Marmalakes – “Slow Dance” -We’ve covered Marmalakes in the past, so we were thrilled to hear more from these talented artists. The intricate and subtle style from the guitar to the vocal is really appealing. It’s the kind of relaxed modern folk music …
Monthly Archives: April 2018
Stop Everything And Listen to These 3
Mr. Gabriel – “Tambourine” We love these guys. The side project of Gabe from Kopecky and Mark from Foster The People carries with it the same energy and thrill of the aforementioned acts, but is also catchy as hell. Combining whistles with a …
Five rising singer songwriter talents – Lunchtime Playlist April 19
Gaze is Ghost – “By the Book” -With poetic lyrics and sincere piano melodies, Gaze is Ghost brings something wonderful to the indie music landscape. The articulation on the piano is beautifully rewarding. The solo lead lilts and moves along with grace. As …
Artist Spotlight: Alexander Wolfe’s incredible creativity in songwriting
The first time I heard Alexander Wolfe’s music was a song about the mock turtle’s lament in Alice and Wonderland. If that’s not an indication of the kind of songwriter he is, I don’t know what better way to describe it. Wolfe has …
Five song grab bag – Lunchtime Playlist April 18
Speak, Brother – “Father” -Let me make a technical, unbiased statement as a critic: I love this song. No, but seriously, this is an incredible song that blends elements of pop rock and folk music into a really fascinating dynamic track. The raw, …
The Most Outstanding Tuesday Tracks
Priest – “Lost Lions” Described as “Passion Pit diving for old shoegazer-era albums in a treasure chest filled with glitter,” the electro pop stylings of Camille Priest is every bit that description. Here at Ear to the Ground, we don’t typically cover a …
Cinematic and inspirational neoclassical – Lunchtime Playlist April 17
David Baron – “Under Rain” -Even if you are not a typical neoclassical “fan,” you will enjoy this piece. It has some of the most amazing, evocative lines I have heard in the genre this year. The cinematic strings rise and swell literally …
Rock n’ Roll into the day (into the day) – Lunchtime Playlist April 13
Carnival Club – “Sin City” -There’s nothing more rock n’ roll than singing about sin. Yeah, that’s right, the nasty the dirty grimy realities of life. Carnival Club get down and dirty with some reverby guitars on this one that will get you …
A potpourri mix of unique styles – Lunchtime Playlist April 12
Mamas Gun – “You Make My Life a Better Place” -Mamas Gun are one of my favorite finds of 2018. This is the second track from them we’ve covered on the site and there will surely be more to come. The timeless style …
The 5 Best Tracks From This Week
James Spaite – “Riverside” This single off the singer songwriter’s sophomore album is a stunner. Pure and unhindered, it soars with folk goodness. The artist is accompanied with a duet that complements his sound wonderfully. There is absolutely nothing to not love her. …
