Kid Bloom – “Parents House” -I love the groove on this track. The lyrics… uh… bring back memories. Ok? Let’s leave it at that. But honestly the whole theme and style of the track isn’t exactly for the family friendly radio station, but …
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An Indie-Pop Playlist That Will Make You Want to Move
I love all genres of music. I love hearing new songs from artists all over the world, from all walks of life, pursuing the beauty that is music-making. And some days, I just want some fun, upbeat, interesting indie pop to get me moving. …
A variety playlist for your summer fun!
Joseph Wayne Miller – “I Wish I Was Wrong” -Miller’s vocal feels about as tried and true as the amber waves of grain. His lyrical choices are particularly interesting, too. It reads like a diary entry but lays over some really nice chill …
Artist Interview: Annika On Von Grey’s New EP, Songwriting, and The Success of Youth
At 22, Annika Von Grey is already somewhat of a seasoned veteran of the music scene. Having been classically trained and performing since she was 5, Annika and her sisters found success through their project Von Grey, at a young age. Playing on Letterman, Conan, while touring …
Catching the pulse of indie rock
ABQ – “Takes So Long” -If you’re into the 30 Seconds to Mars arena rock style, you’ll love ABQ. The up tempo rock vibe here is punctuated by really exciting vocal harmonies. The sound overall appeals to my long time interest in this …
The 25th (And Final) Vans Warped Tour And One Writer’s Long Standing Regret
Thirty minutes. That is all. This is the allotted time each artist at Vans Warped Tour receives,regardless of name or success. It is very democratic and a philosophy perfected over the 25 years of the tour’s existence. Few music festivals share this brand of long …
5 Modern Singer-Songwriters To Help You Face The Day
Need a little help facing the day ahead? Here’s some modern singer-songwriters to help your cause. (And give you the kick in the pants to own it!) “Free” – Alex Francis Things that make me feel happy; Baby laughter, a glass of wine, …
Artist Interview: Dawn and Hawkes – Folk duo singing with depth and beauty
The first time I heard about Dawn and Hawkes was from southwest folk music networker Romi Kamberg. I was thrilled to make the acquaintance of Miranda Dawn, initially. When I found out her duo band with her partner Chris Hawkes was releasing a …
New Tracks From Passenger, Interpol, and More
At Ear to the Ground, we put a heavy focus on emerging talent. If given a chance, we rather focus our attention to the underexposed artist than the established one. This is our mission. Yet, as we do this, we still come across …
Blues, Jazz, and Roots Country: Keeping Real Music Alive
One of the genres we cover proudly on this site is “roots” music. People disagree on what that means, but to us it’s a mash up of distinctly American music that is spiritually expressive, based in strings and vocals, with authentic lyrics. Here’s …
