “Goner”-IF you’re a fan of soulful vocals and a chill vibe, check out Haley Johnsen’s new track “Goner.” I was immediately blown away by the quality of the vocals and the easy going melody on this track. It’s got a …
Three intriguing directions for the versatile genre of Americana
The Artisanals – “The Road”-There’s an easy going folksy rock energy to this track that really caught my attention. The opening is good, don’t get me wrong, but the first chorus definitely is my favorite part. It’s about taking a journey, a road, …
Three indie rock jams to get the Autumn season off to a good start
Odd Opal – “Urban countryside”-There’s a really intriguing stylistic blend to this track; it’s got a classic rock meets folk rock feeling to it. In that regard, it’s a perfect fit for the sound that ETTG tends to feature. The chilled out electric …
Three incredible standout Americana tracks
JD Casper – “Sink like a stone”-From the first time I heard this track by JD Casper, I couldn’t help but think of classics like John Hartford or the late great Tom T. Hall. The narrative vibe here is expressive and intriguing. The …
Three new singer songwriters that will remind you why you love music
Kate McGill – “Friday” (acoustic)-If you’re looking for a relaxing acoustic style track, give Kate McGill a listen. This track is as much an intimate conversation or diary as a song… and I’m here for it. The expressive guitar is perfectly paired with …
