An acoustic guitar is probably one of the most recognizable musical instruments known to man. Its use is widely accepted in most musical genres and its versatility makes it a pivotal role in most modern and even classical music. For those of us …
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Indie pop done right – February 2019
Lane Simkins – “Cycles”-There’s so much light and space in this track that makes it incredible. The lyrics are philosophical and maybe even a bit existential. The central premise of working really had to break a negative cycle in your life is really …
The Dream Folk Sound of Southern Pine is Near Breathtaking
“I feel displaced” contemplates songwriter Zack kardon (aka Southern Pine) on his new single “Sunrise”. The Asheville based songwriter has a unique gift of crafting introspective and compelling tracks, which are carefully layered and build to impressive ends. On his latest track, the songwriter showcases his spacey …
State of the Blog Address: 2019 for EarToTheGround Music
Friends, readers, music lovers, thank you for taking time to read this address. Let us first say thank you. We recently reached 700,000 all-time views on our website, a milestone that seems ridiculously impossible. Our social media continues to grow, with Instagram taking …
Let’s Introduce You To One Of Our Favorite Acts: Garage Rockers Madus
We need to talk about California rockers Madus. While many have lamented the current state of rock and roll, these guys are carrying the torch forward in a non pretentious, and loud, way. Armed with killer drum echoes, guitar crunch, and classic rock …
Indie music got me feelin’ alright – February 2019 indie folk and rock playlist
All Faces – “Welcome Home”-Somewhere in the space between handy clappy happy-go-lucky folk music and atmospheric indie rock is this gem of a track from All Faces. It’s full of brightness and joy. It’s the kind of song that will have you smiling, …
Polar Vortex Dance Party – A playlist to get moving!
Tim Atlas – “Dizzy”-Disco is back, baby! But did it ever really die? The recent trend in bringing back the glowing synths of the 80s is turning back the clock a bit further. Tim Atlas channels his inner BeeGee in this fantastic dance …
Rising Songwriter Annika Grace Breaks Out With “The Chase”
The first “wow” in a series of astonishments found in the new single from California songwriter Annika Grace are her exceptional vocals. Deep, haunting, and laced with allure, we cannot get over how engagingly personal they are. “The Chase” is an impressive introduction to …
Album Review: Robby Hecht and Caroline Spence – Two People
We’ve covered Caroline Spence in the past, so when I first heard about this album I casually thought I would check it out. I eventually ran across one of the songs on Spotify and was floored. There’s real musical mojo between these two …
Songwriter talker Shines With Vulnerability
Celeste Tauchar, aka talker, is a compelling young songwriter from Folsom, California. Her style goes against the polished and often insincere music of her contemporaries. The 23 year old prefers a more direct, and vulnerable, approach to her art. Listeners are left feeling …
