The Currys – “Fault Lines”-If you’re new around here, then let me tell you a secret; I’m a sucker for harmony vocals. I absolutely love when they come with an enjoyable song and a melody that pulls you in. The Currys have a …
Category: Americana
The Donnis Trio: Compelling and Dreamy Songwriting
From the beginning of “Separate Tracks”, you can hear something mature, compelling, and incredibly concise. The Donnis Trio have rightfully had their music showcased by various television shows, and can honestly fit into any playlist or preference by even the most picky of …
Featured Single: Band of Horses’ Tyler Ramsey swoons with “A Dream of Home”
Tyler Ramsey lives near Asheville, NC and likes to reflect the sweetness of his life, member of the band Band of Horses, in his music. This lush folk rock track is everything that’s right about music production in 2019. It’s easy to come …
Featured Single: Cat Clyde – “All The Black”
We’ve been on the Cat Clyde hype train for a little while now, but this track “All the black” gets us to another level. Clyde’s throwback vibe comes through with a class and sweetness that is duly impressive. The lyrics, though, are absolutely …
Expressive folk music – February 2019
Silent Winters – “Firebell”-We’re always suckers for a good male-female duo and the Ottawa-based Silent Winters have that in spades. The sweet, enjoyable folk sound is one that you’ll find at home in a variety of playlists or just to listen to their …
Album Review: The Parachute Brigade – Gold EP
The Parachute Brigade were one of those bands that kind of snuck up on me. They have a nice, enjoyable folk rock sound that seemed enjoyable at first, but the more I listened I fell for their sound even more. Here’s a closer …
Album Review: Mt Joy – Self Titled
There’s a certain brand of folk rock that just suits us here at EarToTheGround and Mt Joy seem to have that sound figured out. It’s energetic and has some really great harmonies, thoughtful lyrics, and an overall enjoyable listening experience. Mt Joy is …
Joy Williams’ New Single, “Front Porch”
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 …
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 …
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, …
